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“We are like bums, f***ked everywhere in the sh*t, ONLY I’D RATHER DIE FROM #COVID.” Russian Soldiers.

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In the video above we share what the Russian Soldiers are Saying and feeling about Putin’s War:  “We are like bums, f***ked everywhere in the sh*t,  ONLY I’D RATHER DIE FROM #COVID.  We have translated it for you below. But before, let me add a preface (This article will be discussed on my podcast later today on The Neoliberal Round via Anchor FM,  Spotify   ,  Apple and other podcast platform.  Hitler used the lumpen proletariats to carry out his wars. They are the people society create to do their dirty work, people who live in abject poverty and who are usually at the bottom of society. They are promised much, but given little; and told are fed mis- and disinformation so as to get the poor wretches (who are not provided with adequate education for critical and analytical thinking) to sacrifice for an ideology that also keeps them at the bottom of society. Putin has done that here, but, with little success, because the world stands united with Ukrain...

Critical Thinking, A Better Solution to Regulating Disinformation

This is a Repost of a blog done for a lecture on Critical thinking at The Jamaica Theological Seminary, Caribbean Thought Course I facilitated sometime ago. It has been updated as at Sunday April 24, 2022. As we think about how to protect against disinformation while we realize effective communication which is “to make popular what was the monopoly,” critical thinking becomes paramount.  While others seek to create laws and policies or regulatory methods, which would suggest that people can’t think for themselves, we are about facilitating learning geared towards augmenting thinking that do the critical thinking that is needed to filter news, narratives and perspectives. Laws do not change anything, it only centralizes ownership and limit acces. Which then create or expand an underground market, which people still have acces to.  Recently, Former President Barack Obama said, “ The way I’m going to evaluate any proposal touching on social media and the internet is whethe...

The Idea of “God” (An Abstract Reflection into the “keys to unlocking Divine Intervention”)

The Idea of “God” (A Brief Reflection into the “keys to unlocking Divine Intervention”) God is real in so much as you want Him/Her/“It” to be real. Not that God isn’t or is an existential being limited by time or space or human minds; as the Divine is than that which nothing greater that can be conceived or imagined.... God is... and is... whether or not or how we believe. For if we say a thing does not exist, it does not exist within our ability to make sense of a thing’s reality or essence. For reality is within and made evident from ones self and Descartes did advance that  “cogito ergo sum”.  Certainly, your faith will take you as far as the extent of your faith. The fact is, “God” is, but is everything and more.  GOD is the Ultimate and yet Christian, Jew, Hindu, Muslim, Darwinist, Catholic, Protestant, Thiest and Athiest etc. For God is colorful and has many sides and has made it so that we relate to Him/Her/“It” in various ways and means. When we say “...

“The #Russian people deserve the #truth, you deserve the truth?” Is A “#VPN” the Answer! #British PM believes so.

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“The #Russian people deserve the #truth, you deserve the truth?” Is A “#VPN” the Answer! #borisjohnson #British PM believes so. Read my excerpted article and watch the video.  It is rather interesting how context and current situations determine and drive policy and positions on issues, such as those concerning #information and communication. And I tell you, it’s an issue and strategy for and of power. For the reason that when a dynamic is changing thereby creating a paradigm shift  in the currency, level of power, position or privileges of peoples dynamics couched in certain values, whatever policy that holds it in place becomes a problem.  Case-in-point: I carried a story about inside #Obama fight against #Disinformation in The Neoliberal Post published April 11. 2022 where I wrote: Who controls the narratives in the twenty-first century that has seen the decentralization of #communication and control of information? Thanks to social and alternative media. Therefore, no...

Americans on The War: Some Are Against The Huge Ukraine Relief Given The US’ Own Problems With Poverty And Lack

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Some Americans, especially African Americans in Philadelphia (whose city is beset by rising poverty, falling incomes and homelessness among younger peoples and are reeling from a drug epidemic that’s destroyed towns like the one shown in the cover image (Kensington Philadelphia suffering from de-industrialization) are against this 12.1 billion dollar package because they say what about poor people here in this country (US). They say it’s too much. That’s from several conversations I have had among 20 city residents, especially African American males 25 and older in Philadelphia.  But they also so they can’t without Russian products and business for its business. They   have desires that must be fulfilled.   However, these arguments contradict themselves, they make a moral argument and then make an amoral one based on greed. First of all what’s the highest ethic? Isn’t it to  preserve life. Doing what we can to save a life?  Secondly, just because we ha...

“An Erudite Analysis Of Jamaicas Economic History,” KirkusReviews

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I’d like to share a #review that was done by Kirkus Reviews on my first academic book: “Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty And Resistance.” See below. Neoliberalism is A Jamaican scholar’s debut work analyzes the impact of neoliberalism on recent Jamaican #history. McKenzie, who was born and raised in Jamaica and is currently a doctoral student at Georgetown University, begins this work with an exceptionally useful primer on the history of his native country from the arrival of #ChristopherColumbus to later British imperialism, the World War II era, and decolonization. #Jamaica, he says, is a capitalist nation “centered on a culture of servitude where #tourism, hospitality, sports, and music are the main sources of income,” and the blame for its currently stagnant #economy, he asserts, lies squarely with #neoliberal policies, which focus on free market #capitalism and deregulation—both inside the nation’s bureaucracy and its nominal Western allies’. Early chapters...

The Foundations of Knowledge And the Hegemony Of Faith

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For when and if we’ve connected with “God,” we shouldn’t privilege that personal realization steeped in human prejudice or personal interpretation of that revelation which was probably meant for me and my Divine connection. Yet we have sought to universalize a brand of Divine intervention as if to proselytize or to create franchises instead of providing a perspective that may help to inspire and advance a human soul and preserve life. For if life is to be preserved then at times an intervention that is Divine may suffice to appease that Divine goal of life and the enjoyment it brings the Gods. If  truth be told, we have universalize a brand of divine intervention so as to continue to assert our hegemony. But this is not new the beginnings of Christianity and the birfication of Judaism into Jews for Jesus and Jews not for Jesus created a situation where these positions jostle for positions that’s privilege themselves and beliefs over others.  When you study the foundations and ...

News Update: Russian Invasion Of Ukraine. “Today was a turn of events.”

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There’s breaking news coming out of Ukraine:  1. According to Mykolaiv, a Senior Ukrainian Government Official:  Today was a turn of events and small victory for Ukraine. He said that  the Ukrainian army and its foreign legion of volunteer fighters were able to repel the Russian army and liberate Nikolaev whom he described as fascist invaders . He reported that they are now working to free the region from the Russian occupation and invasion.  2. Further, while Ukraine could not get their skies closed, they were able to close the sea, and this was due to the help from Turkey. He explained that this support is incredibly important for the Black Sea regions.  3. However, he went on to say however, that  due to the Russian provocations, the humanitarian corridors were all closed over Ukraine today. But, he reassured that they are aware of the situation especially in  Snigirevka regarding how the  cargo is going and will still get the aide that’s neede...

For those who are suffering the loss of a loved one.

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I'm so sorry about your loss. May their life and the most profound essence of their being continue to live on in the realities of your own minds and the lived expressions of the understanding of that reality effected by their memories that have left any unforgettable impression. Be blessed and may you find comfort during this loss by the support systems around you. So that you can bear the burden of a loss that is never easy irrespective of the hope that we have in that which is the Ultimate and Divine.  Renaldo C. McKenzie The Neoliberal Corporation  Https://theneoliberal.com https://renaldocmckenzie.com

Oh Ye Of Little Faith, Let’s Pray Real Quick! - Prayer in Prose

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Submitted By: Civis Carlington  Dear Father/Mother Divine, Thank you a lot!!! ‘in a quandary, some of it is my doing, but you are still there with me observing and interfering when you need to.  Prodding me along. And I still turn around and seek your intervention.  But, isn’t that cool for a son to run in the arms of his dad or bosoms of his mom, yet you will fold your hands and watch us fall just to let us experience a little bit of life as we go it alone. Yet you’re quick to help pick us up so we can get back on our feet to get us going… …… again alone; as we brush you off and try at life once up. You smile, watching the dejavu of life.  For you know that as much as we neglect you deep down that impetus is derived from experience and the assurance it brings that we can be, ‘cause you’re right there with us…always. Ain’t that telling.  Amen (So let it be…) The Neoliberal Corporation  Https://theneoliberal.com https://renaldocmckenzie.com

I’m Working On Another Book Project: Privilege, Power, Position, Status, and Secrets to unlocking Divine Intervention

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I’m working on a new Book Project (Power and faith) entitled: “ Privilege, Power, Position, Status, and Secrets to unlocking Divine Intervention.”  It will be two books in one part A and B. Part A is really a continuation of a previous book, Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty And Resistance, but in this book we will focus on the theoretical, philosophical and socio-economic justification and strategy behind the relationships (global south, global north, rich-poor binaries) that creates income inequality, poverty, winners and losers. Thereby we will, in this study. look at strategy as a tool of power that poses challenges to human society. It will deconstruct philosophy and critiques history. It’s a social commentary and academic book that will explore the foundations and evolution of knowledge within western civilizations and make comparisons with other traditions and civilizations such as eastern traditions. We will explore the issue of hegemony, privilege, po...