independence for Greenland?

[krtek a houby]

Hmm... it looks normal from here. Is anyone else seeing it dark?

Once I highlighted it on iona's suggestion, could see it

 

[Serge Forward]

Aye, but it shouldn't be doing that. Anyone know how I switch dm off???

 

[prunus]

Aye, but it shouldn't be doing that. Anyone know how I switch dm off???

It’s down the bottom, half and half light/dark circle next to the styles chooser (that on mine says Urban basic)

 

[krtek a houby]

Aye, but it shouldn't be doing that. Anyone know how I switch dm off???

Scroll down the page to urban basic, click and it shows viewing variants

 

[Serge Forward]

That better?

 

[krtek a houby]

That better?

Still have to highlight

 

[Serge Forward]

Still have to highlight

Aaaghhhh! Dunno what's happening! I'll take it to the tech thread to prevent further derail

 

[krtek a houby]

Aaaghhhh! Dunno what's happening! I'll take it to the tech thread to prevent further derail

No worries, will just highlight it in future

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I suspect there's a bit of realpolitik involved here based on fear, given Trump's menacing them. Much as a lot of people in Greenland support pro-independence, as an autonomous part of Denmark they are technically part of NATO. This status will be seen as giving them a level of protection (for what that's worth). If they were properly independent, then they would not automatically be part of NATO, consequently, the threat of annexation by the US (thus only being independent for 5 minutes) would increase.

Yes. But they can/should use this as an opportunity to get themselves a better deal with Denmark.

 

[Serge Forward]

Yes. But they can/should use this as an opportunity to get themselves a better deal with Denmark.

They don't have the cards!!!

 

[bcuster]

Greenland wants NO part of ANY racist overlords. A new power emerging?

Greenlanders Tell Trump—and Denmark—Island Is ‘Not For Sale’

Trump’s interest in the U.S. taking over Greenland has ignited unprecedented interest in full independence from Denmark.

time.com

His party, Juno Berthelsen said, aims to invoke an article in a law that would give Greenland increased autonomy and eventually a path to full independence.

Asked to describe Greenland’s moment, he said: “If I had to pick one word, it would be exciting. And full of opportunities.”

 

[Jeremiah18.17]

Clearest sign yet that Trump foresees a military solution to his Greenland problem?

Trump vows to annex Greenland as he sits next to NATO secretary general

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, now the NATO Secretary-General, declined to respond to Trump’s belligerent remarks

www.independent.co.uk

 

[tim]

Macron is the latest to have a sniff around. Is he there for Greenland's interest or for that of Denmark and the EU. Q who is usually an enthusiastic Greenlandic blogger has a cynical take on the topic.

 

[locallondoner]

Macron is the latest to have a sniff around. Is he there for Greenland's interest or for that of Denmark and the EU. Q who is usually an enthusiastic Greenlandic blogger has a cynical take on the topic.

He should check his history, us Brits have first refusal

 

[bcuster]

Just when you thought the subject had died down:

President Donald Trump isn't just looking to acquire Greenland as he tries to gain an edge in the artic, he also wants ships that navigate icy waters.

Trump said he is negotiating with Finland to buy 15 icebreaker vessels that can cut through seas that are frozen over.

More: Greenland not for sale. It is welcoming Americans with direct flights. On Trump's birthday
"I want to buy many, many icebreakers. You know, you're very good at ice breakings," Trump said in response to question from a Finnish journalist June 25 during a press conference in the Netherlands as he prepared to depart a NATO summit.

Trump's arctic ambitions extend beyond Greenland. He's also looking to buy icebreakers.

Trump said during a press conference at the NATO summit in the Netherlands that he is negotiating with Finland to buy 15 icebreaker ships.

www.usatoday.com

 

[spring-peeper]

Fifteen icebreaker is a far cry from his initial desire to have 47 -ish he claimed he wanted.

I remember Trump trying to make it sound like Canada wanted to use some of them, but Trump said Canada could only use them if they became part of the States.

At the time of his initial number, he still had not decided on what type he wanted. No orders were placed.

Days after Trump's idea of getting 47 (?), Canada actually placed an order for seven ice breakers to be built. The Canadian ones will be sailing before Trump gets his.

I wonder if he will require the icebreakers be made with US steel...

eta: After Trump's promise of 40 'big' icebreakers, Coast Guard says it'll take eight or nine for polar ops - Breaking Defense

 

[tim]

He should check his history, us Brits have first refusal

The same old shit references to forgotten agreements between imperialists lGreenlandic people have a right to determine the future of their land and nobody else does.

 

[locallondoner]

The same old shit references to forgotten agreements between imperialists lGreenlandic people have a right to determine the future of their land and nobody else does.

I was trying to be sarcastic. Failed, sorry. I completely agree with you

 

[bcuster]

message being sent to Greenland? What is Iceland's view on US annexation of Greenland?

A US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine just made an unprecedented stop. A top admiral says it sent a message.

The USS Newport News arrived in Iceland this week as the US looks to the Arctic with increasing concern amid growing Russian military activity.

www.businessinsider.com