Ownership of Greenland is not about the US, but about the protection of the entire free world - and Denmark cannot provide that, says Donald Trump.

  • EvilCartyen
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    2 days ago

    I am sure we can come to a deal where the US extends the territorial defense of Greenland, they already have bases and troops there.

    US companies are also very welcome to invest in mining operations, if they think it’s profitable.

    This is about pounding your chest and looking strong, treating the world as a map painter strategy game.

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      2 days ago

      But evil Greenlanders don’t allow virtuous oil companies to ruin their environment to get the oil. Someone needs to liberate all that oil /s

    • albert180@discuss.tchncs.de
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      where the US extends the territorial defense of Greenland, they already have bases and troops there.

      They already do this, as you’ve acknowledged yourself

      US companies are also very welcome to invest in mining operations, if they think it’s profitable.

      I guess this was already possible in Denmark, but according to Danish Laws and Social Standards

      So why do you want to negotiate with him?

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        I don’t. But I wouldn’t rule out that they simply decide to just take possession of Greenland without asking.

        The US were our closest ally, so this Greenland-thing is baffling. It’s like someone saying they want free access to your house or else and they already have a key.