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[–] fennesz12@feddit.dk 185 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (15 children)

I see a lot of right wing influencers arguing a kind of might makes right rhetoric. They say that the US should take Greenland simply because it can, and the US needs it. Which makes me wonder if I as a Dane am morally justified in gathering a few friends, breaking into these influencers homes, kicking them out, and just take up residence. After all, I need their houses, and my friends and I are stronger. Isn't that so?

I suppose there is no moral obligation for me to obey American laws, if there is no moral obligation for America to obey international laws. If the US is justified in hostile takeover of a foreign democratic nation, then I see no reason why I, as a Danish citizen, should abide by US laws.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 70 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

You're descendants of Vikings. Go Viking.

Take their treasure while you're at it.

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[–] BurnedDonutHole@ani.social 42 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Anyone who is talking about this should first realize that a NATO member is trying to get territory from another member just because they think it's better for their geopolitical situation, this will break NATO as an alliance because then Greece and Turkey will take it as a greenlight to take action against the disputed territories between themselves. Which will cause the collapse of NATO and who knows what Non-NATO countries will try to do. This is not about MAGA bullshit it will cause a huge change and might even cause the WW3 to start instead of the proxy wars we've been seeing. I'm saying this a person who doesn't like NATO.

[–] fennesz12@feddit.dk 11 points 2 weeks ago

Well said, and it really puts it all into perspective. There are vast geopolitical consequences.

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[–] ssladam@lemmy.world 27 points 2 weeks ago

These morons would take us back to living in caves and knocking women over the head with clubs to claim their spouse if they had their druthers.

This juvenile "might makes right" perspective is so goddam infantile it's almost laughable, if these weren't the idiots with the guns.

[–] kryptonianCodeMonkey@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

A Dane invading and pillaging... I've heard this one before.

Do it. Embrace your Viking ancestry.

[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago

you are morally justified in using the method of your aggressor enemy against them, yes

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 113 points 2 weeks ago

I said it right after Venezuela, it was a one time thing.

No country would fire first on America, because what's the worst that could happen if they didn't?

Now that 'they abduct you and your family and take you to America' is an option, countries are going to shoot first and risk war.

We're going to see UN stuff move over to Europe as well, leaders aren't going to want to risk setting foot here.

[–] X@piefed.world 107 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

If it’s America, just shoot. No need for questions at this point.

[–] West_of_West@piefed.social 35 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We shot and thought it was self explanatory.

[–] X@piefed.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

Other nations need to follow your lead.

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[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 80 points 2 weeks ago

Good. Someone needs to stand up to Trump.

[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Good for them! If you have an armed military coming in to steal your land, you have no other choice but to fight to the death.

Trump wanted to start as many wars as possible as quickly as possible, and his regime is making sure it happens FAST.

[–] Alvaro@lemmy.blahaj.zone 29 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

Just adding: because he is a a MEGA PEDO WHO RAPED CHILDREN AND THIS IS ALL BECAUSE HE WANTS PEOPLE TO FORGET ABOUT THE EPSTIEN FILES

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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Trump wanted to start as many wars as possible as quickly as possible, and his regime is making sure it happens FAST.

All while whining that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize. Did anyone ever explain to him that the Peace in the Peace Prize doesn't stand for "Piece Of Ass" in the Epstein way?

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[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 23 points 2 weeks ago
[–] TheDeepState@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Please shoot first. Let’s kick this thing off. For the record, I’m not for taking Greenland via force.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 11 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I just read that Rubio is coming to visit. They could prove their resolve by shooting him first.

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[–] Sauvandu60@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

I doubt Denmark could fend off the U.S., especially since other NATO countries are likely just monitoring the situation rather than taking action.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 25 points 2 weeks ago

There are multiple countries having dialogues to plan their actions.

This is no longer a situation where the US can simply walk in and take what it wants and getting a big payoff instead of facing consequences.

Allies will form. Even the worst segment of the US population doesn't want WWIII, a civil war yes, but they don't want their kids drafted to die over the annex of Greenland.

[–] Baggie@lemmy.zip 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They might do a good enough job to not make it worth taking, though it's a bit of a hard thing to judge when the invading force isn't using logic

[–] jaxxed@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is the only goal the Europe can aim for. Force the U.S. to take a step that they don't want to, and that they will lose because of. They won't lose militarily, but they could lose politically and economically in the long tern.

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[–] coredev@programming.dev 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The Nordics are pretty great at arctic warfare, just look at how well the Finns did. Pretty much all their gear are usable in arctic conditions and they train regularly for guerrilla warfare in extreme cold. The situation for the US is not the same. Most of their gear will not work in the winter in Greenland.

Im not saying they will win, i just mean that it's more complex than having the larger gun.

However, the US are about to loose big in trade. Who the hell will want to buy American?

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[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Does that include the US troops already stationed in Greenland?

[–] Critical_Drinking@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I would believe if they would not surrender formally and act hostile then yes.

[–] electric_nan@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago

Seems like there's already enough hostility to justify asking them to leave.

[–] roserose56@lemmy.zip 16 points 2 weeks ago (13 children)

Remember who started everything!
I guess we gonna wait for the court in USA to stop Trump. No revolution, sit and watch.

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[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Yep! So if US comes, they will send in their F35, after having keyed in the mission parameters, that will go straight to a Lockheed server in the US to be uploaded in the jets, and with that they will take their ennemy by surprise!

Oh, shit! The jets were shot down! Weren't they stealth??

Danes will have to order more, then…

[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Phones have got to be ringing off the hook at Saab sales offices right now.

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[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

This is idiotic. Denmark gave US right to freely access it's military bases. They signed new treaty in 2023 and further approved US military bases on their soil in 2025! How will they know US is invading them when US has legal right to access their military installations and can request the use private land in Denmark? They will shoot first and ask if they were Americans later?

souse: https://apnews.com/article/denmark-united-states-military-bases-greenland-749f68105ff6452ebfeb7ab2cbc282b7

[–] D_C@sh.itjust.works 51 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

What is idiotic is the bullshit that the paedo in chief is trying to pull.

It doesn't matter what Denmark signed 3 years ago now that the other side is threatening an invasion.

Stop everything until either the orange child rapist is killed, dies, is forcibly ousted, or (lol) common sense prevails. Until then any us soldier or worker should be classed as a threat and any unnecessary us personnel should leave. The end.

If any us person in Greenland has to ask themself "am I necessary?", then they aren't. And should leave.
If the us population doesn't like it then they should do something about the russian stooge they've enabled to be president (twice).

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[–] MrMakabar@slrpnk.net 23 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

They have to request the use of private land and obviously most of Greenland and Denmark is not a US military base.

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[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

from what I understand, they also make it pretty easy for American companies to buy licenses to mine whatever they want from the ground

there is no good reason to occupy the country. it makes no sense

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[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

This stupid idea of those fucking MAGAts is what Putin likes to see how it would play out.

[–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

The Johnathon Ross Doctrine.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can we suggest who you shoot first?

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