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BannonsLiver

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28. Oh he'd love the scenario in the OP

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 11:07 PM

Jan 15

Putin would love for Europe to be cut off from military and economic alliances with the US. That opens up a wealth of possibilities for him economically and potentially from a military standpoint if he wanted to go into the Baltic states or Poland.

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The Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland [View all] SunSeeker Jan 15 OP

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