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Trump: US considering possibly buying Greenland, 'essentially it's a large real estate deal'
Fox News ^ | Aug. 18, 2019 | Nick Givas

Posted on 08/18/2019 5:00:46 PM PDT by Innovative

President Trump spoke out Sunday on reports his administration has been looking into buying Greenland.

"Essentially it’s a large real estate deal. A lot of things can be done. It’s hurting Denmark very badly because they're losing almost $700 million a year carrying it," he said. "So, they carry it at great loss, and strategically for the United States, it would be nice. And, we're a big ally of Denmark and we help Denmark, and we protect Denmark."

Trump said he may be visiting Greenland in the near future, but claimed the issue was not a top priority for the administration.

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To: malach

Buying land is good. God quit making it, so get what’s here if you can.


21 posted on 08/18/2019 5:20:19 PM PDT by Equine1952 (Get yourself a ticket on a common mans train of thought))
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To: Amberdawn

it is just another small Inuit tribe of about 50k. We have a lot of experience in this area and can definitely turn things around merely by allowing the ownership of private property which currently doesn’t exist. They can only own the home but not the land.


22 posted on 08/18/2019 5:20:37 PM PDT by reed13k (For evil to triumph it is only necessary that good men do nothing)
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To: Amberdawn

About 56K population. 80-90% Inuit.

Mainly Lutheran.


23 posted on 08/18/2019 5:22:10 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Innovative

MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN

24 posted on 08/18/2019 5:24:03 PM PDT by McGruff (If you hate our Country, or if you are not happy here, you can leave!)
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To: Okeydoker

After the next democrat president, Greenland might be the last refuge for the 190 million white supremists living in the USA.


25 posted on 08/18/2019 5:25:03 PM PDT by hardspunned
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To: Innovative

They called buying Alaska in 1865 ‘Seward’s Folly’ - Imagine if the Russians still owned it?


26 posted on 08/18/2019 5:25:15 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: Innovative

Let the idea simmer & people start thinking of pros & cons.


27 posted on 08/18/2019 5:26:27 PM PDT by Lopeover (We Are #TRUMPSTRONG)
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To: 2banana

LOL. Too funny. Think I just pissed myself.


28 posted on 08/18/2019 5:27:03 PM PDT by Liberal Anti Venom (In a free society, the last refuge of a moron is tyranny. ~Jeremy Egerer~)
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To: Innovative

This is Trump’s version of the Green New Deal.


29 posted on 08/18/2019 5:28:28 PM PDT by JudyinCanada (Aim low, avoid disappointment.)
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To: Balding_Eagle

Nice. Too funny. You owe me a new pair of under wear since I just passed myself.

This is a great thread.

Cheers.


30 posted on 08/18/2019 5:29:17 PM PDT by Liberal Anti Venom (In a free society, the last refuge of a moron is tyranny. ~Jeremy Egerer~)
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To: Innovative

President Truman tried to purchase it & was turned down.


31 posted on 08/18/2019 5:29:19 PM PDT by LongWayHome
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To: Innovative

Maybe we should Sell California back to Mexico in the deal


32 posted on 08/18/2019 5:31:16 PM PDT by eyeamok
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To: Okeydoker

That’s what I was hoping, exactly.

Gitmo isn’t big enough.


33 posted on 08/18/2019 5:32:49 PM PDT by Nothingburger
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To: LongWayHome

How can a 4th world ice planet like Hoth, with a population of 58000 people, no roads or real infrastructure, cost Denmark $700 million a year? The mineral rights along should make it self sustaining.


34 posted on 08/18/2019 5:34:56 PM PDT by Bommer (2020 - Vote all incumbent congressmen and senators out! VOTE THE BUMS OUT!!!)
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To: Innovative

You know what he’s gonna do, don’t you?

He’s gonna buy Greenland, call it the Greenland New Deal, and tell AOC to kiss his ass!


35 posted on 08/18/2019 5:35:29 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: Innovative

If Denmark is losing $700 million per year carrying it, how much would the US lose carrying it each year? 700 billion? (Maybe Trump wants to offer to take Greenland off their hands if they pay us $350 million a year?)

If Denmark is that badly upside down on owning Greenland, the smarter move would be a long term lease of whatever land, ports, and rights we are interested it. Should cost a fraction of $700 million per year. No issues of losing sovereignty for Denmark, no rush of new “citizens” to the US.


36 posted on 08/18/2019 5:36:26 PM PDT by Chewbarkah
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To: Amberdawn

Alcohol more likely


37 posted on 08/18/2019 5:37:32 PM PDT by Okeydoker
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To: hardspunned
Small continent for that many!😂😂
38 posted on 08/18/2019 5:38:10 PM PDT by Okeydoker
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To: xrmusn

It would be like having our own National Ice Machine!


39 posted on 08/18/2019 5:39:04 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Newfoundland and Labrador would leapt at the chance to be the 51st state in the Union. Of the ones I know they are truly CINOs Canadians In Name Only.


40 posted on 08/18/2019 5:40:51 PM PDT by fastrock
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