Make Greenland Great Again

[frank ryan]

Militarily, Denmark is no match. But financially and politically it wouldn’t just be against Denmark, it would be against all the NATO countries. Expect sanctions, embargoes, tariffs, etc.

All of Europe would do to us what we are currently doing to Russia. Who are our trade partners once we have alienated all of Europe, China, Canada, and Mexico?

Have you read his masterpiece, The Art of the Deal?

[dabrockster]

That's great, let's send some pointers to the idiots in charge to act less moronic. It's not a good and it's damaging for our national security nonetheless, regardless of how funny the memes it might end up producing.

One plus is MAGA might learn a tiny bit more geography.

Hey JL. I never knew you were held in such high esteem! Sending pointers to the U.S. govt on the art of war. You should send them your CVA for your consulting work. The irrationality is astounding.

[dabrockster]

Now he’s cooking!
IMG_0185.jpegAlthough only 10% going to 25? C’mon. He charged 60 for matters much less important than global security.

Bull in a China shop.

[falafel]

Now he’s cooking!
IMG_0185.jpegAlthough only 10% going to 25? C’mon. He charged 60 for matters much less important than global security.

where's you get this quote? It doesn't seem to have enough ALL CAPS.

[chrisrenrut]

where's you get this quote? It doesn't seem to have enough ALL CAPS.

Likely written by Stephe Miller or JD Vance.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Trump reached tariff deals with most of the EU last summer, and now he's threatening to violate those deals because, like any dimwitted thug, he thinks he can get whatever he wants through force. Why should the EU meet his demands now if he will do this again in a few months when he sees something else he wants? i don't understand why every American isn't ashamed and embarrassed by his mob boss behavior ("the easy way or the hard way"). The only defenses I read are those citing the strategic value of Greenland. Stipulated. But there was a time when the U.S. would do this through diplomacy, cooperation, and shared ideals. But that approach requires both keen intelligence and a moral code of behavior, neither of which Trump possesses.

[chrisrenrut]

The probably borders on conspiracy theory territory, but it is interesting to note that the 11th Airborne division is nicknamed the Arctic Angels.

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[Northwestcoug]

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Please someone in the press hound Vance and Rubio how they feel about Trump posting this.

[All-American]

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Please someone in the press hound Vance and Rubio how they feel about Trump posting this.

I can support this, as long as it is a one-way trip.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Stephen Miller explained his and Trump's worldview to Jake Tapper:

We live in a world, in the real world, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power,...These are the iron laws of the world that have existed since the beginning of time.

He's not wrong and I can see him providing a rebuttal after the Sermon on the Mount. But how a nation uses that strength reveals its character and quality. As noted previously, the U.S. was in a far stronger relative position at the end of 1945 but chose to use that strength by assisting other nations and improving worldwide prosperity and liberties. Trump and Miller act solely out of self-interest. History will judge us very poorly.

[frank ryan]

Stephen Miller explained his and Trump's worldview to Jake Tapper:

He's not wrong and I can see him providing a rebuttal after the Sermon on the Mount. But how a nation uses that strength reveals its character and quality. As noted previously, the U.S. was in a far stronger relative position at the end of 1945 but chose to use that strength by assisting other nations and improving worldwide prosperity and liberties. Trump and Miller act solely out of self-interest. History will judge us very poorly.

That language is decidedly fascistic. Might makes right, iron, strength, power. Gross.

[LVAllen]

Stephen Miller explained his and Trump's worldview to Jake Tapper:

He's not wrong and I can see him providing a rebuttal after the Sermon on the Mount. But how a nation uses that strength reveals its character and quality. As noted previously, the U.S. was in a far stronger relative position at the end of 1945 but chose to use that strength by assisting other nations and improving worldwide prosperity and liberties. Trump and Miller act solely out of self-interest. History will judge us very poorly.

Trump and Miller think geopolitics is like King of the Mountain - only one winner, and that person is the strongest. It's more like Red Rover. The more linked hands, the better your chances of containing even the strongest, fattest kid on the playground, even if that means the line bends a little.

Standing alone means you fall. Eisenhower understood that.

[dabrockster]

Scott Bessent on Face The Nation on Greenland. Some interesting points.

https://youtu.be/55FtfIk8U94?si=-G8Y_DgpgyqQhgy3

[PaloAltoCougar]

Scott Bessent on Face The Nation on Greenland. Some interesting points.

https://youtu.be/55FtfIk8U94?si=-G8Y_DgpgyqQhgy3

Nothing new, and he continues the administration's failure to explain why annexing Greenland is necessary if, as is the case, the U.S. already has a base and deep water port there and could not only restore its size to previous levels and could expand it as appropriate (important to deter all the nonexistent Russian and Chinese ships surrounding Greenland!). Certainly NATO wouldn't object. Also funny/sad how he backpedals from his original criticism of the DOJ investigation of Powell.

[myboynoah]

Nothing new, and he continues the administration's failure to explain why annexing Greenland is necessary if, as is the case, the U.S. already has a base and deep water port there and could not only restore its size to previous levels and could expand it as appropriate (important to deter all the nonexistent Russian and Chinese ships surrounding Greenland!). Certainly NATO wouldn't object. Also funny/sad how he backpedals from his original criticism of the DOJ investigation of Powell.

He is Trump's toadie. Probably reasons to himself that he is doing the hard work of keeping Trump from going too far. He is failing horribly.