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Ben Ross

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I am a mid westerner transplanted to new england. I feel life is a gift and the way to honor it is to seek truth and the betterment of life for all. I strive to be humble. I am saddened by greed ,violence and lies of self interest. As humans we can do much better. The News Trust helps me get out of the rut of thinking/opining without the input of others. i love the wide array of sources and opinions. A cool side effect of taking part in this group is an improved ability to read the news and also express myself. I don't watch TV.

About Ben Help
Location: Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Occupation: small time self employed contractor, Fresh Paint
Interests: permaculture, religious freedom, democracy
Expertise: civil right activest, war protester, 4F draft dogger
Affiliations: Ist UU New Haven, AA, New Haven Bioregional Committee
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Journalism: Decline to state
Internet: 60-90 minutes a day
Languages: English-only
Politics: Far Left
Age: 50-64
Gender: Male
Income: $25K to $49K
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Links: Grennwald
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Address: Hamden, CT, 06514, US
Last Visit: Jan 31, 2012 - 11:22 AM PST
Last Edit: Mar 17, 2010 - 8:04 PM PDT

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Jan 23, 2012
Ben's Rating
4.0

Good ...offers facts based overview of issue. Looks at the warmongers history of inflated Iran nuke assessments and the actual wording of the nuke regulatory commis. the link to the time line is vgood.

What would be reported in MSM if hard facting check was used....with only comments of those with actual knowledge and not just bluster.

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Jan 23, 2012
Ben reviewed this story - Jan 5, 2012
Ben's Rating
3.1

This survey give a false positive for the so called front runners. Some truths are more vital than others. The disproportional number of fact checks gives a muddy view of the candidates. The color chart is flashy , does nothing to tells us about the relationship of candidates to honesty or the issues the public is interest in.

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NT Rating: 3.9 | See All NT Reviews »
Ben commented on this review – Jan. 5, 2012
Patrick McGuire
4.7
(NT Rating: 3.9)
Reviewed by Patrick McGuire - Jan. 1, 2012

Now we need some research on why the public still supports the false claims. We also need a report why the mainstream media does not call out the candidates more often.

Ben Ross Comment:

good questions…..also Does the public still support the MSM or the false claims. Also why so few checks on Paul.

Ben reviewed this story - Jan 5, 2012
Ben's Rating
4.9

Bald truth. Almost a definition of journalism...the very best. Lays out the facts ...draws conclusion.

… everyone knows that in the end, once the primaries are finished, we’re going to be left with one 1%-approved stooge taking on another …It takes an ... More »

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Ben reviewed this story - Jan 5, 2012
Ben's Rating
1.3

The Main lesson ...is complete missed in this article.

The main lesson is that the republicans do not have a clue and/or any new ideas. The media agrees with them and forgets to report the news....few voters bothered to come out to vote.

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Jan 5, 2012
Ben's Rating
4.9

Good....Shows the short fall of MSM...and the convenient lies 'of the current administration and the NYT. Offers a rebuttal of the 1% view. debunks the marginalization of Ron Paul.

Explains the low sleazy of the editorial liar's co=op of 'centrist' . A much under reported story.

’The latest example of this insidious framing comes in the form of a Monday New York Times Op-Ed. “Overdosing on Extremism,” More »

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Jan 5, 2012
Ben reviewed this story - Dec 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
2.2

Hyperbole in chat about Medicaid.... nothing new here.

after years of GOP attempted slashes at services to citizens.... the dems fight back with fire...the only problem ...they do not solve any problems themselves...due to their position in the pocket of big insure/pharma.etc. ...ASK what is the plain spoken opinion of the 99%. ....We want health care for everyone...let it be payed for via fair taxes....especially( more than at present) of the rich. Most people wonder why big pharma gets to make the rules and buy the legislation. fact ... More »

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 25, 2011
Ben's Rating
3.0

reminds me of the Bradley Manning.... conviction and punishment before trial. NYT breathless about China silent about the US of A..... While the investment (1%)community keeps rolling ...in the $.

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 25, 2011
Ben's Rating
2.5

not good journalism...if you could call it that. What is the consequence to the environment in this development? Who loses ? What are the opposing views? the Headline is contradicted within the body of the story....Canada and Mexico are not states of the US of A.

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Dec 25, 2011
Ben's Rating
5.0

Smart impassioned patriotism....while reviewing G.Greenwalds current book.....Important to any patriot.

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Dec 25, 2011
Ben reviewed this story - Dec 22, 2011
Ben's Rating
2.0

This report was written by someone that drank the Kool -aid ...no mention what people will get ..or what happened to loan's foreclosed on. What do people that do not tlike this deal say?

the corporate news and the banksters and the DoJ have implemented judicial water boarding to home-buyers. Will BoA pay with bailout dollars. The criminals / perps will never answer for their crimes....leaving the community ripe for a rerun. More of the same...print some more money and reduce social security payouts.

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 22, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.4

Story of WV educator or heroic proportion. Writer reveals a passion and candor rare in the pages of news print.

After reading this blog post I crave some of Mary C. Snow's words....

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 7, 2011
Ben's Rating
5.0

Hard hitting clear eyed reporting. Gives a clear sighting of a moral compass. Corporate collateral deaths to it's own work force in boldly avoiding proscribed safety measures in it's pursuit it's of profit and power. Informs and give enough info to spark interest, about the governments role in harboring corporate malfeasance......

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 4, 2011
Ben's Rating
3.5

Ok ....i wonder if voters have any opinions on this subject. Few stake holders are consulted.

The Lobbyist serve corporations ...to the detriment of democracy , these rule do not go nearly far enough. The lazy journalist takes little time expressing the frustration imposed on us feel by government bought and payed for by corporate /gov revolving door..&..backroom dealing. How a headline from the opposing view.

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Ben reviewed this story - Dec 4, 2011
Ben's Rating
3.9

Scratching at the tip of the ice burg...... The reporting on presidential campaigning is crud....this report is better than most.... a bit less "gottcha" than many reports.

I find it hard not to be cynical about news when it does not give any background.....what do climate scientist report... if climate change is real ...and caused by humans ...what are some of the consequences of equivocating....

(comment refers to full article) More »

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Ben commented on this review – Nov. 19, 2011
Dwight Rousu
4.2
(NT Rating: 4.1)
Reviewed by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 19, 2011

It is necessary to watch the video to grasp the nature of the moment described. Recommended viewing of non-violent protesting.

Ben Ross Comment:

Thanks for adding this… students act in a peaceful way….wow powerful!

Ben reviewed this story - Nov 16, 2011
Ben's Rating
5.0
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Ben commented on this story – Nov. 16, 2011

I wonder what you used to base your decision Fabrice? The fact check is very explicit and well argued.
I wonder how there can be any wiggle room about waterboarding being torture….everyone that thinks that it is not torture should be waterboarded a couple of times and then ... More »

Ben posted this story - Nov 16, 2011
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 16, 2011
Ben's Rating
5.0

Yes, it asks us to think about how our government works, shows how the process operates...

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 16, 2011
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 28, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.9

must see to believe....

deserves investigation

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Ben commented on this review – Oct. 28, 2011
heniek
3.9
(NT Rating: 4.1)
Reviewed by heniek - Oct. 31, 2011
Ben Ross Comment:

please don’t hold back…i want to know why you gave such a low score! Please explain…without your help how can we grow.

Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
5.0

progressive free hand to speak to the OWS...very clear

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Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
1.5

Rotten ...non journalism...What happened to the 5 W's.....A simple read will expose ...only the projection of One candidate....

"diverse"... say who

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Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.0

I'm wondering about the source....many nice thoughtful touchee feelee liberal positions ...well reasoned (which I agree with)....still wonder about the source.

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Ben commented on this review – Oct. 27, 2011
Ben Ross
4.6
(NT Rating: 3.7)
Reviewed by Ben Ross - Oct. 27, 2011

Way good..very surprising coverage for WSJ...interactive and assessable ....illuminating.

This is the best coverage of OWS I have seen.

Ben Ross Comment:

This story gives lingering image and personalizes wealth disparity ….. i keep coming back to personally and also recommending it.

Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.2

Great graph shows media shift/slant. public opinion starts to make a drip of difference

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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.6

Way good..very surprising coverage for WSJ...interactive and assessable ....illuminating.

This is the best coverage of OWS I have seen.

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Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.8

articulate denouncement of crimes in high places. The headline is in concert with the text and bravely and unflinchingly tells the truth.

About time...the 99% and some people in the media work to correct the rot in the system.

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Ben reviewed this story - Sep 5, 2011
Ben's Rating
1.8

The whole story is still a deep mystery..... this article considers 1/16th of the story....interviews no one... ht does "most serious" mean and is it to be believed....writer has no skepticism...or refuses to take a look at FBI entrapments.. / held (tho known to be innocent) and to charged

A better headline from the story....JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING OF TERRORISM HAPHAZARD

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Ben reviewed this story - Sep 5, 2011
Ben's Rating
3.1

important issue...speaks to how we view human rights...this is news reporting lite....gets little traction on the scope of ....

the local paper here in new haven would not think to publish this article...so good for NYT....the follow up ? guess sep 30

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Ben reviewed this story - Sep 5, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.9

news ....is it true? definitely worth asking about

things that make ya say hu

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Ben reviewed this story - Sep 5, 2011
Ben's Rating
3.6

info pretty straight forward for almost any observer not bought and paid for by group think or big money....very optimistic

Classical economics is fatally flawed ‘The long-term survival of all nations and peoples on Earth depends on interaction across the globe; therefore we must ... More »

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Ben reviewed this story - Jul 12, 2011
Ben's Rating
1.6

GOP talking points.... does not talk about what $ was spent on...or who received the $. Half truths....and dumb.

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Ben reviewed this story - Jun 16, 2011
Ben's Rating
4.9

Subject not cover adequately in MSM. as in the new banking and credit card consumers...opt in/ opt-out .....NO until I request it...it only makes sense....and thus mostly a thing of the past. Like the mountain tops

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