"Denmark in ‘crisis-mode’ as Trump sets sights on Greenland after Venezuela attack"
From the article . . .
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“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security and Denmark is not going to be able to do it, I can tell you,” Trump said Sunday on Air Force One, echoing similar remarks made separately to The Atlantic magazine.
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“I have to say this very directly to the United States: It makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Sunday in a Facebook post.
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“The Kingdom of Denmark - and thus Greenland - is part of NATO and is therefore covered by the alliance’s security guarantee. We already have a defense agreement between the Kingdom and the United States today, which gives the United States wide access to Greenland,” Frederiksen said.
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Trump has long advocated for control over Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated territory rich in minerals that is strategically situated between Europe and North America.
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Opinion polls have previously shown that Greenlanders overwhelmingly oppose U.S. control, while a strong majority support independence from Denmark.
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Katie Miller, the wife of top White House aide Stephen Miller, posted to X a map of Greenland covered with an American flag with the caption “SOON,” shortly after Maduro was captured on Saturday.
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http://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/venezuela-attack-denmark-in-crisis-as-trump-sets-sights-on-greenland.html

Congratulations to Ole Miss for playing well in a poorly officiated game. I will be rooting for the Canes.
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"Yes, the 2026 Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss and Georgia was widely criticized for poor officiating, particularly a missed facemask penalty on Georgia and a questionable pass interference call late in the game that favored Georgia, sparking accusations of rigging from fans and analysts despite Ole Miss ultimately winning. The game's chaotic ending, involving missed calls and confusion over the clock, intensified the controversy surrounding the referees.  - Gemini AI
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https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/refs-accused-blatantly-rigging-ole-044751581.html
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But enough about sports, let's get back to discussing politics.

But there's something about Curt Cignetti I don't like.  He looks like a sullen, constipated conservative, lol.

From The NY Times:
"Even as Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, offered to work with the United States “on a cooperative agenda,” President Trump on Sunday night doubled down on his assertion of direct control over Venezuela, saying that his government was “in charge” of the country. That contradicted comments hours earlier by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested that the administration would instead coerce cooperation from the new leadership in Caracas.

Greenland isn't being run by a criminal wanted on charges.

It's not a false equivalence if the U.S. takes Venezuela for it's oil reserves and takes Greenland for it's land because are both are illegal acts of imperialism and colonialism.

US did the operation to ARREST someone.   That is what they did.    You are making assumptions about the oil.   So again..... false equivalency.

Referring to Venezuela's oil reserves "and it goes also to the United States of America in the form of reimbursement for the damages caused us by that country," Trump said. Thus it is no "assumption about the oil." It's what Trump actually SAID.
This was FAR more than "an ARREST of someone." It was an oil grab and regime change, exactly what Trump told voters last year he was against.

How often does law enforcement spend hundreds of millions of dollars to arrest someone in a sovereign country? Not often. Noriega in Panama in 1990 was controversial and thought to be unnecessary. Bin Laden in Pakistan, but he attacked America and killed 3000 America.   I am hardly making assumptions about oil when that's all the trump is talking about. You are such a trump apologist you can't handle the present so don't lecture us about past history.

Read how long has Murdo been on the radar for the USA.....

Who's Murdo? At least spell his name right. It's trump who is saying that the U.S. will run Venezuela and that it's about their oil. It's trump that's saying that he wants to take over Greenland. Listen to what trump says and does and stop being a trump apologist.

How long "Murdo" has been on our radar is NOT what we were talking about. YOU said this was all about an arrest. We proved otherwise. Yet you continue to bob and weave. And Trump did NOT say anything about "Getting some contracts/ trade for oil." He said we were going to "run" the country and TAKE some of its oil.
Remember when Bush and Cheney said we'd invade Iraq, take their oil and the whole invasion would pay for itself. And yet it cost us trillions.
Your position on this is foolish, idiotic and in defiance of the facts and reality. Typical righty.

So you don't think we will get contracts for oil after all of this?   You don't think we will get other things after this?    We did confiscate some tankers.

removing the head of state isn't regime change. And we don't even know how long the current regime will last. If they don't play ball they will be removed. Will ChicKie be satisfied then? Probably not.

FUNNY..... isn't it.   Look how the USA is getting contracts for OIL... paying market price for it.   They are also helping the ramp up production and future oil production.   Taking it away from China, Russia, and IRAN.    

"Venezuela’s state oil company released a statement Wednesday afternoon confirming that negotiations were underway with the U.S. government, but stopped short of saying there was a deal in place."
First you say we are "Taking it away from China, Russia and IRAN."
Then you say "They didn't 'TAKE IT'"
Talk out of both sides of your mouth much?
You are a babbling fool.

OMFG...... liberal being a liberal again.

You wrote an incoherent, contradictory sentence. I pointed it out.  You sobbed that I was mean again. Then you tried to re-explain and clean it up. You have no idea what the ultimate deal will be or whether it will be fair to the people of Venezuela. You just assume it will be fine because you are a slave to Trump.

....Panama took 10 days and over 24,000 troops!

Because Panama was a complete takeover of the entire Canal Zone and Panama City. Venezuela was a smash and grab. Brilliantly executed but a MUCH smaller operation that left us in control of no territory.
Get it now, snafool?

HOW?   If one country gets oil from contracts it is "taken" away from others......isn't it?    

Do you know what "fungible" means? Probably not.
In case you missed it, Russia has its own oil. China can get its oil elsewhere. Trump didn't "take" oil from anyone.
You are just a stupid person being a stupid person.

So when one thing is not offered to someone else anymore.... it is TAKEN AWAY from that person.

And you are also ignoring the fact that I SAID China did import Venezuelan oil but can easily replace it from other sources.

J'adore! Words cannot express how much I enjoyed this snippet of dialogue...

NO SHIT THEY CAN REPLACE IT.....

You are simply too dumb to know it.
For example, I never said "they can replace it." They don't NEED to replace it. They aren't replacing it. They weren't using it to begin with, you monumental buffoon.
The ones who need to replace it but can't afford to are the Cubans.
But keep on demonstrating your complete ignorance of the oil markets and the current situation.

Tell me you are a dunce without telling me youre a dunce

WTF are you talking about?  Just curious if you are joining the debate or just making inane comments?

The moment you brought up colonialism i could tell you are a fool. A fool that is defensive lol.  

How are the actions and rhetoric of this POTUS not colonialism? Not imperialism? Perhaps you lack the intelligence to comprehend reality.  

Im pretty sure you would stuggle to define either terms if this was irl and you were put on the spot with no google.  

You're pretty sure of yourself, but that's the case with most MAGA minions.  Your claims are unsubstantiated and weak.  It suggests your inability to make an intelligent argument to support your allegation regarding colonialism/imperialism.  Bring it on or are you not so ready to rock after all?

"Donald Trump Says He Wants 'Ownership' of Greenland Because It's 'Psychologically Important for Me' "
From the article . . .
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During a two-hour sit-down with multiple Times reporters on Jan. 7, Trump was questioned about why he won't just send more American troops to Greenland — which is legal under a Cold War–era agreement — if his goal is to fend off foreign threats. The president replied by saying that he won't feel comfortable unless he owns the island.
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"Why is ownership important here?" [New York] Times national security correspondent David E. Sanger asked.
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"Because that’s what I feel is psychologically needed for success," Trump, 79, replied. "I think that ownership gives you a thing that you can’t do, whether you’re talking about a lease or a treaty. Ownership gives you things and elements that you can’t get from just signing a document, that you can have a base."  
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Trump also told the Times that he isn’t opposed to using nuclear force if he “needed it” to take over the Arctic island but that “it might upset NATO," since the island is a self-governing territory of NATO member country Denmark.  
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"Denmark is a loyal and strong ally. We are in the midst of a significant rearmament, and we are ready to defend our values — wherever it is necessary — also in the Arctic," [Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen] continued. "We believe in international law and in peoples’ right to self-determination. That’s why we uphold the principles of sovereignty, self-determination and territorial integrity."
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. . . just "one thing" stands in the way of [Trump] and world dominance. "My own morality. My own mind," he said. "It’s the only thing that can stop me.”
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http://people.com/donald-trump-wants-ownership-greenland-psychologically-important-11883940
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Bottom line: Trump is a dangerous megalomanica

They sent thousands of troops to Afghanistan and 43 were killed over the years there. Denmark is a tiny country and this was not an insignificant number for them.

This guy is retarded bud. Like legit on the spectrum.  

Calm down, Dork. You dont talk like that irl. No need to act tough on the net. Tranquilo.  

So where's your so called "factual points"? Seems like you've suddenly appeared on this board to post insults and your opinions that you describe as  "calling it like I see it". Knock yourself out Rocky but noboby cares about your insults or opinions. If you're here to engage then bring it on - make an intelligent argument. If not your insults and opinions are a waste of time.

Where have i insulted anyone that did not go down that road first?  

Why would anyone be interested in anything that you've posted? I don't know who you are or what's your game. I do know that your posts are meaningless, your opinions are worthless, and that you are trolling this board. Knock yourself out, troll.

Never mind, he just "announced" on the GD Board that he was flouncing off in a huff. I guess those bad Boyz hurt his lil' feelers. No loss.
I, for one, am sorry to see him go. If only because I was waiting for our resident Felcher to welcome him with open arms despite the fact that he mainly reviews TS Girls.

Most depictions of continental Greenland are exaggerated due to the use of Mercator projection to transfer a spherical surface to a flat map. In actuality, Greenland is only about 1/3 the size of the continental U.S.
http://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/1hxgq6a/actual_size_of_greenland_or_how_mercator_incl/#lightbox

-- Modified on 1/16/2026 6:59:41 PM

"In response to increased security concerns, NATO allies including Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Finland are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland for joint exercises and surveillance, led by Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland's defense. These deployments are part of Operation Arctic Endurance, a coordinated effort to bolster Arctic security and respond to potential threats, particularly after recent rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland."

http://www.tiktok.com/@thedailyshow/video/7595990552600972557

-- Modified on 1/17/2026 9:50:07 AM

....and it was only in the last couple months has Denmark given a shit either.  Now, they're trying to act like they're doing something by using it as a strategic defense position.  Just like fucking NATO, propped up and maintained largely in part by the US military and the American tax payer.  

From the NY Times:

Mr. Nick,

My post was a direct quote from The NY Times. Here's the BBC's coverage.

"World peace is at stake".... Only the US can "play this game"?

Try and follow the demented "logic" behind the latest Trump tantrum. He is apparently willing to toss NATO in the dumpster over his Non-Nobel. Someone please give him a lolly.
From the Times: "President Trump is now claiming that one reason he is pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a message he sent to Norway’s prime minister over the weekend.

POTUS is a narcissistic idiot. What a disgrace.  

The Thais and Cambodians have broken their Trump-brokered truce twice.
The Israelis have kept killing Palestinians.
The Russians keep bombing Ukraine.
Various African civil wars have continued.
Trump has bombed Iran and has continued threatening more bombs as recently as last week.
Trump attacked Venezuela and violently removed its President, while expropriating its oil.
This clown doesn't deserve a Nobel and will NEVER get one. Unless someone gives him hers as a bribe.
He's a joke.

Denmark should agree to sell Greenland to the US for $1T.

The Danes are smart people.

We're smarter and more motivated than the Danes.  We're currently arguing about whether it's a good idea or not right now for deep sea mining...4-6 kilometers deep.  If not for environmental interests, we'd already be doing it.  We're within a decade of mining on the moon.   The lack of infrastructure and arctic conditions will be challenges that will be met.

Linked to a good article making the case for the acquisition, and debunking some of the Never Trump critics’ most absurd objections.

The people of Denmark are considered among the smartest, most educated in the world. So once again you have no idea of what you are talking about. Your optimism about deep-sea, arctic, and lunar mining is ill-advised but not surprising.

Deep sea mining by a Danish company, 1 mile deep but if you actually watch it, they say they will go up to 4X that depth.  Try to avoid the rake next time, your face will thank you!

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Now that you've got both feet in your mouth because of the deep sea and lunar mining capabilities now and soon to be...Arctic mining will require some infrastructure for certain but although colder than Alaska, it's pretty damn flat.  Yes, a mile of ice before any minerals are touched but drilling through ice isn't a tough hurdle.  

....IQ for the Danes on average is almost 2 full points below the USA.  Now, imagine if we could exclude you and a couple hundred 1000 somalis, we'd probably be at 101, maybe 101.3??

Denmark has an advanced high-income economy, high standard of living, with a progressive, egalitarian, liberal culture. No wonder you are trashing Denmark.  And on the subject of American intelligence, can you image how much smarter the U.S. would be without dumb ass MAGA morons.

I'm not going to spend the 10 minutes it took to find the links blowing your reply out of the water when you tried to say my post was inaccurate and that the Dane's were smarter than us.  These were things I already knew but wanted to bring the proof for you to absorb and understand why you were laying on your back wondering what happened.

Actually what I said was that the Danes were among the smartest and most educated people in the world. I stand by that statement.  "Parasitic immigrants" , "death spiral", "this is all the argument one needs to make the claim that Greenland must be under the control of the USA", huh. That tells me all I need to know about your xenophobia, racism, hate, and imperialism.  

The statistics don't lie.  Across the developed west, they are a net drain in each and every country.  Parasitic is quite accurate.  

Also right out of the xenophobic, racist, and fascist playbook. That's who you are. Be honest with yourself.

When you've run out of argument, call them fascists...

Liberals being liberals.  Don't like facts.  How is it racist when it is facts.   Somalian IQ...facts.   what is happening where Islamic migration is happening and they are "taking over" and not assimilating.   Again all facts.

I will stop describing you in those terms when you stop posting like a racist, a fascist, or xenophobic.

...when they become aware that their arguments are dog shit.  

Yep....call names, move goal posts, etc.

It normal for immigrants to group together while they try to assimilate. That process can take generations. That's what's happened over the course of American history with immigrants like the Italians, the Irish, etc.  What doesn't help immigrants assimilate is when right-wing extremists demonize them and call them "illegal aliens", "parasites" and "garbage".  

Correct they can.....but they assimilate.   Look at UK, France, Italy, and in the USA.   Where they are not.  Dearborn MI...... Yeah....keep ignoring facts.  In MSP Somalian gangs have pushed out the majority of other street gangs..... Is that assimilating....that is taking over.  Yeah I am talking about illegal activity but it is the truth and happening.   But don't let facts ruin your bullshit perspective.

a coherent English paragraph.

I'd say it's a perfect name, lol!!

Liberal being a liberal.,...can only throw insults and not talk about subject.

I love watching you endlessly repeat your mantra about liberals, exposing yourself again and again as totally lacking any originality or new thoughts.
So thanks for that.

You think it triggers me .... Not even close.   It just proves your a stereotype.

You live in a delusional fantasy and you are too ignorant to realize it.