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European NATO leaders have issued a joint statement that "Greenland belongs to its people" and it is for the Arctic island and Denmark only to decide on its future, after President Donald Trump's administration reiterated its wish to take control of it.

The statement said that NATO and its allies had increased its activities and investment to make the Arctic a safe place and that Denmark and Greenland were part of that alliance.

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[–] Nebraska_Huskers@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (5 children)

If us troops invade Denmark. I will actively root for the murder of us troops by the people of Denmark. As an American, make an example of us

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 hours ago

It won't be murder. It'll be self defense of an invading army. And any American soldiers that go along with this highly illegal order will very much deserve it and I hope they die.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

finger twitching over the little foam hand that says "Death to America"

Don't make me do it, I'm warning you.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It makes me sick to think about the US invading Greenland, and Canada is literally unthinkable. But if you believe for a second the US will be made an example of, I'm sorry but you're just mistaken. As much vitriole as we might have toward the current leadership, the US is very strong and very capable, and the rest of the world knows that, and I'm not sure anyone wants to bear the cost of going to war with the US. They'll have to decide if the cost of losing a Greenland, for example, is greater or less than the cost of a potential war with the US. And realistically, it's less. Which is concerning.

[–] the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 2 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Are you quoting Neville Chamberlain?

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 1 points 4 hours ago

The same situation didn’t exist then; in fact the parity was in reverse.

In no way was Nazi Germany more powerful to such a degree over Britain and France.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I'm just some dude on the internet with an opinion, nothing I say matters.

[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

I need to have this on the bottom of each of my posts. Bring back forum signatures.

Problem with that is, bullies never stop. Just like Russia, and Hitler before him, you give Trump what he wants when he bullies you and he will just take more.

The cost will be greater. Next he will demand Iceland. Then Portugal. Then pootin attacks Poland. When do you fight back? When no one's left but you?

[–] Rooster326@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago

make an example of us

[–] blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago

Troops aren't the ones making the decision to invade