So far as flags were concerned, they were beyond all jurisdiction. 
soʊ fɑɹ æz flæɡz wɜ˞ kʌnsɜ˞nd, ðeɪ wɜ˞ bɪɑnd ɔl dʒʊɹʌsdɪkʃʌn. 
 Indian speaks with a very monotone tone in a room where the sound is very clear and close to the microphone.