Brittney Griner

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Theonewhogotaway91 - reddit

This was a strategic move by Russia for two reasons.

Get their arms dealer.

Cause unrest in the US- why Brit Griner vs. a POW who has true sacrifice, less polarization.

Russia is the master of manipulating. They want to tear us apart from the inside out. There is a STRATEGIC reason for this choice that goes deeper than it seems on the surface.They were probably using this as a ploy from the start not even to free to arms dealer but to piss off everyone in the US.

Moral of the story. Don’t go to Russia.

very little of the US population will understand

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ishkabibbel2000 - reddit

Correct. "The Merchant of Death".

There are countless people sitting in American jails and prisons because of low grade drug offenses that aren't given any consideration. Yet, Griner gets to go free in exchange for what will very likely be the cost of thousands upon thousands of additional lives lost at the hands of Bout and the Russians. I'm sure the man harbors no ill-will towards America and will totally go along with the "If we let you out, you have to agree not to kill us" handshake.

This has to be one of the absolutely stupidest fucking things I've ever heard. All for some political clout.

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Should have went with, "Putin, gives us our people back or you'll love what we give to Ukraine for your war."

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Every American counts but get more in the trade. Consult with pro sports management next time.