| The bigger issue isn't the drugs, which she pled guilty to - it is that Russia is trying to use her as a bargaining chip to reduce pressure on themselves over their invasion of Ukraine. |
Bringing drugs into countries is illegal and if you're caught bringing them in, or taking drugs out, your goose is caught. She chose to do something that she knew would have significant consequences if caught. The US president should not intervene on her behalf. |
A dumb mistake? She didn't park in a no parking zone because she can't read Russian! She knowingly broke Russian law. L |
This. |
Now do Otto Warmbier. |
You assume the Russian narrative - that she brought drugs into the country - is the truth. Are you always such a sucker? The show trial is all part of the narrative. |
| She out to ask President Trump for help. |
Trump really screwed that poor boy didn’t he? Russia is plainly using her as a bargaining chip. Ten years is a ridiculous, inhumane sentence. When she gets out after that she’ll be in no condition to resume her career. I think her Russian attorney advised her to plead guilty so they can move forward with the exchange. Commercial vape pen marijuana is likely Delta 8 which is freely sold at shops in most states including Virginia. Look it up. That being said dumb Americans should consult the State Department advisories before they travel. |
| How is Trump responsible for what North Korea did? |
| People need to understand that the laws of the United States do not apply to foreign nations, especially those that have proven to be incredibly hostile towards US citizens. I mean, if you go to these places like North Korea or China or Russia, you either need to tow the line or expect some consequences and some pretty severe ones. I don't think our US president should be wasting time with crap like this. Not when the women of this country need them here more |
Well last I looked she wasn't in Virginia. She was in Russia where it is not legal |
What kind of moron goes to a totalitarian shithole like Russia? |
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She went there to play basketball and make a heck of a lot more there playing for them than she does for the WNBA, which is an entirely different issue.
But yeah, you can't go to another country and not follow their rules and then when you don't be shocked about consequences. I'm sorry I don't think she deserves 10 years but that's up to Russia, not us |
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This girl is dope! Let’s get her home.
But while we are helping let’s not pretend she innocent. If snoop dog had a daughter, well, it would be her.. |
It's not even that. She basically evacuated once Russia invaded Ukraine. It was an emergency and unplanned departure during a moment of extreme geopolitical tension. To bring her vape pen during thise circumstances was stupid beyond belief. It wasn't a run of the mill departure. She should have known not to do that. |