Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap

[Wagerallsports]

Maybe stormy and biggins can get invited to go kneel with her at an event some e day and then have dinner with her/him

 

[stormtrooper8]

Maybe stormy and biggins can get invited to go kneel with her at an event some e day and then have dinner with her/him

Wtf lol

You’ve gone off the rails

 

[BMR Genie]

Oh wow. I saw that movie. I assumed it was about an American arms dealer.
That is crazy. You should watch the movie.

I will definitely gonna watch it. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

[BMR Genie]

I only see prisoner swaps in movies and never have I imagined I'll be able to watch this in real life.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1600945329133977602

 

[Wagerallsports]

Wtf lol

You’ve gone off the rails

What's really off the rails?

It's you standing with a nobody of a girl who bounces a stupid basketball, who has also disrespected the country she lives in, only to come begging for their help when she fucks up, instead of standing with someone who has fought for you to be here living free.

Like I said...

Hypocritical and whatever is convenient at the time for your sides arguments

Sickening

 

[stormtrooper8]

What's really off the rails?

It's you standing with a nobody of a girl who bounces a stupid basketball, who has also disrespected the country she lives in, only to come begging for their help when she fucks up, instead of standing with someone who has fought for you to be here living free.

Like I said...

Hypocritical and whatever is convenient at the time for your sides arguments

Sickening

I only said I’m happy she’s coming home and that she was a victim of politics.

Of course I want the marine home too

What is up with you?

 

[Tanko]

I only see prisoner swaps in movies and never have I imagined I'll be able to watch this in real life.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1600945329133977602

Where did this happen at?
I see a kandora... Is it in middle east somewhere?

 

[BMR Genie]

Where did this happen at?
I see a kandora... Is it in middle east somewhere?

"CBS News was first to report the swap, which took place in the United Arab Emirates, citing a U.S. official. Five former U.S. officials told CBS News the agreement was reached last Thursday. "

 

[BMR Genie]

I was like, why UAE?

"DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates president and Saudi crown prince led mediation efforts that secured the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia, a joint UAE-Saudi statement said on Thursday."

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-12-08/uae-president-saudi-crown-prince-led-mediation-to-release-griner-joint-statement

 

[BobbyFK]

I think Biden did it because the Griner detention was continually in the press. He wanted it to get out of the news. Whelan, not such a big name, less news created so they "left him behind".

Agreed. Haven't heard of him before seeing all this Griner stuff

 

[sharpsquare]

When given the chance Biden got US Marine Trevor Reed released from Russia. Remember Trump (who is buddies w/ Putin) had 2 whole years to get Whalen released. He didn't because it is not that cut and dry.

Whelan is considered a special case by Russia which has the leverage there. If Biden could have gotten him he would have there was no just chance.

Getting 1 American was the best-case scenario. I am not a Griner fan per se but getting 1 American is better than none.

 

[Wagerallsports]

When given the chance Biden got US Marine Trevor Reed released from Russia. Remember Trump (who is buddies w/ Putin) had 2 whole years to get Whalen released. He didn't because it is not that cut and dry.

Whelan is considered a special case by Russia which has the leverage there. If Biden could have gotten him he would have there was no just chance.

Getting 1 American was the best-case scenario. I am not a Griner fan per se but getting 1 American is better than none.

Hmmmm I'm not so sure sharp

I think Russia would have RATHER given the marine in the swap and kept Griner because they know she is a hot topic and bargaining chip later

There is no doubt in my my mind we had a choice, and chose her instead

And that's just unacceptable

 

[stormtrooper8]

When given the chance Biden got US Marine Trevor Reed released from Russia. Remember Trump (who is buddies w/ Putin) had 2 whole years to get Whalen released. He didn't because it is not that cut and dry.

Whelan is considered a special case by Russia which has the leverage there. If Biden could have gotten him he would have there was no just chance.

Getting 1 American was the best-case scenario. I am not a Griner fan per se but getting 1 American is better than none.

This is spot on

This was 100% the best case scenario

 

[sharpsquare]

Hmmmm I'm not so sure sharp

I think Russia would have RATHER given the marine in the swap and kept Griner because they know she is a hot topic and bargaining chip later

There is no doubt in my my mind we had a choice, and chose her instead

And that's just unacceptable

I just think if Whelan was that easy to get he would have already been here. It's been years now

What President regardless of the party doesn't want that feather in his cap to bring home someone from our own militaries? I think everyone wants to bring our people home each and every one of them.

Sometimes what we hope for and would like to happen sadly just is not possible.


Now would I have traded Bout? I dunno that guy is a special kind of piece of shit and I hate the fact that he gets to walk free ever.

 

[BobbyFK]

'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want quiet time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.

apnews.com

 

[carolinakid]

this has got to be one of the worst trades ever, very embarrassing for The United States

 

[carolinakid]

America reacts to Brittney Griner prisoner swap: ‘Worst trade in history’​

Joe Biden’s opponents — and the sports world — have absolutely roasted the prisoner swap that saw Brittney Griner returned to America.

 

[carolinakid]

I wonder if Brittney Griner will sing and stand for the National Anthem now that the United States has compromised national security to free her?

 

[Tanko]

John Bolton said this weekend we could have gotten Whelan in 2018 for Bout. Trump killed it. Pompeo was asked about it and he wouldn't comment which confirms it.

The Griner trade wasn't the best deal for the US (glad she's home) but Whelan could have been home for 4 years. WTH???