Sales of survival gear are up in Greenland as locals worry about military action or other instability

[ificandream]

Source: CNN

Shopkeepers in Greenland’s capital city of Nuuk have told CNN that sales of survival gear have significantly increased recently, with locals worried about military action or other forms of instability.

Camping stoves, long-life dried foods and freeze-dried meals are being bought up, multiple shopkeepers said.

Greenlanders in Nuuk also spoke to Reuters today, telling the agency that they oppose a US takeover of the island.

“I think (US President Donald Trump) has lost his mind,” prosecutor Lars Pedersen told the news agency. “I hope that there soon will be some… more clever people in the States who will tell him ‘no, no, no, it’s not going to work, this thing.’”

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-01-18-26?post-id=cmkk02xf9000m3b6q07vprsqo

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They're not the only ones who think he's dumber than shit.

[mdbl]

1. Anybody check to see if Dump bought stock in the company that sells the stuff?

I wouldn't be surprised.

[Bayard]

2. Sorry, buddy

There are no more clever people in this admin.

I feel really bad for these people getting kicked out of their peaceful lives.

[Aussie105]

3. Just take over the US base, Greenland!

Which one you say?

This one!

"The U.S. airbase in Greenland, known as Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Force Base), is the northernmost military installation of the United States, located approximately 1,524 km from the North Pole.
Overview of Pituffik Space Base

Location: Situated on the northwest coast of Greenland, Pituffik Space Base is strategically positioned 1,210 km north of the Arctic Circle. It serves as a critical site for U.S. military operations and space surveillance.

History: Originally established in 1941 as Thule Air Base, it was created to assist Denmark in defending its territories against German aggression during World War II. The base was rebranded as Pituffik Space Base in 2023, reflecting its current role within the U.S. Space Force.

Current Operations: The base is home to the 821st Space Base Group and plays a vital role in missile warning and space surveillance operations. It hosts advanced missile detection systems and is part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) network, providing critical capabilities for national defense. "

It's currently an early warning NORAD setup, in case Russian nukes come flying over, so Trump's claim it is needed for national security, already an established and operational fact, is pure baloney.

If Greenland took it over and shut it down, it would have a negative effect on Trump's 'national security' claim.

Besides, it would make a great landing strip for NATO countries' soldiers and supply needs.

'Make America Go Away' might yet happen.

[Blue_Roses]

4. This is so sad

I feel so bad for them. They shouldn't have to worry about this. This whole thing is nuts!