ptown_trojans_1

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 12:58 AM Feb 11, 2010 12:58 AM

Former Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson, most famous for the book and movie "Charlie Wilson's War" died today.

I've read the book and saw the movie, and really respected the former Rep.

RIP Charlie.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704140104575057702478936346.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_PoliticsNCampaign_5

Feb 10, 2010 7:58pm

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 2:43 AM Feb 11, 2010 2:43 AM

^^^^^Didn't read the book, saw the movie. Factual repesentation?

Feb 10, 2010 9:43pm

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 7:35 AM Feb 11, 2010 7:35 AM

RIP Mr. Wilson. His mission in supporting the Mujahadeen is just another sad chapter of how entangling alliances overseas, and in particulat, that part of the world, can backfire so badly.

Not too many people know that bin Ladin fought for the Mujahedeen.

Feb 11, 2010 2:35am

derek bomar

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 4:25 PM Feb 11, 2010 4:25 PM

is this thread going to turn out like the Murtha one?

Feb 11, 2010 11:25am

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 5:27 PM Feb 11, 2010 5:27 PM

He knew the key to Middle East peace...show them the virtues of mixing Booze and Women. Recipe for success right there.

Feb 11, 2010 12:27pm

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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 7:13 PM Feb 11, 2010 7:13 PM

derek bomar wrote: is this thread going to turn out like the Murtha one?

Nope.

Feb 11, 2010 2:13pm