Except countries aren’t really for sale anymore.
Well, we could just take it. What’s Denmark or the 56 thousand residents of Greenland going to do?
Declare it to be sovereign soil to both countries. Nobody pays taxes but the proceeds from exploiting its resources are split evenly between both countries after territorial costs are paid, its residents do not have representation in our Congress (Denmark can do whatever it wants), but can vote in elections like other territories.
If we want to build a base there, we can. So can Denmark. Each country is free to spend more than their allotment, and the two countries can decide on whose bureaucracies (like TSA or FAA) can better serve the land.
-PJ
Hillary thought differently. Anything at the right price...
“Except countries aren’t really for sale anymore.”
Actually, it’s my understanding that ALL of Greenland is owned by the Danish government; its residents are tenants without ownership, so it could be done. I think it would be a great move if the price is feasible. Strategically advantageous, and has tremendous resource potential, though with costs attached. It would give the United States a Frontier again; and that’s what we thrive on.
Really! Is that a UN rule?
Where is that rule written, or did you just say so, therefore it must be so?