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Greenland
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:37 am
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:37 am
This wouldn't happen under Biden, but possibly if Trump or DeSantis are in power. Should we consider trying to diplomatically aquire that mass of land from Denmark even if it is covered in ice. It has to have untapped resources and key military/defense positions.
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Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:38 am to burger bearcat
Denmark is not gonna sell it. It would have to be taken by force
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:39 am to Ping Pong
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Denmark is not gonna sell it. It would have to be taken by force
Ok let’s do it
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:40 am to Ping Pong
So then we should establish some separatists there that we can “support” like Putin has.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:40 am to burger bearcat
Trump joked/was kind of serious about acquiring Greenland from Denmark. They said no.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:41 am to GumboPot
Media made fun of him about it too
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:44 am to burger bearcat
we tried to buy it after both the Civil War & WWII
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:46 am to burger bearcat
Too much territory requires resources to defend, etc. Greenland is a socialist paradise, though.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 9:50 am to RollTide4Ever
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Too much territory requires resources to defend.
How many military assets does Denmark really have defending Greenland?
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:03 am to Tantal
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How many military assets does Denmark really have defending Greenland?
None. The USA is essentially defending Greenland already. Denmark depends completely on the American military for its own defense. I'm not saying we have to take over Greenland. But America should be able to use it as needed for resources and strategic military defense.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:08 am to burger bearcat
My understanding is that Denmark has had financial problems for some time and that Greenland is a drain on their economy. Trump floated the idea out there of the USA acquiring the island. The media of course blew up in opposition.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:10 am to burger bearcat
All risk little reward
Sounds genius
Sounds genius
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:30 am to jonnyanony
Sewards Folly guy eh? Greenland has valuable mineral resources and is strategically located. Thus Thule AFB. If they would sell then buy.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:31 am to burger bearcat
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It has to have untapped resources and key military/defense positions.
Denmark is a NATO ally and we already have defense installations on Greenland. Why would we have to take it from them?
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:45 am to burger bearcat
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it is covered in ice
Trumpic types will have that place GREEN by midcentury, with their gluttony with fossil fuels.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 10:48 am to burger bearcat
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But America should be able to use it as needed for resources and strategic military defense.
We already have bases in the UK and Iceland, so Greenland would be redundant; however, if war broke out and we really needed it, I'm sure we'd just use it and tell Denmark to pound sand. I just can't see a scenario where we'd need it. The only enemy that we have that can really field a blue water navy is China. If we were at war with them, they'd have their hands too full with our Pacific Fleet to be messing around in the North Atlantic.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 11:00 am to Tantal
Who's defending Denmark? NATO?
Posted on 2/26/22 at 11:25 am to burger bearcat
Go ahead and LAUGH LIBERAL IDIOTS.
President Trump is looking out for your Country while you disparage him at every turn.
China, Greenland and competition for the Arctic
University of NottinghamAsia Research Institute
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Buying Greenland isn't a good idea — it's a great idea
by Washington Examiner August 17, 2019 12:00 AM
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Buying Greenland: Trump haters mock the idea, but China is paying attention
Washington Times
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China Steps up Its Mining Interests in Greenland
China’s growing involvement in Greenland presents risks and opportunities.
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Chinese investment may help Greenland become independent from Denmark
Islanders think rare earths and tourism will make them self-reliant.
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China Targets Greenland for Mining
ICountries with mineral wealth can’t expect job bonanza
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The (Many) Roles of Greenland in China’s Developing Arctic Policy LINK /
How a potential Chinese-built airport in Greenland could be risky for a vital US Air Force base
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President Trump is looking out for your Country while you disparage him at every turn.
China, Greenland and competition for the Arctic
University of NottinghamAsia Research Institute
LINK /
Buying Greenland isn't a good idea — it's a great idea
by Washington Examiner August 17, 2019 12:00 AM
LINK
Buying Greenland: Trump haters mock the idea, but China is paying attention
Washington Times
LINK /
China Steps up Its Mining Interests in Greenland
China’s growing involvement in Greenland presents risks and opportunities.
LINK /
Chinese investment may help Greenland become independent from Denmark
Islanders think rare earths and tourism will make them self-reliant.
LINK
.
China Targets Greenland for Mining
ICountries with mineral wealth can’t expect job bonanza
LINK
The (Many) Roles of Greenland in China’s Developing Arctic Policy LINK /
How a potential Chinese-built airport in Greenland could be risky for a vital US Air Force base
LINK /
Posted on 2/26/22 at 11:32 am to ImaObserver
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As of 2009 Greenlandic independence is possible at any time based on Danish law; with Greenland Home Rule, elected leaders decide most internal affairs.
Denmark controls foreign affairs and guards sea borders, while the United States controls external defense; while the latter cannot increase its presence without consent from Denmark and Greenland, under the 1951 agreement it pays no rent for bases, and has almost complete authority within "defense areas" Denmark and the United States agree to within NATO. American forces and civilians have free access to and between defense areas, and can freely fly over the island; Denmark has little ability to act in Greenland where United States national security is involved. The American presence benefits Danish civil authority over the island, however, and allows the country to spend less on NATO while avoiding having foreign troops on Danish soil.
Greenlandic governments have stated their intention to join NATO as an independent country, welcome increasing United States interest, and do not oppose the American presence if the island benefits from United States investments in jobs and infrastructure.
Posted on 2/26/22 at 11:36 am to TigerintheNO
There was no reason to mock trump over possible acquisition of Greenland. All Americans, regardless of political sides, should have at least considered it.
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