Charlie Wilson, dead at 76

MarkB_MI

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Wilson almost single-handedly brought about the fall of the Soviet Union. And, unwittingly, set the stage for the Taliban to take control of Afghanistan.

This story was told about Wilson on NPR this morning:

Mr. MARK MCCANNON (Strategist for Charlie Wilson, Former): "We sat down and he said, boys, you know what? I know we had a lot of issues in past campaigns that were difficult to deal with, but I want to reassure you this time it's going to be easier. Because I've settled down, met a good Christian woman; she sings in the church choir, doesn't drink a lick, I love her, and we plan on getting married - just as soon as she graduates from high school."
Charlies Dead
 
Haven't seen the movie, or read any books about Charlie, but holding him up as single-handedly starting a war is hilarious...
Charlie was undoubtedly the front/point man, but there had to be a lot of people--a LOT--in powerful positions in Gov't AND the military that were only too happy to gleefully go along for their own reasons (and now try to give poor Charlie all the blame)...
I try not to clutter the forum; anyone who wishes can email....
 

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