cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/41391186
Donald Trump said Friday his administration will take action on Greenland “whether they like it or not,” further escalating his rhetoric as he pushes to acquire the Danish territory for the U.S.
The comments came during a meeting with oil executives to discuss the prospect of doing business in Venezuela. Less than a week earlier, the U.S. military invaded the oil-rich South American nation and captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Denmark and its European allies in NATO – the military alliance co-founded by the U.S. – have pushed back, reiterating that Greenland is not for sale. But the Trump administration nevertheless says it is currently weighing a range of options on Greenland, including utilizing the U.S. military or cutting a deal to purchase it from Denmark.
So quick question, why allow them to keep their military base? They’re clearly hostile, time to pack up and leave.
Either Europe’s politicians are still deluding themselves that the USA could be an ally against Russia, or it’s a case of no one wanting to move first and be the first the USA targets for economic and social destruction.
EU politicians did switch to a “don’t feed the troll” stance on Trump. Flattery backfires because he sees that as weak. Taking sudden action works as a provocation in him. Best case they’re waiting him out and preparing quietly in the background.
Which is the point of a united Europe. They should work together.
But will they?
When tariffs came in, I was hopeful they realised, finally, that they were dealing with a madman. However, they still negotiate as if he’s a rational actor. Express concern etc. Just like the Dems in the USA. He pays no heed to their comments or concerns. He only responds to power.
Tariff the shit out of USA tech. Stop buying USA weapons. Start allowing Ukraine to attack inside Russia. Cut off their supply of precious metals by working with Australia and Denmark (Greenland).
Show them you mean business by reducing tariffs on china in return for Chinese concessions. Start really penalisong any European or American companies that still do business in Russia.
Its mind boggling that they are doing practically nothing concrete.
And sell off US Treasury bonds. Put the willies up the money people.
I’d be looking at their recent declaration about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Cut them where it hurts his chances in the mod terms. Affordability all the way. He’s very much a let them eat cake kind of guy. But with big Macs.
If Europe had fought Russia over the Ukraine, this wouldn’t be on the table. It’s clear to the world Europe won’t fight, even to defend their own backyard, so here we are.
To be clear, I fucking hate it. I have been screaming for Europe to fight back since day one, all while it was clear America was half-assing the fight. But they didn’t, the fascists gauged the reaction, now they feel free to strike.
Yeah, i never thought of that. All EU countries should expel the US troops and seize the bases and hardware
(now Rammstein is playing in my head…)
Which track? I’ve had “Amerika” on repeat in my sad brain for a while now.
i was thinking of ramstein air base, and “du hast” popped into my head