Imagine what pre-WW3 moments look like
Or just the silly shenanigans of a fake ass actor whose singular mission is agitprop
You all still believe in politics… you really do, don’t you?
Jesus christ.
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Shut up!
I afford you decent replies, if you cannot do/feel that you cannot do that, then simply don’t engage.
But is saying, (or implying?) I guess since I wasn’t specifically talking to you, that someone believes in politics really not a decent thing to say?
If you DO believe in politics, why not just own it? Be proud, admit you think it’s real. Trump is real, republicans are real, the federal government is real, the media reporting on this stuff is real or at least somewhat so… I mean, what is your position? I’m genuinely curious.
If you agree with me that it’s so much ruse, psychological propaganda, lies, manipulations, machiavelianism, then why get upset if my position is that believing in politics is silly?
Since you did not specifically talk to her, I may as well take it up as an open check.
Trump is real, and so is Laing, Leary, and although the ‘New Left’ failed spectacularly, it wasn’t because they were not on the level, but they could not level with their readers, who were members of who have been called to be known as ‘one dimensional men, to whom an outside source that determines recognizing states of mind that are affected from the outside source; could never equate with an indigenous uncollected source. effecting an ‘objective observant.
So the politics of experience will always remain a disputis disputatius issue, where it always follows the equally dubious fall of Da Sein into dasein.
Or something like it,
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Denmark May Regret Not Selling Greenland to Trump
How long will the Danes even own it?
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Danish politicians may be struggling to understand the art of the deal. Yes, real estate is about location, location and location. But for any kind of negotiation, timing is important too. Voters in Denmark may soon be asking why political leaders didn’t cut a deal with President Donald Trump when they had the chance during his first term. That’s when Mr. Trump broached the idea of the United States purchasing Greenland, a Danish territory and former colony. Mr. Trump recently raised the issue again as he prepares for his second term.
Now the Danes could end up getting bupkis for the chilly islands—no check from Uncle Sam and no control over Greenland. Reuters reports from Copenhagen:
Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede emphasised his desire to pursue independence from Denmark, its former colonial ruler, during his New Year speech, marking a significant change in the rhetoric surrounding the Arctic island’s future.
Egede’s speech, which comes on the heels of comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressing his wish for “ownership and control” of Greenland, also expressed a desire to strengthen Greenland’s cooperation with other countries.
“It is about time that we ourselves take a step and shape our future, also with regard to who we will cooperate closely with, and who our trading partners will be,” he said…
“It is now time for our country to take the next step. Like other countries in the world, we must work to remove the obstacles to cooperation – which we can describe as the shackles of colonialism – and move forward,” he said.
This doesn’t mean that Mr. Egede welcomes a U.S. acquisition. Kathryn Armstrong reported for the BBC after the most recent Trump declaration of interest last month:
Greenland has once again said it is not for sale after US President-elect Donald Trump said he wanted to take control of the territory.
“Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland,” its prime minister said on Monday, a day after Trump repeated comments about the Arctic island that he first made several years ago.
But if Greenland is rapidly moving toward a split with Denmark, it will likely be seeking a partner to offer security, as well as new commercial opportunities. The BBC report quoted Mr. Egede:
“We must not lose our long struggle for freedom. However, we must continue to be open to co-operation and trade with the whole world, especially with our neighbours,” he said.
As for Mr. Egede’s new call for independence, Ashleigh Fields reports for the Hill:
His New Year’s Day speech emphasized the autonomous territory’s developments, highlighting its opening of an international airport as a global pathway to change.
“In the coming summer, it will now be possible to reach us directly from other countries, without first traveling via Denmark, it will therefore be possible for us to develop and govern our country more independently,” he added.
He declared that new airports in Ilulissat and Qaqortoq were the next step in a process for an “improved” and “flexible” infrastructure that could bolster tourism and trade.
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Denmark may be in for a bad case of non-seller’s remorse. Sure, “fly me to Ilulissat” is not something you hear every day. But with travel options expanding the sky’s the limit. And recent history suggests Greenland may be in for a Trump bump.
Alyssa Newcomb reported for NBC in 2019:
As far as vacation destinations go, Greenland probably hasn’t been at the top of people’s lists — but new evidence shows that may be changing.
The world’s largest island was thrust into the spotlight last week after President Donald Trump said he would be interested in buying the country, which is an autonomous Danish territory. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the idea of buying another country in 2019 is “absurd.” That prompted Trump to cancel his state visit to Denmark on Sept. 2.
Greenland’s tourism board has used the attention to remind Americans that the country is open for business and eager to host tourists. Travel websites are already noticing an increase in searches from people figuring out what it would cost to visit Greenland.
Hayley Berg, an economist at travel booking website Hopper, told NBC News that there has been a 337 percent spike in interest coming from the United States ever since Greenland started making headlines last week.
If travel expands, Americans may soon be cherishing memories of exotic getaways and saying, “We’ll always have Qaqortoq.”
PS
This opinion may counter current beliefs re buying/selling Greenland, so it may not be as silly an idea as now ascribed to it.
Yes, Trump has energized his party to go after Greenland by hook or crook:
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January 13, 2025 5:43 PM UTC
Trump’s Republican allies in US House circulate bill on Greenland’s purchase
Summary
Trump says he wants to make Greenland part of US
Greenland’s leader says island is not for sale
House bill aims to authorize Trump to enter talks to buy Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump’s Republican allies in the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to build support for a bill on authorizing talks for the purchase of Greenland, according to a copy of the bill circulated for co-sponsors on Monday.
The bill is called “Make Greenland Great Again Act,” the offices of Republican U.S. representatives Andy Ogles, who is leading the bill, and Diana Harshbarger said. The copy of the draft was reported earlier by Fox News Digital and had 10 co-sponsors as of Monday morning.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Trump says he wants to make Greenland a part of the United States and does not rule out using military or economic power to persuade Denmark to hand it over. Republicans won a narrow majority in the House and Senate in the Nov. 5 U.S. elections.
KEY QUOTES
The bill, if passed, will allow the president to enter into negotiations with Denmark on Jan. 20, when Trump takes office.
“Congress hereby authorizes the President, beginning at 12:01 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2025, to seek to enter into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark to secure the acquisition of Greenland by the United States,” the bill’s draft says.
“Not later than 5 calendar days after reaching an agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark relating to the acquisition of Greenland by the United States, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees the agreement, including all related materials and annexes,” it adds.
CONTEXT
Greenland has been controlled by Denmark for centuries, previously as a colony and now as a semi-sovereign territory under the Danish realm. It is subject to the Danish constitution, meaning any change to its legal status would require a constitutional amendment.
Prime Minister Mute Egede, who has stepped up a push for independence, has repeatedly said the island is not for sale and that it is up to its people to decide their future.
Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington Editing by Matthew Lewis
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Dude, what the actual fuck.
I suppose we ain’t seen nothing yet. The resurgence of the neo-fascist right. Not that it will amount to much, other than a very well-planned and controlled psyop meant to entrap everyone on that part of the political aisle. And by the time they realize it (most never will) it’ll be way too late.
But sure, in the meantime and as part of the plan why not feed their narcissism and stroke their egos while pushing meme-warfare in place of anything even remotely resembling authentic and truthful, ethical political discourse and policy? Why not muddy the waters even more and oh so deliberately? After all the powers that be gave you the green light, or so you think… so run head-long off a cliff and into your own doom, I suppose.
Christ, whoever said we get the government we deserve… was absolutely correct. The mind-numbingly low level of intelligence displayed by the average right-winger in the face of this Trump (s)election is beyond sickening. I always said the only thing worse than the political right was the political left, and now I’m not even sure of that much. I suppose whichever group is in charge, fucking things up with their power hungry, egomaniacal, irrational narcissistic bullshit takes the most heat, making the others look more tame by comparison… until you learn to see through the false dichotomy and engineered dialectics, realizing it’s all one big Uniparty scam system with the ignorant peons on both sides playing happily into the overly programmed emotionalized roles that have been deliberately spoon-fed into their minds by uber-billionaires, algos and endless agitprop and psyop events.
LIterally no one here has any idea what I am even talking about, do you?
Think not I don’t.
That both isles are as confused as their constituents there is little doubt. But facts speak for themselves, and the ideological triangle could not have been other wise, then as it is. The same way as philosophers can not advertently change the lessons of hystery but describe it. That such descriptions are taken for facts are due to no other than those who like to engage in throwing projections at each other, so seers, philosophers, do gooders mean no harm,
The ideal society will always cast a shadow of doubt, even a few rotten apples can ruin a whole crop. Those odds, are built in features, which go a long way to insulate the little doubt remaining to the imagination.
No one in the political right can not but withstand epithets hurled at them, that’s their bread and butter.
The more the more agile to brush it off as minor inconveniences. Part of the backache, use it to iron out their next washout. If it vexes them, the build up a conned cave to match and exceed.
Ugh.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
You’re right about one thing. People will NEVER wake up.
And here is what people who elected him can look forward to, an opinion says:
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Trump is contemplating a land grab, one of the earliest, evilest ways that tyrants have perennially sought to improve their economies. Not surprisingly, it’s a plan he didn’t begin to talk about until after he won the election. He ran as an isolationist. Now he expressing his expansionist leanings.He would not assure the world that he will not use military force against Panama or Denmark to achieve his acquisitive goals. He brought up Greenland during his first term. But, this time around he claims that these territories are necessary for US security. Kind of “Speak loudly and carry a big stick” diplomacy.It’s rather like Putin’s claim to Ukraine. How many votes do you suppose there are in Canada for becoming an American state? Remember when Trump takes office, he repeatedly promised to end the war in Ukraine on the first day. More likely he will cut off all US aid to Ukraine. The START treaty expires in 2026. China is expanding its nuclear arsenal. It’s more complicated than the old bilateral Cold War. Cyber attacks are a factor now too. After recent losses to Israel, Iran must be feeling vulnerable with hostile Trump coming into office. They are close to producing a nuclear weapon. And then there is North Korea. Do you expect increased volatility between nations when Trump takes power?
How probable is it that Israel and Hamas sign a ceasefire and Hamas releases the hostages? What will happen to Gaza?
And surprise of surprises: Greenland wants to sit down and discuss the situation with Trump!
Who in Greenland?
The prime minister, or the top representative of Greenland, I distinctly remember that Denmark was not to be involved.
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This guy…
Yeah, that’s what happens when the most powerful country on the earth threatens to use its economic and military power if you refuse.
“I got an offer you can’t refuse” – Trump the mob boss
And people actually look up to that… smh.
Humans are insane.
I’m pretty certain the left only exists to make the right look decent by comparison, and the right only exists to make the left look decent by comparison.
Turn, by turn, by turn. Nothing new under the sun.
More on the Greenland issue and Trump proposed territorial expansion:
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Puerto Rico asks Trump for help after Venezuela’s Maduro threatens invasion
By Rafael Bernal, 5 hrs ago
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Puerto Rico’s new Republican governor is drawing attention to Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro’s military threats against the U.S. island in the wake of President-elect Trump’s calls for U.S. territorial expansion.
In a letter to Trump dated Monday , Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón said Maduro’s plea for Latin American troops to invade Puerto Rico “is an open threat to the United States, our national security and stability in the region.”
González-Colón’s letter was in response to a Maduro speech on Sunday in Caracas, closing the “Global International Antifascist Festival.”
“As in the north they have an agenda of colonization, we have an agenda of liberation, and that agenda was written for us by Simón Bolívar,” said Maduro.
“The liberty of Puerto Rico is pending, and we will achieve it with Brazilian troops,” added the Venezuelan, who last Friday took his third oath of office despite widespread claims that he rigged the July presidential election results.
Puerto Rican voters have overwhelmingly chosen to keep their U.S. citizenship, granted in 1917 by an act of Congress, following the U.S. takeover of the island from Spain in the 1898 Spanish-American War.
In a non-binding plebiscite in November, nearly 70 percent of participating voters in Puerto Rico chose either statehood or free association with the United States as their preferred status for the territory, both statuses which would maintain U.S. citizenship.
And though nearly 31 percent voted for full independence, an option to maintain the current status with citizenship — a popular choice with supporters of one of the island’s traditional political parties — was not included in the plebiscite.
Maduro’s threats, though unlikely to be followed by military action, come after Trump has made direct threats to economically or militarily coerce U.S. allies to hand over control of Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Best (worst) psyop in history… the trump psyop.
Truly amazing stuff from a psychological perspective. Literally has everyone following along. Whoever designed this shit is one evil genius.
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Let’s give it up for the First Lady… 