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WhiskeyGrinder

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9. I mean, it's not a secret she's Black, gay and GNC. And for the years she's been playing in Russia,

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 08:10 PM

Jun 2022

that hasn't been an issue. She couldn't have not known the usual risks; she faces similar risks in this country. What no one could have foreseen was that she or anyone would become a pawn in the war with Ukraine.

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I wonder how she is being treated ... hlthe2b Jun 2022 #1

She played in Russia during the off-season AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2022 #2

Lots of people travel to/work in risky areas of the world. I did (the latter) but I also did not hlthe2b Jun 2022 #4

I am well aware it wasn't a vacation. Lots of WNBA players are not traveling/working hlthe2b Jun 2022 #5

Lots of them are, though. Dozens play in Russia. She's been playing in Russia for years, making good WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2022 #6

Not while making their private live as public as she has that puts a target on her. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #7

Do you think she's the only AA Lesbian in the WNBA? AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2022 #8

Just stop it. You want an argument and I've given you no reason to start one. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #11

You're the one blaming the victim AZSkiffyGeek Jun 2022 #12

Anyone who read my posts and took time to comprehend knows better. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #13

I mean, it's not a secret she's Black, gay and GNC. And for the years she's been playing in Russia, WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2022 #9

All which I've acknowledged throughout all my posts on this thread. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #10

People meet with her regularly... PoliticAverse Jun 2022 #14

That is good. thanks for that. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #15

Pooty Poop needs a hostage Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2022 #3

One thing that confuses me Wonder Why Jun 2022 #16