Timothy Birdnow

Trump doubles down on Greenland while speaking with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

"That's what hurt my relationship with NATO. Greenland doesn't help Denmark. Denmark doesn't spend money to really help Greenland, but it's important for the U.S.,And it's surrounded by Chinese ships and Russian ships. Greenland should be controlled by the U.S., not by Denmark."

In other words NATO is still mired in past glory, dreaming of the days when it's members were great powers in their own right and not subservient to the U.S. military. They want the memories of glory, but are unwilling to do the hard work needed to be relevant as world powers in their own right. They want our money and protection but don't understand that with that comes our right to assert our will.

If others pay your way they are the boss. 'Nuff said.

Europe has yet to learn that. They want to play act at being important and owning places like Greenland make them feel like they are not the jokes they have let themselves become.

In the end Denmark will lose Greenland. It will either be to an America working as much on their behalf as on our own, or it will be to Russia or China. Take your pick.

This is exactly why it is not a good idea to leave your security to others so you can enjoy yourself while they pay. In the end the check will come due.

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