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NickB79

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17. If the people of Greenland want self-rule, I say let them

Reply to HereForTheParty (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 12:08 PM

Jan 4

As much as I hate Trump's stupid idea to make Greenland part of the US, I wouldn't use this as an excuse to deny the people their right to democratically choose how they wish to be governed.

They even signed a treaty with Denmark in 2009 where Denmark recognized their right to declare independence if they want to:

https://visitgreenland.com/articles/greenlands-modern-path-to-independence/

Greenland has the right to declare independence. In Greenland’s Self-Government Act enacted by Denmark and Greenland in 2009, the Greenlanders are recognised as a people or nation entitled to the right of self-determination, with the option of independence. While it is recognised that most Greenlanders favour independence, opinions and strategies of how to reach this status are many, not least concerning the assumption of responsibility for its budget.

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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