How Trump may be able to swing the deal for Greenland in my opinion, it is not far-fetched: Greenlandic prime minister ‘ready’ to talk with Trump

[Edgetho]

Greenlanders have a bad drug use problem.

Unlike Americans

 

[task0778]

1. I do not believe that the US will annex Greenland without the consent of the Greenlandic people. Enough with the ridiculous talk of fascism.

2. I do not believe this is within the scope of presidential power without the consent of Congress.

3. It could be that Trump is throwing this idea out there just to get a new and better deal for US bases or stations in Greenland. Would we have earlier warning of an ICBM strike against us? I don't know but there could be valid reasons for increased an US presence.

4. There's no need to get all worked up about this issue. The devil is in the details and we don't know what that is yet.

 

[Yarddog]

You could offer each person a million US dollars and that would only be 56 billion $...far less than we've given to Ukraine!

But greenlaners would do much better if a fund was created to hold 5% of all minerals mined from greenland...which would be split among those 56,000...and it would be on-going for ever & ever (until mining in greenland ceased).

thats a great idea. Give each of those existing Greenland families royalties on the mineral rights.

 

[mamooth]

According to a poll by Patriot Polling

A landline poll?

AHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAA

 

[TimFitz]

Denmark doesn't have a say here.

Its really up to the Greenlandites on whether they will throw off the chains of European colonialists.

Hard to believe, but the libs suddenly think colonialism is a great idea.

The United States does not have a say here.

Fixed it for you!

it’s just a jingoistic gimmick for Trump to entertain his knuckledraggers with.

 

[Zavulon]

Denmark doesn't have a say here.

Its really up to the Greenlandites on whether they will throw off the chains of European colonialists.

But what if Greenlanders make a wrong choice and decide to invite Russia and China for their protection?

 

[22lcidw]

The United States does not have a say here.

Fixed it for you!

it’s just a jingoistic gimmick for Trump to entertain his knuckledraggers with.

Let us give Puerto Rico their freedom.

 

[mudwhistle]

Denmark and Greenland said "No way".

To a non-fascist, that would have settled things. Fascists, however, see forcibly grabbing another country as justifiable for the "greater good".

Buying isn't the same as "Grabbing".

And you have no problems with China buying our farmland and taking over the Panama Canal.

 

[Dante]

This particular assertion from Trump gained global attention and I was considering it after initially thinking that perhaps Trump was changing the channel because of campaign promises he wouldn't deliver. Greenland would provide major benefits to America from a National Security standpoint and economic security.

Now, Denmark knows that Greenland has plenty of resources, however, they don't have the economy nor the means to extract and maximize the benefit of these resources. America does, and they will spend the money to extract and utilize.

Greenland is a critical point to protect from foreign invaders and would be the perfect location for America to reach a multitude of land masses around the globe to defend their NATO partners.

Greenland is also the shortest route to Europe over water. This would provide excellent cross water trade as well as a strategic location for America to build bases, ports and other useful assets in times of war. War which Europe realizes now is closer than they had ever believed just a few years ago.

What would it cost America to purchase it?

Well, I just throw out ideas but it's a start but consider how much money the U.S has spent on foolish endeavours and the price is quite reasonable.

The population of Greenland is only about 56,000 people or so, they should be allowed to vote in a transparent referendum on the citizenship question "would you like to become American"?. If the vote passed and there were people who didn't want to be American, than maybe the Danes would offer them citizenship and they could move, I don't know. Elections speak though.

If America offered $25,000 in U.S funds to every citizen, American dollars which all of these citizens would now receive as newly minted Americans; it would only cost the U.S $1.4B. You would decrease that significantly if say, you offered that amount to only adults. Allow say, $10,000 for minors to be held in trust. Trump could probably offer far less if the sentiment is as some say that many Greenlanders welcome being Americans so you could offer only $5,000 and they would be more willing to vote but I don't have scientist data to know and human behaviour is unique.

You then offer Denmark say $2-3B and more importantly, "special trade status" with America in which any domestic product of Denmark can be sold in the U.S with 0% tariff for 50 years. That would allow a generation of Denmark companies and entrepreneurs to realize their dreams through hard work and/or ingenuity and build closer relations with the Danes in the process. A win/win for NATO, Greenland, Denmark, Europe and America.

And in terms of Denmarks opinion of Greenland, see the quote below directly from Danish PM Frederiksen. If she believes this, than Greenland should be able to chart their own destiny:

------When it became clear that Trump was serious, Danish PM Frederiksen said: 'Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland is Greenlandic.'-----

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5080779-greenland-prime-minister-donald-trump/

Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede said he is “ready” to talk with President-elect Trump, who has recently expressed ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, the world’s largest island.


Egede was asked during a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday if he was in touch with the president-elect. He said no but added that “we are ready to talk.”

too funny

What deal?


Greenland is Not For Sale.

 

[Thunk]

thats a great idea. Give each of those existing Greenland families royalties on the mineral rights.

Not only that...but it would get butt loads of investment so mining would begin FAST! So the money would start flowing.

After each spot of land was reclaimed & the native vegetation started growing back they could grant the land to the native greenlanders to build on...being assured it was already mined so that would be no concern in the future.

Our mining companies have land reclamation down to a science, so you can barely tell it was ever mined. The land only looks bad DURING the mining operation. Afterwards it is all put back into place.

They even strip the top 4 feet & set it aside for safe keeping...that 4 feet is the LAST thing they put on top because it's all the living soil. It's treated like gold!

 

[Dragonlady]

This particular assertion from Trump gained global attention and I was considering it after initially thinking that perhaps Trump was changing the channel because of campaign promises he wouldn't deliver. Greenland would provide major benefits to America from a National Security standpoint and economic security.

Now, Denmark knows that Greenland has plenty of resources, however, they don't have the economy nor the means to extract and maximize the benefit of these resources. America does, and they will spend the money to extract and utilize.

Greenland is a critical point to protect from foreign invaders and would be the perfect location for America to reach a multitude of land masses around the globe to defend their NATO partners.

Greenland is also the shortest route to Europe over water. This would provide excellent cross water trade as well as a strategic location for America to build bases, ports and other useful assets in times of war. War which Europe realizes now is closer than they had ever believed just a few years ago.

What would it cost America to purchase it?

Well, I just throw out ideas but it's a start but consider how much money the U.S has spent on foolish endeavours and the price is quite reasonable.

The population of Greenland is only about 56,000 people or so, they should be allowed to vote in a transparent referendum on the citizenship question "would you like to become American"?. If the vote passed and there were people who didn't want to be American, than maybe the Danes would offer them citizenship and they could move, I don't know. Elections speak though.

If America offered $25,000 in U.S funds to every citizen, American dollars which all of these citizens would now receive as newly minted Americans; it would only cost the U.S $1.4B. You would decrease that significantly if say, you offered that amount to only adults. Allow say, $10,000 for minors to be held in trust. Trump could probably offer far less if the sentiment is as some say that many Greenlanders welcome being Americans so you could offer only $5,000 and they would be more willing to vote but I don't have scientist data to know and human behaviour is unique.

You then offer Denmark say $2-3B and more importantly, "special trade status" with America in which any domestic product of Denmark can be sold in the U.S with 0% tariff for 50 years. That would allow a generation of Denmark companies and entrepreneurs to realize their dreams through hard work and/or ingenuity and build closer relations with the Danes in the process. A win/win for NATO, Greenland, Denmark, Europe and America.

And in terms of Denmarks opinion of Greenland, see the quote below directly from Danish PM Frederiksen. If she believes this, than Greenland should be able to chart their own destiny:

------When it became clear that Trump was serious, Danish PM Frederiksen said: 'Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland is Greenlandic.'-----

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5080779-greenland-prime-minister-donald-trump/

Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede said he is “ready” to talk with President-elect Trump, who has recently expressed ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, the world’s largest island.


Egede was asked during a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday if he was in touch with the president-elect. He said no but added that “we are ready to talk.”

Greenland is NOT INTERESTED. No way no how does ANY nation want to be under the jurisdiction or control of the USA. Just ask Puerto Rico how they're treated. Or the US Virgin Islands.

No vote - no investment and no tax money. Go fuck yourself. Do what they tell you and be grateful for American citizenship.

 

[kyzr]

1. I do not believe that the US will annex Greenland without the consent of the Greenlandic people. Enough with the ridiculous talk of fascism.

2. I do not believe this is within the scope of presidential power without the consent of Congress.

3. It could be that Trump is throwing this idea out there just to get a new and better deal for US bases or stations in Greenland. Would we have earlier warning of an ICBM strike against us? I don't know but there could be valid reasons for increased an US presence.

4. There's no need to get all worked up about this issue. The devil is in the details and we don't know what that is yet.

If Trump can make an economic offer to Greenlanders, similar to what Alaska does with its "Permanent Fund Dividend"
its only a few thousand based on a 25% "tax" of the oil revenue. Greenland has a lot of natural resources to develop.

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[initforme]

It would be a headache. Nothing in Greenland worth it.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Greenland is NOT INTERESTED. No way no how does ANY nation want to be under the jurisdiction or control of the USA. Just ask Puerto Rico how they're treated. Or the US Virgin Islands.

No vote - no investment and no tax money. Go fuck yourself. Do what they tell you and be grateful for American citizenship.

I'm Canadian you Stasi wannabe, drop the charade please, when you inject yourself into my thread you make me feel I am further from G-d.

 

[Thunk]

Greenland is Not For Sale.

Says the people who do not own it.

Greenlanders can decide for themselves! Or do you want to destroy THEIR democracy too?

 

[Zavulon]

Says the people who do not own it.

Greenlanders can decide for themselves! Or do you want to destroy THEIR democracy too?

They can decide. But what if they decide wrong way? Like what if they decide to join Shanghai Pact?

 

[Yarddog]

Greenland is NOT INTERESTED. No way no how does ANY nation want to be under the jurisdiction or control of the USA. Just ask Puerto Rico how they're treated. Or the US Virgin Islands.

No vote - no investment and no tax money. Go fuck yourself. Do what they tell you and be grateful for American citizenship.

how does the US abuse the virgin islands and PR ? Secondly your neither American nor Greenlander so you have no reason to complain. IF the U.S. makes Greenland a good deal where Greenlanders benefit and they go for it, why not?

 

[Zavulon]

how does the US abuse the virgin islands and PR ? Secondly your neither American nor Greenlander so you have no reason to complain. IF the U.S. makes Greenland a good deal where Greenlanders benefit and they go for it, why not?

And what if China (who wants a small piece of Arctic either) suggest them a better deal?

 

[Mister Iggy]

This particular assertion from Trump gained global attention and I was considering it after initially thinking that perhaps Trump was changing the channel because of campaign promises he wouldn't deliver. Greenland would provide major benefits to America from a National Security standpoint and economic security.

Now, Denmark knows that Greenland has plenty of resources, however, they don't have the economy nor the means to extract and maximize the benefit of these resources. America does, and they will spend the money to extract and utilize.

Greenland is a critical point to protect from foreign invaders and would be the perfect location for America to reach a multitude of land masses around the globe to defend their NATO partners.

Greenland is also the shortest route to Europe over water. This would provide excellent cross water trade as well as a strategic location for America to build bases, ports and other useful assets in times of war. War which Europe realizes now is closer than they had ever believed just a few years ago.

What would it cost America to purchase it?

Well, I just throw out ideas but it's a start but consider how much money the U.S has spent on foolish endeavours and the price is quite reasonable.

The population of Greenland is only about 56,000 people or so, they should be allowed to vote in a transparent referendum on the citizenship question "would you like to become American"?. If the vote passed and there were people who didn't want to be American, than maybe the Danes would offer them citizenship and they could move, I don't know. Elections speak though.

If America offered $25,000 in U.S funds to every citizen, American dollars which all of these citizens would now receive as newly minted Americans; it would only cost the U.S $1.4B. You would decrease that significantly if say, you offered that amount to only adults. Allow say, $10,000 for minors to be held in trust. Trump could probably offer far less if the sentiment is as some say that many Greenlanders welcome being Americans so you could offer only $5,000 and they would be more willing to vote but I don't have scientist data to know and human behaviour is unique.

You then offer Denmark say $2-3B and more importantly, "special trade status" with America in which any domestic product of Denmark can be sold in the U.S with 0% tariff for 50 years. That would allow a generation of Denmark companies and entrepreneurs to realize their dreams through hard work and/or ingenuity and build closer relations with the Danes in the process. A win/win for NATO, Greenland, Denmark, Europe and America.

And in terms of Denmarks opinion of Greenland, see the quote below directly from Danish PM Frederiksen. If she believes this, than Greenland should be able to chart their own destiny:

------When it became clear that Trump was serious, Danish PM Frederiksen said: 'Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not Danish. Greenland is Greenlandic.'-----

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5080779-greenland-prime-minister-donald-trump/

Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede said he is “ready” to talk with President-elect Trump, who has recently expressed ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, the world’s largest island.


Egede was asked during a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday if he was in touch with the president-elect. He said no but added that “we are ready to talk.”

Initially i thought it was totally ridiculous, but am warming to the idea trump may well indeed buy Greenland.. lol.

But also Greenland can just give out big contracts to mine their country they dont need to sell it..

To buy a country these days you are talking trillions..

 

[Zavulon]

I'm Canadian you Stasi wannabe, drop the charade please, when you inject yourself into my thread you make me feel I am further from G-d.

Ok, Canadian. Are you ready to become American?