Brittney Griner coming home for Christmas! Swapped one for one for Russian arms dealer

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    douglas burke

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:22pm EST
    re: here......

    here...... wrote:

    LEFT A MARINE BEHIND. UNJUSTLY IMPRISONED IN RUSSIA SINCE 2018.

    Griner has far more value politically being LGBTQ Which is by far The Most favored group in The USA Currently, And Celebrities ALWAYS are favored over regular people. I wonder what would have happened if Russia said Okay we will release Whelan but NOT Griner in exchange for Viktor Bout? Just a guess The Biden Administration would have said no, And the REAL Reason (And they would NEVER say it out loud) Is Whelan does not help Biden Politically, Yes I think MOST Politicians think Will this help me? Or The Party I represent? and NOT 1 Person is 1 Person and it makes no difference whether it helps me or not, the most Important thing is getting them free

  • Year Right!!!!!

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:22pm EST
    re: Harold #1

    Harold #1 wrote:

    An American can be the farthest left leaning Democrat or the farthest right leaning Republican and we can all feel good about bringing home one of our own. This transcends politics and goes to the heart of what it means to be an American. We leave nobody behind.

    Your wrong Afganistan remember. Biden left a lot behind.

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    douglas burke

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:27pm EST
    re: xczvzxcv

    xczvzxcv wrote:

    It's definitely questionable doing a trade like this for an arms dealer whose work could again result in the deaths of many and the destabilization of entire countries through that work. However, let's be clear: Russia's own drug crimes law sets forth a 15 day sentence for the crime Griner was accused of violating. 15 days. Not 9 years. This was just an opportunistic arrest and show trial to get back at the U.S. and to take a negotiating pawn to get release of a top spy or "merchant of death."

    She was charged for SMUGGLING and NOT Recreational Use

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    track chick

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:28pm EST
    re: Year Right!!!!!

    Wasn't her point about the national anthem that it isn't played before other events like music concerts and films so why play it before sports matches? I didn't read anything particularly nasty in her comments.

    Either way, I'm glad she is able to come home as I feel 10 years for a small bit of THC oil is disproportionate.

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    track chick

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:30pm EST
    re: douglas burke

    douglas burke wrote:

    xczvzxcv wrote:

    It's definitely questionable doing a trade like this for an arms dealer whose work could again result in the deaths of many and the destabilization of entire countries through that work. However, let's be clear: Russia's own drug crimes law sets forth a 15 day sentence for the crime Griner was accused of violating. 15 days. Not 9 years. This was just an opportunistic arrest and show trial to get back at the U.S. and to take a negotiating pawn to get release of a top spy or "merchant of death."

    She was charged for SMUGGLING and NOT Recreational Use

    Yes but it was a vape pen. It was less than one gram of cannabis oil.

  • Vineyard Vines

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:30pm EST
    re: douglas burke

    Bout did 11/25 years. Griner, a few months of the 10 year sentence.

    Fair trade? Probably not, but Bout will return to a vastly different world. Arms dealers exist across the world. Whatever vacuum he left was quickly filled by someone else.

  • 2:18 at the casino and about to go back on the grid

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:31pm EST
    re: BerniesBro

    BerniesBro wrote:

    This is the first time a trade involving a WNBA player has actually made the news...

    Another 🎤 drop

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    Kobbs Hessler

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:31pm EST
    re: Barbie Burbank

    For a good chuckle, visualize the mods on this thread... popped veins, white knuckles, sweating profusely, fingers quaking a millimeter above the delete key

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    Former Never Trumper

    Member since 02/01/2022.

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:33pm EST
    re: Year Right!!!!!

    Year Right!!!!! wrote:

    Harold #1 wrote:

    An American can be the farthest left leaning Democrat or the farthest right leaning Republican and we can all feel good about bringing home one of our own. This transcends politics and goes to the heart of what it means to be an American. We leave nobody behind.

    Your wrong Afganistan remember. Biden left a lot behind.

    How much MORE advanced notice did they need?

  • 2:18 at the casino and about to go back on the grid

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:36pm EST
    re: Year Right!!!!!

    Year Right!!!!! wrote:

    Harold #1 wrote:

    An American can be the farthest left leaning Democrat or the farthest right leaning Republican and we can all feel good about bringing home one of our own. This transcends politics and goes to the heart of what it means to be an American. We leave nobody behind.

    Your wrong Afganistan remember. Biden left a lot behind.

    Guess you're talking about that super deal that the orangeman made with a bunch of terrorists. Shouldn't deal with terrorists. Kill em all and let God sort it out.

  • Sub- 9 guy

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:40pm EST
    re: real patriots support other Americans

    real patriots support other Americans wrote:

    Sub- 9 guy wrote:

    This, right here. I wouldn’t have made the trade, but Biden has Woke Privilege, and this plays to all the dumb Gen Zs and Millennials and the clickbait they are manipulated by. Don’t make the trade until something better is offered. I mean, minimally get the teacher out too. What a joke.

    Will Griner show remorse and gratitude for her country, not just Brandon? Will she go live in and invest in her inner city communities, demand accountability, & not accept failure? You know, real, authentic commitment and love? Or will she continue to plead victimization and martyrdom and continue practicing the soft bigotry of low expectations?

    always hilarious to see all these 'I'm not a racist but..." types bend over backwards to pretend they have different reasons for hating B.Griner.

    Also love all the things she's supposedly obligated to do for them as well "clean graffitti off Lincoln's nose at the memorial, provide CPR to 100 children, sew 100 us flags by hand.." as if there is some kind of checklist. You know what though....even if she did all those things.....you'd still hate her. And you know it.

    She's a free American....she can do whatever the hell she wants to.

    A better American than you'll ever be.

    We returned a two time gold medal today.

    We returned a hero.

    Lol. Like I said, Brandon’s enjoying his Woke privilege w Gen Z idiots.

    You do realize Saudi Crown Prince MBS (and the UAE) were instrumental in brokering this deal, two days after Brandon dropped the lawsuit against MBS over the Khashoggi murder. Right? You have all the facts, right? So Brandon has more egg on his face than you realize.

    An utterly inept and Feckless leader. Unfortunately, the GOP is plagued by their former white supremacist leader and can’t get out of their own way. So woke privilege reigns supreme. God, kids are so dumb.

  • Year Right!!!!!

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:45pm EST
    re: 2:18 at the casino and about to go back on the grid

    2:18 at the casino and about to go back on the grid wrote:

    Year Right!!!!! wrote:

    Your wrong Afganistan remember. Biden left a lot behind.

    Guess you're talking about that super deal that the orangeman made with a bunch of terrorists. Shouldn't deal with terrorists. Kill em all and let God sort it out.

    I'd love to play you in Poker because you believe anything they tell you!

  • Biden AGAIN

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:57pm EST
    re: douglas burke

    douglas burke wrote:

    xczvzxcv wrote:

    It's definitely questionable doing a trade like this for an arms dealer whose work could again result in the deaths of many and the destabilization of entire countries through that work. However, let's be clear: Russia's own drug crimes law sets forth a 15 day sentence for the crime Griner was accused of violating. 15 days. Not 9 years. This was just an opportunistic arrest and show trial to get back at the U.S. and to take a negotiating pawn to get release of a top spy or "merchant of death."

    She was charged for SMUGGLING and NOT Recreational Use

    Her sentence would be like 10 years in jail for showing your hair in Iran. It’s completely unjust and an insane political stunt. If you defend Americans being locked up abroad for such things you hate America. Plain and simple.

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    Pontoise

    Member since 07/13/2021.

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 2:58pm EST
    re: Biden AGAIN

    Worst trade in US history. If you voted for Biden you contributed to this.

  • idiot spotter

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:00pm EST
    re: BerniesBro

    BerniesBro wrote:

    This is the first time a trade involving a WNBA player has actually made the news...

    Under appreciated post. Hate to divert this thread but the unpopularity of women's basketball and the effort that is used to force it onto TV is a topic for another day.

  • voted for obama but this is bad

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:15pm EST
    re: Barabbas

    Barabbas wrote:

    Yet, Marc Fogel, a teacher (read: not a celebrity), rots in a gulag for the same offense. Priorities?

    Wrong sex. Wrong color.

    How about the white marine that was accused of being a spy who has been there for 5 years.

    cnn.com
    Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is 'disappointed' that more has not been done to secure his release | CNN Politics
    Jennifer Hansler
    Detained American Paul Whelan expressed his frustration that more has not been done to secure his release in an exclusive CNN interview hours after another detained American, Brittney Griner, was freed.
    Link:www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/paul-w...

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    rojo

    Member since 07/09/2002.

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:18pm EST
    re: Ben Crump

    Ben Crump wrote:

    douglas burke wrote:

    Paul Whelan is still in a Russian Prison

    So this guy Wheland is Canadian born US Marine with citizenship in the US, Britain and Ireland? He is DEFINITELY a spy. He is supposed to be in jail. What does AmeriKKKa do when they catch a spy? Brittney had a small amount of weed.

    Question: We all know that Trump and Putin are besties….why didn’t Trump get Wheland out of prison?

    What's your point? An arms dealer should also be in prison.

    Normally you trade two equal chips. In this case, Putin played us. He arrested a US sports star and traded her for an arms dealer.

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:21pm EST
    re: voted for obama but this is bad

    voted for obama but this is bad wrote:

    Barabbas wrote:

    Yet, Marc Fogel, a teacher (read: not a celebrity), rots in a gulag for the same offense. Priorities?

    Wrong sex. Wrong color.

    How about the white marine that was accused of being a spy who has been there for 5 years.

    Link:www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/politics/paul-w...

    Why didn’t Trump get him out?

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    Sally Vix

    Member since 02/01/2019.

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    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:28pm EST
    re: Former Never Trumper

    foxnews.com
    Brittney Griner is coming home. Will she stand for the anthem now that she's back in the USA?
    President Biden announced Thursday that WNBA star Brittney Griner had been released in a prisoner swap with Russia. Now that she has been freed will Griner stand for the anthem?
    Link:www.foxnews.com/opinion/brittney-grine...

  • Its Garbage

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/08/2022 3:29pm EST
    re: rojo

    rojo wrote:

    Ben Crump wrote:

    So this guy Wheland is Canadian born US Marine with citizenship in the US, Britain and Ireland? He is DEFINITELY a spy. He is supposed to be in jail. What does AmeriKKKa do when they catch a spy? Brittney had a small amount of weed.

    Question: We all know that Trump and Putin are besties….why didn’t Trump get Wheland out of prison?

    What's your point? An arms dealer should also be in prison.

    Normally you trade two equal chips. In this case, Putin played us. He arrested a US sports star and traded her for an arms dealer.

    He did not play us Griner broke the law and should be in prison. Regardless, if you think the punishment did not fit the crime. I have been to Saudi Arabia, and they will cut your head off for similar offenses! All Putin did was take advantage of a weak administration. I use the same tactic when I play Poker I pray I weak players and take their money. Putin prayed on a weak Biden Administration and went all in on Bidens weak hand and like the typical moron Biden and his administration are they called!

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