Ben Ross
Founding Member (since May 2006)
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
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
Background
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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Last Visit:
Nov 20, 2009 - 1:59 PM PST
Last Edit:
Sep 23, 2009 - 4:17 PM PDT
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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
Ben posted this story - Nov 20, 2009
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Glenn Greenwald (Pending)
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 1.0
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
Lots of stuff about H.R.1207 passing out of committee 43-26 without the help of Barney Frank chairman's vote.
I wonder why an audit is viewed as 'defeat', by trhe authors.....seems more like a service for all of us....... Transparency ( and honesty) in ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.8
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
This journalism is blatantly pro inside the beltway partisan. Many unsupported conventional wisdoms regurgitated.
Two maverick rep's Paul and Grayson, have upset the status quo, and WoPo predictably jumps to the support monolithic governmental secrecy. Fire dog ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 2.2
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
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Danger lies in threat to Fed independence
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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
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Panel votes to audit Fed's balance sheet
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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 19, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 9, 2009
Press release....government attempt to stop employees from saving our lives...I think it is valid and under reported. And thus good journalism..provides link to video.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.8
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 9, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 5, 2009
I'm glad these geeks are watching very closely. When I think of the rule making of other federal agencies and also FCC give aways of the air waves ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.5
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 3, 2009
Clear easy to understand and scathing. Very sad story of the hypocracy of courts and justice in the USA.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.4
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 3, 2009
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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Arar
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Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 3, 2009
Common sense is not common...how did this get a job in Main Stream Media. He advocates a ethical , morally consistent approach to money, banking and government.
This guy is way different than the main stream enablers, very hard edge....I find him a breath of fresh air.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.0
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 3, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Nov 2, 2009
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Why Keep Geithner?
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Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Well reasoned ...from the title on .....many links and emanates a sense of historical depth of understanding. Very best on the net! Salon stories are not easy to review on news trust....back and forth can be frustrating
Greenwald ...while willing to debate...is not easy on hypocrites.....glad he is not after me. not wishy-washy...straight forward and forthright. i ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.7
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Opinion piece which goes nowhere, offers no logic or option. Ditsy....women are worse off due to US invasion, so we should escalate ....huh.....
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 2.7
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
seems like a fact and also the news of the weird....good to look at the place obscured living a "normal" life
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.0
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
An up beat look at the US's Asian military adventure. Seems accurate, optimistic, and makes Obama look very good.
Paints the warmonger US look like good guys....from a peacenik I say ...STOP CRIMINAL MILITARY ADVENTURISM
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.5
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
I posted this story early this morning under the CBS news pickup due to the difficulty of reading and referencing the WaPO site if you are not an online member...read the Greenwald article fro back up
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.0
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 27, 2009
Takes a while to get the info across...leaves out facts which many would like to keep hidden. Not bad for TIME....does not mention any history of patent law history or intent.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.8
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 24, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 24, 2009
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Time to bust up the world's banking giants
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Ben reviewed this story - Oct 24, 2009
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 23, 2009
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 23, 2009
Opinion piece...sees aggressive war as part of an answer. Completely miss the elements of international law. Myopy.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 1.6
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 21, 2009
Keeps the story of torture and bold face crime by the Past and present administrations of the US gov. in the news.....
? when will we get respect and and coverage our governments action in pursuit of the ,so call and much vaunted, "rule of law" ...how about these ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.4
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 20, 2009
Same innuendo and projections , with out fact, as news/war advocated escalation for the failed wars of aggression as in Nam and Iraq. Laws are not ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 1.1
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 19, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 17, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 17, 2009
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 17, 2009
Good to see some countries and some courts still uphold the rule of law. Government officials using any last ditch move to saving face...pathetic. ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.7
Ben reviewed this story - Oct 16, 2009
Attempt to defend ' rule of law' in the courts which is a hallmark of US dignity, in the face of schizophrenic Obama administration.
much great coverage by Glenn Greenwald on Salon. This stonewalling by the administrative branch is not the change we voted for. George Lakoff and ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.8
Ben posted and reviewed this story - Oct 16, 2009
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