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Fiendish Thingy

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5. Denmark has requested these troops, outside of invoking article 5

Reply to TomWilm (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 02:29 PM

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But clearly they are there to justify action under article 5 if needed.

It’s not about enforcement, it is a clear signal these NATO nations are willing to keep their commitment to mutual defence.

Again, I applaud them.

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Greenland's sovereignty does not require military means [View all] TomWilm Thursday OP

Greenland having the legal high ground won't prevent a US invasion Fiendish Thingy Thursday #1

YOU are welcome to give blood ... TomWilm Thursday #2

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I do not see that as courage, just an exercise of stupidity TomWilm Thursday #4

Denmark has requested these troops, outside of invoking article 5 Fiendish Thingy Thursday #5