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Announcement: Excerpt Of Tomorrow’s article in #Theneoliberalpost:

Announcement: Tomorrow I have an article that #Theneoliberalpost @  renaldocmckenzie.com  will release. The story will not only comment on #willsmith  slapping #ChrisRock, but I will delve into several important takeaways. This whole debacle speaks to the issue of #Humor or #comedy, it’s #principles, #challenges, and #opportunities. I will speak to this matter delving into the idea and purpose of comedy to achieve catharsis for his audience, not necessarily for self. But comedians have confused their purpose with their mission only going for joke that even insults defeating #catharsis, yet achieving his/her fame or fortune. Further, this may speak to the issue of #gender. Because people make fun of Stephen A. Smith and Lebron James #hairline and I don’t see them fighting anyone. We seem to blame others for external #stimuli that leads to #impulses that are dependent on each individual. So that it’s not necessarily the stimuli that is responsible for our feelings of g...

“I’m very happy KYRIE will be on the basketball court…but he’s no Hero,” Stephen A Smith

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By, Renaldo C. McKenzie Recently, NYC Mayor announced the rolling back of the NYC vaccine mandate. This paved the way for Kyrie Irving and unvaccinated players to be able to play at home. According to Stephen A Smith, Sports Commentator and host of First Take on ESPN, “  I’m very happy KYRIE will be on the basketball court…but he’s no Hero.” See video above.  I responded in a tweet to Mr. Smith saying “Absolutely I agree, but up to a certain point. KyrieIrving can now play is good for the BrooklynNets and the NBA; and NYC took way too long to lift the mandate. Indeed, Kyrie is not a hero and I’m not sure who said that he was, but he’s an individual like all the other individuals who took a position, and given all that has happened in society individuals have that right.  Now I had said, sometime ago in an article in  The Neoliberal Commentary  In our LinkedIn Newsletter that KyrieIrving represents the vilification of his past.  "Kyrie Irving is the emb...

Let Me Respond, Kirkus Reviews Are Respected In The Industry And No One Can Write Their Own Reviews For Them!

“Why did you review your own book? That is very narcissistic and egotistical. It makes me want to read it even less,” (soccerjohnny7). Kirkus Reviews (soccerjohnny7) Someone left that comment  under a review of my book, “Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty And Resistance.” The comment was misguided and lack any facts in reality. It was an assumption about the reviewer, for the review spoke too positively about my book. They were responding to a #review that was done by #KirkusReviews late last year. Here’s a link to the review  Neoliberalism Review I NEED to respond to as it is a malicious and an unfortunate accusation not only against me but against the integrity of #Kirkus Reviews. The Kirkus reviews are the most trusted and respected professionals in the industry. I have never worked for Kirkus and do not have access to Kirkus Review submissions. In fact, I only created an author page today. I paid kirkus hundreds to have my book professional reviewed b...

What is the “Ultimate” of All Things? By Renaldo McKenzie

What is the ultimate of all things? That we become one with reality and with humanity in all of our individuality. A man said “Once you label me, you negate me” (Kierkegaard). I ndeed,  culture of categories, groups and labels minimize, mitigate and or manage change.  Change is not possible when the people are divided. This “Divide” put people against each other. So that, those in “Power” can remain... panning to their “divide” in effect forming a shield of defense that protect their resolve against those on the other side of the “divide”.  Thereby, solidifying their Power and perpetuating the issues that bind and create strife. Indeed, Power uses whatever tools available to it to get what it wants and to maintain, at the unsuspecting “laymen” who are tricked in putting their membership in a group over their membersip of humanity; and shouldn’t this be a crime to put our group over the whole. For isn’t it the ultimate of all things that we are “One” so that none is above ...

Update on The Russian-Ukrainian War: Russia Wants Ukraine To Withdraw Its Intensions Of Joining NATO. Ukraine Rejects Proposal, And Rightly So; I’ll Explain.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators continue to negotiate in Turkey. Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw its intensions of joining NATO. Ukraine has rejected that proposal, and rightly so; I’ll explain.   Russia does not want Ukraine to join NATO, because Putin believes that this is a strategy by the West to penetrate and have access. But, isn’t that Ukraine’s right as a sovereign independent nation to want to become a member of NATO if it serves their own national interests? A country (and not just any country, Russia a super power) would invade and destroy hundreds of lives and communities because of its suspicions about another (Ukraine a developing nation) joining up with others (NATO) it does not like so as to protect its own interests without considering the interests of the other as if the only interest is Russia. Further, if Ukraine were to become a member of NATO, would it not add a layer of protection and safety for the Ukrainians; so that they wouldn’t have to be exposed or...

Putin’s latest speech March 16th. He reveals his mind.

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#Putin’s latest speech March 16, 2022. He reveals his mind. I delve into it here lifting up some very important points and highlight red flags and signal a warning for us and the world! Watch Putin’s #esoteric Speech via my #youtubechannel and I unearth for you what he’s really saying and send a warning. This is now available on my #podcast  The Neoliberal Round Podcast Ep. 17  I will situate this discussions about this speech in the wider discussion  about #orientalism and #Occidentalism which will be discussed in another paper and podcast as part of a wider discussion I will have later on “The Development and Dynamics of Power, Privilege, Position and Status Within the Foundations of Society and Divine Intervention,” ( RMCKENZIE.ACADEMIA.EDU ). Putin believes the West thinks it’s of a higher caste and is not to be trusted for they only use peoples and treat them as expendable. He justifies genocide or murder or killing Ukrainians and those who side with the West as a pu...

Breaking: Florida Senate passes GOP-backed ban on teaching students to 'feel guilt' for history!

CNN reports that:  The Florida Senate voted Thursday to ban public schools and private businesses from teaching people to feel guilty for historical events committed by people of their race, addressing a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis,” ( CNN ). Now, let me ask the question: What does this mean? I thought that people develop feelings of guilt and so on based on their human consciences and consciousness. However, does this mean that we cannot teach the truth about what actually happened in the US racial history? Now if they’re saying that teaching about how white people enslaved and discriminated against Black and Brown People is tantamount to teaching people to “feel guilt” for historical events, then it would mean that teachers can no longer teach the truth about the past. It would mean that they can teach about the nice part or a diluted version that continues to stroke the white races’ egos over another race; A race that still bears the scars of their past w...

President Zelenkyy Was Live And Pleads To The US Congress: Close The Skies OR Secure The Airspace And LeaveRussia Entirely To Save Ukraine And #StopThisWar!

#Newsalert: Moments ago President Zelenkyy Was Live And Pleads To The US Congress: Close The Skies OR Secure The Airspace And LeaveRussia Entirely To Save Ukraine And #StopThisWar! The US is the #leader of the world. To be the leader of the world means to be the leader of #peace. Peace in your own country no longer depends on ensuring peace in your country but also working for peace in other countries such as Ukraine. And in order for there to be peace in Ukraine and by extension the World, the US should do what it takes to close or secure the Ukrainian Sky.  President Biden responds later at 11:45am US Eatern Time.  President Biden responds saying: the US will provide to Ukraine more rounds of ammunition, 800 anti aircraft missiles to protect their airspace, armored equipment and financial assistance to help the recovery in that country. He also stated that there are US experts in the region who are observing and providing the necessary intel and aid and that they the US will...

Breaking: Russian military shot dead 51-year-old US Correspondent, Brent Renaud in Irpen

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Kyiv Region Police Chief Andriy Nebytov said that the Russian military had shot dead 51-year-old The New York Times correspondent Brent Renaud in Irpen.  Another journalist was injured and is currently in Okhmatdyt Hospital.  According to open sources, Brent Renaud was a photojournalist and director, making many documentaries with his brother.  The publication itself has not yet confirmed the death of its correspondent. Очільник поліції Київщини Андрій Нєбитов повідомив, що російські військові в Ірпені розстріляли 51-річного кореспондента The New York Times Брента Рено. Ще один журналіст отримав поранення, наразі він перебуває в лікарні «Охматдит». Згідно з даними з відкритих джерел, Брент Рено був фотожурналістом та режисером, разом із братом знімав багато документальних фільмів. У самому виданні поки не підтвердили смерть свого кореспондента Update: The New York Times confirms the death of journalist Brent Renaud, but notes that he did not have accreditation. Update: Th...

But, let me tell you why Zelenzkyy constantly calls for A No-Fly-Zone and why it is justified or reasonable

I published an article and a Podcast Episode On Spotify  and  Anchor   yesterday summarizing and echoing Zelenzkyy’s main message: “ Zelenskyy: It’s Day 18. We Hold Key Positions. Close The Skies. We’re Going Through The Worst Odeal ,”  Click Here For the Blog Post . I posted the article and the video message with the above mentioned title on a discussion group  Reddit Discussion Group Re No-fly-zone   and we are having an intense discussion about Zelenzkyy’s constant calls for a No—Fly—Zone. The usual objection to the this is the fear of WW3 or a bigger war than what we already have in Ukraine. While that fear maybe understandable, one cannot cower to fear and intimidation, by allowing abuse, extremism and human massacre.  But, let me tell you why Zelenzkyy  constantly calls for one and why it is justified or reasonable in addition to the reasons we have already suggested previously in a blog on this site and our podcast  Is The World Really...

Zelenskyy: It’s Day 18. We Hold Key Positions. Close The Skies. We’re Going Through The Worst Odeal.

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In summary, President Zelenskyy said: It’s day 18. We hold key defensive positions. Close the Ukrainian Airspace before it gets worse; Russian bombs have already neared NATO’s borders (within 20 miles).  Negotiations are actively underway between Russia and Ukraine and this has led to the more than 10 corridors that are opened today so that  over 5550 refugees were able to securely leave Kyiv, Kharkiv, Melitopol, Donbas and other regions safely except for Mariupol which remains blocked by Russian troops. They are working on getting that reopened. He visited the wounded and handed out medals today and spoke with several European leaders who assured continued support and shared concerns about the wider implications of Putin’s goals and Russia’s invasion is closing in on their (EU’s) borders. He ended by saying: We are going through the worst ordeal in our history and in our lives to protect the most precious thing we have. We must hold on. We must fight. And we will win...

I’m happy to Announce that We’ve reached a Milestone. The Neoliberal Round Podcast now has Ambassador Adds activated and we can add Sponsors and Adds on our show.

The NeoLiberal Round Podcast On Anchor FM I’m happy to #announce that I’ve reached a milestone. #TheNeolLiberalRound #Podcast now has #AmbassadorAdds activated and we can add sponsors and advertise on our show. In fact, I just did an add for a new #sponsor of our show. You can listen to the #add by accessing any of the #episodes. Please, do #subscribe to and or #follow my podcast on any podcast platform but especially #anchor and #spotify. I started this podcast in July, 2021 and have completed 23 episodes so far. I will continue to improve, develop and expand the show and may acces live features in the very near future. Continue to listen to the show, send feedback, contributions and share the link with your friends. Here a link to the latest episode  We Hold Key Positions. Close the Skies. We’re going through the worst   on Anchor, and another episode very interesting episode entitled:  Florida Senate passes GOP-backed ban on teaching students to 'feel guilt' for histor...

"The situation is changing dynamically every day, and as of now the enemy is stopped and there is no such intense active confrontation as it was a few days ago,"

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📈 Why haven't official data on Russia's losses changed for several days?  Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Malyar explained.  Calculating the losses of the enemy during the active phase of the war is difficult and to establish the exact figure is very difficult.  Data come from a variety of sources, often several days late.  "In addition, the situation is changing dynamically every day, and as of now the enemy is stopped and there is no such intense active confrontation as it was a few days ago," she said. —— Breaking News:  ❗️Air alarm in Kyiv and  ❗️Air alarm in Boryspil ——- Concerning Civilian casualties: News Coming in, is that In Mariupol alone, 2,187 civilians were killed by shelling and bombing by the occupiers.  —— In occupied Melitopol, the head of the district council, Serhiy Priyma, was abducted.  According to RIA Melitopol, at 07:30 the occupiers came to his house with a search - he was escorted by eight people.  Docum...

Volodymyr Zelensky visited the wounded defenders of Ukraine in the hospital

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Volodymyr Zelensky visited the wounded defenders of Ukraine in the hospital today. 

Operational information from the General Staff as of 12:

Operational information from the General Staff as of 12:00:  📌The enemy is preparing additional units to conduct hostilities on the territory of Ukraine.  According to available information, 800 servicemen of the 102nd military base (Gyumri, Armenia) were transferred to Russia on March 9-10.  Up to 1,500 servicemen of the 40th Separate Marine Brigade (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) of the Pacific Fleet are sent to Belarus by rail.  The 820th Missile Attack Warning Center (Solnechnogorsk) is recruiting personnel to take part in hostilities against Ukraine.  📌A part of the "peacekeeping" contingent is also being transferred from Nagorno Karabakh to Ukraine.  According to available information, a large number of mercenary militants from other countries (Syria, Serbia) are involved.  📌The enemy conducts air reconnaissance of military and civilian objects on the territory of Ukraine.  📌In the territory of Belarus near the village of Kulichikha, 17 km fr...

Newsalert: #RootsFinancial Group has acquired a 42 % Stake in QuickCart (formerly QuickPlate).

Newsalert: Roots Financial Group has acquired a 42 percent Stake in QuickCart (formerly QuickPlate). This is a positive move as I continue to do research concerning “Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty And Resistance,” (https://ebay.com/usr/renmcke90) looking at the dynamics of peoples and places winners and losers and the strategies and ideologies these positions. I have argued that former colonies like Jamaica continue to fall behind because of brain drain and other socio-political, economic and international or racial reasons. However, there are Jamaicans who are doing some Big things as they seek to take control of their lives and generate wealth for themselves and peoples by providing international and domestic financial solution services to customers locally and in the diaspora. Now you can send money to Jamaica and elsewhere by utilising a global south mechanism that is domestic as a way to build and create wealth and opportunities for those peoples. Support...

LeBron James Is The Best!

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Isn’t #LebronJames the cardinal #Professional; despite the odds and his age, he still has belief and is fighting putting his Los Angeles Lakers team and carrying them to the National Basketball Association (NBA) #playoffs. After dropping 56 points he rested and came back and drops 50 on a soar knee. In this play you can see his passion and drive, as he shouts, commanding attention and releasing a type of catharsis a deep cry and shout when you are down and hit that passing shit like Serena in tennis and you say after that play #ComeOn!! It’s that Cry here.

Shut The “F***k Up” About Closing The Skies. You Want World Annihilation By Nuclear Weapon!

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I posted a Video on YouTube showing the aftermath of Russian bombs today that had rained down on Mariupol destroying a peaceful civilian neighbourhood filled with people. The caption read: Close the Skies! I shared this on my Reddit feed:  Link to the Feed Someone replied cursing me and using foul language:  “Shut the fuck up about closing the skies. You want the world to be annihilated by nuclear weapons?   SHUT   THE  FUCK  UP,” ( Commentor ). I replied: “Take that same anger and boldness and direct it at Putin and use that same “do not care” attitude to abandon fear and CLOSE THE SKIES! Yet you are here coiling under the fear of Putin. So you are a fake or a hypocrite! You can direct your hardness at me but you can’t direct it at Putin and is afraid of Aggression with Putin. Are you that weak and spineless? Russians will not allow such atrocities. They are even going to Ukraine to fight! Read my longer reply in the comments thread below: ( Renaldo via Re...

What’s Happening In #Ukraine: #Russia Bombed Maternal Hospital In Mariupol And A Decision To Secure Sky Is Imminent!

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According to President Zelenskyy: 500 kg Russian bomb rained down on a Mariupol Maternal Hospital,  Killing 3 and wounding 17 people. And A decision to finally secure Sky over Ukraine imminent, thanks to people over the world who lobbied their western and European leaders.  In fact, Kamala Harris just reported that the US delivered Patriot Missiles to Ukraine. This is an indication that Ukraines has taken a step further towards protecting its airspace.  We will continue to watch this developing story. See Images of:  Patriot Missile Long-Range Air-Defence System , I obtained from Google Images. Images are also available on the US Army website.  Now,  concerning this bombing on civilians, we had already shared a report from sources yesterday where a captured Russian soldier admitted that they have been giving orders to shoot at civilians. Further President Zelenskyy had announced recently that Russia had announced shelling of targets near where hundreds of c...

What Do #Russians Think Two Weeks Into The #War?

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Russians have mixed feelings about the war in Ukraine. Some of the feelings stems from a propaganda campaign from the Kremlin where they have filtered out and manipulated the news so that Russians do not have any control over the news coming in. The video above indicates that Putin has tremendous hild over his people since he controls the narrative in that country. External and independent news sources are all but wiped out by the Kremlin  The respondents in the video stated several reasons why they are for or against or neutral about the war: 1. No Idea, 2. Don’t Care, 3. It’s necessary: Putin is Denazifying #ukraine/salvation mission, 4. Against the War, 5. Putin Knows what’s best, 6.Not feeling Sanctions but several stores closed and some drop in income … see the video above.  Now as it relates to Putin being a saviour. I had posted sometime ago a discussion a group where we were discussing these issues with other Russians and Ukrainians and Polish people in the group. You ...