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AZJonnie

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3. I think that procession of events is no more likely than the possibility that almost none of that happens
Thu Jan 15, 2026, 05:33 AM
Jan 15

However, I think the EU would be wise to make it clear that this is what they PLAN to do, should that scenario occur. I've yet to hear reports they are saying they're planning to do any of this, however. But I think they should.

I think it's about equally likely that Trump calls Denmark, says "We have assembled an overwhelming naval and air force, we're giving you two weeks to get your people out of the government buildings, and then you must then publicly declare that Greenland belongs to the USA. At the end of the 2 weeks we will come onshore, occupy the houses of government, and plant our flag".

Which results in Denmark saying "well, fuck you, but okay" and officially leaves, no shots are fired, and nobody actually does any of the shit in this author's list.

Regardless of which scenario is closer to what would happen, I would bet that Trump THINKS that the scenario I described is how shit will go down. He needs to be convinced by SOMEONE that it is not.

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Isn't that what Putin, miller, and Wannabe Hitler Cha Jan 15 #1
Putin probably gave him the idea. SunSeeker Jan 15 #4
Ys, I said that early on when he started Cha Jan 15 #5
Oh he'd love the scenario in the OP BannonsLiver Jan 15 #28
Oh yes, Putin wants all those baltic states and Poland, and NATO is standing in the way. SunSeeker Friday #30
That's exactly what they want. Haggard Celine Jan 15 #17
I want Traitor to Master Stroke and Cha Jan 15 #26
Damn the Republican Congress people for not removing him by impeachment and conviction, or whatever amendment raccoon Jan 15 #2
I think that procession of events is no more likely than the possibility that almost none of that happens AZJonnie Jan 15 #3
Germany, Canada and Sweden sending troops to defend Greenland does tell Trump something. SunSeeker Jan 15 #6
Fair enough. If they go through with it and a sizable contingent ends up there that *should* dissuade him! AZJonnie Jan 15 #23
France just sent troops there. Germany is sending naval ships there. Swede Jan 15 #19
Fair enough. If they go through with it and a sizable contingent ends up there that *should* dissuade him! AZJonnie Jan 15 #24
Good to know.. TY Swede! nt Cha Jan 15 #25
Jets from Boeing will not be grounded by a national decision Layzeebeaver Jan 15 #7
But a country can prohibit a commercial airline from using its airspace and airports. sinkingfeeling Jan 15 #8
That is correct. Layzeebeaver Jan 15 #15
If we attack Greenland, US airlines will be banned from European airspace. SunSeeker Jan 15 #10
That is highly likely Layzeebeaver Jan 15 #21
This assumes that Europe will lift a finger to do any thing. Irish_Dem Jan 15 #9
Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden sent troops to Greenland. SunSeeker Jan 15 #12
Biden had to twist their arms to get them off their duffs. Irish_Dem Jan 15 #13
They better show strength and back up their threats to suspend any support of bases or kick Tadpole Raisin Jan 15 #11
And Putin will be happy and America will be Botany Jan 15 #14
Most of this would never happen. But the threat of the debt is the biggest threat Callie1979 Jan 15 #16
And is anyone can do it, Trump can. Vinca Jan 15 #18
IMO - some yes, some not likely Cosmocat Jan 15 #20
Best comment I've seen in awhile Layzeebeaver Jan 15 #22
Yes creon Jan 15 #27
K&R UTUSN Jan 15 #29
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