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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also responded on the same day through social media, issuing a blunt warning.

“That’s enough now,” he wrote, followed by a firmer rejection saying “No more pressure. No more insinuations. No more fantasies of annexation.”

Nielsen emphasized that Greenland remains open to engagement but set clear limits, saying “We are open to dialogue. We are open to discussions,” adding that any talks must take place “through the proper channels and with respect for international law.”

The dispute centers on Trump’s repeated claims that Greenland should become part of the US, a position he reiterated while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One and in a separate interview with The Atlantic.

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    Said also:

    “We are not in the situation where we are thinking that a takeover of the country might happen overnight,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference in the capital Nuuk.

    “You cannot compare Greenland to Venezuela. We are a democratic country.”

    lmao Greenland not being fucked is the only fantastical thinking I’m seeing on display

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        The current PM is a huge neoliberal who differs from the typical left-leaning indigenous leaders for the majority of Greenland’s existence. This isn’t the most delusional thing he’s said.

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          Oh they definitely deserve what’s coming their way. Still, as much as i want to see Europe getting a taste of its own medicine, from a geostrategic point of view it is a lesser evil for Denmark (one of the most racist countries in all of Europe by the way) to hang onto Greenland for the time being. Especially if it continues to be a point of contention between the US and its European vassals.

    • Certainly. Greenland has a very small population (only around 60,000), most of which live in small settlements near the island’s coasts. It would not be able to put up any serious resistance to a US imperialist invasion.

      What’s interesting geopolitically is how this would effect Washington’s relationship with its EU puppets. Greenland is a large chunk of EU-controlled territory. The US puppets in Brussels would be super pissed to have it taken from them. Such a move could potentially play a role in causing some kind of split between Washington and its continental European puppets.

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    When the annexation happens, the European Union will be deeply concerned and closely monitoring the situation while doing absolutely nothing about it.

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    We are open to dialogue. We are open to discussions.

    So what then you’re gonna relent if Presinald Trunt brings you a bouquet of flowers and a bottle Rosé?

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    Ironically, Russia would be respecting NATO more than the US in such scenario. Russia could’ve attacked the Baltics, yet they didn’t, because they’re NATO allies. Also, fears of Article 5. But, America still wants to attack a NATO ally for no reason whatsoever. That shows that America does not respect NATO’s borders, nor they fear Article 5.

    That would be the greatest propaganda victory to their geopolitical rivals.

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      That would be the greatest propaganda victory to their geopolitical rivals.

      That’s where you’ve got it wrong. Russia and China are no longer “geopolitical rivals,” they are Shadow Allies in the New World Order that is configuring at this moment.

      If Trump takes Greenland, it ends NATO, and his Russian friend will have full access to Greenland without using any Russian resources, or even taking the blame.

      Next step is Russia takes Europe, China takes Taiwan and the rest of Asia, and America takes the Western Hemisphere. That will be the new world order, and literally every step those three countries are taking points to it. To deny it is to be absolutely STUPID, which is exactly how you’ll feel just a few years from now when it comes true.

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        To deny it is to be absolutely STUPID, which is exactly how you’ll feel just a few years from now when it comes true.

        Please check your tone. Per the sidebar:

        We ask community members to appreciate the uncertainty inherent in critical analysis of current events, the need to constantly learn, and take part in the community with humility. None of us are the One True Leftist, not even you, the reader.

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          Funny, I heard the same sorts of things when I said that he was definitely going to invade Venezuela so he could steal the oil, and be as rich as his friends, the Saudis. He must hate it that they’re so rich, and feels like they’re lording it over him.

          Now he’s got oil money, too.

          Time will tell.

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          Sure, Trump, Putin, and Xi have no plans to carve up the world between them. They’ll leave Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy alone, though, so don’t worry about them. Go back to sleep.

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          Israel exists to bring on the rapture and the end of days for the religious wackos, and since that’s what they expect, that’s what will eventually happen.

          The Middle East will take care of itself, and then the Axis will split the oil when the dust settles. Or fight over it, whatever. Eventually one will rise to the top to become King of the World, and maybe it’s the Middle East that will kick it off.

          It’s all speculation, but at least my speculation is extrapolated from past behavior, and actual threats.

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            But it’s not taking care of itself! Israel requires billions of dollars of aid to continue to exist and there are still US military bases all over the Middle East. Do you expect the US to pull those assets out and to wind down its Middle East expenditures? I don’t.

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              It’s not taking care of itself yet, but eventually it will. They need the Jews and Israel right now, for the votes, and to keep the Middle East off balance, but eventually the time will come to deal with that sphere of influence.

              Right now the emphasis is on capturing America, and bringing it to heel, but they’ve always hated the Jews, and want them wiped out, so they’ll get around to it one day. On the other side, they covet the Saudis’ money and oil, and they don’t have much of a military, so they’ll get wiped out for their stuff, too.

              It’s just not the priority yet, but it will be, someday. These Sociopathic Oligarchs are thinking long-term. That’s why they’re all so focused on extending the human lifespan.

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                Then it doesn’t sound like there’s already been a deal. It sounds like the US would maybe like to make such a deal, but it’s keeping its options open.

                See also: the US just seizing a Russian tanker full of Venezuelan oil.

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                  I wouldn’t call it a deal, it’s still too far out, but I would not be surprised at all if the three of them have had this conversation. In fact, I’d be surprised if they haven’t.

                  And I also expect that Russia and China have talked about dumping Trump when his usefulness is over, and splitting the spoils.