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The problem comes when he thinks about making a deal that can't be made. Denmark can't sell Greenland. It's just not possible within their framework of relation

by jemmyw 2y ago

The problem comes when he thinks about making a deal that can't be made. Denmark can't sell Greenland. It's just not possible within their framework of relationship with the citizens of Greenland. So what will he do when it doesn't pan out? I don't know. We're seeing the same thing with Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia are not yet in a position where peace is possible. He wants to be seen making the peace. It can't happen, so he's going to punish Ukraine because they lost the blame game.

lazide 2y ago
What do you think the odds are that Denmark would ‘start’ a war between the US and NATO over Greenland? That answer is why he’ll almost certainly end up ‘taking’ Greenland.
- jemmyw 2y ago
  No, they won't go to war over it. But it'll be the end of the post war consensus, probably the end of NATO. It's a cliff, once you go over it there's no coming back.
  - lazide 2y ago
    He’s literally said he wants to get the US out of NATO multiple times, because it’s a ‘bad deal’.
    - jemmyw 2y ago
      Yeah I know. Not arguing, just pointing out it's not a small move. He's said a lot of stuff, but hasn't yet put the US in a position with it's allies that can't be rowed back.
      - lazide 2y ago
        How long do you think until he does? Personally, I figure a month or less.