HTownAg98 said:
The Danes have rebuffed every Chinese effort to establish a foothold in the region.
They haven't. They are in business with them.
Is Greenland next?
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They haven't. They are in business with them.
the Party's most essential commandETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
K2-HMFIC said:The Sun said:K2-HMFIC said:Who?mikejones! said:K2-HMFIC said:Ellis Wyatt said:KentK93 said:
This is worth a read because he makes a lot of points I haven't seen in other post on this matter:
From Winston Marshall:
The Greenland issue has exposed two fundamental misconceptions widely held by Europeans elites
1. That the rules based world order ever existed.
No. It was only ever a mirage, American might and money kept Europe afloat
2. It is America causing the "turbulence" and threatening world stability.
No. America is in a Thucydides Trap. The threat to the world is China. U.S. are acting in response.
This stuff isn't difficult to understand. People just have to remove their emotions and think about the situation with their brains. Instead, some people hyperventilate when they hear the name "Trump." Some people think that the Europe of today is the Europe of 1950.
We are essentially in geopolitics alone. If we don't look out for our own interests, no one else will. We have financially supported Europe for 80 years. It makes no sense for us whatsoever. We have to either force Europe to act to protect itself or we have to act in our own interests. Those are our choices.
This assumes Europe has no power or control.
Europe has no power or control. Theyve been regulated to monitors of the situation
They own 30% of foreign T-bills and are our largest trading partner.
Pretending they dont have power here is asinine.
When you owe someone a little money, you have a problem. When you owe someone a lot of money, they have a problem.
It's a bit more complicated than that...
They can choose an alternative partner economically...it doesnt have to be us.
But that's the point. They CAN'T choose another partner like us. The Chinese are the closest economy to us, and they ain't close.
We are the only game in town.
Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
KentK93 said:dvldog said:
Pretty decent Trump impression as well
Agree! He almost nailed but forgot to add hand jesters.
You serious, Clark?
jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Liberals seriously have zero sense of self
Quote:
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump doubled-down on his demand for control of Greenland. But he said he "won't use force" his clearest statement yet ruling out the use of military might to annex the Arctic island. Trump also issued harsh criticism of Europe and touted his domestic agenda.
twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Making America Great Again refuses to hold their president to ANY standards?
What does that even mean?
No, I don't care what CNN or Miss NOW said this time
Ad Lunam
Ad Lunam
John makes some great points on how the MSM frames the story:
The media’s new favorite shield is invoking the deaths of 53 brave Danish soldiers in Afghanistan to call it “horrific” that Trump talks about Greenland. It’s a tactic designed to shut down debate because no one wants to argue with sacrifice. That’s the trick.
— John Ʌ Konrad V (@johnkonrad) January 21, 2026
Nobody will speak… https://t.co/GQ5K00QYul pic.twitter.com/t6WRwZvJHe
TexAgs91 said:twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Making America Great Again refuses to hold their president to ANY standards?
What does that even mean?
Yeah, that's about what I expect from people like you.
Who?mikejones! said:Quote:
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump doubled-down on his demand for control of Greenland. But he said he "won't use force" his clearest statement yet ruling out the use of military might to annex the Arctic island. Trump also issued harsh criticism of Europe and touted his domestic agenda.
He also told a bunch of people in Switzerland that without the US, they'd all be speaking German.
He's really not the brightest.
4 said:twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Liberals seriously have zero sense of self
After years of crying about muh biden, now you can't say the same when the president mistakenly says the wrong country he is in the middle of trying to bully for "national security"
Completely unserious people.
4 said:KentK93 said:dvldog said:
Pretty decent Trump impression as well
Agree! He almost nailed but forgot to add hand jesters.
You serious, Clark?
You found me out. Yes, I can't spell & I didn't look it up. I also can't sing or find the beat.
jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
So the answer to my question is "no". No, they won't get it.
eater of the list said:Who?mikejones! said:Quote:
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump doubled-down on his demand for control of Greenland. But he said he "won't use force" his clearest statement yet ruling out the use of military might to annex the Arctic island. Trump also issued harsh criticism of Europe and touted his domestic agenda.
He also told a bunch of people in Switzerland that without the US, they'd all be speaking German.
He's really not the brightest.
A bunch of international people from all over Europe and the world or just Swiss people?
Evidently folks looked past where all the attendees were from in order to try and make another crack at Trump's mental decline regarding speaking German. Even though that saying has been around for 80+ years. But he fails to understand his audience all the time. It's very evident.
I listened to his speech(es) today in Davos and he did indeed say Iceland instead of Greenland several time. A mistake many Americans would make before all this got spun up again.
He also talked about 500% reductions in drug prices and said again that there are two ways to calculate these numbers.
His mental decline is apparent and it's an almost certainty that Vance will invoke the 25th exactly one year from today.
I listened to his speech(es) today in Davos and he did indeed say Iceland instead of Greenland several time. A mistake many Americans would make before all this got spun up again.
He also talked about 500% reductions in drug prices and said again that there are two ways to calculate these numbers.
His mental decline is apparent and it's an almost certainty that Vance will invoke the 25th exactly one year from today.
TRUMP: WE HAVE FORMED FRAMEWORK OF A FUTURE DEAL WITH RESPECT TO GREENLAND
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) January 21, 2026
Market just went on a rocket ship.
🚨 TRUMP: BASED UPON THIS UNDERSTANDING, I WILL NOT BE IMPOSING TARIFFS THAT WERE SCHEDULED TO GO INTO EFFECT ON FEBRUARY 1ST
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) January 21, 2026
TRUMP: SAYS AFTER RUTTE MEETING: WE HAVE FORMED FRAMEWORK OF A FUTURE DEAL WITH RESPECT TO GREENLAND
Who?mikejones! said:eater of the list said:Who?mikejones! said:Quote:
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump doubled-down on his demand for control of Greenland. But he said he "won't use force" his clearest statement yet ruling out the use of military might to annex the Arctic island. Trump also issued harsh criticism of Europe and touted his domestic agenda.
He also told a bunch of people in Switzerland that without the US, they'd all be speaking German.
He's really not the brightest.
A bunch of international people from all over Europe and the world or just Swiss people?
It was only Swiss people at the conference, . That's what makes his post sting so bad.
also:
Quote:
Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime developed detailed plans for invading Switzerland, codenamed Operation Tannenbaum, as early as June 1940, shortly after the fall of France.
Trump today:
"We probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable, but I won't do that. OK?" Trump said during his speech on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
"Now everyone's saying, 'Oh, good.' That's probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force. I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force."
DAVOS
"We probably won't get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable, but I won't do that. OK?" Trump said during his speech on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
"Now everyone's saying, 'Oh, good.' That's probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force. I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force."
DAVOS
jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
Man...poor guy. It sucks he was forced to run for president.
Ag CPA said:Who?mikejones! said:Trump says on Feb 1 he will impose a 10% tariff “on any and all goods sent” to US from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, & Finland, increasing to 25% June 1 “until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” pic.twitter.com/6S4Z5mEwdS
— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) January 17, 2026
This is going to end up being TACO; the deadline will be pushed out for three months next week after some wonderful, terrific phone call.
Easy money.
Ed Harley said:FobTies said:
I wonder if its in the cards before Trump finishes his term. Would probably be more geopolitically complex without using a narco terrorism or nuclear threat narrative.
If he can get thru any NATO/UN red tape, maybe he tries to simply purchase it with Venezuela oil money?
Why in the absolute **** would Greenland be "next?"
Shipping lanes.
Maybe negotiate a 99 year lease with rights to maintain necessary military infrastructure?
We really need to rewrite our laws concerning libel and slander.
Interesting points I'm going to listen to the Kennedy speech but the other points are interesting too:
WILKIE: “the Canadian army was the 4th largest in NATO. Today, it is the size of the Alabama national guard.”
— Rothmus 🏴 (@Rothmus) January 21, 2026
“Lithuania could put more troops in the field within 24 hours than Britain, France, and Germany can. THAT is the warning sign for all of us.” pic.twitter.com/qYgeVXMHvc
What? I assume youre being facetious
Who?mikejones! said:
What? I assume youre being facetious
Yes I am. It's only mockable in the mind of low IQ liberals for two reasons. First, the audience. Second, the fact that Hitler had plans to invade Switzerland and every historian said he would have once he conquered the main European targets and Russia.
ETFan said:ETFan said:ETFan said:Trump: "We're also the most secure. As an example, Iceland, without tariffs they wouldn't even be talking to us about it. So we'll see what happens." pic.twitter.com/YTB5xUH3vA
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 20, 2026
Greenland or Iceland? Who knows.Trump appears to be repeatedly mixing up Greenland and Iceland during his speech at Davos. pic.twitter.com/kkwXdX6NQs
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) January 21, 2026
Greenland or Iceland? Who knows.No he didn’t, Libby. His written remarks referred to Greenland as a “piece of ice” because that’s what it is.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 21, 2026
You’re the only one mixing anything up here. https://t.co/awRQO3eN3Y pic.twitter.com/pkAQysW06h
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
Quote:
We have always been at war with Eastasia
Quote:
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Who ran the country during the 46th president's term?
Do you know? The rest of us do not.
- US President Donald Trump is dropping plans to add a 10% tariff to goods from eight European countries over their opposition to his push to acquire Greenland
- In a post on social media Trump says he has "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" after talks with Nato's secretary general
- Earlier, the president ruled out using force to take over Greenland - but said he was seeking immediate negotiations to acquire the island
TexAgs91 said:twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Making America Great Again refuses to hold their president to ANY standards?
What does that even mean?
"MAGA ," used in this sense, is shorthand for the cult who worships dementia don.
But you knew that already.
Hth.
AggieVictor10 said:TexAgs91 said:twelve12twelve said:jrdaustin said:Old McDonald said:ETFan said:
Greenland or Iceland? Turns out, whatever they want. Don't believe your eyes.
Will MAGA ever get it?
the Party's most essential command
Talk about a ridiculous topic...
The guy's plane had to return after 45 minutes into the flight, he had to change planes, fly another 8 hours to get to Davos, and then immediately get in front of a bunch of people and speak for an hour and a half.
We all know he tends to speak contemporaneously, rather than simply read the teleprompter. I know I wouldn't have been able to give a speech like that immediately after an incredibly long flight without flubbing some lines, and if you're honest with yourself, you'll admit you probably wouldn't be able to either.
MAGA refuses to hold their president to ANY standards.
Making America Great Again refuses to hold their president to ANY standards?
What does that even mean?
"MAGA ," used in this sense, is shorthand for the cult who worships dementia don.
But you knew that already.
Hth.
Awhhh you are referencing the GOAT. Witty
74OA said:DAVOS
- US President Donald Trump is dropping plans to add a 10% tariff to goods from eight European countries over their opposition to his push to acquire Greenland
- In a post on social media Trump says he has "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" after talks with Nato's secretary general
- Earlier, the president ruled out using force to take over Greenland - but said he was seeking immediate negotiations to acquire the island
Trump's Truth Social post:
Quote:
"Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,"
TDS crowd needs to find the next hair on fire topic pronto...
74OA said:DAVOS
- US President Donald Trump is dropping plans to add a 10% tariff to goods from eight European countries over their opposition to his push to acquire Greenland
- In a post on social media Trump says he has "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" after talks with Nato's secretary general
- Earlier, the president ruled out using force to take over Greenland - but said he was seeking immediate negotiations to acquire the island
It is humorous that after 5 years of Trump, the TDS freaks still haven't figured out how this man negotiates. So, I'll help them out: take the most radical position in order to throw the opposition into turmoil then negotiate from a position of strength gained from the opposition's imbalance. It. Is. That. Simple.
People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living.
Sid Farkas said:74OA said:DAVOS
- US President Donald Trump is dropping plans to add a 10% tariff to goods from eight European countries over their opposition to his push to acquire Greenland
- In a post on social media Trump says he has "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland" after talks with Nato's secretary general
- Earlier, the president ruled out using force to take over Greenland - but said he was seeking immediate negotiations to acquire the island
Trump's Truth Social post:Quote:
"Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,"
TDS crowd needs to find the next hair on fire topic pronto...
Like any of them really cared about Greenlanders or Denmark, they just hate Trump at any cost. I mean one poster claimed the army was going to mutiny over Greenland. LMAO
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