I have to pipe in on this. I any of you remember, much of the hysteria surrounding Y2K was generated from the efforts of Gary North. This is the guy who has actively worked to generate panic, FUD and generally work up the gullible population in his attempts to bring down the secular government of the US.

http://www.serve.com/thibodep/cr/y2k.htm

Calling himself and his followers "contrarians," his current efforts are seen here:

http://www.garynorth.com/