The MagicBullshitRemover™ rides again: Katherine Harris article.

Richard Steele

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Sun Mar-19-06 12:08 PM
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The MagicBullshitRemover™ rides again: Katherine Harris article.

Edited on Sun Mar-19-06 12:14 PM by dicksteele

Many of you may recall that the MagicBullshitRemover™
was first successfully tested on an IMAGE from a B*sh photo-op:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=619356

Well, I am pleased to announce that the TEXT version
is in Beta testing, and results look promising.
I tried it this morning on a section of this article
about Katherine Harris and her campaign:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/state/content/state/epaper/2006/03/19/a7a_harris_0319.html

*SNIP original text*
"Everything is possible with God," said Harris, who never directly mentioned her Senate campaign.

She said that, as a young woman, she was inspired by the movie The Last of the Mohicans because "people were willing to die for something bigger than themselves."

Harris also was moved by the Lord of Rings movies, saying they, too, suggest that sometimes your mission in life is bigger than the individual.

After her speech, Harris declined to meet with reporters. Later she visited the Palm Beach Seafood Festival, where she mingled with the crowd.

Bullshit successfully removed. Changes underlined.

"Meaningless Clichéd Platitude" said Harris, who never directly mentioned a personal belief in any SPECIFIC faith.

She said that, as a young woman, she was inspired by the movie The Last of the Mohicans because "superior technology allowed a small group to oppress a much larger majority."

Harris also was moved by the Lord of Rings movies, saying they showed her that a small, determined conspiracy could defeat overwhelming numbers of opponents.

After her speech, Harris avoided reporters like the plague. Later she visited the Palm Beach Seafood Festival, where no one recognized her without prompting.

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gratuitous

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Sun Mar-19-06 12:13 PM
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1. Hmm. Very nice

I would like to see it work on a slightly higher level, though. How about a Rumsfeld press availability or Scotty's daily tapdance?

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Richard Steele

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Sun Mar-19-06 12:27 PM
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4. Well, it's still a Beta, and has trouble with those two.

Any of Scottie's transcripts return the words "Good morning",
followed by 10 or twelve blank pages.

And no matter what Rumsfeld quote I enter,
it just keeps outputting the sixth chapter of 'Revelations'.:shrug:

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BrklynLiberal

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Sun Mar-19-06 12:14 PM
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2. EXCELLENT! Superb! Brilliant!

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Richard Steele

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Sun Mar-19-06 01:06 PM
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5. Thanks! Glad you liked it. nm

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Maven

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Sun Mar-19-06 12:17 PM
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3. K/R

Tremendous. :rofl:

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GinaMaria

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Sun Mar-19-06 01:49 PM
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6. lol.. Great Job

Too bad AP won't use this new technology.

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Richard Steele

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Sun Mar-19-06 01:58 PM
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7. Sadly, it's not that new. Just unfashionable amongst MediaToadies. nm

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Richard Steele

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Mon Mar-20-06 08:51 AM
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8. Kick for the Monday morning crowd

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