Charlie Wilson died...

[rookie]

lottsa info regarding the Mujahadeen's resistence ommited from this article, IMO.
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LUFKIN, Texas (AP) — A memorial service for former U.S Rep. Charlie Wilson will be held Sunday in Texas.

Wilson died Wednesday at the age of 76 in the eastern Texas town of Lufkin.

The Gipson Funeral Home says a memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at the Temple Theater at Angelina College's Temple Theater in Lufkin.

Wilson will receive a Feb. 23 graveside service with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Wilson served in the House from 1973 to 1996. He helped funnel millions of dollars in weapons to Afghan rebels who eventually defeated the Soviet Red Army.

The congressman's efforts to help the rebels — as well as his partying ways — were portrayed in the movie and book "Charlie Wilson's War."

[davann]

Good riddance.

[rookie]

Good riddance.

BUT HE WAS AN HERO!!!

[libertylover]

Wilson served in the House from 1973 to 1996. He helped funnel millions of dollars in weapons to Afghan rebels who eventually defeated the Soviet Red Army.

It was a tactic to help bankrupt the USSR.   You would think if a country is smart enough to bankrupt a threat without directly fighting them.  That the country wouldn't fall for the same stunt bankrupting their own nation.

[rookie]

"Today we salute you, Mr. Mujahadeen-propper-upper..."

[rookie]

also....Tom Hanks > Charlie Wilson.