Behind Trump’s threat: Why is Greenland so strategically important? | Donald Trump News | Al JazeeraGreenland offers the shortest route from North America to Europe. This gives the US a strategic upper hand for its military and its ballistic missile early-warning system.The US has expressed interest in expanding its military presence in Greenland by placing radars in the waters connecting Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom. These waters are a gateway for Russian and Chinese vessels, which Washington aims to track.The island is also incredibly rich in minerals, including rare earth minerals used in the manufacture of batteries and high-tech industry.According to a 2023 survey, 25 of 34 minerals deemed “critical raw materials” by the European Commission were found in Greenland.Greenland does not carry out the extraction of oil and gas, and its mining sector is opposed by its Indigenous population. The economy of the island is largely reliant on its fishing industry.
He also said ......he will not rule out a military takeover if necessary.Vegas » 09 Jan 2025, 4:04 pm » wrote: ↑ Here are the reasons why Trump wants Greenland. As always, it has to do with war and minerals. He says acquiring Greenland is a matter of national security because it is a gateway for Russian and Chinese vessels. Thus, we can blow them up if our government feels like it. Have you noticed that the excuse is always "national security." Every time we assert our military where we don't belong....it's because of national security. It's always that.
Behind Trump’s threat: Why is Greenland so strategically important? | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
Agreed. They are 56,000 people. Most of them are indigenous. Let them be.impartialobserver » 09 Jan 2025, 4:49 pm » wrote: ↑ Can't see why they should not be allowed to be on their own.
Vegas » 09 Jan 2025, 4:57 pm » wrote: ↑ Agreed. They are 56,000 people. Most of them are indigenous. Let them be.
Same thing we always do after we have exploited a nation of all their resources...leave. Then let them clean up the mess.impartialobserver » 09 Jan 2025, 4:59 pm » wrote: ↑ The rare earth minerals and oil are not infinite in supply. So eventually they will run out. What do we do with Greenland when it offers none of these benefits?
Vegas » 09 Jan 2025, 4:04 pm » wrote: ↑ Here are the reasons why Trump wants Greenland. As always, it has to do with war and minerals. He says acquiring Greenland is a matter of national security because it is a gateway for Russian and Chinese vessels. Thus, we can blow them up if our government feels like it. Have you noticed that the excuse is always "national security." Every time we assert our military where we don't belong....it's because of national security. It's always that.
Behind Trump’s threat: Why is Greenland so strategically important? | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
Sure. But Greenland is very valuable strategically. We have a large base there named Thule. Or was named that. The name was changed.impartialobserver » 09 Jan 2025, 4:49 pm » wrote: ↑ They want Greenland for the rare earth minerals and oil that could be extracted. I would oppose a military takeover. They want to be fully independent.. not an autonomous region of Denmark. Can't see why they should not be allowed to be on their own.
Do you respect their desire to be sovereign?*Huey » 09 Jan 2025, 5:50 pm » wrote: ↑ Sure. But Greenland is very valuable strategically. We have a large base there named Thule. Or was named that. The name was changed.
Yes.
And you will be right there sucking all the greenland cock you can! Anyone ever notice how all this child molesting *** ever talks about is queers? You better watch out ***, I heard from an insider that that is gonna start cleansing message boards of all America hatting butt **** like you, child rapist.
I agreenefarious101 » 09 Jan 2025, 5:06 pm » wrote: ↑ The New American Empire in progress....Greenland, the canal and Canada are just the start
We could try it your way, hold up the card board sign that says...."HUNGRY NEED LITHIUM"......don't forget to mention you're a veteran and have 4 kids and a sick wife.Mrkelly » 09 Jan 2025, 6:22 pm » wrote: ↑ I agree
Just like Putin
We should do what is best for the mother land
We need it
We want it
We take it
Glad that you agree with Putin
[img]blob:e7f33032-6be6-4e30-ac1f-3e94a39b4dc8[/img]RebelGator » 09 Jan 2025, 6:45 pm » wrote: ↑ We could try it your way, hold up the card board sign that says...."HUNGRY NEED LITHIUM"......don't forget to mention you're a veteran and have 4 kids and a sick wife.