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Martin68

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9. So the Kremlin doesn't want the embarrassment of trading their hostage, and American basketball

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Fri Aug 5, 2022, 01:03 PM

Aug 2022

star, for a murderous criminal in the illegal arms trade to be displayed for the all the world to see. Frankly, I think if we can free 2 or 3 hostages, it is worth the trade. Griner's life alone is worth it. But I hope there will be consequences for Dr. Death if he is released.

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Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity [View all] groundloop Aug 2022 OP

Lavrov, you are a buffoon MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #1

Hoping Ms. Griner and Mr. Whelan are freed Marthe48 Aug 2022 #2

Whelan was jailed for spying OnlinePoker Aug 2022 #5

I knew he was charged with spying Marthe48 Aug 2022 #6

Whelan's not worth the trouble lanlady Aug 2022 #12

Lavrov got his man. Kid Berwyn Aug 2022 #3

The russians want to control the narrative. I think b/c it would embarrass putin if it got out mitch96 Aug 2022 #4

He sounds like McConnell maxsolomon Aug 2022 #7

I HATE those f'ers! elleng Aug 2022 #8

So the Kremlin doesn't want the embarrassment of trading their hostage, and American basketball Martin68 Aug 2022 #9

Russia needs all the arms dealers and murderers they can get. Turbineguy Aug 2022 #10

Uh....the USA has something called a free press. How does Russia intend to stop that? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2022 #11

Scared of what the Russian rats will do in the light of day, in the harsh glare of publicity? SWBTATTReg Aug 2022 #13

My concern is that all the support Griner gets only helps Putin Buckeyeblue Aug 2022 #14

I was actually alarmed by the publicity. qwlauren35 Aug 2022 #15