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CharlieMcHenry

@CharlieMcHenry@connectop.us

Formerly DonCarlitos@mastodon.lol - Thinker, writer, activist, ally, tech veteran, co-founder Trilobyte Games (the 7th Guest) & Green Econometrics. Former RN & educator. Former OR State Telecommunications Councilor. Amateur ethnomusicologist with a YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/@charliemchenry - he/him AVATAR: older, long-haired nerd with facial hair. Missing are my round glasses. HEADER IMAGE: Oregon’s Rogue Valley, looking south from my back porch. #TwitterRefugee #BLM #PFLAG

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CharlieMcHenry, to random
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A major driver of the current dystopian political and social dysfunction is a complete and utter loss of in just about everything. Folks just don’t trust anyone or anything anymore - or so it seems. We don’t trust corporations to do the right thing in any situation; we don’t trust professional of all stripes to be genuinely concerned about our issues; we don’t trust schools to protect our kids; hospitals to keep us healthy; the police to not brutalize or shoot us; we don’t even trust bishops and priests to keep their hands off of small children. And, of course, we don’t trust government unless one is lucky enough to live in a Scandinavian country (where it appears governments do everything right). Trust is fundamental to societal cohesion, healthy communities, and a sense of wellbeing. It underlies healthy relationships, well functioning families and resilient communities. And rn in the USA, trust is at an all time low. https://www.amacad.org/publication/fifty-years-declining-confidence-increasing-polarization-trust-american-institutions

CharlieMcHenry, to oregon
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An older acquaintance of mine died last month, after a long and fruitful life. She was, imo, a ‘saint’ of a human being; so I thought I’d share her loving here for all to see. In my part of Joyce Hailicka was a legend, the queen of Butte Falls, OR - a small rural town nestled in the Cascade Mountains. Joyce was responsible for just about everything good that happened in that town for the decades she lived there with her husband Ron. But she didn’t stop there, no… she spearheaded county, regional and state programs that yielded real results. Her presence and impact were immense and she will be missed.

CharlieMcHenry, to Israel
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Look… I’m as furious with Joe Biden’s support for Israeli genocide as any proper progressive leftist. I feel personally betrayed by our current policies. That said, we can work on that and have momentum in our favor. Just look at what’s happening on our college campuses, surely a positive harbinger of things to come. I also understand the existential threat to democracy and all we hold dear that DJ Trump and his remade fascist party represent to us all. There is absolutely no comparison between the two, they are NOT the same. I will hold my nose and VOTE FOR Biden - while continuing to work for a and justice for Israeli . I trust you will do the same.

CharlieMcHenry,
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@AccordionBruce I was a HS and college debater. A member of the Nat’l Forensics League who competed at nat’l tournaments. The beauty of academic debate is that teams are required to take both sides of the issue at tournaments, thus the debates become an exercise in logic, argumentation and rhetoric. One must be as persuasive and convincing on one side as the other to win. Great training for those who would be lawyers, litigators especially. I was one of the few who did not take that path, opting for a diverse career in multiple disciplines.

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:54 AM ET - The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial held him in contempt and fined him $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order.
The judge determined that Mr. Trump had broken the gag order by making several statements on social media and on his campaign website in which he attacked witnesses and the jury.

CharlieMcHenry, to climate
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It’s getting harder and harder not to conclude that humans are an utterly unrepentant parasitic species bent on destroying its host with haste and prejudice. There is no other conclusion possible or plausible at this point in our evolution. Wasn’t always this way, didn’t have to be this way… but regrettably, here we are on the eve of destruction. Can’t say we don’t deserve what we are surely going to get at this juncture, but it makes me sad for my grandchildren and future generations in general. It is they who will pay for this folly.

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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Fraud is a terrible crime, imo. Purposefully deceiving others for personal gain is abhorrent and disgusting, something sociopaths do… but of all the manifestations of fraud ‘spiritual fraud’ is the worst, preying on seekers whose only desire is to experience a spiritual awakening. Now that is truly despicable. https://www.gurumag.com/inside-the-twinray-cult/

timnitGebru, to random
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""What I’m really calling for is something like tech Zionism,” he said, after comparing his movement to those started by the biblical Abraham, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith (founder of Mormonism), Theodor Herzl (“spiritual father” of the state of Israel), and Lee Kuan Yew (former authoritarian ruler of Singapore).""

Nothing to see here.
https://newrepublic.com/article/180487/balaji-srinivasan-network-state-plutocrat

CharlieMcHenry,
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@timnitGebru Insufferable, arrogant idiots. This level of hubris and entitlement is off-the-charts. Begs the question: what happens when the individuals who drive tech and the firms who fund it lose any semblance of connection to reality?

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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Big Telecom used fake and dead people to fight - because of course they did. Surprised? I didn’t think so…
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3aqq7b/big-telecom-used-fake-and-dead-people-to-fight-net-neutrality-ny-ag-says

CharlieMcHenry, to reddit
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Reddit is down, for those who care… I can confirm.

CharlieMcHenry, to ai
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It has begun… Athletic Director arrested for using generated voice fake to ‘frame’ his principal. Very worrisome indeed. And just the tip of the iceberg.

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/eric-eiswert-ai-audio-baltimore-county-YBJNJAS6OZEE5OQVF5LFOFYN6M/

CharlieMcHenry, to politics
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Washington state #GOP puts it in writing… “We … oppose legislation which makes our nation more democratic in nature.” #Republicans #AntiDemocratic #politics #Washington #WashingtonState
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/the-wa-gop-put-it-in-writing-that-theyre-not-into-democracy/

CharlieMcHenry, to retrocomputing
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Fifty years of the PC operating system… a historic look at the contributions of pioneer Gary Kildall and his CP/M operating system to the #PersonalComputer revolution. I go back to this period, and am so there for any tributes to Kildall who IMO deserves a lot of credit for his vision and early contributions. Plus, he was just an awesome guy. #RetroComputing #ComputerHistory #OperatingSystems #OS #CPM #GaryKildall

https://computerhistory.org/blog/fifty-years-of-the-personal-computer-operating-system/

CharlieMcHenry, to zerowaste
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Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada - “Each day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. People are increasingly breathing, eating and drinking tiny plastic particles.” If these talks don’t include product caps, manufacturing constraints, they won’t work. is not enough by itself to stem the tide of https://apnews.com/article/aad9d558ffaaab65a7e6a9cdd1ebe50f

CharlieMcHenry, to TikTok
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may be banned in the US. Here's what happened when India did it - https://apnews.com/article/9ae5223bce78c56e5d22a1f2e86510f0

CharlieMcHenry, to TikTok
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature https://apnews.com/article/1c48466df82f3684bd6eb21e61ebcb8d

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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My wife keeps insisting I write a book. Here’s why that is not such a good idea on several levels. (I do write, I’m one of those people who just can’t stop putting their thoughts and ideas into words. I publish here, on my blog, on Medium on rare occasion and I do contract content creation for diverse clients. There’s just no ‘book’ in my future.)

https://www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buys-books

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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He said what we all know to be true out loud…Australian PM calls an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage - Entitled, arrogant billionaires are exerting unwelcome influence and it isn’t always working, thank goodness. Peter Theil and Andreessen also come to mind. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68878967

CharlieMcHenry, to politics
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Surprised? I didn’t think so… Texas GOPer says fellow Republicans he serves with are “scumbags” and klansmen - https://www.salon.com/2024/04/23/texas-goper-says-fellow-he-serves-with-are-scumbags-and-klansmen_partner/

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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🤣🤣 Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke https://jalopnik.com/tesla-learns-hard-lesson-go-anti-woke-go-broke-1851429030

CharlieMcHenry, to Israel
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UN horrified about reports of a mass grave at hospital.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68881325

CharlieMcHenry, to Israel
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US colleges and universities responding to pro-Palestinian, anti-genocide protests with mass arrests. With the support of and entrenched US organizations, we’ve turned progressive freedom fighters into anti-semites. To be anti-zionist in the US, and many European countries, is now tantamount to anti-semiticism. This will not turn out well for or the USA. Our youth understands what is going on and is rightfully outraged by the -

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68873825

CharlieMcHenry, to random
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"Lawmaker Complains That Young Russians Value Their Lives Too Much" - A Russian lawmaker took to the stage of a forum on internet safety Tuesday and briefly lost it, complaining that the younger generation should be ashamed for valuing their lives too much. Alexei Zhuravlev, the first deputy chairman of the State Duma’s defense committee, seemed disappointed that more young Russians weren’t eager to be used as cannon fodder. https://www.thedailybeast.com/lawmaker-complains-that-young-russians-value-their-lives-too-much?via=ios

CharlieMcHenry, to musicvideos
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This is my ‘Folk and Bluegrass’ playlist on my personal YouTube channel. I curate the playlist, with 263 live music videos at least weekly. It’s one the biggest of the nineteen I curate on my channel. I’ve collected these for over a decade, and without being too immodest I think I did a damn good job. You can hit this playlist, sit back and enjoy for hours, days even. Or just keep it on in the background on shuffle. My gift to you. BTW, if you’re not already spending the $18.99/month (USD) for YouTube premium, you’re missing out. I’d get rid of all my other streaming subs, including Netflix & Prime, before I’d part with my - Just sayin.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE9A2FF46E378FB40&si=LrEEWjmvemAYiaBA

CharlieMcHenry, to pnw
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Providence, part of Catholic Peace Health system, to pay $200M for illegal timekeeping and break practices - proving once again that even non-profit systems cut corners by overburdening and underpaying vital employees. Just one more way our chaotic, mismanaged health care system is broken. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/providence-to-pay-200m-for-illegal-timekeeping-and-break-practices/

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