Charles Nesbitt Wilson, an ethically-challenged Democrat Congressional Representative from Texas and US Naval Academy graduate, passed away today.
Charlie Wilson, more than any other legislator, did the things that were needed to fund the Afghans in their fight against the Soviet Union's occupation. Together with CIA agent Gust Avrakotos, Charlie Wilson made sure the Afghans were equipped to fight the Red Army, and win.
The Soviet defeat in Afghanistan was one of the five great external shocks (along with Solidarity, Desert Storm, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, and SDI) that brought down the Soviet Union.
No matter Charlie Wilson's other shortcomings, he kept the faith with the Afghan mujaheddin standing toe to toe with the Soviets and his defeatist fellow party members.
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