Do you think Donald Trump/America should acquire Greenland?

[Carmine Falcone]

If the Greenlanders vote to be bribed and join the USA, it's their prerogative, just like Quebec can vote to separate from Canada. I like the idea of pumping up the Greenland economy.

A) The problem with your apologist take is the US is NOT ruling out military force to take Greenland.

B) This is not about a referendum. There has been exactly zero intentions on Greenland wanting to become a US territory. This is about modern day imperialism. The same Trump who hasn't even bothered with claiming to give Venezuela democracy and has been very focused and vocal about the oil threatened other countries immediately after the Venezuela action. This is the same Trump that wanted Canada to be the 51st state, despite no one in Canada asking to be part of the US.

Now, it's possible some like you didn't know Trump threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico immediately after Maduro's capture. It's also possible that because news cycles move so quickly in the Trump era that one has forgotten the 51st state talk from last year. It is impossible to know all that and still insist this is merely some democratic referendum Trump is handing out--impossible.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

Trump may be an asshole but he knows to make a business deal. A skilled negotiator.

Ever read his book? Lol
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Tony Schwartz did most of the ghostwriting for that book. When Trump ran in 2016, Schwartz made several public warnings that Trump is not fit to be president. I guess when you work closely with someone to write a book, you find out who they are. But from 2016 to 2024 when even lifelong Republicans like Liz Cheney were saying Trump is a danger, parsing simple thought on Trump obvious to functional eyes and minds was too much for millions of Americans.

 

[minutemenX]

It might just be that Greenlanders prefer to keep their country with its natural beauty and not have it dug up by money hungry American companies for rare earth minerals.and turn their lives upside down.
In the end who really benefits, the people or the company shareholders.

I am no Greta by any means but neither am I naive enough to believe that these companies and the US want Greenland to make Greenlanders richer and to improve their lives.

There is anywhere from 40 to 50 thousand people living permanently in Greenland. Trump openly stated that he is not going to subsidize any development of the local economy. I believe he is planning to allocate $100K per person including kids together with the US citizenship. They are free to stay put or relocate anywhere anytime they want. I would be curious to see how many people reject this deal.

 

[zenspace]

Tony Schwartz did most of the ghostwriting for that book. When Trump ran in 2016, Schwartz made several public warnings that Trump is not fit to be president. I guess when you work closely with someone to write a book, you find out who they are. But from 2016 to 2024 when even lifelong Republicans like Liz Cheney were saying Trump is a danger, parsing simple thought on Trump obvious to functional eyes and minds was too much for millions of Americans.

If you haven't watched "The Appreciate", it paints a very good picture of how exactly Trump thinks. Watching this short movie clip will explain a lot, like A LOT, about his mindset and outlook on the world.

 

[Fradi]

Trump may be an asshole but he knows to make a business deal. A skilled negotiator.

If anyone can get a business deal done in acquiring Greenland, its Trump.

Btw, Ever read his book? Lol
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I don’t agree that Trump is a good negotiator or business man but he is definitely a bully and an egotistical maniac who is not above using force if he can get away with it.
Countries and people in general are scared of him and for good reason. he is unpredictable, ruthless and like you mentioned a total asshole who is desperate in achieving something to be remembered for in history.
The people of Greenland have already stated many times that they want nothing to do with being part of the US just like Canadians don’t want to become the 51st state.

I think the whole world will breathe a sigh of relief once his Presidency is over.