So, who won this trade?
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It is the argument, or at least part of it. We cared when the dude was basically killed in North Korea over basically nothing, or when the dude was threatened to be caned in Singapore over nothing. We are allowed to call bullshit on other countries when they do things to our citizens. Now the trade part is a perfectly legit argument that I just dont agree with you on, at least for now.
It’s not a fair trade and it’s not over being already unfair. Good luck giving Russia all they want for these 2
The argument is if it is an fair trade. Not many think it is already.
Well it’s about to get worse than it is
I think you are making too much out of the trade, that is where we disagree. Now obviously if the conditions change, I can change my mind on it.
My opinion isnt based on internet polls. I am not saying the argument isnt a legit argument, but I do think you are making too much out of it.
You guys are treating a prisoner exchange like it's a damn baseball trade and arguing which side got the better deal. In a negotiation of this nature, it's all getting what you want, period. If you are able to make a deal -- BINGO! -- both sides have won!
My only 'WTF?' about this thing is Why in the world are we negotiating IN PUBLIC for crying out loud??? That makes no sense whatsoever to me.
My only 'WTF?' about this thing is Why in the world are we negotiating IN PUBLIC for crying out loud??? That makes no sense whatsoever to me.
So.., the world can see it and use it against us. It’s the American way. Why else?🇺🇸😊
LMAO. Both sides won, eh, just because a deal was made? You think the United States really wanted to do this? I mean FFS, we certainly dragged our feet and weren't exactly hell bent to get her out. And yes, we use sports analogies because it's quite apropos and, um, she's like a basketball player, and stuff.
It's ok to say your side fuked up and looks stupid. I do it all the time. Try it.
My side? My "side" is being okay with efforts to free two Americans who are being illegally detained in Russia. Apparently, the other "side" doesn't give a rat's ass.
I admit I've held countless positions over the years that turned out to be dumb as fcuk (i.e. supporting the Iraq War) but I'm pretty sure this ain't gonna be one of them.
She's being ILLEGALLY DETAINED?!?!?!??!?!?!?!! My God, you and Cubs live in an alternate universe. If you *think* she's being "wrongfully" detained, that's one thing. But there is NOTHING illegal about this. And it's still dumb AF.
/lesson
It’s not that. We aren’t thrilled, but it’s a bunch of BS what we have to give up
I'll grant you this one. I should have said wrongfully detained.
Pardon me, if I don't believe a traveler with a doctor's prescription for cannibus oil used to reduce inflamation (she is, after all, a professional athlete) is guilty of drug smuggling and deserving of a ten-year prison sentence.
Bingo.
"I know you have a law, but I don't feel like following it."
"I didn't know you had this law."
"I know you had this law and I think it's ridiculous. Therefore, I am doing what I want."
You're guilty in all three areas to the Soviets. They really DGAF.
Oh, and pardon me if a "doctor's prescription for cannibus oil used to reduce inflamation" that has absolutely no standing from state to state in this country, much less internationally, also makes the Soviets laugh.
Try going to Singapore or Dubai. Excuses don’t really fly. When you travel internationally you are subject to the laws of the country you travel to. Certainly education on what is or is not illegal with regards to controlled substances would be recommended before choosing to travel to these places.
For the record, Griner pled guilty and acknowledged she screwed up so this is not a case of an 'entitled' star athlete who believes a country's laws don't apply to her.
In essence, she had no choice. The way the courts work over there is it if she had pled not guilty, it just would’ve made things worse. So her advice from counsel was to plead guilty and be at Putin’s errrrrrrrrrrrrrr the court’s mercy.
Brittney Griner Testifies She Was Aware Of Travel Warning, But Wanted To Help Her Team
Brittney Griner says she knew the U.S. government advised citizens not to travel to Russia, but testified she went to help her basketball team.
www.tmz.com
Wow.., only a convicted murderer? That seals the deal. We get to keep our Tomahawks 👍.
New Joe Biden book
“The Art of Closing the Deal Part-2”
Wow! What dedication. All Alan Iverson was asked to do is attend practice and this chick risked 10 years of hard labor in a Russian prison. Now that’s dedication!🤦♂️Brittney Griner Testifies She Was Aware Of Travel Warning, But Wanted To Help Her Team
Brittney Griner says she knew the U.S. government advised citizens not to travel to Russia, but testified she went to help her basketball team.
What a smart gal!!!!
