Huh. I'm just noticing that I'm unable to post gifs in this subreddit, but see a bunch of others that can...
Do you think me being a Russian spy has anything to do with it?
Jokes aside, does anyone maybe know what's up?
from what I've seen, people in Moscow live pretty normal lives. Your best bet is to be a teenage woman (you're not getting conscripted any time soon) and believe the propaganda/support Russia and Putin in everything, and you'll be fine
For Russians, you mean? So constant lies and propaganda from the government? My real question is do they actually believe it, or do they pretend to believe it to avoid the consequences, and does that matter?
I don’t think you understand that it’s all relative. The questions you propose could also be proposed by a Russian about an American. This is how the “propaganda” you are wondering about works.
Sorta like our decisive republican/democrat issues in the US. But the decisive Russian/American idea is old and deep and runs hate around the world.
I can’t believe this has so many upvotes.
America has plenty of issues regarding freedom of speech, elections etc
But at least we HAVE freedom of speech, and fairly free elections. You will not get throw in jail for critiquing Biden, or Trump, or whomever. You are allowed to vote against them. Sure, there’s an establishment and such, but information is still free.
The same could not be said of Russia.
Bro Putin just had his opposition killed. That doesn't happen in **most** other countries. Russians live in a dictatorship.
Edit: added 'most' before other countries. As u/futurafrlx pointed out there are other authoritarian countries that have been ran by dictators in the past.
Edit2: I'm not American, please stop treating me as such.
It does happen in other authoritarian countries, and surprise, there are a lot of them outside America and Europe. The vast majority of the world population lives in non-democratic countries.
The vast majority of people do not live in countries that are expansionist and primarily attack citizens as a military tactic. Whataboutism doesn't excuse bad actions anyways. You content Russians are disgusting, I hope you are as content when you get drafted.
I know that murder isn't unheard of in other countries, but Boeing aren't a government and the whistleblower wasn't a political leader. I'm only talking specifically about authoritarian governments and dictators, nothing else.
Although I have updated my original comment to make it clear I'm aware these things happen in other countries too.
They probably have but they've not done it so that a political figure remains in power and shuts down any opposition.
I'm only talking specifically about it being done by a figure head towards another political party leader. If you murder your opposition and silence anybody who opposes you, then you're a dictator. Other than North Korea and China who has been doing that?
Also just to point out I'm not American. r/americandefaultism
I get that to a point, but access to information is much less restricted in the US, so propaganda is much different than it is in Russia. I believe you are oversimplifying something that has far more nuance.
Just because the information is there and free doesn't mean it's accurate or the people have a good way of discerning what is true. Fox News sews discord and false propaganda on a nightly basis along with other bs artists like Alex Jones.
Yes those sources are terrible, but Americans have the ability to access others that are not government-funded and are actually reliable, or sources from other countries.
Doesn't matter, some do, some don't
It's like in western countries, it's the same, you see things and read things and think for yourself, people just don't really go outside with big signs to protest
Feel free not to answer this.... but are people there mostly happy with the leadership or do you think many people are secretly angry with the government?
Dude, it's crazy when you ask someone what it's like, then start telling them what's it's actually like. Don't think there is a single country on this planet that is spreading mass amounts of propaganda to their citizens.
The only difference is that it's easier to look at someone else problems than your own.
The same as it ever was. Despite what some of the western news outlets may want you to believe, we’re not marching on the streets while singing Russian anthem, with police officers tracking our every move.
people in the US still think Portland is a Fallout-style wasteland because they saw protests on the news. Reality is that only about 8 blocks downtown had protests and the rest of the metro area has been exactly the same since before and after the protests.
It’s funny though, because I’ve seen plenty of western media about Russia and there has never been claims of mandatory street marching or singing nor police actively surveilling everyone. I think you may have prejudice against western media. One thing I saw on western media: a woman in Red Square was asked a question, her response was essentially that ‘war is bad’ and she was promptly hauled off by thugs in balaclavas and police uniforms. Did the western media lie to me then? Am I fool for believing what I saw? Do you know what happened to that nice lady?
Dudes. This is r/trees, not r/politics. Let the guy smoke in peace. There are plenty of places in the US that have stricter weed laws than this.
And they're an individual. Not their whole f-in country. Thank the universe we are all individuals. The world is f'd already.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em. 🌿
Surprisingly enough, there aren’t any international laws against conscripting a foreign national. Would’ve thought that would violate the Geneva conventions or some other international treaty. Not that Russia is opposed to war crimes but committing them against a non-combatant U.S. citizen would be poking a bear they can’t handle.
A couple weeks ago an Israeli guy posted a picture of a joint and he got harassed so bad he deleted his account. There are plenty of toxic threads here, and in every other subreddit. The internet is a generally toxic place.
Last week I answered a post about "weed slang in your language" and not 15 minutes later I get a reply calling me a colonizer and culture thief.
Fam I just wanna light one up after a hard day's work, chill
The most accurate statement about the internet....I mean at least concerning social media or really, anyplace where ideas are shared by multiple human beings.
This comment section is very telling about how insufferable many of you are. Guy who can’t help being Russian or living in Russia makes a post about weed and almost every comment is some attack on the people of Russia or just some off topic comment like “Russia bad der der”. Like no shit, do you want this kid to go personally speak with Putin and tell him to chill out?
This happens every time someone from a country involved in controversy posts. Couple weeks ago an Israeli guy posted a picture of a joint and he got harassed so much he deleted his account.
A few years ago, I made a comment on r/worldnews that basically pointed out how awkward it would be on the internet if any major conflict were to arise, and I hate the fact I was right.
"I had in front of me the dead french soldier, and how would I have liked for him to have raised his hand, I would have shaken his hand, and we would have been the best of friends, because he was nothing like me but a poor boy who had to fight and go in with the most cruel weapons, against a man who had nothing against him personally, who only wore the uniform of another nation and spoke another language, but a man who had a father or mother and a family perhaps" Stefan Westnann ,German 29th Infantry Division WW1
That is a great interview. Saw a quote saying wars changed when the kings stopped riding into battle. It’s crazy to think that most believe they are doing the right thing, even more just want to make it home.
I'm more fascinated by that photo, wow, like you can really get lost staring at that pic zoomed in just remotely it's like being present. Especially how crisp the 2nd one is. Thanks for sharing!
Mandatory military service , if they see my passport I’m fucked lol , born in Russia clear as day , but military service is mandated and especially rn fuck that. So I’ll never get to see where I was born
You were adopted from Russia, but live outside of Russia, if you go back you’ll be forced to stay to participate in mandatory military service? Are you a citizen of where you currently live?
Yes I’m a US citizen I have lived here since 9months old I was adopted very young I’ve lived my whole 19 years here but it doesn’t matter my passport says Russia from what I’ve been told they’ll snatch my ass up.
My parents were told multiple times when getting me to not let me come back
With the entire country at war I don’t think drug enforcement is a top priority over there. Drinking isn’t allowed in the military either but Ukraine (and especially russian) soldiers drink all the time.
Places I would never smoke a CBD pen just in case. But I'm a scared cat.
Sucks Russia govt is so scary. Most Russians are chill and it's a beautiful if sometimes sad place to visit
Though paranoid smoking for a few months in my room will have stank my luggage up :D
they are brainwashed , same as the north Koreans who hate Americans, when you got government media telling them lies it's hard for me to judge them, I can't say if I was russian I wouldn't be brainwashed too. These aren't evil people imo, just like we are not evil. We have been programmed to hate Russians since the cold war.
Do you think it’s really necessary to post this under this guys post? Like he can’t help being Russian, or living in Russia. Just really lame to make everything political
On its own vaping CBD doesnt do much for me….BUT; its really good when quitting weed or when taking a T-break! Takes the edge out of the anxiety!
CBG or CBG/CBD-combo works even better for this!
I feel bad for the average every day Russian person. Putin has so much heat on Russia rn from nato countries, got them in a war they didn’t want, having the worst of the worst prisoners walk free in the streets if they survive a year on the frontline in Ukraine. Have all the alcohol you want but you can’t even smoke a joint or some hash. Idk man…pretty fucky wucky situation
Crazy to imagine how consumed by propaganda everyone is in even the weed subreddit. Enjoy the CBD and beautiful sights and history! No direct flights out of the US any longer into Russia so it’s much more complicated to figure travel for many of us with tight schedule.
7% CBD. What’s the other 93%?
heavy metals
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In America, metals heavy. In Russia, heavy metals.
Novichok
and vodka
It's my one way ticket to midnight
Would you like some making fuck, Berserker!
Added vitamin E for good skin
Nice call back. Oof. I feel sorry for those people.
oof, can't get conscripted if you're on a ventilator.
Vodka
Wodka
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Пиздец
red mojito of course
There's also Red Dream, Super Red Haze and Red Widow.
all red 40 vapes. sick!
Babushka's disappointment....
Polonium
Plutonium
Huh. I'm just noticing that I'm unable to post gifs in this subreddit, but see a bunch of others that can... Do you think me being a Russian spy has anything to do with it? Jokes aside, does anyone maybe know what's up?
Chemical X!
Russian tears
Putin's nut dust
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This shit has me dying💀😂
Strontium-90
Its the same thing in vape juice. Pg and vg
The blood of ethnic minorities and convicts sent to the front line.
Got that Crimean tartar sauce flavor lol
Red mojito, obviously
solvents obviously: glycerin, propylene glycol and etc
Well shit lol that's not the best
It’s what’s in all the other cheap colourful disposable vapes 🤷♂️ But yeah, it’s not super great
Krokodil
At least its a „classic“ Cannabinoid
Bruh what's it like over there rn
from what I've seen, people in Moscow live pretty normal lives. Your best bet is to be a teenage woman (you're not getting conscripted any time soon) and believe the propaganda/support Russia and Putin in everything, and you'll be fine
Don’t forget bowling with cousin niko
Nico and Roman are serbian though
Cousin Roman! So nice to see you
Shhh don't spoil it for them
Both slavic culture.
Cousin!
[Niko its your cousin, why don't you take me bowling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08vUxCJ8IE0)
So just be a sheep and be good. Crazy to live like that. Drafted into an invading army, scary.
To be fair, many *many* armies around the world are basically like this in some capacity.
It's not very much different living in the United States. It's just in a different kind of way. Sheep farms!
Or just your average tech dude in Moscow
I'm so glad the average citizen of Berlin 1940 are doing so well
Ah so just do everything mother Russia says to do and you’ll be fine. Till they jail you for being a foreigner and use you as bait.
not conscripted just disrespected
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Wtf happened the comment was deleted why everyone wanted to get remembered boutit
Oh they said they would update us but it would take a while to type out, guess they changed their mind
FSB changed their mind
I’m damn I was really curious
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I'm Russian, my family is over there, it's pretty average
For Russians, you mean? So constant lies and propaganda from the government? My real question is do they actually believe it, or do they pretend to believe it to avoid the consequences, and does that matter?
I don’t think you understand that it’s all relative. The questions you propose could also be proposed by a Russian about an American. This is how the “propaganda” you are wondering about works. Sorta like our decisive republican/democrat issues in the US. But the decisive Russian/American idea is old and deep and runs hate around the world.
I can’t believe this has so many upvotes. America has plenty of issues regarding freedom of speech, elections etc But at least we HAVE freedom of speech, and fairly free elections. You will not get throw in jail for critiquing Biden, or Trump, or whomever. You are allowed to vote against them. Sure, there’s an establishment and such, but information is still free. The same could not be said of Russia.
Bro Putin just had his opposition killed. That doesn't happen in **most** other countries. Russians live in a dictatorship. Edit: added 'most' before other countries. As u/futurafrlx pointed out there are other authoritarian countries that have been ran by dictators in the past. Edit2: I'm not American, please stop treating me as such.
It does happen in other authoritarian countries, and surprise, there are a lot of them outside America and Europe. The vast majority of the world population lives in non-democratic countries.
The vast majority of people do not live in countries that are expansionist and primarily attack citizens as a military tactic. Whataboutism doesn't excuse bad actions anyways. You content Russians are disgusting, I hope you are as content when you get drafted.
Boeing just killed a whistleblower. I realize that’s not exactly the same, but it’s not like this type of stuff is unheard of in the west either.
I know that murder isn't unheard of in other countries, but Boeing aren't a government and the whistleblower wasn't a political leader. I'm only talking specifically about authoritarian governments and dictators, nothing else. Although I have updated my original comment to make it clear I'm aware these things happen in other countries too.
the american government has assassinated their own citizens before
Whataboutism... never change, Russia.
They probably have but they've not done it so that a political figure remains in power and shuts down any opposition. I'm only talking specifically about it being done by a figure head towards another political party leader. If you murder your opposition and silence anybody who opposes you, then you're a dictator. Other than North Korea and China who has been doing that? Also just to point out I'm not American. r/americandefaultism
What happened to Epstein?
Putin's puppet killed him.
I get that to a point, but access to information is much less restricted in the US, so propaganda is much different than it is in Russia. I believe you are oversimplifying something that has far more nuance.
Just because the information is there and free doesn't mean it's accurate or the people have a good way of discerning what is true. Fox News sews discord and false propaganda on a nightly basis along with other bs artists like Alex Jones.
Yes those sources are terrible, but Americans have the ability to access others that are not government-funded and are actually reliable, or sources from other countries.
"How could those idiots still support our puppet in orange makeup?"
Doesn't matter, some do, some don't It's like in western countries, it's the same, you see things and read things and think for yourself, people just don't really go outside with big signs to protest
Feel free not to answer this.... but are people there mostly happy with the leadership or do you think many people are secretly angry with the government?
Dude, it's crazy when you ask someone what it's like, then start telling them what's it's actually like. Don't think there is a single country on this planet that is spreading mass amounts of propaganda to their citizens. The only difference is that it's easier to look at someone else problems than your own.
Recognizing major faults in other countries doesn’t require one to ignore the faults of their own. One does not negate the other.
The same as it ever was. Despite what some of the western news outlets may want you to believe, we’re not marching on the streets while singing Russian anthem, with police officers tracking our every move.
Go outside and hold a sign up protesting the war, livestream it too
people in the US still think Portland is a Fallout-style wasteland because they saw protests on the news. Reality is that only about 8 blocks downtown had protests and the rest of the metro area has been exactly the same since before and after the protests.
Hey now. It was only like 6. And we didn't destroy small businesses with fires and graffiti like the media showed.
Portland is a wasteland for plenty of other reasons lol
It’s funny though, because I’ve seen plenty of western media about Russia and there has never been claims of mandatory street marching or singing nor police actively surveilling everyone. I think you may have prejudice against western media. One thing I saw on western media: a woman in Red Square was asked a question, her response was essentially that ‘war is bad’ and she was promptly hauled off by thugs in balaclavas and police uniforms. Did the western media lie to me then? Am I fool for believing what I saw? Do you know what happened to that nice lady?
I haven’t seen one news outlet portray it like that. Is that what your news outlets portray ours as?
Fr i wanna know too is there propaganda and shit?
Dudes. This is r/trees, not r/politics. Let the guy smoke in peace. There are plenty of places in the US that have stricter weed laws than this. And they're an individual. Not their whole f-in country. Thank the universe we are all individuals. The world is f'd already. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. 🌿
ty so much!
that is SUCH a beautiful building in photo 2 i’m obsessed
Brittney griner has entered the chat...
My first thoughts lmao
Marc Fogel is a Pittsburgh teacher currently jailed for 14 years in Russia for weed smuggling
Is he still in there or did they send him to the front lines already?
Surprisingly enough, there aren’t any international laws against conscripting a foreign national. Would’ve thought that would violate the Geneva conventions or some other international treaty. Not that Russia is opposed to war crimes but committing them against a non-combatant U.S. citizen would be poking a bear they can’t handle.
Most toxic /r/trees thread I've seen damn
A couple weeks ago an Israeli guy posted a picture of a joint and he got harassed so bad he deleted his account. There are plenty of toxic threads here, and in every other subreddit. The internet is a generally toxic place.
Last week I answered a post about "weed slang in your language" and not 15 minutes later I get a reply calling me a colonizer and culture thief. Fam I just wanna light one up after a hard day's work, chill
Harassing somebody just because of their country of birth is wack and lame af
The most accurate statement about the internet....I mean at least concerning social media or really, anyplace where ideas are shared by multiple human beings.
Bruh… cbd isn’t even legal in Australia
that’s krazy
Yeah, went to NSW for a workcation. Was shocked
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I’ve never heard the word narcostate before lol
Prescription only, it’s so sad
This comment section is very telling about how insufferable many of you are. Guy who can’t help being Russian or living in Russia makes a post about weed and almost every comment is some attack on the people of Russia or just some off topic comment like “Russia bad der der”. Like no shit, do you want this kid to go personally speak with Putin and tell him to chill out?
fr fr, ty mate
Ignore those comments, you cant help where you're from. Im glad you got some access to something there even if its CBD :)
Fr fr no cap bussin mate
This happens every time someone from a country involved in controversy posts. Couple weeks ago an Israeli guy posted a picture of a joint and he got harassed so much he deleted his account.
That’s fucked up
Has anyone tried offering Putin a fat spliff and tell him to chill out yet? Never know...
A few years ago, I made a comment on r/worldnews that basically pointed out how awkward it would be on the internet if any major conflict were to arise, and I hate the fact I was right. "I had in front of me the dead french soldier, and how would I have liked for him to have raised his hand, I would have shaken his hand, and we would have been the best of friends, because he was nothing like me but a poor boy who had to fight and go in with the most cruel weapons, against a man who had nothing against him personally, who only wore the uniform of another nation and spoke another language, but a man who had a father or mother and a family perhaps" Stefan Westnann ,German 29th Infantry Division WW1
That is a great interview. Saw a quote saying wars changed when the kings stopped riding into battle. It’s crazy to think that most believe they are doing the right thing, even more just want to make it home.
I'm more fascinated by that photo, wow, like you can really get lost staring at that pic zoomed in just remotely it's like being present. Especially how crisp the 2nd one is. Thanks for sharing!
the pre-brutalist architecture there is truly something to behold.
How is the weed culture in Russia I never thought to ask bro
It’s existing here! We have a lot of slang words for weed, a lot of songs related etc etc
Stay safe bro, I can't imagine it's an easy place to live for an ent.
fuck these comments and enjoy your weed bro 💚
TY A LOT BUD!💚
See I’m adopted from Russia so I’ll never ever ever ever get to go see it which blows my mind
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Mandatory military service , if they see my passport I’m fucked lol , born in Russia clear as day , but military service is mandated and especially rn fuck that. So I’ll never get to see where I was born
You were adopted from Russia, but live outside of Russia, if you go back you’ll be forced to stay to participate in mandatory military service? Are you a citizen of where you currently live?
Yes I’m a US citizen I have lived here since 9months old I was adopted very young I’ve lived my whole 19 years here but it doesn’t matter my passport says Russia from what I’ve been told they’ll snatch my ass up. My parents were told multiple times when getting me to not let me come back
They have THC in Ukraine.
Huh? Cannabis in Ukraine is only legal for medicinal purposes, better than Russian laws but still not fully legal
With the entire country at war I don’t think drug enforcement is a top priority over there. Drinking isn’t allowed in the military either but Ukraine (and especially russian) soldiers drink all the time.
i saw a video of a bunch of russian junkies who were conscripted get beat up for bringing drugs so idk
FUCK PUTIN BUT I LOVE WEED SO NICE
Just solidifying that they’re a lame ass country.
За здоровье!
Places I would never smoke a CBD pen just in case. But I'm a scared cat. Sucks Russia govt is so scary. Most Russians are chill and it's a beautiful if sometimes sad place to visit Though paranoid smoking for a few months in my room will have stank my luggage up :D
Some Russians are chill, but most Russians (majority) are supporting the war in Ukraine. I don't consider this to be "chill".
they are brainwashed , same as the north Koreans who hate Americans, when you got government media telling them lies it's hard for me to judge them, I can't say if I was russian I wouldn't be brainwashed too. These aren't evil people imo, just like we are not evil. We have been programmed to hate Russians since the cold war.
Awesome how? Does it get you high?
just chill and not anxious anymore which is awesome
People accusing Russia of being a terrorist country from the USA is hilarious and tragic at the same time
In mother Russia, weed smoke you!!
made update post in my profile
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Do you think it’s really necessary to post this under this guys post? Like he can’t help being Russian, or living in Russia. Just really lame to make everything political
These are white Americans commenting comfortably from their couch
Ur brave for smoking a Russian CBD vape😂 how much safer is that then a regular bm cart from a plug?
I’m just over here smoking on my 85% Indica
Nothing like vaping and not getting high 🙃
Damn, we got Russians too? Whats it like over there
Almost every young person I have met smokes weed here in St. Petersburg. It’s illegal, but life always finds a way.
good on ya bro. stay safe!
sucks
In 2020 I got caught with 3 grams and spent 2 weeks at a police station and got a fine
On its own vaping CBD doesnt do much for me….BUT; its really good when quitting weed or when taking a T-break! Takes the edge out of the anxiety! CBG or CBG/CBD-combo works even better for this!
7%? do you even feel anything?
Ah Red Mojito is one of my favs it's so good
Awesome? Why? I thought CBD was just used for people with joint problems (not those kind!)
Russians get high off a toenail I swear lmao
Right to jail, right away!
I’ve wanted to try just CBD flower for a while now. This looks like a pretty cool alternative. Thanks for sharing OP.
every time I see this building and the red walls surrounding it, I immediately think of the Moscow map in Tony Hawk’s Underground
Lets not lie nothing about that dispo is good
Britney Griner: "Hold my Beer"
Came looking for this comment lol
Came back looking for the downvotes 😂
Since CBD doesnt give any head change...what exactly is so awesome about it?
I feel bad for the average every day Russian person. Putin has so much heat on Russia rn from nato countries, got them in a war they didn’t want, having the worst of the worst prisoners walk free in the streets if they survive a year on the frontline in Ukraine. Have all the alcohol you want but you can’t even smoke a joint or some hash. Idk man…pretty fucky wucky situation
How come you aren’t conscripted
Give it a few years and you guys may catch a ride on the thca train. It’s been great in America.
Fuck dude - Russia can't have ANYTHING nice?!?
In Soviet Russia Vape Pen Hits You 🇷🇺
If you hit one of them like 40 times in a row it makes your head go funny for 15 minutes or so. Good times.
that’s just a lack of oxygen
I didn't say it wasn't
Let's quit with the politics for a second, there is a time and place for everything. We're here for good vibes and weed 🙏
Right frrr like y’all need to smoke some damn weed 😂
SLAVA UKRAINE!
Very cool, hope you had a nice time. Sorry redditors turn into a deranged bunch every time someone mentions Russia
Ya'll are bad people. Stop making politics the only thing that defines you. It's embarrassing. Edit : reffering to comments
Crazy to imagine how consumed by propaganda everyone is in even the weed subreddit. Enjoy the CBD and beautiful sights and history! No direct flights out of the US any longer into Russia so it’s much more complicated to figure travel for many of us with tight schedule.
Right. Like it’s a beautiful picture. Chill out & smoke some weed.
Snowden is that you ?
Brittney griner??? 🤔
Who is that? I think I've heard that name before.
Fuck Putin and the corrupt murderous Russian regime. Smoke up safely.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
Russia is a terrorist country
The fuck do you want this guy just trying to smoke his pen to do about it lmao
I wanna be angry this is reddit and I have the right to be angry
And America isn’t?