Chrenkoff’s “Last Post”
The blogosphere feels a great loss this morning.
Made famous for his in-depth and highly-detailed “Good News from Iraq” roundups, Arthur Chrenkoff not only carries significant heft in the blogosphere, but his insightful reports also ran regularly in the Wall Street Journal.
Chrenkoff did what the MSM does not: He tirelessly researched, uncovered, collected and presented all the facts.
Today, he calls it quits. Ever humble, he writes:
“I’m not one for making speeches (at least not for myself), so let me just say: thank you.
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I’m signing off, but the war goes on. I rejoice in the scope and quality of the blogosphere that is able to provide you with so many alternatives to my blog. I’m sure you’ll enjoy much good reading in the future. My thoughts will remain with all those on the frontlines of the struggle for freedom and democracy.”
What Arthur accomplished in a mere eighteen months will stand as a measure of success for us all to aspire, and a testimony to the value that blogging can produce.
By popular demand, Chrenkoff has generously provided his collection of “Good News” (1-35) together in one post found here. It also includes his latest (and, sadly, his last), dated Sept. 13, which is an epic read, covering Society, Economy, Reconstruction, Humanitarian Aid, Security and The Coalition Troops.
Arthur, thank you for all that you’ve done. You’ve earned your place in blogging history.
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September 13th, 2005 at 4:39 am
He will be missed for sure by me! One of the greats!
September 13th, 2005 at 6:22 am
Chrenkoff’s Retirement
Coincident with Arthur’s retirement today, Joe Katzman announces a new incarnation of Good News from Iraq, in the form of Good News From The Front, a new blog that carries on Arthur’s fine legacy.
September 13th, 2005 at 6:52 am
Thank you and good luck.
September 13th, 2005 at 7:18 am
“He tirelessly researched, uncovered, collected and presented all the facts.”
Actually, he seemed for the most part to transcribe press releases from USAID and other agencies.
By their sheer wordiness, his reports hid the unimportance of the accomplishments he listed.
Poorly-executed propaganda, for the most part — red meat for true believers.
September 13th, 2005 at 8:23 am
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September 13th, 2005 at 8:51 am
Those yearing for something to balance the America hating of the MSM will miss his articles in the WSJ. And he is not even American.
September 13th, 2005 at 8:52 am
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September 13th, 2005 at 10:07 am
Lunch: 9/13/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch: William Teach got buzzed while watching the confirmation hearings. Ogre still isn’t sure about Roberts. Stop the ACLU! reports ACLU whining over Roberts. Public Eye (Bachman version) reports Roberts is a two-…
September 13th, 2005 at 3:35 pm
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September 13th, 2005 at 11:28 pm
More “good news” from Iraq:
At least 73 people were killed and 162 wounded early Wednesday when a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle near a group of construction workers in a Shiite district in northern Baghdad, police said.
The ability of right wing ideologues to delude themselves and recognize the awful reality of the Iraqi quagmire would make even Doctor Pangloss blance.
November 8th, 2005 at 4:17 am
I’m reading Arthur’s blog even today, Nov. 8, 2005. I miss him so much. He truly did cover the war better than anyone else, except for those on those ground. Even still, he had the opportuninity to see the whole picture, whereas the men on the ground could see their part of the world. Great job you’ve done! ;)