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Beachnutt

(7,324 posts)
Sun Aug 21, 2022, 07:07 PM Aug 2022

Dennis Rodman says he's going to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner

CNBC
WASHINGTON — Former NBA player Dennis Rodman said Saturday that he plans to visit Russia to seek the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges earlier this month.

“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman told NBC News at a restaurant in D.C. “I’m trying to go this week.”
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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/21/dennis-rodman-says-hes-going-to-russia-to-seek-release-of-brittney-griner.html

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Dennis Rodman says he's going to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner (Original Post) Beachnutt Aug 2022 OP
He got permission from who ? JI7 Aug 2022 #1
Why do you think he needs permission? Mariana Aug 2022 #20
He says got permission so I'm asking who he was referring to JI7 Aug 2022 #27
OK thanks. Mariana Aug 2022 #31
Maybe TFG's sending him. nt allegorical oracle Aug 2022 #23
This could get interesting. nt DURHAM D Aug 2022 #2
What could he offer pooty in exchange Beachnutt Aug 2022 #14
While he's over there he should lordsummerisle Aug 2022 #3
The State Dept was ok with this? Ilsa Aug 2022 #4
He may wind up in a cell also, Beachnutt Aug 2022 #7
Would that be a loss though? NutmegYankee Aug 2022 #16
He doesn't deserve that. milestogo Aug 2022 #26
If he is that stupid... NutmegYankee Aug 2022 #29
He's a big Trump supporter...and he's Kim Jung-un's BFF LeftInTX Aug 2022 #37
well, I hope he doesn't make things worse... hlthe2b Aug 2022 #5
... Docreed2003 Aug 2022 #6
Mmmmhmm Beachnutt Aug 2022 #8
Just head back to North Korea, and bear right, Dennis. rsdsharp Aug 2022 #9
he better not bring drugs mucifer Aug 2022 #10
No bongs and no joints in your luggage Dennis. magicarpet Aug 2022 #19
Might find himself in the same predicament. onecaliberal Aug 2022 #11
That's what I was thinking. n/t Coventina Aug 2022 #13
Hopefully... Mike Nelson Aug 2022 #12
I'm sure he hasn't because his BFF is Kim Jung-un LeftInTX Aug 2022 #36
Hmm... Mike Nelson Aug 2022 #39
Don't forget the guys!! walkingman Aug 2022 #15
There's 40,000 people in prison in the usa for simple pot possession questionseverything Aug 2022 #17
Surely, it's "The Onion" I thought. Pobeka Aug 2022 #18
Isn't he cozy with the North Korean leader? nt. druidity33 Aug 2022 #21
ooo jcgoldie Aug 2022 #40
One of the original Detroit Bad Boys. multigraincracker Aug 2022 #22
His mouth will get him in over his head. lpbk2713 Aug 2022 #24
Like Herschel walker Beachnutt Aug 2022 #25
I think he means well. Other than that I don't know sh**. dameatball Aug 2022 #28
Cool, he can take his buddy stump with him. Lunabell Aug 2022 #30
This is a brilliant strategy! herding cats Aug 2022 #32
LOL LeftInTX Aug 2022 #33
My advice to Rodman is... wsulik Aug 2022 #34
Rodman is a MAGAT his BFF is Kim Jung-un LeftInTX Aug 2022 #35
He'll probably come back saying Ukrainians are Nazis Rstrstx Aug 2022 #38

Beachnutt

(7,324 posts)
14. What could he offer pooty in exchange
Sun Aug 21, 2022, 07:32 PM
Aug 2022

for her release ? Himself ?
What diplomatic experience does he have ?
If nothing else maybe he can visit Britney and offer encouragement.

Beachnutt

(7,324 posts)
7. He may wind up in a cell also,
Sun Aug 21, 2022, 07:15 PM
Aug 2022

why does he insist on befriending criminal dictators and the orange con ?

LeftInTX

(25,366 posts)
37. He's a big Trump supporter...and he's Kim Jung-un's BFF
Mon Aug 22, 2022, 03:04 AM
Aug 2022




He does deserve what's coming to him. He goes to N Korea every chance he gets

He also married himself as a publicity stunt and netted $500,000

https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-dennis-rodman-married-himself-to-increase-his-500000-net-worth/

They don't call him "the worm" for nothing.

Forget him



LeftInTX

(25,366 posts)
36. I'm sure he hasn't because his BFF is Kim Jung-un
Mon Aug 22, 2022, 01:14 AM
Aug 2022

He's always up to controversy. He's also a big Trump supporter

herding cats

(19,565 posts)
32. This is a brilliant strategy!
Sun Aug 21, 2022, 10:24 PM
Aug 2022

Within a week Russia will be offering 3 prisoners in exchange if we take Rodman back, too.

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