Anonymous
01/08/2026 18:50
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.
Greenland is part of NATO. The US has a military base there - and used to have six. Which they are welcome to reestablish. Absolutely no one in NATO is denying the American military access to Greenland. The US could put 100,000 troops in Greenland to counter Russia and it would be absolutely fine.
There is zero strategic need to violently take over Greenland. The US already has everything they need from Greenland.
On the other hand, if we try to take over, it would destroy NATO and the US would almost certainly face sanctions at the very least, if not armed hostility with our former allies - which would leave Russia and China with a lot more leeway to do whatever the heck they want. If China wants to retake Taiwan (and its chip factories) or Russia wants to retake parts of Alaska separated from the lower 48 by a hostile Canada, we’re not going to have any friends to help us do anything about it. For that matter, we might have trouble holding unto our other European bases which have been so critical in troop support and rapid deployment, whether because we get evicted or captured.
In short, attacking Greenland would strengthen the strategic position of Russia and China, destabilizing the balance of power and be a crippling blow to our national security. I can only guess that such suggestions come from foreign actors.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 18:35
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm OP. Boy, folks over here can be quite hostile for asking exchange of ideas.
Anyway, after 13 pages I think I found a handful of reasonable exchanges. A lot of the other responses were emotional visceral reactions. Calling the US as s*itshow and claiming Denmark/Europe as paradise redefined is stretching truth far out. Denmark is not in great shape, yeah maybe slightly better than France or Germany as they didn't take in as many immigrants as these others did, and so they may still be able to afford their energy and healthcare. Taking of Universal healthcare system, I shudder hearing of the horror stories coming out of Canada. It wasn't too long ago that Canada was the shining example of healthcare system that US can aspire to be.
Today I am thankful I am not at the mercy of this horror show called Canadian universal health care. I don't know about Denmark, but I hear from other friends who have family or friends in Europe elsewhere saying things aren't looking good, that the entitlements are breaking down the systems, and the flow of immigrants have caused a strain.
Anyhow, my purpose was not to go into all that, but to just discuss the merits of Greenland as a US territory from an American POV. I didn't say I support a hostile takeover or try and force US interests on Greenland. The idea is a good one, although to get there a different approach could be used, one that takes a longer timeframe and some long term strategic partnership. One that do not give away the advantages to rivals such as China. The sledgehammer approach used is a hallmark of orangaman which I believe is bound to fail. I do not think it is his original idea, as he doesn't read or can think properly, instead it was told to him and he immediately went to town with it. If we separate out this bull in china shop approach then we can see the merits of it and a way to achieve this.
Canadian here who just brought my daughter to a clinic to be diagnosed with pneumonia. Within two hours she started taking her antibiotics. No costs. I am not sure what you mean about the horrors of universal health care. I am happy that my tax dollars go towards these services, even for those less fortunate than me
20 million low income Americans lost their health care subsidies as of January and you think Canadian healthcare is inferior? The Op is truly stupid both in his knowledge of the world and his spelling of a word as basic as Greenland.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 18:33
Subject: Re:Greendland - why not?
Since a poll of Greenlanders said 87 percent of them opposed becoming part of the USA, they may need to up that price.
What a shameful act by the Trump administration. I guess we’re in the era of-do whatever you want if you’re stronger.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 18:31
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Honestly 100,000 is a lowball offer to sell out their homeland.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 17:53
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Anonymous wrote:Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.
Maybe we should help Denmark defend it then instead of threatening to steal it.
Anonymous
Anonymous
01/08/2026 17:43
Subject: Greendland - why not?
The residents of Greenland have the chance to do something hilarious. Take the money and then vote against joining.
Anonymous
Anonymous
01/08/2026 17:40
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Anonymous wrote:Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.
Your internet privileges should be revoked.
Anonymous
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Anonymous
01/08/2026 17:36
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Anonymous wrote:Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.
Greenland is part of NATO. The US has a military base there - and used to have six. Which they are welcome to reestablish. Absolutely no one in NATO is denying the American military access to Greenland. The US could put 100,000 troops in Greenland to counter Russia and it would be absolutely fine.
There is zero strategic need to violently take over Greenland. The US already has everything they need from Greenland.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 17:25
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Cite?Anonymous wrote:Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.
Anonymous
01/08/2026 16:59
Subject: Greendland - why not?
Russia and China are trying to get it and if they do its a threat to us.