Why Don't The Russians Rise Up? Ishmael's Story, A Jewish Russian American Perspective

By


I sat down with Ishmael, A Russian American for an episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal to discuss what's going on in Russia and in particular, why don't the Russian people rise up? It was quite interesting and revealing. The episode featured Co-Host Maurice Smith. 

We made several points on the podcast that is worth mentioning here:

1. Ishmael is a Jewish, Russian American whose Grandparents are from and live in Ukraine today.

2. Russians are against the war but are too poor to do anything about it as they spend their lives trying to survive; many can't even afford a washing machine.

3. All Russian males are automatically drafted into the army.

4. Elites are connected to Putin and would rather sell-off Chelsea FC than speak against or denounce Putin who has helped to grease the pockets of the oligarchs, many of whom are part of the same fraternity.

5. Why replacing Putin doesn't solve the problem of the Ukrainian invasion, as Putin is part of and head of the same fraternity that shares his ideals, Ex- KGB agents wanting the old Russia....

Listen to the podcast for the discussions and the story from the perspective of Ishmael with comments from Maurice who joins me on the show today on Anchor.fm, Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/20ZkcMYzgQwdyrehyCUI0Y?si=CfnmD68ST6eTRdii_EkXEw, 

Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcast, I-Heart Radio, Radio Public, Podvine, The Alexa App, Podcast, Stitcher, renaldocmckenzie.com and theneoliberal.com etc.

Support us by subscribing for free on any platform, and you can DONATE at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support. You can visit us on Spotify to participate in the poll question via our community page. 

Renaldo McKenzie is the creator and host of the Neoliberal Round Podcast, author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and a second book to be released in Feb. 28, 2023. dedicated to my dad: … to my Dad, who was given a basic education up to the 9th grade, where he could and needed only to barely read, write or spell. Yet, the expectations on him were great, to become an adult, raise a family while working in an industry requiring basic education, getting base pay. But, through trial and error, raised six successful children, one of whom has written several books and completing academic studies at the highest and most prestigious levels. The cycle would continue, but some slip through the cracks, now working to make it bigger for those coming behind us, until there is nothing to hold us back." (From Page 2 of my book: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered)

Visit us at www.theneoliberal.com.





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

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

By
Image
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...
Read more

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

By
Image
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...
Read more

Police Reform in #America Must include Rebranding the Police ...Change their “LOOK”

By
#PoliceReform Must also include rebranding the #PoliceForce; changing their anti friendly countenance, stance, color,  clothes and updating their car. Their “LOOK” needs to become more customer or #CommunityService Friendly. Moral Authority is a currency that has lost value for Law Enforcement and when a currency looses its value it must change, the state must intervene just as the Federal Reserve Bank intervenes to protect its monetary value of its currency in this case the state needs to constantly intervene in the currency of its law enforcement. But this has never been the case. #Democrats and #Republicans are all guilty of their indifference and soft approach to dealing with and restoring  the credibility of the police. States always seem to fail to act or are too slow to protect the integrity of its people and the currency of its police due to political and ideological differences that has nothing to do with building a strong #Policdforce for all people. A force that ser...
Read more

News Update: What’s Happening In The Russian-UKraine War, March 5, 2:05PM

By
Image
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine submitted an update regarding the War: The main points of his message in the video: 1. He calls for a “NO—FLY—ZONE” in the region, and stated that 74 percent of Americans support the no-fly-zone. Yet we have not approved the request, a decision that will help significantly, Ukraine’s advantage in the war.  2. The Armed forces of Ukraine hold all areas of defence and are counterattacking Russian invaders near: Kharkiv, and holding the line in Maykolaiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv region, Sumy region and Dobas.  3. We (Ukraine) inflicted damages on the Invaders; the Russian Army has not reached planned frontiers and ten thousand (10, 000) Russian Soldiers many of whom are 18 - 20 years old were killed.  4. Every Ukrainian is fighting and resisting the enemy even where they are advancing, but not for long.  5. GLORY TO UKRAINE!  Finally regarding My pro account features being blocked by Russia as the platform is Russian owned and developed; I wa...
Read more

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

By
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 ...
Read more