Scott is a regime stooge. Simply put. If you believe he is interested in helping you and your people, you are foolish. Scott is interested in sucking up to power. That’s all. He cares more about his status than pursuing what is right. He’s a fox. Not a lion.
There is no evidence whatsoever that Russia or China have any plans to annex Greenland. Michael Tracey reminded on X that China proposed some development projects back in 2018 that were cancelled by Denmark under US pressure. Naked imperialism, plain and simple.
Why should Americans maintain an empire? Why can't we work on our own (many) problems and let other folks do their own thing? Is it because it's easier and "more fun" to trash & blame China, Russia, and Iran?
This analysis fundamentally doesn't make any sense, as Greenland is a part of NATO, and the US already has military bases there. This of course is a deterrent to anyone who would want to annex it. There are also some other parts that make it clear the author doesn't really know anything about the topic, such as claiming that Greenland being under EU regulations is a problem, when Greenland is not a part of the EU.
1) The Chagos were also part of NATO, but are set to not be part of it in the handover to Mauritius. That could jeopardize the bases there.
2) Greenland is not part of the EU, but EU regulations still play a role there and interfere with American projects and is one of the sticking points in the negotiations.
3) Greenland is eventually going to be independent. It's best for that event to go America's way rather than relying on the hapless Danes to ensure the best outcome
Denmark hasn't been responsible for defending Greenland for a long time. They've allowed us to maintain military bases there since the 50s. Functionally, Greenland is already an American protectorate.
I think the best path to satisfy both sides could be a new deal that explicitly excludes Russian or Chinese involvement. Our bases are secured for, say, 50 years, and we get a veto right over investment from or settlement by non-Danish nationals. This would be enough to secure our interests. Since we are responsible for defending the territory, we could also fairly demand a reasonable percentage of the proceeds from any natural resource production there.
I never claimed that having a lower quality of life in the short-to-medium term is a bad thing.
Especially not when killing lots and lots of innocent women and children in the Middle East (to say nothing of pornography, abortion, sodomy, and other forms of degeneracy) seems to be the price to pay for maintaining a "high quality of life."
It would be a lower quality of life in the long-term. It would also allow China to assert global dominance, which would not be in the interest of ordinary Americans at all.
It's not that I "want" Chinese hegemony inasmuch as Chinese hegemony is here whether we like it or not.
Like, instead of fighting a losing global domination battle, why not retreat a bit & invest in our own people? Look at the British, post-WW2: they gave up their colonies to fund their NHS.
Lol, as if the architects of Britain's post-war NHS were ackshually the direct cause of all of modern Britain's problems vis-à-vis Muslim mass immigration. Got me there, man.
If we can somehow find the money to pay for Greenland, pay for war with Israel's enemies du jour, pay for "interventions" in Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, etc., then why can't we find the money to pay for things that actually help taxpayers? You know, the folks who end up having to pay for all the aforementioned?
If you wanted a bunch of discredited wokes and liberals in Europe to come roaring back, I couldn't think of a better way than seizing bits of territory.
Maybe they think Europe’s full of pussies and not worth saving. But MAGA has a once-in-a-generation chance to embed via Europe’s right—AfD, Reform, Rassemblement national, Vox. If the Democrats return, they may want a bolt-hole. Just saying
Good summary of the stakes and the means available. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the clarity.
Scott is a regime stooge. Simply put. If you believe he is interested in helping you and your people, you are foolish. Scott is interested in sucking up to power. That’s all. He cares more about his status than pursuing what is right. He’s a fox. Not a lion.
Takes a lifetime to build a reputation and five minutes to blow it
There is no evidence whatsoever that Russia or China have any plans to annex Greenland. Michael Tracey reminded on X that China proposed some development projects back in 2018 that were cancelled by Denmark under US pressure. Naked imperialism, plain and simple.
Do we really want another state voting Democrat though?
It wouldn't be a state. Population is only 55k
Why should Americans maintain an empire? Why can't we work on our own (many) problems and let other folks do their own thing? Is it because it's easier and "more fun" to trash & blame China, Russia, and Iran?
You need to read last week's column https://www.highly-respected.com/p/america-has-always-been-an-empire
If you think you can maintain America's high quality of life without the empire, you frankly need a lot of IQ Supplements
What high quality of life pal? Look around you
You can always go to Somalia or Haiti for a higher quality of life than America
This analysis fundamentally doesn't make any sense, as Greenland is a part of NATO, and the US already has military bases there. This of course is a deterrent to anyone who would want to annex it. There are also some other parts that make it clear the author doesn't really know anything about the topic, such as claiming that Greenland being under EU regulations is a problem, when Greenland is not a part of the EU.
1) The Chagos were also part of NATO, but are set to not be part of it in the handover to Mauritius. That could jeopardize the bases there.
2) Greenland is not part of the EU, but EU regulations still play a role there and interfere with American projects and is one of the sticking points in the negotiations.
3) Greenland is eventually going to be independent. It's best for that event to go America's way rather than relying on the hapless Danes to ensure the best outcome
Denmark hasn't been responsible for defending Greenland for a long time. They've allowed us to maintain military bases there since the 50s. Functionally, Greenland is already an American protectorate.
I think the best path to satisfy both sides could be a new deal that explicitly excludes Russian or Chinese involvement. Our bases are secured for, say, 50 years, and we get a veto right over investment from or settlement by non-Danish nationals. This would be enough to secure our interests. Since we are responsible for defending the territory, we could also fairly demand a reasonable percentage of the proceeds from any natural resource production there.
I never claimed that having a lower quality of life in the short-to-medium term is a bad thing.
Especially not when killing lots and lots of innocent women and children in the Middle East (to say nothing of pornography, abortion, sodomy, and other forms of degeneracy) seems to be the price to pay for maintaining a "high quality of life."
It would be a lower quality of life in the long-term. It would also allow China to assert global dominance, which would not be in the interest of ordinary Americans at all.
Why not? With the national debt & the trade deficit being as high as they are, isn't Chinese global dominance already a given?
Lol no. Very BASED to want Chinese global hegemony so we no longer say mean things to Denmark and do mean things to Maduro
It's not that I "want" Chinese hegemony inasmuch as Chinese hegemony is here whether we like it or not.
Like, instead of fighting a losing global domination battle, why not retreat a bit & invest in our own people? Look at the British, post-WW2: they gave up their colonies to fund their NHS.
If you think modern Britain is a great model to follow, you're even dumber than I thought.
How are we going to pay for an NHS when our economy tanks and we only have a fraction of our current revenue?
Lol, as if the architects of Britain's post-war NHS were ackshually the direct cause of all of modern Britain's problems vis-à-vis Muslim mass immigration. Got me there, man.
If we can somehow find the money to pay for Greenland, pay for war with Israel's enemies du jour, pay for "interventions" in Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, etc., then why can't we find the money to pay for things that actually help taxpayers? You know, the folks who end up having to pay for all the aforementioned?
https://open.substack.com/pub/medwards0999/p/when-your-ally-becomes-your-threat?r=6izd83&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
Very interesting. Thank you. Here is my own brief historical strategy review.
https://thebluearmchair.substack.com/p/greenland-who-what-where-when-how?r=5kmhkr
If you wanted a bunch of discredited wokes and liberals in Europe to come roaring back, I couldn't think of a better way than seizing bits of territory.
Maybe they think Europe’s full of pussies and not worth saving. But MAGA has a once-in-a-generation chance to embed via Europe’s right—AfD, Reform, Rassemblement national, Vox. If the Democrats return, they may want a bolt-hole. Just saying
take it take it take it, and put it on the tab
Transatlantic dialogue at max https://open.substack.com/pub/thetadmorian/p/the-greenland-pivot?r=3jcggf&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
https://open.substack.com/pub/captainfransentim/p/greenland-is-not-for-sale-a-line?r=5jmmex&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Consistently clear-visioned.
But "Britian"....brother you can't let those little ones get you