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Monday, January 28, 2008 12:00 AM

A farewell note

Some 4,000 posts later, this one will be my last.

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Monday, January 28, 2008 03:12 PM

Happy Trails

to you, Tim. I echo many comment makers in tabbing you one of Salon's most valuable assets. I hope Alex will keep to your high standards, keen insight, and acerbic humor.

And I hope you'll get a chance to raise Politico's game; they can certainly use you.

Peace.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:17 PM

Good Luck, Tim.

I've been reading War Room most days for the last 2 years and have greatly enjoyed your writing and respected your opinions. Perhaps our high expectations have led some of us to be too critical of you in a time of high intra-movement tension, which is regrettable. I'm sure all of the readers who took the time to comment here will miss you in time. May you be well, and may you continue to contribute so ably to the progressive movement in your new position.

Mr. Koppelman, you have big shoes to fill, and we're ready for you to rise to the challenge. It will be one to take the helm in this week in progressive politics. Good luck!

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:18 PM

Good Luck

Your posts have always been a concise summary of the current political events - the CliffsNotes of American politics. Your wit and humor add a sense of levity to an increasingly polarized and bitter political landscape.

War Room was what introduced me to Salon, and despite all the bad things I've heard about Politico, I'm sure you will be an asset to their organization. Call it the anti-Kristol, an organization shows what their goals are through the people they hire.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:21 PM

p.s.

Give us all a star for old times sake.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:27 PM

Grieving? Leaving?

Oh, no! Good luck, Mr. Grieve! You'll be missed!

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:31 PM

OH CRAP ON A CRACKER....

Alex Koppelman isn't nearly the smartass you are.

And....Politico?????? Geez.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:42 PM

<3 Tim Grieve

Oh, man, Tim... your work here made War Room my # one blog read and the one site that I consistently check throughout the day. I'm really sorry to see that you're leaving. But Alex has done a great job in his posts, so you're leaving War Room in great hands.

I'll miss you dearly, Tim, and may even have to check out Politico to continue following your career. =)

Much love, and best wishes!!

G

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:44 PM

Bon voyage

Drop in once in a while to say hi, okay?

Thanks, Tim

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:46 PM

Say it ain't so!

Oh, Tim, you can't do this to us. I agree with so many others that War Room is, in the end, what has made Salon worth subscribing to, year after year. And what has kept so many of us from slipping over the edge during these most disconcerting of times.

When it finally dawns on you that Politico is not where your heart is, please think of your myriad loyal fans at Salon, and tell Alex you want your job back. My hunch is, after taking all the heat for not being able to fill your shoes, he'll be more than glad to step aside.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:51 PM

Thank you for your yeoman service over the years --- how can you leave us now!!!!???

Best wishes to all your hopes and dreams!

(you can rest later!)

thanks again

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:54 PM

The best of times

You said so much so concisely and so quickly. I feel immense gratitude for your efforts.

I'm glad you didn't go back to being a California lawyer. There are too many of us already, some of whom wish they were having as much fun as you seem to be.

Keep well.

Monday, January 28, 2008 03:56 PM

Thanks!

Dear Tim:

I've really enjoyed your posts, and found War Room my go-to spot for political analysis and the general shedding of light on topics that normally slip under the radar.

Best of luck to you

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:08 PM

Thank you Tim

Thank you for your insightful selection and enumeration of the political news. Very much enjoyed your good-humored take. We'll see ya over at Politico.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:15 PM

Sorry to see you go.

Thank you for all you've done Tim. Alex has some big shoes to fill. From my perspective, you nearly always did a fine job of providing updates throughout the week on what was going on politically and managing to keep the prose to a minimum so those of us that have to work too could stay abreast without investing so much time we'd find ourselves on unemployment.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:17 PM

Politico

Already reading it and will see you over there, but I'll be right here in the same seat in front of the same computer. Thanks for some good news and some good laughs TG.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:21 PM

Good luck,

and goodbye. Can't say I'll miss the relentless anti-Hillary screeds of late, but the move to Politico says a lot. Toodle-oo~

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:21 PM

Goooooood Luck Tim!

Frankly, Salon is better than Politico and moving there is a probably a big mistake. Unless, of course, Salon craters. Then it is a smart move.

Also, the readers there aren't as intelligent as the readers here (prior responses to your farewell notwithstanding). You can retract your farewell and stay with us and we readers forget the whole sordid affair.

Otherwise, good luck! War Room has been the first URL I visit each day and I've enjoyed your writing.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:35 PM

give 'em 'grief', smart guy

gonna miss your posts and moderation of mayhem in the war room; bright side to this: fewer screeds from all the tim haters.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:37 PM

You will be missed!

I don't usually post any comments, but I would like to say that I have been a loyal reader of the war room from the very beginning and I just wanted to say thank you Tim! You have done an amazing job at keeping the War Room and Salon sharp and informational during a very important time and I will miss you here. Cheers!

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:47 PM

Miss you

Great job, Tim. I've enjoyed reading you for years and you'll be missed. Best of luck at Politico!

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:50 PM

Thank you Tim

Thank you, Tim, for all of your hard work.

Monday, January 28, 2008 04:57 PM

Best of luck and

don't let the bastards get you down. There are those of us, who really appreciate what you do. Often it may not seem that way to you, but bon voyage.

Monday, January 28, 2008 05:00 PM

Thanks and good luck

Hope the Politico is a good move all around.

Monday, January 28, 2008 05:10 PM

Great Caesar's Ghost!

Can the Daily Planet survive without Clark Kent? Is Jimmie Olsen up to the job?

Perry White

Monday, January 28, 2008 05:13 PM

ALWAYS GO TO WAR ROOM FIRST

You'll be missed, Tim. Your column is the first one I click on when I read Salon. Good luck in your new endeavor.

Monday, January 28, 2008 05:15 PM

Good Luck Tim and God's Speed

I've been reading daily for the last couple of years and I'd like to thank you for the work you've done to keep your readers informed.

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