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When it comes to political attacks, Americans are technologically as far behind the Russians in symbols of power as in the Sputnik days of the 1950s.

Giving a speech to unite opposition forces in Moscow this weekend, former chess champion Garry Kasparov was interrupted by a radio-controlled toy helicopter in the shape of a penis.

No word whether the missive was launched by Putin supporters or to promote Viagra.