Timothy Birdnow

Here is a good article about why America needs Greenland and how it is a key territory in the growing cold war between the U.S. and China.

This is in no small part an attempt by the Trump Administration to secure a close supply of rare earth metals for our technology. China has been systematically grabbing the mining operations of ree's and now control 80% of them.

It's also about oil and gas and strateigic locations in the Arctic, where China has been trying to muscle in.

Here are the bullet points from the article in Natural News:

* Greenland has emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint due to its vast rare earth mineral deposits, Arctic shipping lanes and location between North America and Europe, drawing intense U.S.-China rivalry.
* Greenland holds 25 of 34 critical minerals essential for technology and defense. China dominates global rare earth supply (80%), prompting U.S. efforts to secure mining deals, like the Tanbreez acquisition.
* Beijing’s "Polar Silk Road” and self-declared "near-Arctic state” status signal its intent to expand influence, while Russia also increases its Arctic military presence.
* Despite U.S. overtures, Greenlanders prioritize autonomy, with leaders wary of foreign interference. Prime Minister Egede called early elections amid concerns over external pressure.
* The Trump administration focuses on economic investment (mining) and security (NATO’s Pituffik Space Base) to counter China, but risks diplomatic fallout if negotiations are overly aggressive.

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Getting Greenland's consent may be a bit difficult, but not TOO difficult, especially if we offer them autonomy. That is not hard; Puerto Rico is an autonomous territory of the United States, for instance. The Virgin Islands pretty much also. And we could offer every Greenlander cold, hard cash for their votes to join the U.S. as a territory. There is every reason to want to join America; money will flow in, jobs will become available, we'll build them better houses and roads and hospitals. And if we pay them, and set Greenland up like Alaska (which gives a dividend to every Alaskan from the profits from oil and gas) the Greenlanders would be foolish not to take the deal. It's a big win for everyone (except the Danish, but who cares about them?)

And of course the Chicoms will lose too, as well as the Russians.

Of course the Greenlanders may fear bringing in the U.S. because it could eventually lead to the "Green New Deal" closing up everything if the Left retakes power. I would be leery too, of the EPA showing up and telling me my fishing boat is "unsustainable" and I was going to have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to make it "eco-friendly" or "learn to code". But if we can guarantee to not meddle in their internal affairs we can probably win them over.

At any rate this is an issue that won't go away, nor should it. I am glad; Trump is looking outward, much like our forebears who looked out over the Great Plains. He still believes America will grow and expand and the future is bright, our best days ahead. It is a most refreshing change from the mopes who have run this country into the ground to "manage the decline". Trump wants to forge ahead, not polish the door knocker.

When Trump Hotels opens a resort in Greenland I'm going to book my room!

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