Brittney Griner

[pmartin]

You are painting her as the victim here without even acknowledging that SHE is the person who screwed up.

I am not actually painting her as a victim, except of harsh sentencing. It's just that everyone here seems to be celebrating her punishment.

If someone stepped out into traffic and got hit by a car you might say "Serves him right, he knew to look both ways." That assessment, while correct, would be pretty insensitive.

[RobertELee]

I am not actually painting her as a victim, except of harsh sentencing. It's just that everyone here seems to be celebrating her punishment.

If someone stepped out into traffic and got hit by a car you might say "Serves him right, he knew to look both ways." That assessment, while correct, would be pretty insensitive.

But was that person stepping into traffic stealing a purse or did they just make a mistake? If they were stealing a purse then serves them right, if it was a mistake then yes, we all make mistakes that can be life threatening and it is tragic. She didn't make a mistake, she knew she was breaking the law and now crying to the leaders of the country she bashed for years to help.

[pmartin]

But was that person stepping into traffic stealing a purse or did they just make a mistake? If they were stealing a purse then serves them right, if it was a mistake then yes, we all make mistakes that can be life threatening and it is tragic. She didn't make a mistake, she knew she was breaking the law and now crying to the leaders of the country she bashed for years to help.

Hate to tell ya but jaywalking is a crime.

[Jim at Gentex]

If someone stepped out into traffic and got hit by a car you might say "Serves him right, he knew to look both ways." That assessment, while correct, would be pretty insensitive.

Wow...that's NOT what I am saying about Brittney at all, nor am I celebrating her punishment.

And you still have yet to admit that Brittney broke the law by her own choice, got caught, and is now suffering the consequences of that choice.

I'm not 'celebrating' that, but I am pointing out the irony.

[RobertELee]

Hate to tell ya but jaywalking is a crime.

Did you say jaywalking? No you said stepped into traffic. That could be at any legal intersection or crosswalk.

[gcode]

Now as to Brittany...I happen to think that vaping is a pretty stupid thing all by itself. I am also of the opinion that she is being used as a political pawn. Ergo the harsh sentence.

Yes.. I've read that her 9.5 year sentence way more than a Russian citizen would receive for the same crime.
She is definitely a political pawn, but she is also a damn fool for even traveling to Russia during the opening days of the war.

[pmartin]

Yes.. I've read that her 9.5 year sentence way more than a Russian citizen would receive for the same crime.
She is definitely a political pawn, but she is also a damn fool for even traveling to Russia during the opening days of the war.

I completely agree!

[CNCAppsJames]

Hate to tell ya but jaywalking is an crime infraction.

Free fiss.

[neurosis]

Brittney Griner released as part of prisoner swap between US, Russia for Viktor Bout

I can't wait to hear what she has to say about the US when she returns. How in fucks sake to you justify this prisoner swap?

Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian penal colony and is in United States custody after a prisoner exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout, President Biden confirmed Thursday morning.

the Griner-for-Bout exchange leaves retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan imprisoned in Russia. Whelan has been in Russian custody for nearly four years.

[JParis]

Biden got fleeced in that deal

[gcode]

the Griner-for-Bout exchange leaves retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan imprisoned in Russia.

of course it does.
I didn't think it was possible to disrespect Joe Biden anymore than I already do, but he has reached a new low.
To be honest, I would be surprised if Dementia Joe even knows who Griner is.
I doubt he had anything to do with the negotiations. They will just trot him out to mumble a speech this morning.

[RobertELee]

More proof the left has more respect for someone who plays with a ball than someone who served our country. What an absolute piece of shit.

[YoDoug]

More proof the left has more respect for someone who plays with a ball than someone who served our country. What an absolute piece of shit.

Politics only respects ballers, actors, and other celebrities for how they can use them or how well they tow the parties line. Both parties do it. They prop up the ones that help their cause and chastise those who don't. If Griner was a heterosexual, God fearing conservative the roles would be reversed. 

[neurosis]

If Griner was a heterosexual, God fearing conservative the roles would be reversed. 

Are you saying that Candace Owens probably wouldn't have got the same deal?   

[Jeff]

of course it does.
I didn't think it was possible to disrespect Joe Biden anymore than I already do, but he has reached a new low.
To be honest, I would be surprised if Dementia Joe even knows who Griner is.
I doubt he had anything to do with the negotiations. They will just trot him out to mumble a speech this morning.

If anyone thinks that PedoJoe is making decisions they are delusional.