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Replying To SouthGalway:  "The USA has had numerous deals in history for territories: the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the Louisiana Purchase, etc., this isn't new. I would still prefer to let the Greenlanders decide for themselves via a fair vote."
Keep comparing apples and oranges.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8724 - 21/01/2026 17:10:20    2652364

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Replying To katser:  "Agree Trump won't take Greenland, Im assuming he just wants to see what sort of balls Europe has!
Do you think Europe has being taking advantage of the United States ever since the liberation of Europe after WW 2?"
To a certain degree but it works both ways. Are you saying the US has gained nothing from having bases and troops all over Europe and around the world? It's about it power and influence…wake up. It's about projecting American power and influence in the world. If there was nothing to be gained from it, they would not have stayed.

Europe fell asleep but seems to be awaking to the f at the need their own defence. Of course you have Micky mouse countries like Ireland who bury our heads in the sand when it comes to defence. That will need to change and appears to be. Ireland has to play its part.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11882 - 21/01/2026 17:11:02    2652365

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Replying To SouthGalway:  "The USA has had numerous deals in history for territories: the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the Louisiana Purchase, etc., this isn't new. I would still prefer to let the Greenlanders decide for themselves via a fair vote."
That's already in place. Greenlanders have the right to vote for independence whenever they want.
The reason they haven't done so is essentially because they're not ready yet. They're not self-sufficient from an economic point of view and they benefit from the very strong social supports available in Denmark.
They will likely eventually vote for independence. They seem to be adamant however, that they don't want to become part of the US.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2714 - 21/01/2026 17:45:30    2652371

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Replying To Square_B:  "Oh really, give into a bully. Right got ya :rolleyes:"
At the end of the day we are all relying on the USA for defence in the western world and this country is living off the taxes and employment we enjoy from American multinationals here, don't bite the hand that feed you.
What difference is it to us if Greenland is owned by Denmark or the USA? I'll answer that for you, none.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3666 - 21/01/2026 17:56:21    2652373

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "That's already in place. Greenlanders have the right to vote for independence whenever they want.
The reason they haven't done so is essentially because they're not ready yet. They're not self-sufficient from an economic point of view and they benefit from the very strong social supports available in Denmark.
They will likely eventually vote for independence. They seem to be adamant however, that they don't want to become part of the US."
Who'd want to join that madhouse!

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 322 - 21/01/2026 22:22:57    2652417

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Replying To Tirchonaill1:  "At the end of the day we are all relying on the USA for defence in the western world and this country is living off the taxes and employment we enjoy from American multinationals here, don't bite the hand that feed you.
What difference is it to us if Greenland is owned by Denmark or the USA? I'll answer that for you, none."
Anyhow did you enjoy your TACO earlier?

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1686 - 21/01/2026 23:10:44    2652424

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "That's already in place. Greenlanders have the right to vote for independence whenever they want.
The reason they haven't done so is essentially because they're not ready yet. They're not self-sufficient from an economic point of view and they benefit from the very strong social supports available in Denmark.
They will likely eventually vote for independence. They seem to be adamant however, that they don't want to become part of the US."
You're probably right. I'd just like to see a fair vote on the topic. From what I hear many there are not happy with Denmark but I could be wrong hence my wish for a fair vote with all sides getting equal coverage.

SouthGalway (Galway) - Posts: 177 - 21/01/2026 23:43:36    2652427

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Keep comparing apples and oranges."
Are you sure it's not apples and onions? Let's keep it accurate please.

SouthGalway (Galway) - Posts: 177 - 21/01/2026 23:44:47    2652428

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Replying To Tirchonaill1:  "At the end of the day we are all relying on the USA for defence in the western world and this country is living off the taxes and employment we enjoy from American multinationals here, don't bite the hand that feed you.
What difference is it to us if Greenland is owned by Denmark or the USA? I'll answer that for you, none."
It might make a difference to us if it emboldens Putin to make further incursions into Europe and Ireland has to accommodate more Ukrainians & Baltic people. There is PLENTY of evidence that the old céad míle fáilte only goes so far.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10204 - 22/01/2026 08:52:21    2652439

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Replying To SouthGalway:  "You're probably right. I'd just like to see a fair vote on the topic. From what I hear many there are not happy with Denmark but I could be wrong hence my wish for a fair vote with all sides getting equal coverage."
From what you hear? You chat to many Greenlanders on a weekly basis ?

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8724 - 22/01/2026 09:56:06    2652447

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