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7. "Helped" is the operative word. Probably "helped himself/the US would be more accurate.

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Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark [View all] HereForTheParty Jan 3 OP

Odd time for this. Seems Greenland would want Denmark's/NATO's protection from a hostile takeover... brush Jan 3 #1

Will be interesting to see how this goes. Fla Dem Jan 3 #3

Someone needs to check his bank account. LOL! BComplex Jan 3 #5

Agreed. See if he's suddenly gotten a new Swiss account. brush Jan 3 #6

Media in Greenland need to highlight the money part LiberalFighter Jan 3 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 3 #15

Trump will help liberate them from Denmark IronLionZion Jan 3 #2

Actually this is how Teddy Roosevelt helped Panama gain its independence from Columbia. Baitball Blogger Jan 3 #4

"Helped" is the operative word. Probably "helped himself/the US would be more accurate. brush Jan 3 #7

Oh, the US was not acting like a self-less benefactor. Baitball Blogger Jan 3 #8

It was a bit more paternalistic than that. US operatives encouraged/funded a separative movement from Columbia. brush Jan 3 #9

"We'll see how it plays out" -DJT maxsolomon Jan 3 #10

It's very vulnerable I would say without Denmark/NATO's protection. brush Jan 3 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 3 #16

This doesn't seem like a good idea karin_sj Jan 3 #12

Not smart. Better to put off such notions for at least four years. n/t valleyrogue Jan 3 #13

If the people of Greenland want self-rule, I say let them NickB79 Jan 4 #17

It does smell like the PM is being bought off by someone... Lucky Luciano Jan 4 #18

I'm assuming they'd put it to the people of Greenland for a vote NickB79 Jan 4 #19

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