Direct quotation from the McCain-chosen ABC interview: GIBSON: What insight into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you? PALIN: They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska. Despite the fact that Palin doesn't know the name of Little Diomede, we're thr More.. illed that she's aware of the strategic importance of that tiny bit of land out there in the Bering Straits. As this video shows, the island is covered with American troops deployed in anticipation of the imminent Russian attack. The polar bear skin is a ruse - it hides a Nike missile radar installation! I can see the library across the street...does that make me an expert on Einstein's theory of relativity? Less..