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What we're seeing happen in the downsizing area is mostly from the Project 2025 policy manual.[1] The just-confirmed head of the Office of Management and Budget

What we're seeing happen in the downsizing area is mostly from the Project 2025 policy manual.[1] The just-confirmed head of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, was one of the major authors of Project 2025. It's worth reading that, at least the key sections. Trump has insisted that Project 2025 is not his policy, but what's happening is close to the manual. The Project 2025 people couldn't agree on tariffs. So there are two contradictory sections by different authors, "Free Trade" and "Fair Trade". Trump seems to have picked the "Fair Trade" plan. Trump's initiatives in Canada, Panama, Greenland, and Gaza were not part of the plan. [1] https://www.project2025.org/policy/ https://www.project2025.org/policy/

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- antigeox 2y ago
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ZeroGravitas 2y ago
Greenland at least was mentioned in project 2025 as having security implications. Trump may have freestyled some extra policy on top of that. > Concerning Greenland, the opening of a U.S. consulate in Nuuk is welcome. A formal year-round diplomatic presence is an effective way for the U.S. to better understand local political and economic dynamics. Furthermore, given Green- land’s geographic proximity and its rising potential as a commercial and tourist location, the next Administration should pursue policies that enhance economic ties between the U.S. and Greenland. and > Established an office in Greenland to help counter China’s claims of being “a near Arctic state” and reoriented its programming across Asia—including establishing a USAID Mission to Central Asia—in line with America’s Indo- Pacific strategy.
- Animats 2y ago
  Not sure about "security implications", but a mining site writes "Greenland is considered one of the last frontiers for exploration by mining experts."[1] There's oil, and some companies drilling, various gemstones, and iron. [1] https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=59 https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=59
- jrs235 2y ago
  Look at my sister comment to yours about technocracy.
jrs235 2y ago
Greenland and Panama Canal stuff sounds like a push for Technocracy. Look at the North American Technate! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technocracy_movement#The_Technate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technocracy_movement#The_Techn... And seems to align with Musk's dreams.

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ZeroGravitas 2y ago

Greenland at least was mentioned in project 2025 as having security implications. Trump may have freestyled some extra policy on top of that. > Concerning Greenland, the opening of a U.S. consulate in Nuuk is welcome. A formal year-round diplomatic presence is an effective way for the U.S. to better understand local political and economic dynamics. Furthermore, given Green- land’s geographic proximity and its rising potential as a commercial and tourist location, the next Administration should pursue policies that enhance economic ties between the U.S. and Greenland. and > Established an office in Greenland to help counter China’s claims of being “a near Arctic state” and reoriented its programming across Asia—including establishing a USAID Mission to Central Asia—in line with America’s Indo- Pacific strategy.

Animats 2y ago
Not sure about "security implications", but a mining site writes "Greenland is considered one of the last frontiers for exploration by mining experts."[1] There's oil, and some companies drilling, various gemstones, and iron. [1] https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=59 https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=59
jrs235 2y ago
Look at my sister comment to yours about technocracy.

jrs235 2y ago

Greenland and Panama Canal stuff sounds like a push for Technocracy. Look at the North American Technate! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technocracy_movement#The_Technate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technocracy_movement#The_Techn... And seems to align with Musk's dreams.