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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/mrsmith.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/mrsmith.txt deleted file mode 100644 index f5ed712..0000000 --- a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/04.23.07/Wed/mrsmith.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,15 +0,0 @@ -What's far scarier than any [zero-day flaw in software][2]? MySpace as a tool to select presidential candidates. - -Yes it's true, MySpace is expected to announce later today that it will partner with Mark Burnett, the man behind such gems as <cite>Surviver</cite> and <cite>The Apprentice</cite>, to create a new reality TV/internet series designed to select a political hopeful to represent America. - -The show, expected to launch in early 2008, will, [according Chris DeWolfe][1], chief executive of News Corp.'s MySpace unit, mark "a giant leap in the re-democratization of American politics." - -Or possibly remind us that successful use of a video camera tripod does not a great leader make. - -Anyone wishing to emulate Mr. Smith in a bid for Washington glory can submit a video through MySpace video where the 100 million users of the site can discuss, vote, attack and flame presidential hopefuls. - -Burnett and other backers of the program see it as a way to get young people engaged in the political process. - - -[1]: http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN2423326720070425?feedType=RSS&pageNumber=2 "MySpace, Burnett to launch political reality show" -[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/04/mac_hack_affect.html "Mac Hack Affects Windows As Well"
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