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Kenneth Sibbett

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I've been on Newstrust.net six months now. In that time I have given hundreds of reviews and read thousands of articles. I usually try and start my day by writing a few reviews because most of what newspapers I read are already on the site. While I have a disagreement with the founders of Newstrust, like when they hide one of my reviews from public and won't tell you why, I'm basically proud of the work I and the other reviewer's do. Because, without the people who review this site, there would be no site.So, I'll hang around for awhile, if permitted, and keep on keeping on.

About Kenneth Help
Location: Whiteville , North Carolina, United States
Occupation: retired
Interests: WP, NYT, WSJ, USA Tday, Seattle Post,and any on Newstrust
Expertise: Writing Short Stories.
Affiliations: Greenpeace International
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Journalism: None
Education: Some college
News: 90 minutes a day or more
Internet: 90 minutes a day or more
Languages: English-only
Politics: Left
Age: 50-64
Gender: Male
Income: $25K to $49K
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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 23, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
1.7

This "gotcha" journalism is right out of the Mike Wallace playbook,with a right wing slant. Beck can't even read the cue correctly. This is in no way journalism. He's a paid, and paid very well, to spout the conservative agenda.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 22, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
1.7

Rush doing his famous act of lying to gullible people isn't journalism by any stretch of anyone's imagination. The thing is, there are people who believe he can walk on water. He's done more harm to this country than George Bush, and thats saying something!

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 7, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
1.6

I don't know what Shepard is smoking to talk about the public option in a positive way. I've read a few things on other blogs about this. The Senator as usual, is spouting the same views as the party of NO!

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 7, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.1

This article is well written and researched. While HuPo is basically a liberal blog, the arthor uses various other resources to get a good point across. The right's heathcare plan is "Don't get sick".

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 6, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.9

This story takes you inside the White House and behind the scenes in Congress. Good reporting.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Oct 5, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.4

A mostly sit on the couch and and watch the Sunday show article. I like the article, but there was nothing anyone else could not have written.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Sep 15, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.3

The Arthur, while citing statistics, seems to be relying on hope,more than facts. I find this disquieting.

While it's true a lot of bloggers have sold out and went main steam, what is going to happen when newspaper owners such as Murdock start charging ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 8, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.9

This Time author knows the area he covers. He writes a very good review of the election, for America. I wouldn't say bias. Maybe, hopeful optimism.

If a pebble drops in the sands of the middle east, will it make a sand storm around the world. Maybe, maybe not?

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 8, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.1

Mr. Hiatt, You're the first. The first one to stump me completely, solidly, and I hope, not permanatantely. While every point you make has merit, I can argue everyone, all day with you. I hate to do this, but, hear's a cigar.

The man is right. You either make this work, or capitalism, as it is , is fool's gold. If a two-part system can not, and I stress can not, find a ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 8, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.1

A very good, an I dare say, unbiased look at Obama'a ambitious agenda.

I would bet my last dollar, and yes I'm down to my last dollar, that he will ram this through Congress by Hook or by Crook.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 7, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
5.0

A 5.0. From me. To a journalist. No way, Jose. If a profession has to die, and I think they are burying it way to soon, you can't go out on a higher note.

A journalist is an integral part of society. They find the people who steal our money. That's basically what they do. I know, they cover wars, etc, ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 7, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.9

As well as can be written considering the subject. Mom, Pie, and GM being sold isn't exactly a subject a journalist can "sink" his teeth in.

Hate to see it. Makes me mad. Wish it didn't have to happen. But, theres always a but, I don't hear alot of other people knocking down GM's door.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 7, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.9

On a scale of 1-10, well, lets make a bigger scale. Obama has a scale of his own and this article proves it. Some speech and some article.

Let's see. If you hit a home run, it's four bases. What if you run to five bases. What is that called? That's called me with a lump in my throat, ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 6, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.5

The author tells of another claim by a White woman, claiming she and her daughter were kidnapped, and the reaction that it has brought..

With the conservatives out of office, you will be hearing more and more of these claims. With our first black president, there is resentment not ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 6, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.9

A fair and balanced report ( is this FOX) on Obama , the speech, the public's reaction and some thoughts from some "experts" who were there.

Unlike Helen's "declareration in the Time's, Obama is praised and muted in the opinion of these experts. A report that was interesting,informing, ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 6, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.0

Why, instead of trying to be Nostradomus,? can't a reporter just report? Why does a reporter, whose job is to report, have to put their 2 cents, plus my 10 cents, in every thing they write? You want to write about the Middle East problems, say so, if not, write what your assignment calls for.

Helen, No one, No one, thinks this speech solved the problems of the Middle East. It was a "SPEECH", be it a damn good one, Even to compare Bush's ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 6, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.7

Will it never end. A quality piece of journalism about the North and South and their relationship, what there is of it. Can't we all just get along?

I hope Kim's son is a little taller than Kim, so he will have no "complex" issues. You never want anyone to die, BUT.

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 3, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.3

A very well written and fair article of the need for Obama to to give the "Great" speech. It won't happen. Lincoln him self could not deliver a speech to please all the people Bush has alienated.

While Obama can deliver a great speech, "fogetabouit" He is popular at home. 60 % popularity. that still 40 % disapproval. Now, what are his chances ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 2, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.2

An interesting insight into the Muslim world. While Obama hasn't been in office long, hasn't really done much in the Middle East, his approval ratings are slightly higher.

In reality, America's popularity couldn't have been much lower. Bush/Cheney didn't do this country any favors

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 2, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.7

If the Muslim world is looking for a major announcement from the Obama admin., they will be disapointed according to this article. No one should expect any surprises.

Obama has a chance to tell not just the Muslim world, but the whole world that America is on a new path. Just the mention of torture and Gitmo will ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - Jun 1, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.0

While this story was written by a liberal reporter, it doesn't change the facts that a rogue U.S. Colonel wants to kill reporters who report from the front.

Obama better jump on this idiot with both feet. You cannot have your officer's making policy, especially when it comes to the media, and the murder ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 31, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.2

while not knowing this publication very well, it seems like a straight up story. If this happened in the U.S., the ACLU would and should go crazy.

I fail to see what the difference of complaining on the internet or a newspaper matters. Unless the Indonesian government are afraid it will get ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 31, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.7

Ms.Razzi points out in this timely, if not too realistic, article, that person's making good money, although they have to work harder with longer hours, will have their dreams fulfilled in an economy that's going nowhere fast.

I would agree with the author, but she doesn't mention having children, raising children and sending then off to college, This has to be part of the ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 30, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.1

A well informed article that has unknown but believable sources mapping out Korea's next rocket launch. In such an impoverished nation, I do not see "spontaneous" crowds erupting without someone holding them up.

Kim loves attention. Kim fires rockets. Kim gets attention. Kim gets food for his army. Kim gets a bottle of high priced liquor and some new movies. ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 30, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
2.9

While supporting Mrs. Sotomayer is great , and she has a compelling story, her credentials are what really matter. Mr Thomas has no where near here experience then, and after all these years on the Court, he still doesn't.

There is nothing the Republicans can do to keep her off the bench. This is just a news story that is really getting old. Confirm her already and get ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 30, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.4

Theres nothing wrong with the author's writing, it Gates using the same old same old we have been using for 20 years. How many times do we "look the other way."

North Kora is doing nothing it hasn't done in the past and won't be doing in the future. What else have they got. I believe Kim is more upset that ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 29, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.4

An excellent report on the growing crackdown on , not disidents, but organizations that are charitable in nature. While I admire Mr Mostafaei's spunk, I would not expect his life to be a long one.

Someone must be very powerful to crack down on Ayatollah Khomeini's grand daughter. Every six months are so, some magazine or newspaper will speak ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 29, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
4.4

The authors confirm what Obama said as a candidate that their will be a cyberspace office in the White House.This office is necessary to our national security.

While the authors talk about the stock exchange, global marketing and air traffic control, they leave out the most important thing that should be ... More »

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Kenneth reviewed this story - May 28, 2009
Kenneth's Rating
3.9

This is a well developed story on many fronts. But, which do you choose. If Kim is overthrown, by his own army, you can bet the country will be locked down like never before while they get their ducks in a row, if their is a living duck in North Korea. These are dangerous games for a country that has gone Nuclear

The Chinese trust no one, and neither should we. While I think Reagan was one of our worst Presidents, his trust but verify position was an excellent coarse.

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