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How much did he -- or his friends -- know of Islam. From what I've read about the Soviet invasion in the 80s, the Soviets were almost completely ignorant of the religion, which was part of the downfall of the war.

That's interesting!

Another question: I was reading in the NYT last year that some Russians believe the 1991 coup wasn't that great after all for the country and democracy -- and Russians in rural settings wouldn't mind returning to a USSR setting. What is the Capt.'s view on this?

Here's the article for reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/19/world/europe/19russia.html?pagewanted=all

Link TV is amazing! The documentaries are great and thought provoking.

Did you have to sell your soul to get Paul McCartney?

And can I sell my soul to you for tickets?

If elected President, how would you direct development (not humanitarian or military) aid to Third World countries? Or would you push for the US to withdraw from development aid?