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wcmagumba

(5,827 posts)
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 06:05 PM Jan 17

As Trump is continuing to bloviate about taking over Greenland. The EU, UK and Denmark need to up the ante...

They should send even more troops and defensive weapons to Greenland, don't let t-rump get away with this...

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As Trump is continuing to bloviate about taking over Greenland. The EU, UK and Denmark need to up the ante... (Original Post) wcmagumba Jan 17 OP
The anti-what...? regnaD kciN Jan 17 #1
I'm old and semi illiterate...please forgive... wcmagumba Jan 17 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author bucolic_frolic Jan 17 #5
And they have to ready to shoot down American aircraft, etc. no_hypocrisy Jan 17 #2
They need to use economic leverage next Arazi Jan 17 #4
Yes, time to call in the US debt Europe is holding duckworth969 Jan 18 #8
TACO. Trump ALREADY chickened out. thought crime Jan 17 #6
If there is a war those fighting it will mostly be from Europe JI7 Jan 17 #7

Response to regnaD kciN (Reply #1)

Arazi

(8,780 posts)
4. They need to use economic leverage next
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 06:09 PM
Jan 17

The small number of NATO forces gathering in Greenland is a tripwire only. It’s designed to set off a much larger consequence if the US attacks. I think it’s pretty clear that if the US decides to seize the island, not much can stop us.

That tripwire needs to be tied to severe economic consequences along with hostage taking of American troops on EU bases.

thought crime

(1,358 posts)
6. TACO. Trump ALREADY chickened out.
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 06:59 PM
Jan 17

The Tariff move is a de-escalation. European nations need to press their advantage by going tit-for-tat on Tariffs and by continuing to support Denmark militarily and diplomatically through every possible channel.

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