21 minutes ago, Olav Seglem said:

I dont know if americans understand how umpopular present administration has made them and their country in the rest of "democratic world". Witch is quite an achievement taking time into consideration. I remember the vietnam period, but this is worse, deeper.

Guess its because we finally see so many americans have proved a total absense of care for morals, etics, law and dignity by electing this draftdogding, corrupt, cheating thief and liar as their " best man"...

A friend living in Finland sent me this. Sums the situation up very well.

I’m lucky to come from a country that wouldn’t vote a moron like Trump in the first place. We also have laws that don’t give our leader the right to free criminal mates on a whim. They also can’t engage in military action without the approval of Parliament. I’m most thankful that we’re not stuck with the Left Right hatred of America. I can vote for the right and criticize anything I like, not having to make dumb excuses for them. Likewise I can praise the Left if they got in if they did something good. That’s how free countries act. America is heading for another civil war. I’m learning Mandarin for when China, who is now the sane Superpower who acts the most normal, takes the mantle off the US as the defender of freedom!

37 minutes ago, Olav Seglem said:

I dont know if americans understand how umpopular present administration has made them and their country in the rest of "democratic world". Witch is quite an achievement taking time into consideration. I remember the vietnam period, but this is worse, deeper.

Guess its because we finally see so many americans have proved a total absense of care for morals, etics, law and dignity by electing this draftdogding, corrupt, cheating thief and liar as their " best man"...

I doubt if that many do - American society is remarkably insular, and frankly not very well informed. There is an English football club called Millwall FC. Their supporters are notorious for their violence and racism; their unnoficial motto is "We know you hate us but we don't care!" America is behaving like them.

Two things do surprise me though, the speed with which this is all happening, and just how recklessly Trump is prepared to destroy the world order, essentially to cover up that the truth about his predeliction for <deleted> little girls is oozing out!

Ironically both Canada and Denmark were staunch supporters of the USA in the campaigns of the "War on Terror", expending blood and treasure in Iraq and especially Afghanistan. America is thanking them.

14 hours ago, Autocan said:

Denmark will defend Greenland against the US with help of its Nato allies. Wait a minute, that doesn't compute.

It computes in a weird way; de facto america (the agressor) has to fight against america (NATO member). Wouldn't that be wonderful!!!

As no opposition in the USA against this rancounous, narcistic thieve, time the other nations on the world have to think more about any cooperation with Trump country. Develop alternatives for US Pharma, US weaponry, US entertainment ( films, series) and software.

8 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Most likely.

3 hours ago, marin said:

A friend living in Finland sent me this. Sums the situation up very well.

He's more likely to offer $1-2 million USD to each of Greenland's 55,000 residents, and let them vote on it.

Denmark and Europe may not like it, but Greenland is a sovereign democratic nation, right? How many Greenland residents do you figure would pass up $1,000,000- $2,000,000 just to fly a different flag?

Greenland for $55-110 Billion? That's a good deal all around.

1 minute ago, impulse said:

He's more likely to offer $1-2 million USD to each of Greenland's 55,000 residents, and let them vote on it.

Denmark and Europe may not like it, but Greenland is a sovereign democratic nation, right? How many Greenland residents do you figure would pass up $1,000,000- $2,000,000 just to fly a different flag?

Greenland for $55-110 Billion? That's a good deal all around.

Jesus H Christ, I have no comment, and you will be surprised by the residents of Greenland. What you are advocating is beyond belief.

9 minutes ago, marin said:

Jesus H Christ, I have no comment, and you will be surprised by the residents of Greenland. What you are advocating is beyond belief.

So you're saying that you'd pass up a million smackeroos? 2 million? I doubt it.

That's 20-40x the annual GDP per capita in Greenland. Plus, US citizenship...

18 minutes ago, impulse said:

He's more likely to offer $1-2 million USD to each of Greenland's 55,000 residents, and let them vote on it.

Denmark and Europe may not like it, but Greenland is a sovereign democratic nation, right? How many Greenland residents do you figure would pass up $1,000,000- $2,000,000 just to fly a different flag?

Greenland for $55-110 Billion? That's a good deal all around.

Incorrect, Greenland is not a fully sovereign nation. It is a self-governing, autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark,

1 minute ago, impulse said:

So you're saying that you'd pass up a million smackeroos? 2 million? I doubt it.

That's 20-40x the annual GDP per capita in Greenland. Plus, US citizenship...

And if China offered 4 million?

1 minute ago, chickenslegs said:

And if China offered 4 million?

Put it to a vote. Let the Greenlanders decide. That's what democracy means, right?

Given those 2 choices, I'd take the $4 million and move to Thailand anyway. But that's me. I'm not a fan of freezing my butt off 10 months a year.

1 minute ago, impulse said:

Put it to a vote. Let the Greenlanders decide. That's what democracy means, right?

Given those 2 choices, I'd take the $4 million and move to Thailand anyway. But that's me.

Bribery is a electoral offence among many other in a referendum. Pretty much a common knowledge.

What is not being reported is that many Greenlanders are far from happy with the way in which Denmark handles its' responsibilities for Greenland.

3 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

What is not being reported is that many Greenlanders are far from happy with the way in which Denmark handles its' responsibilities for Greenland.

By Trump............🤣

The White House statement on January 6, 2026—that military force is "always an option" for acquiring Greenland—appears largely rhetorical and negotiating pressure, given strong international backlash from NATO allies (including a joint European statement rejecting any takeover) and assurances from officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio that no imminent invasion is planned, with purchase preferred.

An actual order for unprovoked invasion would indeed be illegal under international law (UN Charter prohibition on aggression) and likely trigger Uniform Code of Military Justice obligations for personnel to disobey manifestly unlawful orders, rooted in Nuremberg principles. However, no such order has been issued, and practical barriers (NATO implications, congressional pushback like proposed resolutions blocking funds) make execution highly improbable.

The rhetoric escalates leverage amid Trump's national security framing but stops short of action.

52 minutes ago, transam said:

By Trump............🤣

Not by Trump.

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

What is not being reported is that many Greenlanders are far from happy with the way in which Denmark handles its' responsibilities for Greenland.

Where are the supporting sources with figures of how many of those who are unhappy with Denmark's Governmental control?

Even if they are unhappy with Denmark that does not prove or even indicate that they would be happy with a US dictatorship.

Americans need a new president who supports NATO and doesn't think the USA "needs" Greenland.

3 hours ago, impulse said:

He's more likely to offer $1-2 million USD to each of Greenland's 55,000 residents, and let them vote on it.

Denmark and Europe may not like it, but Greenland is a sovereign democratic nation, right? How many Greenland residents do you figure would pass up $1,000,000- $2,000,000 just to fly a different flag?

Greenland for $55-110 Billion? That's a good deal all around.

Leaving aside the many ethical points raised, given the Fragrant Leaders somewhat poor record of actually paying any debts, or honouring any deals, does anyone even begin to imagine that the Greenlanders would ever see the cash?

42 minutes ago, JAG said:

Leaving aside the many ethical points raised, given the Fragrant Leaders somewhat poor record of actually paying any debts, or honouring any deals, does anyone even begin to imagine that the Greenlanders would ever see the cash?

Only that which entered TRUMP's accounts!

An off topic post about Barron Trump has been removed.

21 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

If he takes Greenland, then he has no moral authority to stop Russia or China taking over territories they want.

Infact it would be a free for all at this point.

Surely that is not lost on him ?

Orweill’s “1984” in play. The wold divided: Americas, Asia, Europe. Changing alliances every ten years accompanied by the re-writing of history to reflect the new ten year alliance …

23 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

I doubt if anyone in Canada wants the USA, apart from Alaska possible.

Suppose Russia decides they "need" Alaska back?

I know it won't happen, but for such a large territory with such a low population, with such a concentration of mineral wealth, the citizens could get themselves a nice royalty deal in perpetuity on resource exploitation. That could be used in the same way the Gulf States use their oil wealth. Build a sovereign wealth fund. On a per capita basis, that shouldn't anger the large miners, who prefer USA to do regime change so that they can move in, set up shop and extract wealth without allowing much to be diverted to the economies of the lands above the stuff they dig out.

3 hours ago, BeastOfBodmin said:

I know it won't happen, but for such a large territory with such a low population, with such a concentration of mineral wealth, the citizens could get themselves a nice royalty deal in perpetuity on resource exploitation. That could be used in the same way the Gulf States use their oil wealth. Build a sovereign wealth fund. On a per capita basis, that shouldn't anger the large miners, who prefer USA to do regime change so that they can move in, set up shop and extract wealth without allowing much to be diverted to the economies of the lands above the stuff they dig out.

SOCIALISM…!!! 😱😱

*Clutches pearls…

🤭

16 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Americans need a new president who supports NATO and doesn't think the USA "needs" Greenland.

Indeed, Trump is a loose cannon, an old fruitcake, on a par to Putin if he gets the chance.

USA, wake up, your country is being alienated, you will end up like today's Russia in the eyes of the rest of the World........😬

59 minutes ago, HighPriority said:

SOCIALISM…!!! 😱😱

*Clutches pearls…

🤭

Bahrain, Brunei, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and The UAE are socialist countries?

How is establishing a cash flow while living off & managing the proceeds socialism?

If I own some property and rent it out and live off the profits I am a socialist? If I make more than I need and invest the proceeds then I am a socialist? If anything that would put me in the rentier class, no? I think Marx had some stern words about such people.

1 hour ago, BeastOfBodmin said:

Bahrain, Brunei, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and The UAE are socialist countries?

How is establishing a cash flow while living off & managing the proceeds socialism?

If I own some property and rent it out and live off the profits I am a socialist? If I make more than I need and invest the proceeds then I am a socialist? If anything that would put me in the rentier class, no? I think Marx had some stern words about such people.

MAGA types would despair at anyone using any money to help anyone other than themselves.

Dog eat dog, woof woof !

I’m bigger than you, I want it, I’ll take it.

On 1/6/2026 at 11:21 PM, still kicking said:

Smacking children is illegal in most countries

then remove all his toys, problem solved