Trump / Musk (other than DOGE)

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www.politico.eu

‘Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,’ says Danish PM as Donald Trump Jr. arrives

Mette Frederiksen stresses that America doesn’t call the shots on the strategically important Arctic island’s future.
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Danish PM says Greenland is still not for sale as Donald Trump Jr. arrives​


Mette Frederiksen stresses that America doesn’t call the shots on the strategically important Arctic island’s future.

"...“On one hand, I am really happy regarding the rise in American interest in Greenland,” Frederiksen said in an interview Tuesday with Danish broadcaster TV 2. “But of course it is important that it takes place in a way where it is the Greenlanders’ decision, what their future holds.”


Greenland, the world’s largest island with a population of around 60,000, was a Danish colony until it became self-ruling with its own parliament in 1979. It remains a territory of Denmark, with Copenhagen exercising control over its foreign and defense policy.


As global powers seek to expand their reach and footprint in the Arctic, mineral-rich Greenland — which hosts a U.S. military base — is coveted for its strategic value in security and trade. ..."
 
lawtig02 said:
While reading anything about this storyline is a massive waste of brainwaves, I do find it somewhat amusing that Trump sent his eldest son to Greenland IN JANUARY for a freaking photo op. It won't accomplish anything diplomatically, but it does allow Trump to further humiliate his offspring.
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Reminds me of my favorite holiday greeting meme this year:


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What are the odds of a straight up military invasion and seize of Greenland?

Ttump is an irrational and obsessive simpleton with unfettered access to the most destructive killing force the world has ever seen. He appears to have become fixated on another kid’s toy, and there aren’t adults to prevent him from biting, slapping, and clawing his way into possessing it.
 
HeelingAg said:
What are the odds of a straight up military invasion and seize of Greenland?

Ttump is an irrational and obsessive simpleton with unfettered access to the most destructive killing force the world has ever seen. He appears to have become fixated on another kid’s toy, and there aren’t adults to prevent him from biting, slapping, and clawing his way into possessing it.
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0%. Trump couldn't pull off a military invasion even if he wanted to. This is all theatrics to troll our democratic allies. It arouses his base.
 
lawtig02 said:
0%. Trump couldn't pull off a military invasion even if he wanted to. This is all theatrics to troll our democratic allies. It arouses his base.
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highly improbable, yes, but I reject the 0% chance. ttump is in a different place in life. As narcissistic as he may be, there’s no question he’s felt the reaper inching closer, and what does he have to show for a legacy? Nothing “tangible” (politically) (actually tangible eg the “wall” ain’t impressive, or ideologically eg failing to repeal the ACA), and ttump is minimally capable of viewing complex constructs as legacy making, as is. He’s truly a dense man, with a unique ability to market himself. He’s also obsessed by land/real estate. I think it’s a bit of whistling past the graveyard to think he’s unserious about this Greenland and Canada thing.
 
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HeelingAg said:
highly improbable, yes, but I reject the 0% chance. ttump is in a different place in life. As narcissistic as he may be, there’s no question he’s felt the reaper inching closer, and what does he have to show for a legacy? Nothing “tangible” (actually tangible eg the “wall” ain’t impressive, or ideologically eg failing to repeal the ACA), and ttump is minimally capable of viewing complex constructs as legacy making, as is. He’s truly a dense man, with a unique ability to market himself. He’s also obsessed by land/real estate. I think it’s a bit of whistling past the graveyard to think he’s unserious about this Greenland and Canada thing.
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i liked lawtig's "0% chance" post above but i actually agree with you, i think we take things off the table or give them a 0% chance of happening at our own peril, no matter how seemingly insane.
 


Reporter: Since you won’t rule out military force to take Panama Canal and Greenland, would you use military force to acquire Canada?

Trump: “No. Economic Force. Because Canada and the United States, that would really be something. You get rid of that artificially drawn line and take a look at what that looks like and it would also be much better for national security. You know don’t forget we basically protect Canada. But here’s the problem with Canada … I love the Canadian people, they’re great, but we’re spending hundreds of billions a year to protect it…”
 
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nycfan said:
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This one is masterful. Tip of the cap. He keeps his name in the news for some relatively meaningless gesture. It's unlikely to alienate one of his voters and only going to annoy some liberals enough to complain about it but not enough to seriously push back against it.

And if enough people take the bait, it will become a real issue that Maga actually fights for while they distract people from lowering rich peoples' taxes and crushing unions.
 
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whatntarnation said:
Trump just announced a deal with oil barons to build data centers on U.S. soil.

apnews.com

Trump announces $20B US investment by Emirati businessman

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce a $20 billion investment into building data centers in the United States by the Emirati company led by a billionaire who is a close business partner of the Trump family.
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YES!!!!!! so much carbon dioxide. the best and most beautiful carbon dioxide.
 
whatntarnation said:
Trump just announced a deal with oil barons to build data centers on U.S. soil.

apnews.com

Trump announces $20B US investment by Emirati businessman

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce a $20 billion investment into building data centers in the United States by the Emirati company led by a billionaire who is a close business partner of the Trump family.
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Data centers produce no jobs. Electric battery plants do. And guess which one Trump wants.

Hey MAGA, you were had! He took advantage of you!
 
gtyellowjacket said:
This one is masterful. Tip of the cap. He keeps his name in the news for some relatively meaningless gesture. It's unlikely to alienate one of his voters and only going to annoy some liberals enough to complain about it but not enough too seriously push back against it.
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After he won the election, he doesn't get graded on politics any more. Alienating his supporters matters not at all.
 
superrific said:
Data centers produce no jobs. Electric battery plants do. And guess which one Trump wants.

Hey MAGA, you were had! He took advantage of you!
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The Emirate will get a big beautiful deal on the power they need from state regulators while the cost of power goes up for the magas trying to keep the lights on in their trailer. They make a lovely humming sound as well. That's the sound of winning .
 
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