Politicians get tons of flak because of how quick people are to rush to judgement. But underneath all the superficiality, some of them actually do good work. Kudos to Richardson for taking that chance and getting an innocent man free
AGREED.I didn't even know americans were being detained in foriegn countries. This dude shouldn't have did what he did in a foriegn land,you stand out sooo much as an american. Glad he gor home safely tho.
This is good but can we talk about US government taking international citizens hostage "unjustly". Just because you imprison them in Guantanamo Bay doesnt make it right. We are doing the same to so many others.
@@SeksolloguRevolucionar In Iraq, such people were referred to as being "detainees". hostage noun hos·tage ˈhä-stij 1a: a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement b: a person taken by force to secure the taker's demands 2: one that is involuntarily controlled by an outside influence - Merriam-Webster It could be that they ARE hostages, but, if so, that would be under only sense 2, above.
The family members of the family, including the newborn baby, were taken hostage by the military council. In Mandalay, a brother-in-law and two sisters were abducted after a search of the house failed to find a lawyer, and communication was lost four days later. The next day, she was traumatized and died of poisoning..
This is insane being one who wrongfully detains have a problem being detained, things will be better when these demons are all gone with their confusion and lies.
don’t feed the troll above me. you’re always gonna attract people like this who cant just say “fk joe” and had to make up a slogan for their tshirts and hats
@@oofballz4328 I lived in Texas in the 80s and illegals have been coming into this country for as long as I can remember and no politician, republican or democrat, have done anything about it in 40 years. Politicians don’t want to solve it because its being used for political currency.
A lot of these people are clandestine Christian Missionaries y'know. They behave under the belief that they are an exceptionaly gifted individual, and universal representative of all humanity, both at once. As tourists, they wander about taking lots of photos, asking stupid questions, pointing out what's right and wrong--Like policemen, eating cheap lousy and fattening foods, and in lots of places, it just drives local people out of their minds while they smile, smile, smile, and sell, sell, sell in order to satisfy needs, needs, needs. Tourists aren't always wanted, or desired. Tourism is, in fact, big, BIG industry involving tons of money.
David good points,didn't know any of this info.Disturbing the status que isn't wise in a foriegn land,you already stand out as an american,no need for re-enforcement.
missionaries need to leave people alone and worry about their communities at home. they go to other countries with different religious beliefs and bother the people there. you made the decision to go against their religious beliefs/laws. imagine if someone from a muslim country came to the us to try and convert people. they would lose their minds.
Thank you! I was told stories when our great grandma was force to believe in a religion and was not allowed to believe in Buddhism. I did not learn about this until I was in my late 30s. One of the most annoying thing that I come across in life are Christians. I have no issue with friends believing in anything they desire but it crosses the line when they shove their religion on you. So far it's been all Christians. I hope the damn Christians see this message and leave people alone.
I obviously don't 'like' this, but I did want to acknowledge your comment. I'm so sorry for your friend's cousin - I can't imagine the pain of not knowing what became of a loved one.
not all were "wrongfully detained" some broke laws in those countries, some committed an illegal acts, etc. But in the eyes of the American people: yes, because no body will admit that they did something wrong which is normal every citizen in any country feels, and acts the same way.
@@mcnally211 Since 1965? And when stories don't involve th government? Actors, Actresses. Criminals, sports super starts. Its still funded by the government? And when there going against the pentagon they also fund evidence? CONSPIRACY theory? Or WHY?
What about the Americans wrongfully detained from January 6th languishing in prison for months without due process, access to legal representation, and trials? When are you going to cover that story 60 minutes?
America held inecent foreigners in the worst prison guan tanamo Bay as prisoners some for more than 10 years with out a convention just because they were Muslims
That's why I don't want my dad going to Russia because I don't want him getting arrested and being in a Russian jail where we don't know what's happening to him because they wouldn't be able to tell us
Yeah. I'm not sure why 'wrongfully detained' is an accurate title either. I mean if you're in another country and that country decides you broke the law. Then how is it a wrongful detention? When folks visit my country and they break a law and complain about it. The first thing we say is, welp... you're not in your country, youre in mine, and this is what the law is in this country. I'm not buying victim here. And missionaries cause enough drama in the worl carying out the work of the colonial project.
@@lafq he was held by a sovereign nation for a breach of whatever law they could come up with at that time. You don't have to like it, but you cannot control it. Think about Guantánamo - we don't have to like it or agree with it, but the US is a sovereign nation exercising its powers in a territory where it has complete control. Who is deciding what is wrongful here?
@@trudieg3411 "who decides?"......probably rich dudes. It's always rich dudes. You know the kind that can pay to avoid prison in any country. That must be so darn convenient.
Great journalism! I pray they all get home safely! Please don’t stop showing these stories ! Please do more for us Americans to bring them home ! GOD Bless America!
Yes , and free those not convicted at Guantanamo bay. How many black site do we operate all over the world? Look up what "special rendition " means. Then lets talk.
I know it's not always possible, but if you can limit foreign travel to other Western liberal democracies, do it. The European Union and New Zealand aren't likely to kidnap and hold Americans for ransom.
You mean like the US that has jailed, tortured, and denied basic human rights in black sites all this thousands of people was proven were 99% inocent and were kidnapped by CIA the problem is that they are not white
Have lived in a number of countries with authoritarian government and never scared. Remember you're a guest who came uninvited and it's no more tricky than at home.
Wrongfully detained by a foreign gov't? Oh right, that is political speech for people arrested and jailed for committing crimes in foreign countries. 🤣🤣🤣
Problem..there have been so many Americans worldwide who have worked for the CIA. They are not "official" agents just "watchers". It makes all Americans suspect. I remember people being arrested for just "not being nice" to workers...well..maybe some of them deserved it though. You also could be arrested if someone thought you might have information the regime wanted.
as an american dont go to any countries that are enemies of us. dont do anything stupid neither. dont care how the country looks dont go or you going to pay the price. North Korea, Russia and China.
Great story. It really is unfortunate though. It’s a double edged sword. If western countries did whatever what was requested for hostages, then more hostages would be taken. The only way to get results is through back channel negotiations.
As a gay atheist, I made a vow to myself not to visit Sharia Law countries. I see tourism ads about Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar quite often. They’re the new go-to vacation places. It’s just better for me personally to just avoid countries that may detain me. Lots of Instagays influencing people to visit Dubai. It should come with a warning.
Mark Swidan my son American from Texas. Wrongfully Detained for 10yrs in Jiangmen China. #FreeMarkSwidan tortured,starved,ill, save my son @SecretaryBlinken
So, when you’re boarding a commercial aircraft in a foreign, shady country, don’t answer when the police call out your name. Act innocent. As in, you’re not them.
Journalists - actual journalists; not simply talking heads or 'opinion hosts' on TV - do not get the respect they deserve. Theirs' is a dangerous profession at times, and they put themselves into harm's way in order to keep the world informed. It's important they do this, and it's important their work be acknowledged. As to foreign aid workers; the same applies. I'm not talking about missionaries, but those simply trying to be good people, and help others in need. I'm sure many who go into such troubled countries are aware of the risks, but that doesn't mean our government shouldn't do everything possible to have them freed if they are detained.
Brintney griner said the national anthem should not be played at games and kneeled for it I bet she would love to hear it play now I say leave her she’s not an American
Exactly. People need to be more mindful that when they go into another country, they have to be respectful, and that they can't always do whatever. Not trying to bash anyone or anything.
But there so many Western foreigners cause so many problems overseas. And some sick ones too like pedophiles, rapists and very disrespectful. It's so bad that they have a reputation now especially in Asia. But when I see this I think about Guantanamo Bay.
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Myanmar is pronounced without the R at the end. I know this because I spent three months there in the winter of 2001-2002 (after Ma Suu Kyi became the PM).
Wow a politician actually doing something good. This was nice to watch.
Bill Richardson is amazing. He just does his job
Dude he was on Epstein's list
Politicians get tons of flak because of how quick people are to rush to judgement. But underneath all the superficiality, some of them actually do good work. Kudos to Richardson for taking that chance and getting an innocent man free
AGREED.I didn't even know americans were being detained in foriegn countries. This dude shouldn't have did what he did in a foriegn land,you stand out sooo much as an american. Glad he gor home safely tho.
I am more concerned about Americans wrongfully detained by their own government here in the United States of America?
Gerard, I agree with your assessment completely and an excellent point.
Yes.
WHY DO PEOPLE CARRY DRUGS OF ANY KIND ON THEIR TRIPS ?
Americans believe that they are special and not subject to foreign countries' laws since often they don't have to obey US law.
This is good but can we talk about US government taking international citizens hostage "unjustly". Just because you imprison them in Guantanamo Bay doesnt make it right. We are doing the same to so many others.
I guess that I’ll need to ask you to define “unjust”, with respect to “international citizens”. Also, “hostage”.
No. That's another topic and it doesn't belong here
“Hostages”? Or armed “enemy combatants” fighting against the United States?
@@perrybonney9090If their activity is not proven and they are held without defense attorney access then they are HELD HOSTAGES
@@SeksolloguRevolucionar In Iraq, such people were referred to as being "detainees".
hostage
noun
hos·tage ˈhä-stij
1a: a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
b: a person taken by force to secure the taker's demands
2: one that is involuntarily controlled by an outside influence - Merriam-Webster
It could be that they ARE hostages, but, if so, that would be under only sense 2, above.
An always lit cell? Sounds like any jail anywhere in the US lol don’t know why they mentioned that like it’s next level cruelty or sumn..
The family members of the family, including the newborn baby, were taken hostage by the military council. In Mandalay, a brother-in-law and two sisters were abducted after a search of the house failed to find a lawyer, and communication was lost four days later. The next day, she was traumatized and died of poisoning..
This is insane being one who wrongfully detains have a problem being detained, things will be better when these demons are all gone with their confusion and lies.
Horrible and difficult situations. Prayers for all.
@Jack deWinter wasn’t asking for me to be made comfortable.
@Jack deWinter 🤡 🤫
How many of my Mexican people are being held in the US?
Illegal Mexicans you say? Coming into the USA illegally via Brandon’s open border
don’t feed the troll above me. you’re always gonna attract people like this who cant just say “fk joe” and had to make up a slogan for their tshirts and hats
@@litneyloxan ah truth hurts don’t it?
@@litneyloxan Let's go Brandon! FJB and his brainless supporters. 🤣
@@oofballz4328 I lived in Texas in the 80s and illegals have been coming into this country for as long as I can remember and no politician, republican or democrat, have done anything about it in 40 years. Politicians don’t want to solve it because its being used for political currency.
With these times, anyone traveling overseas is crazy.
American Citizens need to learn to obey the culture, traditions and law of foreign countries.
Just don't go to Myanmar, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, North Korea.
That’s what I’m saying👍🏽
Russia is a great place to visit. Unlike the US, Russia has true rule of law and there are no "special classes" that are allowed to break the law.
Spent years in Myanmar. No problems at all because obeyed the law and always remembered I was an uninvited guest, so never complained.
Richardson should have not been slammed? He had a relationship with the Commander…He understood the politics of the exchange…
A lot of these people are clandestine Christian Missionaries y'know. They behave under the belief that they are an exceptionaly gifted individual, and universal representative of all humanity, both at once. As tourists, they wander about taking lots of photos, asking stupid questions, pointing out what's right and wrong--Like policemen, eating cheap lousy and fattening foods, and in lots of places, it just drives local people out of their minds while they smile, smile, smile, and sell, sell, sell in order to satisfy needs, needs, needs. Tourists aren't always wanted, or desired. Tourism is, in fact, big, BIG industry involving tons of money.
David good points,didn't know any of this info.Disturbing the status que isn't wise in a foriegn land,you already stand out as an american,no need for re-enforcement.
When there's no one at the helm, people fall overboard.
They're NOT all "hostages" ...some went to the wrong country and broke the wrong law
Bill Richardson is a Hero.
missionaries need to leave people alone and worry about their communities at home. they go to other countries with different religious beliefs and bother the people there. you made the decision to go against their religious beliefs/laws. imagine if someone from a muslim country came to the us to try and convert people. they would lose their minds.
Thank you! I was told stories when our great grandma was force to believe in a religion and was not allowed to believe in Buddhism. I did not learn about this until I was in my late 30s. One of the most annoying thing that I come across in life are Christians. I have no issue with friends believing in anything they desire but it crosses the line when they shove their religion on you. So far it's been all Christians. I hope the damn Christians see this message and leave people alone.
I’m from Burma. One of my friends cousin was taken by the military never to be seen again.
I obviously don't 'like' this, but I did want to acknowledge your comment. I'm so sorry for your friend's cousin - I can't imagine the pain of not knowing what became of a loved one.
@@curiousworld7912 thank you 🙏
@@osamabagdadi5789 I wish you peace. :)
not all were "wrongfully detained" some broke laws in those countries, some committed an illegal acts, etc. But in the eyes of the American people: yes, because no body will admit that they did something wrong which is normal every citizen in any country feels, and acts the same way.
What laws did they break exactly?
@@iamthenews5624Drugs, Fights, Robbery, Rapes and other illegal Activities
What about the foreigners who are being wrongfully detained in the United States?
WHAT,wrongfully detainees in america ??? LOL.
Why are these Americans getting detained?
They mostly work for CIA/NED to overturn other countries regimes.
For breaking laws.
America does the same thing. Hypocrites
Yes. People who are wrongfully detained in any country for stuff they didn't do should be released.
That's why you should STAY HOME.
60 Minutes is one of the best!
This program has been brought to you by the PENTAGONS department of propaganda. 🙁
@@mcnally211
Now that’s “cute”…
@@mcnally211 Since 1965? And when stories don't involve th government? Actors, Actresses. Criminals, sports super starts. Its still funded by the government? And when there going against the pentagon they also fund evidence? CONSPIRACY theory? Or WHY?
@@mcnally211 😬
What about the Americans wrongfully detained from January 6th languishing in prison for months without due process, access to legal representation, and trials?
When are you going to cover that story 60 minutes?
We'll never hear about them since the US doesn't have a free press, we only have propagandists.
Seems like you put yourself in that situation. That's the chance you took with your Free speech, now you put your family under a financial burden.
Tough story. Imagine being captured shipped off to an island and kept there for 5, 10+ years.
Roger Carsten does have “pride of authorship” … Richardson usurped him… because Richardson had the power to give Myanmar exactly what they want…
America held inecent foreigners in the worst prison guan tanamo Bay as prisoners some for more than 10 years with out a convention just because they were Muslims
I suppose these foreign governments learnt from Guantanamo
That's why I don't want my dad going to Russia because I don't want him getting arrested and being in a Russian jail where we don't know what's happening to him because they wouldn't be able to tell us
I'll be praying for your dad if he decides to go.
Tell your dad to mind his own biz and he will be fine. A lot of white dudes go there and come back without any issues.
Great content
When I hear hostage, I think of religious missionaries that put themselves where they don't belong.
Yeah. I'm not sure why 'wrongfully detained' is an accurate title either. I mean if you're in another country and that country decides you broke the law. Then how is it a wrongful detention? When folks visit my country and they break a law and complain about it. The first thing we say is, welp... you're not in your country, youre in mine, and this is what the law is in this country. I'm not buying victim here. And missionaries cause enough drama in the worl carying out the work of the colonial project.
@@trudieg3411 you think that for the first guy?
@@lafq he was held by a sovereign nation for a breach of whatever law they could come up with at that time. You don't have to like it, but you cannot control it. Think about Guantánamo - we don't have to like it or agree with it, but the US is a sovereign nation exercising its powers in a territory where it has complete control. Who is deciding what is wrongful here?
@@trudieg3411 "who decides?"......probably rich dudes.
It's always rich dudes.
You know the kind that can pay to avoid prison in any country.
That must be so darn convenient.
OUCH. That truth was a straight ZINGER !!! LOL. But,true.
Our president should let these governments know that if they don’t release innocent Americans they will suffer One Million Times more!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great journalism! I pray they all get home safely! Please don’t stop showing these stories ! Please do more for us Americans to bring them home ! GOD Bless America!
Yes , and free those not convicted at Guantanamo bay. How many black site do we operate all over the world? Look up what "special rendition " means. Then lets talk.
It's almost like the thousands of children we keep in cages. 🤔
Yeah. Same thing with hostages from other countries being wrongfully detained by whoever. I hope they make it out safely as well.
Legalice & regúlate drugs in USA Then you be making an statement!
Make the example
Bill Richardson 👽♥️♥️♥️
I know it's not always possible, but if you can limit foreign travel to other Western liberal democracies, do it. The European Union and New Zealand aren't likely to kidnap and hold Americans for ransom.
Tell that to Amanda Knox.
And still going on today
Wow. Thank you.
great investigative journalism. just another example of autocratic regimes flagrantly violating human rights to crush dissent and seek concessions
Don't do the crime if you cant do the time.
You mean like the US that has jailed, tortured, and denied basic human rights in black sites all this thousands of people was proven were 99% inocent and were kidnapped by CIA the problem is that they are not white
“….And on the next episode of “Locked-Up Abroad”…”
Being Abroad is tricky and scary.
Have lived in a number of countries with authoritarian government and never scared. Remember you're a guest who came uninvited and it's no more tricky than at home.
@@castelodeossos5042 I'm never scared, being locked up abroad is what I meant, it's what the video is about right!
@@remy7448 Quote - 'Being Abroad [sic.] is tricky and scary.' - unquote.
@@castelodeossos5042 @castelo de ossos Quote "being locked up abroad is what I meant" on the Quote Unquote
Love this show. 💙💙💙
Wrongfully detained by a foreign gov't? Oh right, that is political speech for people arrested and jailed for committing crimes in foreign countries. 🤣🤣🤣
Problem..there have been so many Americans worldwide who have worked for the CIA. They are not "official" agents just "watchers". It makes all Americans suspect. I remember people being arrested for just "not being nice" to workers...well..maybe some of them deserved it though. You also could be arrested if someone thought you might have information the regime wanted.
FREE ASSANGE
Oh yeah? Whatabout when Americans whatabouts in the whataboutisms???!!!
Always lit? That country does not have electricity that is dependable enough to do this.
as an american dont go to any countries that are enemies of us. dont do anything stupid neither. dont care how the country looks dont go or you going to pay the price. North Korea, Russia and China.
LET THE OTHER AMERICANS OUT THERE AMERICAN LET THEM OUT
And yet we have people in America walking around free and calling for a Myanmar style coup. SHAME!
Freedom of speech, cupcake. Don't like it? Perhaps North Korea is a better fit for you.
I pray who ever sees this be successful in life
Great story. It really is unfortunate though. It’s a double edged sword. If western countries did whatever what was requested for hostages, then more hostages would be taken. The only way to get results is through back channel negotiations.
Thank goodness for Bill Richardson and his organization!! Bring Americans home detained in Russia!!!
Wrongful detentions…
Stay out of foreign countries different laws different rules!
Problem solved!
As a gay atheist, I made a vow to myself not to visit Sharia Law countries. I see tourism ads about Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar quite often. They’re the new go-to vacation places. It’s just better for me personally to just avoid countries that may detain me.
Lots of Instagays influencing people to visit Dubai. It should come with a warning.
Mark Swidan my son American from Texas. Wrongfully Detained for 10yrs in Jiangmen China. #FreeMarkSwidan tortured,starved,ill, save my son @SecretaryBlinken
Blindfolded? You ain’t in Kansas anymore.
So, when you’re boarding a commercial aircraft in a foreign, shady country, don’t answer when the police call out your name. Act innocent. As in, you’re not them.
Leave griner were she's at!
the price of being agents on the frontlines of the American Empire
Nothing but
hypocrites is the way of my life as human beings best game .
Stay home
Nice video!!! Loved
He is a least trying. It's not magic.
Is it time for human extention ?
So American. This man has a tough job dealing with primitive governments and yet we say he’s not doing a good job?
Europeans murdering Indigenous People seems pretty primitive to me
-COMANCHE NATION
How come American government can do this to American people and I own country Hold Us Hostage to pay a bill that we pay them not to do
Journalists - actual journalists; not simply talking heads or 'opinion hosts' on TV - do not get the respect they deserve. Theirs' is a dangerous profession at times, and they put themselves into harm's way in order to keep the world informed. It's important they do this, and it's important their work be acknowledged. As to foreign aid workers; the same applies. I'm not talking about missionaries, but those simply trying to be good people, and help others in need. I'm sure many who go into such troubled countries are aware of the risks, but that doesn't mean our government shouldn't do everything possible to have them freed if they are detained.
what is good??? and what's bad? it's all about MONEY....LOL
You don't ask Biden tough questions😄
Brintney griner said the national anthem should not be played at games and kneeled for it I bet she would love to hear it play now I say leave her she’s not an American
You put yourself in another country and America is supposed to save u? That was a choice with consequences for being noisy.
Exactly. People need to be more mindful that when they go into another country, they have to be respectful, and that they can't always do whatever. Not trying to bash anyone or anything.
Danny boy lucky he is still breathing. You gamble, you pay
God Bless Bill Richardson!! 💯💯💯💯🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So Guantanamo bay should detentions and thousands of children's in cages sounds familiar??🤔
#WeAreBG #FreeBrittneyGriner
Free Assange
Is the CIA in Myanmar? Just curious???
But there so many Western foreigners cause so many problems overseas. And some sick ones too like pedophiles, rapists and very disrespectful. It's so bad that they have a reputation now especially in Asia. But when I see this I think about Guantanamo Bay.
God Willing all Americans everywhere are safely brought home to America 🙏🇺🇸
AFTER they serve their sentence for the crime they committed.
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But Don't Pay Much Attention To Our Neanderthal English, ❤️
*NOTE:
-> Spiritist is who professes Spiritism, the Gospel continuation
It has began with the books by Allan Kardec and continued in the books by Francisco C. Xavier, the greatest and more important medium/prophet of spirits of the last centuries...
Myanmar is pronounced without the R at the end. I know this because I spent three months there in the winter of 2001-2002 (after Ma Suu Kyi became the PM).
dude at 5 mins reminds me of the villain in the original Dredd, just saying.
Not one country held hostages during Reagans
Adin..
*They feared him?
What of the victims of alien abduction? ET, not Mexicans or Iraqis...
Leslie still thinks she got it with that short dress skirt lol
maybe these Americans thought that they can get away with their crimes commited overseas
😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂
🤔”40”? 🤨Talk about an “interesting” number…
Good for him I'm glad he is free but our country does the same thing to blacks the USA can dish it but can't take it
interesting
Let's go John Rambo!
Bald guy ignored. Salt and pepper hair good looking guy is listened too.
Hey, Whatever plays work you go for it!!
🤔: Held hostage for 450 years, AmeriKKKa.
Only guy doing any good now was from the trump administration lmao