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newdeal2

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7. It doesn't matter what I think. It's the way it is and has always been in history

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #6)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 12:25 AM

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Most of the western hemisphere was taken over by force.

For the record, I’m all for Greenland deciding for themselves. But let’s be realistic here - right now if they choose to be independent without Denmark/Europe’s military and economic support, Trump will takeover the country in a day.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Saturday OP

I'm quite certian Trump will make a note of that gay texan Saturday #1

That's nice newdeal2 Saturday #2

One day the world will unsubscribe from the dated and petulant theory that might makes right SSJVegeta Saturday #3

Not as long as humans are in charge. Iggo Saturday #5

It will happen if humans want to stay in on charge (or in existence) SSJVegeta Sunday #8

It's not about want. It's about how we are. Iggo Sunday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #6

It doesn't matter what I think. It's the way it is and has always been in history newdeal2 Sunday #7

That's some staight up Stephen Miller talk right there. PuraVidaDreamin Sunday #10

No, that poster is actually refuting what Stephen Miller said. FascismIsDeath Sunday #14

Greenlanders are divided on whether and when to declare independence from Denmark. Emrys Saturday #4

There are some issues that the people might have with the govt JI7 Sunday #9

Maybe write a sternly worded letter to Greenland informing them of this unsupported position...? Torchlight Sunday #11

According to treaties, defense agreements, etc, as far as the first world is concerned, it belongs to Denmark. FascismIsDeath Sunday #13

Visit Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to experience just how much the Western world respects Native rights. artemisia1 Sunday #15