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User ID: 76494359 United States 08/24/2019 09:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Greenland is the third largest country in North America. We have consulates in Canada and Mexico, so why not Greenland? Quoting: ElleMira Locations of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions [link to www.usembassy.gov (secure)] Exactly - we have consulates all over the world, so why not Greenland. We have a military presence in Greenland (Thule AB) but no brick and mortar diplomatic presence there. Yes, we have an embassy in Copenhagen but Greenland is an autonomous country, geographically resides in North America and the citizens of Greenland are Native American (Inuit). |
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User ID: 76494359 United States 08/24/2019 09:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON Keeping our military base there, natural resources, and North Atlantic shipping lanes. Also: “Thule’s position on the globe and its radar’s 240 degrees of coverage — which projects over the Arctic Ocean and Russia’s northern coast — make it an ideal location to track intercontinental ballistic missiles and satellites in low-Earth orbit, including polar orbit satellites.” [link to www.defensenews.com (secure)] Yes, exactly this^ The timing might be right also - the Native Americans of Greenland (the Inuit) have been discussing Greenlandic Independence for some time now. Economic reasons have slowed their process towards independence - which make them vulnerable to, lets say, China for example. -50% Greenland votes with eye on independence Greenland has had home rule since 1979, and self-rule since 2009, and all political parties but one have campaigned for full independence from Denmark ahead of Tuesday's (24 April) parliamentary elections. But the parties do not agree how fast the independence process should roll. Some want it to happen as early as 2021, 300 years after Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede embarked on a first colonial mission to Greenland. Others are more reluctant, wanting Greenland economy to be stronger before ties to Copenhagen are finally cut. Full article here: [link to euobserver.com (secure)] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77556714 United States 08/24/2019 09:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The US first tried to buy Greenland back in the 1800's and then again earlier in the 20th century. Opening a Consulate in Greenland is imo a great idea. Opening that Consulate would give the US an "Official" civilian presence on the island separate from it's heavy military presence. |
nutmeg
(OP) User ID: 76388104 United States 08/24/2019 09:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have no idea what it took or takes to get "permission." It seems like it's a done deal. It's all over the internet saying it will be there by next year. US embassies around the world. Why not Greenland? [link to www.usembassy.gov (secure)] |
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(OP) User ID: 76388104 United States 08/24/2019 09:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Report I heard said the US has tried to buy Greenland TWICE before, so Trump is NOT plowing new ground with his informal offer. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77556714 The US first tried to buy Greenland back in the 1800's and then again earlier in the 20th century. Opening a Consulate in Greenland is imo a great idea. Opening that Consulate would give the US an "Official" civilian presence on the island separate from it's heavy military presence. |
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(OP) User ID: 76388104 United States 08/24/2019 09:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON Keeping our military base there, natural resources, and North Atlantic shipping lanes. Also: “Thule’s position on the globe and its radar’s 240 degrees of coverage — which projects over the Arctic Ocean and Russia’s northern coast — make it an ideal location to track intercontinental ballistic missiles and satellites in low-Earth orbit, including polar orbit satellites.” [link to www.defensenews.com (secure)] Yes, exactly this^ The timing might be right also - the Native Americans of Greenland (the Inuit) have been discussing Greenlandic Independence for some time now. Economic reasons have slowed their process towards independence - which make them vulnerable to, lets say, China for example. -50% Greenland votes with eye on independence Greenland has had home rule since 1979, and self-rule since 2009, and all political parties but one have campaigned for full independence from Denmark ahead of Tuesday's (24 April) parliamentary elections. But the parties do not agree how fast the independence process should roll. Some want it to happen as early as 2021, 300 years after Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede embarked on a first colonial mission to Greenland. Others are more reluctant, wanting Greenland economy to be stronger before ties to Copenhagen are finally cut. Full article here: [link to euobserver.com (secure)] Good article. Thanks! "Greenland's state-owned Kalaallit Airports last month shortlisted the Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to help expand three airports despite concerns in the Danish government that Chinese involvement could upset its ally, the United States." |
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(OP) User ID: 76388104 United States 08/24/2019 10:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What do you think the new golf course will look like? There's one in Nuuk already. [link to tupilaktravel.com (secure)] GOLF already has an article! lol [link to www.golf.com (secure)] Last Edited by nutmeg on 08/24/2019 10:12 AM |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76202283 United States 08/24/2019 10:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "Greenland's state-owned Kalaallit Airports last month shortlisted the Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to help expand three airports despite concerns in the Danish government that Chinese involvement could upset its ally, the United States." [link to euobserver.com (secure)] "Strifes will arise through the period. Watch for them near Davis Strait in the attempts there for the keeping of the life line to a land open. Watch for them in Libya and in Egypt, in Ankara and in Syria, through the straits about those areas above Australia, in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf.” -- Edgar Cayce reading 3976-26 [link to www.edgarcayce.org (secure)] I wonder what Cayce meant by "life line to land open," concerning strifes? We've had the Persian Gulf Wars, and Libya and Syria have been decimated already, Turkey is still okay, and nothing has happened in the Indian Ocean that I know of. Life line to land must have something to do with shipping? Possibly the Thule Air Base? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76202283 United States 08/24/2019 10:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "Greenland's state-owned Kalaallit Airports last month shortlisted the Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to help expand three airports despite concerns in the Danish government that Chinese involvement could upset its ally, the United States." Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76202283 [link to euobserver.com (secure)] "Strifes will arise through the period. Watch for them near Davis Strait in the attempts there for the keeping of the life line to a land open. Watch for them in Libya and in Egypt, in Ankara and in Syria, through the straits about those areas above Australia, in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf.” -- Edgar Cayce reading 3976-26 [link to www.edgarcayce.org (secure)] I wonder what Cayce meant by "life line to land open," concerning strifes? We've had the Persian Gulf Wars, and Libya and Syria have been decimated already, Turkey is still okay, and nothing has happened in the Indian Ocean that I know of. Life line to land must have something to do with shipping? Possibly the Thule Air Base? The only thing I see right on the Davis Strait is Nuuk, Greenland. Thule Air Base is further north in Baffin Bay, and on the Canadian side there's Iqaluit in Frobisher Bay. |
LTHN. User ID: 77758338 Canada 08/24/2019 11:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON Greenland - Green man, it's code for the underlying side story. [link to greenmanenigma.com (secure)] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 76792534 United States 08/24/2019 11:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "Greenland's state-owned Kalaallit Airports last month shortlisted the Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to help expand three airports despite concerns in the Danish government that Chinese involvement could upset its ally, the United States." Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76202283 [link to euobserver.com (secure)] "Strifes will arise through the period. Watch for them near Davis Strait in the attempts there for the keeping of the life line to a land open. Watch for them in Libya and in Egypt, in Ankara and in Syria, through the straits about those areas above Australia, in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf.” -- Edgar Cayce reading 3976-26 [link to www.edgarcayce.org (secure)] I wonder what Cayce meant by "life line to land open," concerning strifes? We've had the Persian Gulf Wars, and Libya and Syria have been decimated already, Turkey is still okay, and nothing has happened in the Indian Ocean that I know of. Life line to land must have something to do with shipping? Possibly the Thule Air Base? I don't know what year Cayce made that prediction, but wasn't that area a shooting gallery for German U-Boats in WW II to keep ships from transporting goods from the US and Canada OTW to England? |
Deplorable Xeven
User ID: 75948321 United States 08/24/2019 11:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON There is enough oil and natural resources under that ice to supply humanity for 10000 years. I reserve the right to declare my comments and posts as satire. Nothing I post should be considered or interpreted as advocacy for illegal activity. My comments are designed to inspire critical political thinking. I only mean half of what I say and only say half of what I mean. |
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User ID: 73724632 United States 08/24/2019 12:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON China has been trying to take over Greenland for a while. I believe they were trying to build airports there but so far, no success... I agree. I think it's about keeping China OUT. The Left loves China. At minimum they refuse to recognize the totalitarian way China treats its citizens, esp minorities, and that China has openly stated it wants to control the world. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 61625577 United States 08/24/2019 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What's your take on what's REALLY going on with the sudden introduction of this "Greenland" thing? Quoting: WGON China has been trying to take over Greenland for a while. I believe they were trying to build airports there but so far, no success... I agree. I think it's about keeping China OUT. The Left loves China. At minimum they refuse to recognize the totalitarian way China treats its citizens, esp minorities, and that China has openly stated it wants to control the world. I'm surprised that Hillary Clinton's "Chairman Mao" outfit never became a meme here on GLP. I mean not a single woman in this country dressed that way, yet she proudly went around flattering Mao by imitation. Crazy. |
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