"Ownership" of Greenland has no effect on the Northwest Passage. The conclusion of this video is completely wrong. The Northwest passage is not above Canada, it's through Canada. Greenland's territorial waters make no difference. The Davis Strait, Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait are international waters. As is the Bering Strait on the other end. The Northwest passage is not. It's about minerals, oil and gas as another poster concluded.
It's about being able to squeeze it not about allowing passage. If the US can prevent travel whenver they want they have a ace in the hole. Canada having the ability to do so too is not really an issue.
@@DaDungeYou might be right. I've given up trying to understand what goes through Trump's mind. But the US is powerful enough to stop any travel through international shipping lanes. They don't need Greenland to do that.
A week before it is Canada that he wants to buy and it is certainly not to have our ton of immigrants as a bonus: It is because he wants control of the Northwest Passage.
@@cabaneencac5168Maybe, but I think it would just be a bonus. Canada's resources way outweigh any benefits from the northwest passage. That's probably true of Greenland as well.
@@RUHappyATM sure but look at how scots want oil profits going to Scotland. Denmark can't extract those minerals profitably or without Greenland declaring independence. USA with its marine battalion can.
Yeah that was back in the day when colonial empires like Britain alone controlled 1/4th of the planet. The idea that we're still living in that world is delusional. Buying Greenland is not a serious idea at all
The narrator at the 7:55 mark is ABSOLUTELY WRONG HERE. The Northwest Passage does not go through Greenland's territorial waters. It goes through Canada's territorial waters and the INTERNATIONAL waters of the Davis Strait between Canada and Greenland!!! The western end of the NW passage is the Bering Strait, International waters. Canada cannot prohibit INNOCENT passage but does have the right to enforce many other aspects of passage, such as environmental concerns and regulations.
If the NW passage was really international waters, Canada could not regulate traffic in the passage on the basis of any of their domestic laws whatsoever, whether we are talking about their environmental regulations or anything else.
@@goldenmelon6136that's the western most part only. The majority of the NW passage goes through the Canandian Arctic Archipelago, which they very much have the right to control.
And arctic control. It's becoming a major location where powers are attempting to assert control as ice melts as you have much shorter passages for travel (in addition to resources in the region).
@mysticcove3392 little peninsula have big island?? So far away? speak funnee swedish with potato in throat! So silly! Give us the island and stop fake-pretending to have empire! Rest easy! Enjoy retirement and eat some apple-pancakes! Silly Danes! ☺️
While Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it is not a possession of the state of Denmark and there cannot legally be sold. Its citizens have a right to self-determination and only they could agree to surrendering sovereignty to the U.S.
@@stormbowman7148 So bouyt 2 years from now, when he's tanked the US economy and his popularity is at new lows, he makes up some bull about Greenland being in cahoots with China and is being used to stage nuclear missiles pointed at the USA. Invade, take over the country at gunpoint and then dare Denmark to try and take it back. Nothing boosts a President's popularity like starting a war, especially a short successful one.
@@iankeeley1854 He can certainly try, but any attack on a NATO country is an attack on all. And because of the US definition of treason an attack on an ally is actually treason. I doubt that any US miltiary commander would carry out such an order.
As a Dane i can promise you that we will not sell Greenland, and it would require the Greenland`s own decision if they will ever extract the minierals from the ground. The inuit people live in symbiosiss with their sorounding, and are not destroying the nature around them.
Depends the Greenland PM has said he wants independence. Not like you Danes have exactly invested in the place. Bizarre you guys even own it considering it's 1,000's of KM away
@ hmm just like Hawaii you mean.. I get your double standard 😉 And we have invested, Just before Christmas a 2 billion $ Airport opened up. If you talk about roads and bridges, I belive you need to read up on Greenlans nature, distances and transportations. Dog sleds are still the prefered transportation outside your local comunnity.
@@alexandru5369 Not invested? Oh, are you the type of US-citizen that does not see education, health, childcare, eldercare etc as investment? And you overlook miitary presence, which Denmark has - after some time of planning - has just been increased. .
@@alexandru5369 Well if it is bizarre then I will explain it to you why they own it: Norwegian Viking settled it and later it became part of Norway because of that. Denmark and Norway united and when Norway seceded to unite with Sweden Denmark kept the Norwegian colonies. Simple as that. They should be allowed to get independence though.
I had a helper one time that came from Dubuque. He could mimic a semi changing gears getting on the interstate. He lived by the highway and there was nothing else to do but copy traffic sounds.
@@SeraphXeno When traffic followed the River, the Town seemed important. They do have a College there. US 52 goes right through town. I thought it was a modern metropolis.
FYI regarding 0:57 It was Norwegian and Icelandic settlers who settled on Greenland. Denmark acquired Norwegian possessions such as Greenland, Iceland and Faroe island in 1537
So sad that nobody else picked up on this. It should be obvious to anyone who has studied actual history. I do not mean yankee history of their own wars and whatnot from just the last 200 or so years, but actual history, from all over the world and a much longer timescale.
Simply as a platform for Petroleum exploration, Greenland is a huge financial Bonanza . . . I believe Denmark cannot do this due to their own and Euro environmental law . . . People who think Greenlanders don't want USA style development have little concept of life in a remote and primitive region . . . Therefore, this may come down to whether Greenlanders prefer EU Green politics or USA type Development . . .
0:50 In 1261 the Greenland settlements became part of the Kingdom of Norway (Erik the red, from Southwest Norway, founded the first settlement on Greenland in the late 900s). Following the personal union with Denmark and Sweden (Kalmar) the contact with the settlements faded in the 1400s. Nominally however, Greenland was still a part of Norway (later in a personal union with Denmark only). In the 1700s merchants based in Bergen, Norway and the Bergen Trade Company re-established ties with Greenland (Hans Egede, a priest from northern Norway, received rather lukewarm interest in Copenhagen about the Norwegian undertaking and a mission to Greenland - the Danes eventually gave a small lump of Money while the primary contributions came from Norwegian merchants). During the Napoleonic wars Copenhagen sided with Napoleon and in the Kiel Treaty of 1814 (dissolution of Denmark-Norway), it was stated that the dependencies of Norway (Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, were to remain under Copenhagen). The Norwegians on Greenland were given a choice between Danish citizenship or expulsion.
BTW…there was a motto in the USAF (United States Air Force) about being stationed in Tuley Greenland. It goes like this:” Greenland, where the women are scarce and the sheep are nervous.”
My dad was stationed at the real ice station zebra ie camp century expirement to study possibly basing nuke missles in under ice rail system with radar warning stations on top
0:53 *Norwegian Vikings. Greenland was historically never Danish, always Norwegian. Denmark and Norway united and when Norway seceded Denmark kept the Norwegian colonies. Only because of that it is Danish, not because of Danish Vikings
@steffenb.jrgensen2014 Look up Norwegian history you will find it. I know that it is rightfully Danish, not Norwegian NOW but saying that it NEVER has been Norwegian is just wrong.
Back in the viking times, whether you were danish, norwegian or swedish didn't matter much. The three nations people were so intertwined that some of our heroes still to this day, is debated whether they were one or the other. There was so much movement in that region and people settled everywhere they could find a spot. Language not being a barrier facilitated this. Ships going out for raiding, trade or settlement, would be comprised of all three nations. Reason why the first settlers to Greenland is seen as norwegian, is because the leader was norwegian.
Iceland gained independence in 1944 and after that date we have the only rightful claim to the history of the norse vikings in Greenland. We do not claim ownership over Greenland.
@@abaddon1371Nationality as we know it today did not exist back then, but if you read the “icelandic” sagas then you will understand that there was a clear difference between norwegian, swedish, danish and icelandic in them. When people moved from norway to iceland it was usually a one way trip and after that they were considered icelanders. The same goes for difference between icelanders and greenlanders.
It was a great deal for France too. Have a look at the territory France sold: they actually controlled a tiny slither of it, but managed to con the USA into buying vast tracts of land. USA would have just taken it by force anyway. Just ask Mexico.
@@CatsMeowPaw it worked out for the US too because even though they could easily take the land they would have no legal precident to do so. It was a win win for both sides.
it more than that greenland is a strategic midway point between europe and North America for America air defence alone it worth the purchase same with the canal it is fastest way to get ship to and from the pacific if it was to be held by hostile country like china it would severely hamper military naval operations.
If the US wants control of Greenland, the stupidest thing to do is to suggest that they can buy it from Denmark. Denmark does not own Greenland, and therefore cannot sell Greenland. It is very insulting to the Greenlanders, a discussion about their land being bought and sold without them being asked. It is actually such a stupid discussion that it becomes funny. I don't think the US will get very far with this ignorant approach. - but good luck.
Hang on, it's not the US that's taking this approach. It's a whole bunch of commenters on TH-cam videos! And half the commenters on TH-cam videos are Democrats who LOATHE Trump and therefore want to paint him in the worst possible light.
European deserves to know what is the definition of woman so Denmark should focus on social engineering research and let U.S focus on security, trade and innovations.
Who really "owns" anything? Unless you have a deed to your specific property, you don't own anything just because you happen to live there. Americans don't own America, corporations and a few very rich families both foreign and domestic.
Denmark will give Greenland to the USA for free. The European countries are mostly vessel states under the USA military occupation. None will stand with Denmark in this case.
Denmark may not have a say in this if the people of Greenland decide to declare independence. Then they can apply to join the US. Then Denmark will have lost Greenland for free. By negotiating, Denmark can at least get something.
@@MattChew2 See I don't see those as being the same categories. but when I was a kid we were taught in school that Australia was an island. Curious when it changed. Things change, Pluto was a planet when I was a kid.
Literally around the time they became a CONTINENT. "Islands are smaller landmasses entirely surrounded by water, and Australia fits the definition of a continent due to its size."
It has nothing to do with NWP. That goes through Canada. It however would get them in the mix of the arctic. It would put them in with Russia and China. Don’t get me wrong I bet the USA would love to have the NWP also but Canada won’t let that happen. Greenland has minerals and potential for untapped oil. It has a large amount of land and connects with the arctic which is really what the USA wants.
Apparently it escapes most people that if you melt the ice cap off the island of Greenland the result will be an increase in sea level of approximately 23 feet which will inundate large areas of the Eastern and Gulf coast. We are better off hoping Greenland stays frozen.
Btw there is a lot more relevant precedent than Alaska: The USA actually bought the US Virgin islands (which were called Dansk Vestindien at that point) from Denmark in 1917.
All foreign commentators forget to mention that Greenland currently has a democratically elected Socialist government, whom as one of its first acts revoked mining and exploration rights due to ecological concerns. By this logic the natural ressources of Greenland is only accessable if the local population is willing to spoil their pristine enviroment for monetary gain - or if a foreign power is willing to impose hardcore colonialism on the Greenlandic people in a way that the Danish Government in Copenhagen has never attempted.
I agree -- it's up to the local population. Which is or might be actually changing? A "pristine" environment that's mainly ice and snow and expensive, hard-to-get imports might well be starting to be perceived by the younger generation as less than ideal.
@@susanpockett4314 The Socialists and the Democratic Socialist party have, when combined, held a majority in the Greenlandic parliament since its creation in 1979. When one is in government, the other is the main opposition party. Currently they form a coalition government controlling 21 of 31 seats.
Trump owes Panama $$Millions$$ in taxes and is using the diversion about the Canal to avoid paying what he owes. Typical Trump business strategy but using the position of POTUS to bully Panama. Putin and Trump are one in the same.
Do Panamanians realize how the world views their country? Especially when Panama is flirting with the Chinese and unable to maintain the canal. And then there has been the drought and the blockages, as mentioned in the video vaguely. Then the USA is still technically defending the Panama Canal.
That too, it was quite popular for the press to dump on the Johnson Administration. It was widely understood, even at that time, that the Alaska purchase was a great deal. It was not politically expedient to say so.
@@jackprier7727While it was also called "Seward's Icebox," I kind of have a problem with the fact that iceboxes weren't all that prevalent in the 1860s, so it's less relatable to the population of the time. I always heard it as "Seward's Folly" myself.
mmm free lobster. WAIT i'm allergic to shellfish noooooooooooooaaaaagghghghghghghhh (my children now have to pay for my timeshare and can't sell it, even though i'm dead and didn't sign anything)
There's no guarantee he could visit with his criminal record. While Greenland doesn't specifically exclude people with a criminal record from visiting, if they feel that person is a risk to national security, they can bar them from entry. As Trump is clearly a threat to the national security of the U.S, he would probably be considered a threat anywhere else.
As the US Treasury borrows a couple Trillion Bucks every year, they pay out over a Trillion in Interest Payments. How do you finance a Worldwide Colonial Empire, when you have no money left?
My only guess would be that property counts more than cash at the end of the day. Take Monopoly. Could be broke at the end of the game (in this case the “end of the game” would be if and when humanity leaves Earth), but have all the hotels needed to win.
USD is the world's reserve currency. Meaning more can be printed as long as inflation is kept in check, there is no running out of money. Why is USD worth anything? Because of the US military and trade.
Puerto Rico is how it is because of how the locals run it, not because of how the U.S. treats it. Greenland actually knows how to govern itself, and would be far better off.
@@bluemarlin8138 No it's also because of how the US runs it. The Puerto Ricans basically have to go cap in hand to Congress any time they want to do something.
A lot of the other development is a byproduct of the canal. You’d get a much higher number if you try to account for how much of the other industries are tacked on to the canals existence
It has a decent supply of the various high tech minerals and rare earth metals, also a barely exploited gold ore vein(s), good supply of seafood in the waters.
Puerto Ricans are 50/50 on the issue, which is why they are still not a state. Puerto Rico has been in the news a lot in the last few years and most people arguing for Puerto Rican statehood are not actually representing the Puerto Ricans, but their own interests. This is a very huge problem.
Could the USA sell Florida and Texas to Cuba and Mexico respectively? They are only states, after all. Should the residents of those states have any more say in the discussion than the indigenous peoples and other residents of Greenland? Think about it … our citizens wouldn’t stand for it, and neither will Greenlanders. If it is truly an issue of national security (and not a land grab), then the USA should negotiate, in good faith, for bases in Greenland to protect our interests. Although, Trump may have burned that bridge by now! Very clever, huh.
HAH! That made me Laugh, I mean, Greenland already created a declaration of Independance and has the OK from Denmark if ever they want to secede from them; although Greenland being part of Denmark and by proxy, the EU has no need to secede anytime soon.
It's pure militairy. Russia is much stronger militairly in the North Pole region. The future shipping routes will be there above Canada and Russia. Besides the riches like oil and gas and many others. Greenland will become the center and a big hub for trade and business
@@slomo4672 No, because the U.S. could never provide the hospitals, schools and free university education (in Denmark) for the people of Greenland. We all know the poor level of education and healthcare which exists in the U.S. These institutions are mostly staffed with highly educated Danes, working in Greenland.
I love when some nobody commentators make definitive statements like "The US has no legal basis to take back the canal" . Nothing is determined until after you go to court. and "statements about taking back the canal should not be taken literally". WHo the heck is anyone to say waht another person literally means.
If a man says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn’t love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother. 1 John 4:21
5:03 that was not written by him but for him. Remember that Trump is not too articulate. There are a lot of basic things that Trump can't do well that every day Americans can. As for acquiring Greenland, it'd be of advantage, but it's not for sale. Two plus two equals four.
Dont think that ends well for america seeying they are part of the EU and countries in the EU got Allies outside of the EU and Canada prolly will support EU because lets be honest here why would they go for Trump after wanting to have Canada.
Stalin in 30es wanted to take Poland and Baltic states..Hitler wanted half of Europe..They were imperialists and liked each other..They signed Molotov Ribentrop pact of cooperation and worked together just like evil brothers..In the end brothers argue between themselves how to divide Poland...History is teaching us but People never learn from history..
Thank you. I / we are Inuit Greenlandic. It is sad. Americans talk about Greenland like there's no human here, and they're talking about taking natural resources.
I hate Trump, but I don't mind him prodding about purchasing a huge piece of land that's overwhelmingly untapped. It's different from threatening to annex Panama, which is way more ridiculous, IMO.
@@mysticcove3392 That frame of mind is why America has been able to carry NATO since ww2 and why Greenland isnt just another part of the USSR. Also, if he did speak about the people being the reason he wanted to purchase it, think about that. He's then buying the people of Greenland. I'm sure you'd be even more upset with that.
Greenland can declare independence then vote to become a US State. Trump could use that fact to make a good offer of cash to Denmark they would probability take rather than lose out altogether if Greenland votes for independence.
Greenland can declare independence (the right has already been confirmed/granted by the Danish Parliament), but not before it is ready for it. Greenland needs to get things like national security, military, alliances and budget in order first, for this to happen. Afterwards they'll have the ability to join the US. Denmark selling Greenland is not really possible in the real world. Greenland hasn't been a colony for ages (we live in another time), and the idea of selling goes directly against decades of political and legal work. Neither Denmark or Greenland wants this, and I'm not even sure that it is possible now. Also, most Danes don't view Greenland as part of Denmark, but as its own "country" - one of three in the kingdom. A distinction not made in English, but it is important here. Greenland is not Denmark's to sell (this was more of less also what Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said last time). Neither Denmark or Greenland in particular are poor. Their economy easily rivals most American states relative to population, why economic pressure wouldn't be the primary motivator.
There is strategic reasons, but the truth is, he got laughed at and ridiculed in 2019 when he suggested it, and now he just wants revenge on the naysayers, now that he is a lameduck president with no guardrails. It's really no deeper than that. Expect the next 4 years to be nothing but presidential temper tantrums.
The U.S. has security interests in the Panama Canal and operational interests per the enduring treaty with Panama. It is through these interests that the U.S. could potentially exercise control over the canal.
*I'm afraid I don't believe that Trump is writing many of these tweets. Although they're full of his trademark nonsense and idiocies, the grammar is far too good.*
I wonder if Trump thinks he may be able to make a deal, or is he bringing these things up as a distraction. Given the sorry state of the country, his Presidency may well require a distraction.
@@innit-h8p china barely has any nukes and as we have seen in ukraine technology has advanced where the majority of long range missiles are easily shot down even with limited air defenses and short interception distances. russia is at risk from nukes from NATO (and visa versa) only because of short interception distances and large arsenal. china is not a nuclear threat to anyone who has nukes themselves.
That would be in no one's interest. Tijuana does a brisk business in healthcare because it's outside the US system, and is therefore more affordable. Annexation destroys their entire economy, and prevents Americans from getting healthcare. Both sides lose.
Trump and Epstein ran in the same circles and were connected in the 1990s. Trump flew on Epstein’s PJ at least seven times. None of those flights were to Epstein’s private island and there’s no other evidence Trump visited the island.
All Trump needs to do is announce a multi-trillion dollar project to turn the Rio Grande into the longest canal on earth, creating a short-cut from west to east with multiple new ports all along the border, and suddenly Panama would change its mind.
@@rubyxfinity8634 Why? Just go to a US court. Why not get a legal sanction to take it back. China would back Panama. Theat would be a bad idea to invite. Silly to spend $120 billion on another 'redundant' canal. China will build one anyway, unless the USA does elevate its influence in the area.
The Russian's recently passed a bill declaring that the sale of Alaska was illegal and the Alaskan natives say the Russians never owned Alaska, so they couldn't sell it.Trump wanted to trade Puerto Rico for Greenland.Witch one is is worth more ?
The US Air Force is in Greenland , and they build a golf course where ever they go. Mabe Trump could buy it then lease it to the USAF and mismanage it for them .
From the greenlandic perspective there are a lot of reasons why it isn't desirable to join the union. Greenlandic peoples would risk becoming a minority if powerful US interests could do whatever they wanted. The idea of having to adopt US customs, units of measurements etc when that's a step back from the metric system doesn't sound good. Lastly, what of greenlandic free healhcare and social services? The positives would be the immense economic benefits and investment potential of the US, flirting with Greenland as well as the best security guarantee there ever was.
Let me help you catch up, the whole Russian collusion thing was proven false even to the point where MSNBC conceded that it didn’t happen. Now what did happen is the Bidens have received millions from Russia. If you are talking about Trumps stance on Ukraine, he wants the deaths to stop, but I guess spoon fed dems like the dying
There is also law. Most governments cannot sell their lands and people(s). Denmark is one such modern country with proper rule of law not allowing selling either. While everythings needs to be compatible with economics, there is a lot of stuff that is not about economics. People aren't for sale anymore in Denmark, has been a while since they have been in the business. The only relevant question is if Trump is really that dumb or if there is any clown/mad man logic to all the B.S. he is talking.
The Treaty of the Danish West Indies, officially the Convention between the United States and Denmark for cession of the Danish West Indies, was a 1916 treaty transferring sovereignty of the Virgin Islands in the Danish West Indies from Denmark to the United States in exchange for a sum of US$25,000,000 in gold.
Does Greenland too feels the same? Do other countries for whom the USA is so concerned about, feel the same? Will the USA now plan to topple the Greenland government or will they consider waiting till weapons of mass destruction are reported to be found in Greenland? Just curious about a viable strategy.
If the USA couldn't conquer land they just took it (Manifest Destiny) or buying it, (Louisiana , Alaska. ) I love to hear if a country would buy some states from America and how you would react as an American to find this normal.
Denmark has strengthened the defence forces on Greenland. Now they also has to consider terminating the US military bases on Greenland. Can’t have foreign forces that don’t respect the territorial integrity of Greenland/Denmark within the borders.
Exactly. The USG will make an offer that the Greenlanders cannot refuse. Trump's way going about it is wrong, but the idea is sound. It will happen sooner or later.
Yep, and Americans are losing their Social Security, Medicare, Healthcare, inflation goes up, thousands will lose their jobs etc. But hey, each citizen of Greenland can NOW come to the U.S. and by million dollar houses, while the average American can barely pay for their food. I HOPE you were just being sarcastic.
The Panama Canal was finished, after others failed, by the U.S. in exchange for our efforts, the U.S. was given a 99 year lease which expired on December 31, 1999. A lease is not a permanent agreement.
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Very interesting ideas! By the same token, so to speak, I am sure, if NATO poured their ressources together, we could for sure come up with a price sufficiently interessant for mr. Trump so we could buy the presidency back from him? a few trillion and an island, small one, perhaps?
The Northwest passage is much less reliable than the Northeast passage, which runs between the Pole and Siberia. It winds between a large number of (Canadian) islands and in most years either does not open up or opens for less than a month. This year was an exception. Further, the ice north of Greenland covering the northernmost version of the Northwest Passage, is largely covered with the oldest ice in the Arctic. It is very stubborn about melting.
"Ownership" of Greenland has no effect on the Northwest Passage. The conclusion of this video is completely wrong. The Northwest passage is not above Canada, it's through Canada. Greenland's territorial waters make no difference. The Davis Strait, Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait are international waters. As is the Bering Strait on the other end. The Northwest passage is not. It's about minerals, oil and gas as another poster concluded.
It's about being able to squeeze it not about allowing passage. If the US can prevent travel whenver they want they have a ace in the hole. Canada having the ability to do so too is not really an issue.
Davis Strait is in Canadian waters. Look it up
@@DaDungeYou might be right. I've given up trying to understand what goes through Trump's mind. But the US is powerful enough to stop any travel through international shipping lanes. They don't need Greenland to do that.
A week before it is Canada that he wants to buy and it is certainly not to have our ton of immigrants as a bonus: It is because he wants control of the Northwest Passage.
@@cabaneencac5168Maybe, but I think it would just be a bonus. Canada's resources way outweigh any benefits from the northwest passage. That's probably true of Greenland as well.
There is a closer example. In 1917 the US bought the US Virgin Islands from Denmark. So they have sold territory to the US before.
Bet you they wouldn't, Greenland has more mineral potential. That would be a gold mine for Denmark.
@@RUHappyATM sure but look at how scots want oil profits going to Scotland. Denmark can't extract those minerals profitably or without Greenland declaring independence.
USA with its marine battalion can.
@@jai-kk5uu wasn't trump supposed to be the president who does not want more wars?!?
Yeah that was back in the day when colonial empires like Britain alone controlled 1/4th of the planet. The idea that we're still living in that world is delusional. Buying Greenland is not a serious idea at all
Just take it from Denmark whether or not they like it or not. Then take Panama, France, Syria, Taiwan, India and Haiti
The narrator at the 7:55 mark is ABSOLUTELY WRONG HERE. The Northwest Passage does not go through Greenland's territorial waters. It goes through Canada's territorial waters and the INTERNATIONAL waters of the Davis Strait between Canada and Greenland!!! The western end of the NW passage is the Bering Strait, International waters. Canada cannot prohibit INNOCENT passage but does have the right to enforce many other aspects of passage, such as environmental concerns and regulations.
If the NW passage was really international waters, Canada could not regulate traffic in the passage on the basis of any of their domestic laws whatsoever, whether we are talking about their environmental regulations or anything else.
@@goldenmelon6136 Agreed. But it (the Northwest Passage) is not in international waters. Only the entrance, exits are.
@@goldenmelon6136that's the western most part only. The majority of the NW passage goes through the Canandian Arctic Archipelago, which they very much have the right to control.
so that's why he calls Canada a state?
@@cpamfly6858 no that is a joke pointing out the weak and dependent position canada has. its part of trying to strong arm canada into border security.
3 real Reasons: Oil Gas and Minerals
And arctic control. It's becoming a major location where powers are attempting to assert control as ice melts as you have much shorter passages for travel (in addition to resources in the region).
5th: the Danish are silly.
@@RickJaeger
How is the Danish silly?.
@mysticcove3392 little peninsula have big island?? So far away? speak funnee swedish with potato in throat! So silly! Give us the island and stop fake-pretending to have empire! Rest easy! Enjoy retirement and eat some apple-pancakes! Silly Danes! ☺️
@pastyman001 all 3 have usa access today 😉
While Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, it is not a possession of the state of Denmark and there cannot legally be sold. Its citizens have a right to self-determination and only they could agree to surrendering sovereignty to the U.S.
They could, but given their long fight for independence, that would be a weird way to go. Because the US will NEVER give them their independence.
@@stormbowman7148 So bouyt 2 years from now, when he's tanked the US economy and his popularity is at new lows, he makes up some bull about Greenland being in cahoots with China and is being used to stage nuclear missiles pointed at the USA. Invade, take over the country at gunpoint and then dare Denmark to try and take it back. Nothing boosts a President's popularity like starting a war, especially a short successful one.
Trump doesn't care if he wants something he'll take it.
@@iankeeley1854 He can certainly try, but any attack on a NATO country is an attack on all. And because of the US definition of treason an attack on an ally is actually treason. I doubt that any US miltiary commander would carry out such an order.
@@iankeeley1854 Correct, but he does prefer to purchase it though.
As a Dane i can promise you that we will not sell Greenland, and it would require the Greenland`s own decision if they will ever extract the minierals from the ground. The inuit people live in symbiosiss with their sorounding, and are not destroying the nature around them.
Depends the Greenland PM has said he wants independence. Not like you Danes have exactly invested in the place. Bizarre you guys even own it considering it's 1,000's of KM away
@ hmm just like Hawaii you mean.. I get your double standard 😉 And we have invested, Just before Christmas a 2 billion $ Airport opened up. If you talk about roads and bridges, I belive you need to read up on Greenlans nature, distances and transportations. Dog sleds are still the prefered transportation outside your local comunnity.
@@alexandru5369 Not invested? Oh, are you the type of US-citizen that does not see education, health, childcare, eldercare etc as investment? And you overlook miitary presence, which Denmark has - after some time of planning - has just been increased. .
Don’t allow it
@@alexandru5369 Well if it is bizarre then I will explain it to you why they own it: Norwegian Viking settled it and later it became part of Norway because of that. Denmark and Norway united and when Norway seceded to unite with Sweden Denmark kept the Norwegian colonies. Simple as that. They should be allowed to get independence though.
I’m from Dubuque Iowa. It’s the last thing I ever expected to hear on a video
I had a helper one time that came from Dubuque. He could mimic a semi changing gears getting on the interstate. He lived by the highway and there was nothing else to do but copy traffic sounds.
I live in Iowa, and yeah, that was a surprise to hear.
Having been to Dubuque, I would not expect to hear of it anywhere.😂
@@SeraphXeno When traffic followed the River, the Town seemed important.
They do have a College there.
US 52 goes right through town.
I thought it was a modern metropolis.
@danielhutchinson6604 I only saw it once for a few hours. It struck me as the western most eastern industrial city. Depressing as I prefer the west.
FYI regarding 0:57 It was Norwegian and Icelandic settlers who settled on Greenland. Denmark acquired Norwegian possessions such as Greenland, Iceland and Faroe island in 1537
So sad that nobody else picked up on this. It should be obvious to anyone who has studied actual history. I do not mean yankee history of their own wars and whatnot from just the last 200 or so years, but actual history, from all over the world and a much longer timescale.
Greenland is not possessed by european intruders. The land belongs to the indigenous indians and nobody else
There is a base there
Simply as a platform for Petroleum exploration, Greenland is a huge financial Bonanza . . . I believe Denmark cannot do this due to their own and Euro environmental law . . .
People who think Greenlanders don't want USA style development have little concept of life in a remote and primitive region . . . Therefore, this may come down to whether Greenlanders prefer EU Green politics or USA type Development . . .
Denmark said NO many times. Why dont you respect that.
America are not better than Russia right now
Presently, Greenland is trying to gain independence from Denmark. You do the math, if you can.
@FallenHellscape Independence doesn't mean joining the US.
@@fastertove Greenland has zero ability to defend itself. North Korean retirement home could invade and take Greenlanders
Maybe the price was not right? It's adjustable.
lol talk about understatement
0:50 In 1261 the Greenland settlements became part of the Kingdom of Norway (Erik the red, from Southwest Norway, founded the first settlement on Greenland in the late 900s). Following the personal union with Denmark and Sweden (Kalmar) the contact with the settlements faded in the 1400s. Nominally however, Greenland was still a part of Norway (later in a personal union with Denmark only). In the 1700s merchants based in Bergen, Norway and the Bergen Trade Company re-established ties with Greenland (Hans Egede, a priest from northern Norway, received rather lukewarm interest in Copenhagen about the Norwegian undertaking and a mission to Greenland - the Danes eventually gave a small lump of Money while the primary contributions came from Norwegian merchants). During the Napoleonic wars Copenhagen sided with Napoleon and in the Kiel Treaty of 1814 (dissolution of Denmark-Norway), it was stated that the dependencies of Norway (Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, were to remain under Copenhagen). The Norwegians on Greenland were given a choice between Danish citizenship or expulsion.
The International Court in Haag ruled in 1930 that Norway has no claims on greenland
Thanks for the insight.
BTW…there was a motto in the USAF (United States Air Force) about being stationed in Tuley Greenland. It goes like this:” Greenland, where the women are scarce and the sheep are nervous.”
Typical USA-level of geography: Confusing Wales with Greenland
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Gols
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My dad was stationed at the real ice station zebra ie camp century expirement to study possibly basing nuke missles in under ice rail system with radar warning stations on top
Thule
0:53 *Norwegian Vikings. Greenland was historically never Danish, always Norwegian.
Denmark and Norway united and when Norway seceded Denmark kept the Norwegian colonies. Only because of that it is Danish, not because of Danish Vikings
It never has been Norwegian and that was also what the International court in Haag decided in 1930.
@steffenb.jrgensen2014 Look up Norwegian history you will find it. I know that it is rightfully Danish, not Norwegian NOW but saying that it NEVER has been Norwegian is just wrong.
Back in the viking times, whether you were danish, norwegian or swedish didn't matter much. The three nations people were so intertwined that some of our heroes still to this day, is debated whether they were one or the other. There was so much movement in that region and people settled everywhere they could find a spot. Language not being a barrier facilitated this. Ships going out for raiding, trade or settlement, would be comprised of all three nations. Reason why the first settlers to Greenland is seen as norwegian, is because the leader was norwegian.
Iceland gained independence in 1944 and after that date we have the only rightful claim to the history of the norse vikings in Greenland.
We do not claim ownership over Greenland.
@@abaddon1371Nationality as we know it today did not exist back then, but if you read the “icelandic” sagas then you will understand that there was a clear difference between norwegian, swedish, danish and icelandic in them. When people moved from norway to iceland it was usually a one way trip and after that they were considered icelanders.
The same goes for difference between icelanders and greenlanders.
Best deal in history: the Louisiana Purchase. Second best deal in history: the Alaska Purchase.
Don't forget the manhattan purchase for 24$ worth of beads.
It was a great deal for France too. Have a look at the territory France sold: they actually controlled a tiny slither of it, but managed to con the USA into buying vast tracts of land. USA would have just taken it by force anyway. Just ask Mexico.
@@CatsMeowPawMexico also got paid in the end.
@@CatsMeowPaw it worked out for the US too because even though they could easily take the land they would have no legal precident to do so. It was a win win for both sides.
3rd best - Gadsden Purchase.
For the same reason Trump wants Greenland, he wants Canada. Control, resources, and most importantly, acces to abundant fresh water .
Possession of Greenland as a state would provide huge benefits for BOTH COUNTRIES!
Five words for you: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, Erie.
That is fresh water, plenty for both Canada and the US.
Anda terlalu naif,greenland adalah lokasi cagar alam yg tak boleh diexplorasi,kebencian anda membuat otak anda tak berfungsi dgn baik
@@eric2500 we need more
it more than that greenland is a strategic midway point between europe and North America for America air defence alone it worth the purchase same with the canal it is fastest way to get ship to and from the pacific if it was to be held by hostile country like china it would severely hamper military naval operations.
Denmark won’t sell Greenland. Denmark is working with Greenland to help them become independent.
If the US wants control of Greenland, the stupidest thing to do is to suggest that they can buy it from Denmark. Denmark does not own Greenland, and therefore cannot sell Greenland. It is very insulting to the Greenlanders, a discussion about their land being bought and sold without them being asked. It is actually such a stupid discussion that it becomes funny. I don't think the US will get very far with this ignorant approach. - but good luck.
Hang on, it's not the US that's taking this approach. It's a whole bunch of commenters on TH-cam videos! And half the commenters on TH-cam videos are Democrats who LOATHE Trump and therefore want to paint him in the worst possible light.
the fact that denmark still paying 500 mil a year in substitutes and providing for your defence would say different.
I fully agree, but don’t underestimate the orange one. Many US Americans mistakenly did 😢
European deserves to know what is the definition of woman so Denmark should focus on social engineering research and let U.S focus on security, trade and innovations.
Who really "owns" anything? Unless you have a deed to your specific property, you don't own anything just because you happen to live there. Americans don't own America, corporations and a few very rich families both foreign and domestic.
If it truly has vast resources you can imagine that the Danes will never sell it.
Denmark will give Greenland to the USA for free.
The European countries are mostly vessel states under the USA military occupation. None will stand with Denmark in this case.
If it truly has vast resources AND DENMARK HAS THE ABILITY TO TAP THESE, why hasn't Denmark done so?
@susanpockett4314 they've owned it since 1721 how about you just let them do what they want to do.
America will just take it then probably by force if necessary
@oldirty1238 that would be the start of WWIII
Last time Dänemark told him Greenland was NOT for sale.
They will tell him the same, again.
Comes the time Denmark sees Russian in Denmark? Denmark shouldn’t ask NATO!
@bonkersblock
So you think Putin is the next Hitler?
Then, Danes would need to have Greenland to flee to.
Denmark may not have a say in this if the people of Greenland decide to declare independence. Then they can apply to join the US. Then Denmark will have lost Greenland for free. By negotiating, Denmark can at least get something.
Exactly 👍🏻
Curious, I know it doesn't matter, but when did Australia stop being considered an island? It was when I was a kid.
Probably because as a continent, it's bigger than most Countries
@@MattChew2 See I don't see those as being the same categories. but when I was a kid we were taught in school that Australia was an island. Curious when it changed. Things change, Pluto was a planet when I was a kid.
@@PtolemyJones It was mentioned briefly once in School but they quickly nipped in the bud.
Literally around the time they became a CONTINENT. "Islands are smaller landmasses entirely surrounded by water, and Australia fits the definition of a continent due to its size."
You didn't listen to your teachers. Australia is a CONTINENT.
The US should buy Russia.
Russia should buy the USA.😮
They U.S. is broke. More like Russia should purchase the U.S. They have very little debt.
Israel has already bought the US
@@verakehrli5636 Russia doesn't want a multicultural cesspool.
@verakehrli5636 Russia can't even buy parts for its SU57😂😂
It has nothing to do with NWP. That goes through Canada. It however would get them in the mix of the arctic. It would put them in with Russia and China. Don’t get me wrong I bet the USA would love to have the NWP also but Canada won’t let that happen. Greenland has minerals and potential for untapped oil. It has a large amount of land and connects with the arctic which is really what the USA wants.
It does extend territorial waters including exclusive fishing/economic zones also
So what, Alaska has ALL those things, too.
Apparently it escapes most people that if you melt the ice cap off the island of Greenland the result will be an increase in sea level of approximately 23 feet which will inundate large areas of the Eastern and Gulf coast. We are better off hoping Greenland stays frozen.
Btw there is a lot more relevant precedent than Alaska: The USA actually bought the US Virgin islands (which were called Dansk Vestindien at that point) from Denmark in 1917.
All foreign commentators forget to mention that Greenland currently has a democratically elected Socialist government, whom as one of its first acts revoked mining and exploration rights due to ecological concerns.
By this logic the natural ressources of Greenland is only accessable if the local population is willing to spoil their pristine enviroment for monetary gain - or if a foreign power is willing to impose hardcore colonialism on the Greenlandic people in a way that the Danish Government in Copenhagen has never attempted.
I agree -- it's up to the local population. Which is or might be actually changing? A "pristine" environment that's mainly ice and snow and expensive, hard-to-get imports might well be starting to be perceived by the younger generation as less than ideal.
@@susanpockett4314 The Socialists and the Democratic Socialist party have, when combined, held a majority in the Greenlandic parliament since its creation in 1979.
When one is in government, the other is the main opposition party. Currently they form a coalition government controlling 21 of 31 seats.
Lol Trump is not worried about shipping costs. He just wants to get back at Panama for investigating irregularities in his business in Panama City.
So you must have lived in Panama. He’s a joke there. Just read the Panama Papers.
Trump owes Panama $$Millions$$ in taxes and is using the diversion about the Canal to avoid paying what he owes. Typical Trump business strategy but using the position of POTUS to bully Panama. Putin and Trump are one in the same.
@@scottnichols-wg7ju I don't want Trump to buy Greenland. It's not his land and the country. We're not gonna make him do it.😮 2:49
Very vengeful orange man 😮
Do Panamanians realize how the world views their country? Especially when Panama is flirting with the Chinese and unable to maintain the canal. And then there has been the drought and the blockages, as mentioned in the video vaguely. Then the USA is still technically defending the Panama Canal.
Not Seward's icebox
It was called: "Seward Folly"
Alaska was called "Seward's Icebox AND it was called "Seward's Folly". It is inaccurate to say "Not Seward's icebox" b/c it also was-
That too, it was quite popular for the press to dump on the Johnson Administration. It was widely understood, even at that time, that the Alaska purchase was a great deal. It was not politically expedient to say so.
@@jackprier7727While it was also called "Seward's Icebox," I kind of have a problem with the fact that iceboxes weren't all that prevalent in the 1860s, so it's less relatable to the population of the time. I always heard it as "Seward's Folly" myself.
@@williewonka6694 Good point. This is literally true: there is no such thing as "useless land". All territory can serve some beneficial purpose.
That’s the first thing I thought too, never heard it called sewards icebox before, we were taught sewards folly, but apparently both were used
Why doesn’t Trump just buy a timeshare in Greenland? Problem solved
Hmm 🤔🙂
mmm free lobster.
WAIT i'm allergic to shellfish noooooooooooooaaaaagghghghghghghhh (my children now have to pay for my timeshare and can't sell it, even though i'm dead and didn't sign anything)
@@herzogsbuick Trump forgot that the Bible said don’t eat shellfish.
There's no guarantee he could visit with his criminal record. While Greenland doesn't specifically exclude people with a criminal record from visiting, if they feel that person is a risk to national security, they can bar them from entry. As Trump is clearly a threat to the national security of the U.S, he would probably be considered a threat anywhere else.
He has no money lol
How about better healthcare for Americans? Is Drumpf still working out his “concepts of a plan”?
Why don’t you ask your hero president Joe Biden
Why didn't Brandon take care of it? He had four years.
As the US Treasury borrows a couple Trillion Bucks every year,
they pay out over a Trillion in Interest Payments.
How do you finance a Worldwide Colonial Empire,
when you have no money left?
Very carefully. Sit back and watch it continue lol
My only guess would be that property counts more than cash at the end of the day. Take Monopoly. Could be broke at the end of the game (in this case the “end of the game” would be if and when humanity leaves Earth), but have all the hotels needed to win.
It's obvious. Borrow more!
@@paullangford8179 The Banksters do find the thought reassuring?
USD is the world's reserve currency. Meaning more can be printed as long as inflation is kept in check, there is no running out of money. Why is USD worth anything? Because of the US military and trade.
Greenland (2,166,086 km^2) is around the size of Mexico (1,964,375 km^2)
Yeah just without the Mexicans.
I heard that when we buy Greenland, Denmark wants to be part of the deal.
Can't see the Greenlanders taking up an offer to become the Puerto Rico of the North. 😂
Promise every citizen one Millionen Dollar. They have 60 000 people. Around 60 Billion. Affordable.
Greenlanders are notoriously naive, so there wouldnt be that big of a deal.
Puerto Rico is how it is because of how the locals run it, not because of how the U.S. treats it. Greenland actually knows how to govern itself, and would be far better off.
@@bluemarlin8138 No it's also because of how the US runs it. The Puerto Ricans basically have to go cap in hand to Congress any time they want to do something.
But Puerto ricans themselves voted against statehood multiple times.
Man your videos are always so packed full of info. Love it man keep it up
Only 6.25% of Panama’s GDP comes from the canal? That’s a lot but I thought it would be more.
Panama as a country has developed an impressive business and finance sector in the last 20 years or so.
@@lumpydark6173 Tax heaven
A lot of the other development is a byproduct of the canal. You’d get a much higher number if you try to account for how much of the other industries are tacked on to the canals existence
It has a decent supply of the various high tech minerals and rare earth metals, also a barely exploited gold ore vein(s), good supply of seafood in the waters.
Greenland, look at Puerto Rico situation. No comments.
Hurricanes and corrupt local politics hurt Puerto Rico.
Puerto Ricans are 50/50 on the issue, which is why they are still not a state. Puerto Rico has been in the news a lot in the last few years and most people arguing for Puerto Rican statehood are not actually representing the Puerto Ricans, but their own interests. This is a very huge problem.
Yo stop calling Greenland a country, you literally say in the video it’s a part of Denmark.
Could the USA sell Florida and Texas to Cuba and Mexico respectively? They are only states, after all. Should the residents of those states have any more say in the discussion than the indigenous peoples and other residents of Greenland? Think about it … our citizens wouldn’t stand for it, and neither will Greenlanders. If it is truly an issue of national security (and not a land grab), then the USA should negotiate, in good faith, for bases in Greenland to protect our interests. Although, Trump may have burned that bridge by now! Very clever, huh.
HAH! That made me Laugh, I mean, Greenland already created a declaration of Independance and has the OK from Denmark if ever they want to secede from them; although Greenland being part of Denmark and by proxy, the EU has no need to secede anytime soon.
and we keep waste money on it
It will shock you all.
So if the US offers Greenland twice the subsidy provided by Denmark, it makes sense for Greenland to secede from Denmark and join the US.
It's pure militairy. Russia is much stronger militairly in the North Pole region. The future shipping routes will be there above Canada and Russia. Besides the riches like oil and gas and many others.
Greenland will become the center and a big hub for trade and business
@@slomo4672 No, because the U.S. could never provide the hospitals, schools and free university education (in Denmark) for the people of Greenland. We all know the poor level of education and healthcare which exists in the U.S. These institutions are mostly staffed with highly educated Danes, working in Greenland.
I love when some nobody commentators make definitive statements like "The US has no legal basis to take back the canal" . Nothing is determined until after you go to court. and "statements about taking back the canal should not be taken literally". WHo the heck is anyone to say waht another person literally means.
How did those penguins get all the way to Greenland? (8:00 mark)
escaped from nearby zoos and followed their noses to an ice mass
Sharp eyes there.
Damn, way to go, eagle eye! There are in fact no penguins in Greenland
The polar bears imported them for fast food snacks
Trump wants to buy Greenland because he thinks its where his archnemesis lives, Cookie Monster!
the grass is always greener on the other side
esp if it's called GREEN LAND
ai ahh comment 💀
If a man says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn’t love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.
1 John 4:21
Trump: i want it. I want it now.
in fact, five minutes ago
I want a golden goose now daddy elon! Buy it for me now😅
@@b-radp975 Daddy Elon is way younger Lord Yaya Trump, unless Daddy Elon wants Lord Yaya Trump‘s iinherit wealth to fund Mars Empire Building Project
It's like he watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory believing Veruca Salt was the hero of the story.
The real reason is that he wants to construct the Greenland Canal to compete with the Panama Canal.
with no digging, no hiring of third country laborers, no materials or equipment required
and, of course, it will be dubbed the TRUMP CANAL
Norwegian Vikings* after the split up of Denmark-Norway, Denmark held onto the overseas territories that originally belonged to Norway.
The biggest question is "why on earth would it be sold?"
EVERYONE IN THE WORLD WANTS AND NEEDS MORE MONEY! It's just a question of how much!
I just love the way everyone is eating up the distractions Don is meting out.
5:03 that was not written by him but for him. Remember that Trump is not too articulate. There are a lot of basic things that Trump can't do well that every day Americans can. As for acquiring Greenland, it'd be of advantage, but it's not for sale. Two plus two equals four.
TDS
News flash. Denmark is not selling Greenland. Ridiculous
Not for long
Buddy at this rate we might as well annex Denmark
@@ceilingfan9659 , Don't get Orange Adolf delusions.
Dont think that ends well for america seeying they are part of the EU and countries in the EU got Allies outside of the EU and Canada prolly will support EU because lets be honest here why would they go for Trump after wanting to have Canada.
We tried to buy it after WWII. This is nothing new.
according to Trump, WWII hasn't happened yet
so he'll try to buy ti AFTER that
It's fun to think about, but we can't even afford to buy Greenland if it was for sale. I think Trump is trolling Denmark.
Stalin in 30es wanted to take Poland and Baltic states..Hitler wanted half of Europe..They were imperialists and liked each other..They signed Molotov Ribentrop pact of cooperation and worked together just like evil brothers..In the end brothers argue between themselves how to divide Poland...History is teaching us but People never learn from history..
Every time we see this type of coverage it makes us cringe. A country is not for sale. And giving credibility to this lunacy serves no one.
Greenland isn’t a country
Thank you. I / we are Inuit Greenlandic. It is sad. Americans talk about Greenland like there's no human here, and they're talking about taking natural resources.
I hate Trump, but I don't mind him prodding about purchasing a huge piece of land that's overwhelmingly untapped. It's different from threatening to annex Panama, which is way more ridiculous, IMO.
@@mysticcove3392 That frame of mind is why America has been able to carry NATO since ww2 and why Greenland isnt just another part of the USSR. Also, if he did speak about the people being the reason he wanted to purchase it, think about that. He's then buying the people of Greenland. I'm sure you'd be even more upset with that.
@Governing368
I would like you to know that it is not painful to be nice.
Greenland can declare independence then vote to become a US State. Trump could use that fact to make a good offer of cash to Denmark they would probability take rather than lose out altogether if Greenland votes for independence.
Greenland can declare independence (the right has already been confirmed/granted by the Danish Parliament), but not before it is ready for it. Greenland needs to get things like national security, military, alliances and budget in order first, for this to happen. Afterwards they'll have the ability to join the US.
Denmark selling Greenland is not really possible in the real world. Greenland hasn't been a colony for ages (we live in another time), and the idea of selling goes directly against decades of political and legal work. Neither Denmark or Greenland wants this, and I'm not even sure that it is possible now.
Also, most Danes don't view Greenland as part of Denmark, but as its own "country" - one of three in the kingdom. A distinction not made in English, but it is important here. Greenland is not Denmark's to sell (this was more of less also what Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said last time).
Neither Denmark or Greenland in particular are poor. Their economy easily rivals most American states relative to population, why economic pressure wouldn't be the primary motivator.
There is strategic reasons, but the truth is, he got laughed at and ridiculed in 2019 when he suggested it, and now he just wants revenge on the naysayers, now that he is a lameduck president with no guardrails.
It's really no deeper than that. Expect the next 4 years to be nothing but presidential temper tantrums.
Making Greenland a state would be good for both countries as Alaska has been very beneficial for Alaska!
Biden is the lameduck president.
At almost 80years old Trump is making a lot of Hail Mary passes.😊
How do buy something if it is not for sale?
I heard Putin said he is going to buy Alaska. Better start moving if you don't want to be part of the deal.
And we all know about "The Art" of the deal when Farty-Seven talks to Pudding.
Trump is a dope 🙄
The U.S. has security interests in the Panama Canal and operational interests per the enduring treaty with Panama. It is through these interests that the U.S. could potentially exercise control over the canal.
"I am going to buy Greenland with the Trump crypto currency, the biggest and bestest crypto currency in the entire world." --- Donald Trump
Panama Canal belongs to Panama. $1 is legal consideration. Decision was made by a past president. It is not a Trump call. 🌵
it's the art of the deal, something he understands
NOT!!
*I'm afraid I don't believe that Trump is writing many of these tweets. Although they're full of his trademark nonsense and idiocies, the grammar is far too good.*
His IQ is in the single digits with a vocabulary of about 50 words. Obviously he hires maggot writers to make up for that.
AI?
hey, maybe an artificial intelligent Trump, AIT
nah, intelligence and Trump can't possibly mesh
with an iq in the single digits and a fifty word vocabulary no he's not
I wonder if Trump thinks he may be able to make a deal, or is he bringing these things up as a distraction. Given the sorry state of the country, his Presidency may well require a distraction.
someone whispers in his ear
and his mind concocts a tale full of sound and fury
signifying NOTHING
Okay, dumb question. Would do this to set up intercepting missile installations?
Greenland will be critical strategically in maintaining communications with Russia when Russia and the United States eventually are at war with China.
That'll go nuclear. No communications necessary.
@@innit-h8p china barely has any nukes and as we have seen in ukraine technology has advanced where the majority of long range missiles are easily shot down even with limited air defenses and short interception distances. russia is at risk from nukes from NATO (and visa versa) only because of short interception distances and large arsenal. china is not a nuclear threat to anyone who has nukes themselves.
Why when Alaska is closer?
US should buy Baja California.
and kick out the cartels
Bay of Los Angeles, great fishing.
Mexico won't sell it w/o a fight.
Buy Cabo and give Sammy Hagar the Department of Commerce job. Problem solved!
That would be in no one's interest. Tijuana does a brisk business in healthcare because it's outside the US system, and is therefore more affordable. Annexation destroys their entire economy, and prevents Americans from getting healthcare. Both sides lose.
You can not "buy" what is not for sale
most things are for sale, when the offer is good enough
@@Rimrock300Greenland isn't one of them
Fun fact, Trump's not the First President too suggest buying Greenland. Truman, FDR, and LBJ all brought it up
America wasn't a desperate bankrupt mess when Truman was president.
Trump has gone too far this time. He has threatened canada, greenland, Mexico, Denmark, and the EU.
They did not say they would use the military to take it otherwise.
Does anyone believe Trump crafted that Tweet?😂
Greenlanders will lose so much to Americans.
Denmark may want to buy Hawaii in return !
He needs a new vacation spot now that Epstein Island is closed.
Fun fact, Epstein island used to belong to Denmark and was bought by the US.
Trump and Epstein ran in the same circles and were connected in the 1990s. Trump flew on Epstein’s PJ at least seven times. None of those flights were to Epstein’s private island and there’s no other evidence Trump visited the island.
Maybe Rikers?
🤣🤣🤣 re new vacation spot
the E I thing is no laughing matter
That would be the Clintons.
What about if the US makes an offer to “lease” the territories from Denmark/Greenland, rather than an outright purchase?
I'd not assume that the US cannot void the contract with Panama.
All Trump needs to do is announce a multi-trillion dollar project to turn the Rio Grande into the longest canal on earth, creating a short-cut from west to east with multiple new ports all along the border, and suddenly Panama would change its mind.
@@rubyxfinity8634 Why? Just go to a US court. Why not get a legal sanction to take it back. China would back Panama. Theat would be a bad idea to invite. Silly to spend $120 billion on another 'redundant' canal. China will build one anyway, unless the USA does elevate its influence in the area.
4:20 you said young men but circled women
This channel frequently makes errors with onscreen graphics and charts.
Please do not assume genders. It’s 2025
The Russian's recently passed a bill declaring that the sale of Alaska was illegal and the Alaskan natives say the Russians never owned Alaska, so they couldn't sell it.Trump wanted to trade Puerto Rico for Greenland.Witch one is is worth more ?
Somebody should suggest that he open a Trump golf course in Greenland.
The US Air Force is in Greenland , and they build a golf course where ever they go. Mabe Trump could buy it then lease it to the USAF and mismanage it for them .
We have a BASE in green land Pituffik Space Base 😀 Thule Air Base is a United States Space Force base located on the northwest coast of Greenland
Thule (a Greek name) was renamed Pituffik some years ago
Could be but it's also a depot for NATO. Putin wants it eliminated.
Wonder how much this Greenland artifact is worth?
80 54’ 00” N 19 28’ 00” W
That's the enterprise 😅
Trump should buy the Sun and move there.
Yeah, he's already the same color.
@@AngelLuisTrinidadThe sun is actually white in color, all G type stars are. The yellow is simply because of our atmosphere.
Lol 😆 you’re right
Yeah, i`m not sure who is more insane, him or me watching this
You should buy a sewage lagoon and move there…. Your full of it anyways… be right at home
As the ice cap melts and exposes meteors buried in the ice, Trump wants to have a meteor iron dagger made for his passing, like King Tutenkamen.
Trumpenkamen?
McDonaldskamen be more appropriate
Are you serious
And the Alien Spaceship
From the greenlandic perspective there are a lot of reasons why it isn't desirable to join the union. Greenlandic peoples would risk becoming a minority if powerful US interests could do whatever they wanted. The idea of having to adopt US customs, units of measurements etc when that's a step back from the metric system doesn't sound good. Lastly, what of greenlandic free healhcare and social services?
The positives would be the immense economic benefits and investment potential of the US, flirting with Greenland as well as the best security guarantee there ever was.
Trump wants to buy Greenland so him and Putin can have a little ice palace up in the north.
A little vodka between two blubber buddies …
Let me help you catch up, the whole Russian collusion thing was proven false even to the point where MSNBC conceded that it didn’t happen. Now what did happen is the Bidens have received millions from Russia. If you are talking about Trumps stance on Ukraine, he wants the deaths to stop, but I guess spoon fed dems like the dying
There is also law. Most governments cannot sell their lands and people(s). Denmark is one such modern country with proper rule of law not allowing selling either. While everythings needs to be compatible with economics, there is a lot of stuff that is not about economics. People aren't for sale anymore in Denmark, has been a while since they have been in the business. The only relevant question is if Trump is really that dumb or if there is any clown/mad man logic to all the B.S. he is talking.
The Treaty of the Danish West Indies, officially the Convention between the United States and Denmark for cession of the Danish West Indies, was a 1916 treaty transferring sovereignty of the Virgin Islands in the Danish West Indies from Denmark to the United States in exchange for a sum of US$25,000,000 in gold.
@@Music-wu5dethis is not 1919
Does Greenland too feels the same? Do other countries for whom the USA is so concerned about, feel the same? Will the USA now plan to topple the Greenland government or will they consider waiting till weapons of mass destruction are reported to be found in Greenland? Just curious about a viable strategy.
Orangeland?
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Bravo! Best comment.
If the USA couldn't conquer land they just took it (Manifest Destiny) or buying it, (Louisiana , Alaska. ) I love to hear if a country would buy some states from America and how you would react as an American to find this normal.
Buddy has never read a history book before
Please buy a couple states in the Bible Belt. Regards, an American.
If they couldn’t conquer land they just took it? Is that not conquering?
I'm an American. I wouldn't mind if Denmark bought my state, but they wouldn't do that.
I can hear Mississippi screaming to be bought and saved from its dire straits since no one seems to care how miserable it gets, certainly not GOPMAGA
Very credible analysis - thank you.
Denmark has strengthened the defence forces on Greenland. Now they also has to consider terminating the US military bases on Greenland. Can’t have foreign forces that don’t respect the territorial integrity of Greenland/Denmark within the borders.
Trump just wants to build a golf course in Greenland, but doesn't have the Capitol to do it LEGALLY!!
Greenland is not under threat of invasion.
Trump: hold my hamburger
Promise to give every citizen of Greenland 10 million dollars.. They will vote to become part of the US..
Exactly. The USG will make an offer that the Greenlanders cannot refuse. Trump's way going about it is wrong, but the idea is sound. It will happen sooner or later.
All has a price.
Yep, and Americans are losing their Social Security, Medicare, Healthcare, inflation goes up, thousands will lose their jobs etc. But hey, each citizen of Greenland can NOW come to the U.S. and by million dollar houses, while the average American can barely pay for their food. I HOPE you were just being sarcastic.
American taxpayers can't afford to buy and subsidize a huge ice island!
We're tens of trillions in the red as it is.
You sound EXACTLY like the people who opposed the purchase of Alaska. 😒
Very Short-Sighted.
@@patrickrobinson317 The Russians are still crying about that sale.
Greenlands resources can help us, also we would look really cool on a map
The Panama Canal was finished, after others failed, by the U.S. in exchange for our efforts, the U.S. was given a 99 year lease which expired on December 31, 1999. A lease is not a permanent agreement.
Nope, he suggests idiotic things to create chaos and confusion so that people overlook that he is not able to fullfill his promises.
The fancy titles of Prime Minister and Parliament for 60k people would change to City Manager and Town Council.
Great analysis, thank you! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
Very interesting ideas! By the same token, so to speak, I am sure, if NATO poured their ressources together, we could for sure come up with a price sufficiently interessant for mr. Trump so we could buy the presidency back from him? a few trillion and an island, small one, perhaps?
The Northwest passage is much less reliable than the Northeast passage, which runs between the Pole and Siberia. It winds between a large number of (Canadian) islands and in most years either does not open up or opens for less than a month. This year was an exception. Further, the ice north of Greenland covering the northernmost version of the Northwest Passage, is largely covered with the oldest ice in the Arctic. It is very stubborn about melting.