Thread: Victor Bout - Russian Businessman (?) facing 25 years in US prison

I'm not even speaking about this particular case, I'm speaking about the apparent fact that the jurisdiction of the American law has somehow spread over the entire globe. I find this fact disturbing.

Originally Posted by Ramil

I'm not even speaking about this particular case, I'm speaking about the apparent fact that the jurisdiction of the American law has somehow spread over the entire globe. I find this fact disturbing.

Why would it be disturbing you? What can you do that you could get away with in Russia, and couldn't in the U.S.?

Originally Posted by Eric C.

Why would it be disturbing you? What can you do that you could get away with in Russia, and couldn't in the U.S.?

The principle is important. If you're suggesting to us all to submit to the hehemony of the US around the world - fine then, go kiss Uncle Sam's ass. I think you're quite ready for that.

Originally Posted by Ramil

The principle is important. If you're suggesting to us all to submit to the hehemony of the US around the world - fine then, go kiss Uncle Sam's ass. I think you're quite ready for that.

That is awesome. Go on!