Category / politics

by Diane Tate

It’s a word thing

“Someone got access to [CheckFree’s] account credentials and was able to long in,” Wade said. “There was no breach in our system.“

Maybe Wade thinks “access” is not a “breach” so long as it’s done knowingly?
…or that “breach” only involves violence?
…or that “system” only involves software?
…or…?
I’m trying, Wade, but these clarifications aren’t making me feel better.
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by Diane Tate

Bring on the new


Or maybe not so new.
Tony Campolo, for one, has been around forever. Yet I’m thrilled to report that his prophetic-while-pragmatic voice has remained consistent.* Campolo is mentioned in The Root’s piece on faith implications of the New Administration…sample quote:

Where Bush has been a Christian imperialist, Obama will be a Christian pluralist.

Rather than “new”, however, I’d prefer to think of this transition as a “correction”: and not just back to the pre-Bush era, but a bit further…as in, to about two THOUSAND years ago, when Christ ushered in an era where true change can and does only take place at the heart (and not at the political) level. 
Also not new is how much this approach disappoints zealots …now, and back then, too.
*and just learned Campolo’s esteemed comrade Jim Wallis is a fellow Detroiter: hallelujah! We’ll take what we can get! 

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by Diane Tate

Neural networks

I pride myself on the breadth of my network. There are, however, reassuring exceptions.

You and this LinkedIn user don’t know anyone in common.

You can only view the profiles of users within your network. However, as you add connections, you may discover people you know in common.


Am I reading too much into the color theme here?
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