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Submitted by John G. Spethman MD (United States), Jun 7, 2011 at 19:29

Allah may have helped but not in the way you believe. It was Western Democracy that brought down the Soviet Union in two ways. First, the Military buildup during the Reagan Era was so costly for the Soviets to match that they eventually went bankrupt. Secondly, the financial and military support given to the Mujahideen by way of the CIA through the Pakistani ISI had a direct effect on the defeat of the Soviet Army. There is no doubt the Mujahideen did the fighting but with "Infidel" weaponry and support.

There is an Islamic revival underway. Only time will tell in which final path it will take. I do know the revival will continue to bring bloodshed and destruction to the Islamic world if it continues on its current course.

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Misleading [120 words]
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M. T.Jun 3, 2011 21:10185957
1Web commandos at work ? [38 words]C.RichardJun 5, 2011 10:49185957
Reductio ad Hitlerum [189 words]FredrikJun 12, 2011 05:46185957
1The caring and dream of Osama bin Laden [13 words]C.RichardJun 2, 2011 10:11185913
Martyr Osama [92 words]asad aliJun 4, 2011 13:29185913
Would Not bin Laden's Life Have Been Better Served by His Seeking Peace? [555 words]M. ToveyJun 7, 2011 18:57185913
2Not entirely true [130 words]John G. Spethman MDJun 7, 2011 19:29185913
Caring OBL? [11 words]Wahine AotearoaJun 10, 2011 03:29185913
Misleading [119 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
TruthJun 1, 2011 21:46185864
3A Visionary? [16 words]Vladimir S. AshkenazyMay 29, 2011 12:54185695
8More victims of Islamic imperialism [168 words]dhimmi no moreMay 29, 2011 06:20185690

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