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"We are not in the situation where we are thinking that a takeover of the country might happen overnight," Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference in the capital Nuuk.
"You cannot compare Greenland to Venezuela. We are a democratic country."
lmao Greenland not being fucked is the only fantastical thinking I'm seeing on display
They just saw the farce in Venezuela, and still have the arrogance to think they're safe.
If I believed in the idea of people deserving things, I would say that these people richly deserve what's probably coming their way
Oh they definitely deserve what's coming their way. Still, as much as i want to see Europe getting a taste of its own medicine, from a geostrategic point of view it is a lesser evil for Denmark (one of the most racist countries in all of Europe by the way) to hang onto Greenland for the time being. Especially if it continues to be a point of contention between the US and its European vassals.
Euroturds think that their beloved AmeriKKKan hegemony won't bite their asses off.
Certainly. Greenland has a very small population (only around 60,000), most of which live in small settlements near the island's coasts. It would not be able to put up any serious resistance to a US imperialist invasion.
What's interesting geopolitically is how this would effect Washington's relationship with its EU puppets. Greenland is a large chunk of EU-controlled territory. The US puppets in Brussels would be super pissed to have it taken from them. Such a move could potentially play a role in causing some kind of split between Washington and its continental European puppets.
Would they be pissed? I think they'd roll over like good little lapdogs
I grew up in a suburb not even attached to a major US city. It has a 60,000+ population right now lmao. Absolutely wild there's European countries smaller than NYC or LA in both population and area.
Denmark seriously trotted out that they helped America invade Iraq as a positive and a defense
No self awareness whatsoever
When the annexation happens, the European Union will be deeply concerned and closely monitoring the situation while doing absolutely nothing about it.
while doing absolutely nothing about it
Other than continuing to buy American weapons systems financed by extreme austerity
get the chair lads we're watching
Awww, they gathered the entire Danish military for a photo
they've got two divisions, this is just half
We are open to dialogue. We are open to discussions.
So what then you're gonna relent if Presinald Trunt brings you a bouquet of flowers and a bottle Rosé?
Right what are they even going to discuss? That's the funniest thing you could say.
Trump could have Greenland if he showed some civility☆
I'm coming over with a bouquet of flowers a bottle rosé. So - Denmark - wine and flowers means I get to f— take Greenland. I hope - I hope - the easy way. But the hard way is okay too. I still take it. And I still win. But there will be some dead bodies that way.
The Europeans will submit and just whine a little bit. They are loyal dogs
the head of state is a king? sounds like a dictator to me, reel him in boys
Ironically, Russia would be respecting NATO more than the US in such scenario. Russia could've attacked the Baltics, yet they didn't, because they're NATO allies. Also, fears of Article 5. But, America still wants to attack a NATO ally for no reason whatsoever. That shows that America does not respect NATO's borders, nor they fear Article 5.
That would be the greatest propaganda victory to their geopolitical rivals.
Don't worry. You already explained you are a democracy.
Kingdom of Denmark yeah okay
No No. Greenland is not a colony. The danes are only there to help. And the usaians just think they can do a better job.
Besides you can be a democracy and have a king. Authoritarian doesn't mean non democratic as recently seen. Authoritarian just means "having oil reserves"
Authoritarian just means "having oil reserves"
The Kingdom of Denmark will be annexed, because they have a king and I want the crown, believe me folks, I'll look so much more handsome in it, so handsome.
critical critical support. the dane march must be destroyed
Oh no, we'll get "annexation realities"?
yeah time to fish or cut bait, sounds like
Greenland's prime minister and notable Dane
No, more annexation fantasies!
Alright monkey paw curls
I really want the US to take over the Falklands.