Trump says ownership of Greenland 'is an absolute necessity'

In this case, and assuming Trump isn't just bloviating, it looks like the only two options are 1) negotiate a deal with Denmark/Greenland for a peaceful, business-like acquisition (similar to the Louisiana Purchase from France or the Alaska Purchase from Russia) or 2) a military action to seize control by force of arms. Option 1 would require Congress to provide funds for the transaction and the Senate would have to ratify a treaty, but Denmark has already said they are not interested. Option 2 would actually be an act of war, and Congress would also have to get involved at some point to either fund it or refuse to fund it. By the way, since Denmark is a member of NATO, making war on Denmark/Greenland would be a US violation of the NATO treaty, which would get the US expelled from NATO and probably bring up impeachment charges again. The Senate would undoubtedly have a strong opinion about that.

a reply to: Boomer1947

Seriously Boomer, for you to present option 2 examplifies just how unaware you are of the way Trump has and will operate. From an intelectual stand point, it is a complete insult for you to suggest Trump would take Greenland by military force, what an idiotic thing to suggest. You have a fatal case of TDS, so sad. I haven't read something so stupid in as long as I can remember...wow

a reply to: fringeofthefringe

You have a fatal case of TDS, so sad. I haven't read something so stupid in as long as I can remember...wow

There was NOTHING stupid about that, that is unless one missed the opening sentence. Some, I guess, like Corey Lewandowski, consider Trump's ''out of the box'' comments as strategic or tactical in a manner in which a salesman might over inflate the price on a product only to get a better offer from the purchaser. This is clear. Yet, the manner in which these ''tactics'' flow from his mind appear to some to be random expressions of his own flitting mind, or as expressed by some, bloviating.

a reply to: Coelacanth55

FYI, Here is an image of President-elect Trump Christmas shopping online...

GREENLAND is on the list: theconservativetreehouse.com...

a reply to: NorthOS

What’s more likely to come out of this is that Denmark will provide rent free locations in Greenland for American bases as payback for their dismal NATO contributions.

That is an interesting possibility, thanks for that. We'll just have to see though if something like that happens. Chances are msm won't mention that should it happen so keep an eye out and let us know ok?

If Trump was ever sober, he would
acknowledge compensation OWING,
for the cleanup of u.s. plutonium damage done to Greenland.

u.s. B-52 nuclear bomber crash,
in Greenland has Danes Seeking Compensation
www.foxnews.com...

Thanks to him for reminding us. Lol@ americans

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originally posted by: ToneD
If Trump was ever sober, he would
acknowledge compensation OWING,
for the cleanup of u.s. plutonium damage done to Greenland.

u.s. B-52 nuclear bomber crash,
in Greenland has Danes Seeking Compensation
www.foxnews.com...

Thanks to him for reminding us. Lol@ americans

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Trump doesn't drink.

Maybe they'll call it Trump's folly when all is said and done.

Like they did with William Seward when he purchased Alaska.

a reply to: Coelacanth55

I vote we go for 'ownership' of Canada first. Then we go for ownership of Greenland.

Anyone with me?

a reply to: ToneD

Yeah, Trump has been drunk all those 51 years since it happened! DOH!!

Too bad Trump doesn't drink in the first place, then at least you'd have had one thing right.

originally posted by: Flyingclaydisk
a reply to: Coelacanth55

I vote we go for 'ownership' of Canada first. Then we go for ownership of Greenland.

Anyone with me?

Then we go toward Longyearbyen. There’s some nice northern lights there. Plus there’s coal.

Longyearbyen is the world's northernmost settlement with a population greater than 1,000, and the largest inhabited area of Svalbard, Norway. It stretches along the foot of the left bank of the Longyear Valley and on the shore of Adventfjorden, the short estuary leading into Isfjorden on the west coast of Spitsbergen, the island's broadest inlet.

Longyearbyen, Svalbard is an excellent location to see the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, because of its dark skies and location far from artificial light.

When to see the Northern Lights

The best time to see the Northern Lights in Longyearbyen is during the polar night, which lasts from November until the end of January. During this time, there is no daylight in Svalbard, and the sky is dark enough to see the Northern Lights even during the day. You can also see the Northern Lights in October and February, when you can enjoy the blue arctic light during the day and the Northern Lights at night.

en.wikipedia.org...

originally posted by: xuenchen

originally posted by: WeMustCare
a reply to: xuenchen

Why not rent the relatively small area we need, instead of buying the entire island?

We already are........ Pituffik Base

Something else must be in play.

It's a Dead Cat, a misdirection strategy created by conservative spin doctor Lynton Crosby. If you're just about to get caught stealing the silverware, throw a dead cat on the table and someone will direct everyone's attention to it.

The other thing in play is likely to be at the bottom of an inside page, but it will be there.

originally posted by: Flyingclaydisk
a reply to: Coelacanth55

I vote we go for 'ownership' of Canada first. Then we go for ownership of Greenland.

Anyone with me?

NO

originally posted by: ToneD
If Trump was ever sober, he would
acknowledge compensation OWING,
for the cleanup of u.s. plutonium damage done to Greenland.

u.s. B-52 nuclear bomber crash,
in Greenland has Danes Seeking Compensation
www.foxnews.com...

Thanks to him for reminding us. Lol@ americans

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Wtf does something that happened 51 years ago have to do with Trump. Lol@ whatever country you’re from. Jagoff

a reply to: Coelacanth55

The problem being i think the Greenlandic people might have something to say on the matter.

You're not going to get to buy Greenland ffs.

I mean I'm sure they will be willing to lease the US the land they may require to the tune of 50-100 years.

But i really think ownership is probably off the table.

The problem being i think the Greenlandic people might have something to say on the matter.

a reply to: andy06shake

There could be a poll.
Maybe it could be conducted by Ann Selzer from, Selzer & Company, they did one for The Des Moines Register/ Mediacom-remember-, yea they could be commissioned to run the poll. They could ask the Greenlandic people how they feel about transgender rights and if they think Trump is a meany...right. Maybe the Greenlandic people want unvetted immigrants by the millions and maybe the Greenlandic people want to be a sanctuary country. Since Greenland is 88 percent inuit they will need to get onboard the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion train. Biden should send Kamala over there before Trump takes office. Kamala can bring them joy and unburden them by what has been. And since the Portuguese kidnapped the inuits and sold them into slavery to the Europeans in the 16th century, well then Kamala can start a reperations movement. Yes, we must have Ann Selzer conduct a poll. Good idea. Those Greenlanders have no idea what is coming their way. The democrats will save them from Trump, hurry.

Why the world is turning to Greenland’s rare earth metals
😎

Greenland contains some of the largest deposits of rare earth elements (REE) on Earth, such as yttrium, scandium, neodymium and dysprosium.

These REEs have unique properties that make them ideal for several industrial applications due to their ability to withstand extreme temperatures or chemical agents. While most REE mines exist outside of North America, Greenland offers an attractive alternative, given its natural resources and lack of population density.

Recently, foreign companies have begun investing heavily in Greenland’s mining infrastructure by constructing refineries near existing REE sites. The country also recently announced plans to create a ‘green energy corridor’ across its northern regions. This will be powered by renewable energy sources like hydroelectricity, which is generated from glaciers melting into rivers along the coastlines.

a reply to: fringeofthefringe

Mad diatribes aside.

Good luck buying Greenland.

Which is already free self-governed autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

With talk of them seeking full independence at some point in the future.

Again I'm sure they will lease you land but that's about it............