Russian trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner opens

[thomashenry]

Former President Donald Trump suggested that the proposed prisoner swap between Russia and the United States that would return jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner in exchange for a Russian arms dealer "doesn’t seem like a very good trade."

"She knew you don’t go in there loaded up with drugs, and she admitted it," Trump told the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show. "I assume she admitted it without too much force because it is what it is, and it certainly doesn’t seem like a very good trade, does it? He’s absolutely one of the worst in the world, and he’s gonna be given his freedom because a potentially spoiled person goes into Russia loaded up with drugs."

Can’t argue with this, the man’s right

[mtpockets]

Can’t argue with this, the man’s right

Nope, he is 100% spot on with that one. I feel the exact same way.

[Tommy W.]

Nope, he is 100% spot on with that one. I feel the exact same way.

There are such bigger issues than this happening in the country.

[thomashenry]

There are such bigger issues than this happening in the country.

There most certainly is, however in this forum we address em one at a time and move onto the next, like a representative government

[mtpockets]

[Kraken]

These regimes are really harsh on foreigners and drugs. The US goes way too easy on them. If China, Russia, Korea etc we’re having the same issue, they would send their military to execute them. They see it as an invasion, because foreigners are causing pain and suffering to their citizens. The left sees dealers etc as victims.

[Tommy W.]

There most certainly is, however in this forum we address em one at a time and move onto the next, like a representative government

lol, from one CF to the next

[Cass40]

This is really unfair that they are only bringing famous people back. What about all those who are not famous, they have to rot there in the gulags?

[Tommy W.]

This is really unfair that they are only bringing famous people back. What about all those who are not famous, they have to rot there in the gulags?

What about all the people left in Afghanastan?

crickets....

[GrouchyUSMC]

This is really unfair that they are only bringing famous people back. What about all those who are not famous, they have to rot there in the gulags?

Basically. There's an American named Marc Fogel who was sentenced to 14 years for the exact same situation (in his case, medical marijuana). No mention of him whatsoever.

[mtpockets]

[supramax]

She broke the 'NEVER ADMIT GUILT' code when she pleaded guilty to 'CRIMINAL INTENT'. Big mistake, but if the government gets her realeased, then everyone in USA prisons for the same reason, should be released, too.

[LWW]

She broke the 'NEVER ADMIT GUILT' code when she pleaded guilty to 'CRIMINAL INTENT'. Big mistake, but if the government gets her realeased, then everyone in USA prisons for the same reason, should be released, too.

You are a riot.

I guess you are one the few that would stick to his guns and not cave in to a threat of 25+ years to life sentence if you plead “not guilty”.

As for your second statement, the crime itself is meaningless, who’s their lawyer is what counts in this justice system.

The justice system has worked but it’s the lawyer that does it, not the law.

It’s one fuked up game.

[Kraken]

Lol at thinking Americans are mean while in China or Russia, then getting phuarked for being so stupid.

[mtpockets]

You are a riot.

I guess you are one the few that would stick to his guns and not cave in to a threat of 25+ years to life sentence if you plead “not guilty”.

As for your second statement, the crime itself is meaningless, who’s their lawyer is what counts in this justice system.

The justice system has worked but it’s the lawyer that does it, not the law.

It’s one fuked up game.

He said that he can't see your posts unless they are quoted. I think you may have been put on the iggy list.

[DustinTheHuss]

I can understand the lure of the money, but if I was lesbian and smoking weed I wouldn't go to Russia. That's a no brainer.

[Cass40]

I can understand the lure of the money, but if I was lesbian and smoking weed I wouldn't go to Russia. That's a no brainer.

Well I literally lived next to Russia most of my life and traveled a lot in Europe but never went to Russia once, nor would I, and I am not even weed smoking lesbian. Same with Afghanistan for that matter.

Edit: never mind I did have a layover at Moscow airport once coming from Thailand and we were so drunk we almost missed our flight..lmfaoo..

[mtpockets]

I can understand the lure of the money, but if I was lesbian and smoking weed I wouldn't go to Russia. That's a no brainer.

She rolled the dice and lost. I would be willing to bet it wasn't her first time. Perhaps her first time getting caught...

Stupid games warrant a stupid prize


Weed smoking lesbians in Russia will get a sentence so strong long she may be a dinosaur when she gets out and assigned a prehistoric name like "Lickedalottapuss"

[supramax]

He said that he can't see your posts unless they are quoted. I think you may have been put on the iggy list.

I said I only read his posts if someone quotes him. He's a real hit or miss kinda poster. Sometimes he makes good points, but when he's drunk he's an idiot.

[LWW]

I said I only read his posts if someone quotes him. He's a real hit or miss kinda poster. Sometimes he makes good points, but when he's drunk he's an idiot.

Everyone is an idiot, you don’t have to be drunk.

[weiss1967]

Everyone is an idiot, you don’t have to be drunk.

good point.

[weiss1967]

I can understand the lure of the money, but if I was lesbian and smoking weed I wouldn't go to Russia. That's a no brainer.

last time I was there, everyone, even my old schoolmates were smoking sнiт. Same-sex minority have been de-criminalized like 30 years ago. There are generations grew up in total freedom, more freedom than what we have now in Canada. For crissake Canada is so socialist and so fkn opressive we should have a cold war against our own government. I know both worlds, should probably listen to me sometimes... when I am not drunk

As for the sentence, this is purely political, and idiotic, the way I see it.

[mtpockets]

[Mark1T]

Russia knowing they are in a proxy war with the US probably didn't help her sentencing.



That probably didn't help, either.

[mtpockets]

Russia knowing they are in a proxy war with the US probably didn't help her sentencing.



That probably didn't help, either.

Totally agree.. Neither will this




The Pentagon unveiled its latest $1 billion weapons package to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion on Monday.

The Department of Defense says the massive delivery is the largest weapons package the U.S. has sent to Ukraine under President Joe Biden's administration. The U.S. has sent a total of $9.8 billion in security assistance for Ukraine since Biden gained office, far eclipsing the $2 billion the U.S. sent between 2014 and 2021.

"To meet Ukraine’s evolving battlefield requirements, the United States will continue to work with its Allies and partners to provide Ukraine with key capabilities calibrated to make a difference," the Pentagon wrote in a statement.

First on the weapons list is additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The Ukrainian military has touted the weapons platform as a game changer in its conflict with Russia.

[mtpockets]

[AlBHappy]

I'm sure all the money being sent to the Ukraine is helping her cause. I wonder how much is going to be kicked back to Congress.

I don't have any sympathy for her. Not her first time breaking the law. Was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in 2015.

Rot Bish

[Corbi]

Saw an article the other day and the author tried to state that people didn't like Griner or were rooting against here because she was black, a lesbian, etc. No you stupid fuk it has everything with her and her attitude towards the USA.

[Wayne Evans]

Saw an article the other day and the author tried to state that people didn't like Griner or were rooting against here because she was black, a lesbian, etc. No you stupid fuk it has everything with her and her attitude towards the USA.

Thaaaat's a wrap.

Back to it....

[mtpockets]

Dennis Rodman apparently wants to insert himself into the Brittney Griner situation, suggesting he's going to fly to Russia to try and talk with Vladimir Putin to secure her release.