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EndlessWire

(7,102 posts)
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 01:57 PM Dec 2022

I'm glad that Griner is back.

One nightmare has been resolved. Imagine the happiness of her family. I don't even know them, and I feel like I have received an early Christmas present.

Those that are lamenting that Whelan wasn't also released, have patience. Russia will want someone else, and then we'll play hardball for him. That's all we can do. Don't be sorry that at least one innocent American has been rescued. She may not be the one you wanted, but she is viable, and now free.

I don't think that she would have lasted nine years. She isn't obligated, but let's see what she does now. She'll never be the same.

Never play for Russia again. I can picture her using cbd in defiance, but probably only at home where it's legal. Or not! Not sure where I stand on it, but I tried cbd caps and they don't work on me! Not going to vape anything. Lungs are made for oxygen. Only going to inhale antibiotics or other meds as needed.

But, I thank her lucky stars that Biden fought for her. It would have been great if Whelan had also come, but at least we got one back!

And, did you see on the video how the other prisoner walked on by, but Griner was walked over to the UAE guy where undoubtedly she thanked them for coordinating with the US on the swap. I see this as good, and her celebrity status was used for good. This is GOOD for the US, and we'll get Whelan next.

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I'm glad that Griner is back. (Original Post) EndlessWire Dec 2022 OP
Yes it is awesome. Duncanpup Dec 2022 #1
I'm happy and thankful too Jilly_in_VA Dec 2022 #2

Jilly_in_VA

(10,650 posts)
2. I'm happy and thankful too
Fri Dec 9, 2022, 04:20 PM
Dec 2022

both for her and for her family. I used to not like her, but the more I learned about her and saw interviews with her, the more I understood her. She's a good person.

As for the CBD, there was barely enough to use, let alone deal, so that's a setup. It was obviously political. She was pulled out of llne because she was highly visible.

I use the stuff and it works for me but I understand it doesn't work for everyone. That's okey, we all metabolize things differently.

I think when she's had time to process everything she will use it all for good. That's my take.

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