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maqroll

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  1. Except that Griner wasn't a Russian prisoner when Whelan for Death guy was offered to Trump.
  2. They clearly thought Shaw was a weak link.
  3. The initial complaint from Republicans was that Biden should've secured Paul Whelan's release instead of Griner, who they think deserved to be in prison. When reminded that Biden refused to swap Whelan for the Death guy, they say "Well, that's because Death guy is too dangerous"
  4. @OutByEaster? As far as I'm aware, Chicano is a cultural identity name for Mexican-Americans in Southern California Arizona and New Mexico that gained widespread prominence during the civil and labor rights movements of the 60s and 70s. It was a cultural pride thing. Is it offensive now, I don't think so, but these things can evolve quickly and I live closer to England than California so I might be out of touch. LatinX is a new label embraced by some of the younger generations but I've seen it rejected by Gen X and older. As far as the term being relevant to this story, it is because this is the first time there has been (Chicano) city councilors, including the president Leury Martinez, so it was considered a great opportunity to advance the interests of a historically underserved demographic in LA. Also, one of the uglier things on the tape was their insulting the features of Oaxacans, who are very indigenous looking, typically shorter and darker as opposed to the more mestizo and Spanish features of most Chicano/Mex-Americans. They also insulted a gay white councilors adopted black son who they called a monkey, among other racist things.
  5. Padres will regret the Xander contract.
  6. I have no idea what the Red Sox are doing, and it appears they don't either.
  7. Dean Smith would love the opportunity.
  8. I feel bad for Kane. The guy is bankable from the penalty spot but in his biggest moment he bottled it. He will be haunted by that forever. And he probably won't be a starter for the 2026 team if they qualify. Today was his chance and he pulled a Tonev. Brutal. I was rooting for you guys. Foden should have been pulled for Jack at about 65'.
  9. Although France v Argentina would be pretty tasty.
  10. The whole world is rooting for Morocco.
  11. It's a cruel game. England the slightly better team on the whole. Pickford a bit flat footed on the first goal. Maguire let Giroud walk right by him for the second. Dodgy ref. Kane had a great game. Lost his concentration at the biggest moment. That will haunt him for the rest of his life. Silver lining is this is probably curtains for Southgate who should have turned the screws when England scored and had all the momentum. Get Deano in as England manager and win the Euros.
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