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Trump admin considering giving $10,000 to each person in Greenland to annex the island
(www.latintimes.com)
this post was submitted on 11 Apr 2025
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And...then?
Greenland still belongs to Denmark even if you give 99999999 gazillion to each Greenlander
I don't think anyone in Greenland is dumb enough to sell out their country for 10k to then live in a country where you will pay out of your ass in taxes, handing those 10k right back to the IRS in 5 years tops.
Greenlanders would have to call themselves "Americans" henceforth, which is considered an insult and lower class of civilization world-wide.
Denmark does recognize Greenland's right to self determination. They can leave at any time they wish, but overwhelmingly voted to stay, several times.
Actually, greenlanders have polled and voted to become independent as a supermajority, they just haven't started the process of independence yet.
I expect that the process towards independence for greenland is going to be delayed in light of recent events though. I can't imagine they'd want to go through with it right now
Either way, Denmark has come out and said in the past that they will respect the wishes of greenland
Edit: here's a recent poll I believe https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/virtually-no-greenlander-wants-to-join-the-us-poll-finds/
Yes Greenland wants to be independent under the terms that Denmark continue to pay huge regional subsidies of more than 10k USD per capita per year. On top of paying for official functions like police and defense. While still being tax exempt.
They don't want to pay for any of that themselves.
Apparently the only thing that keeps Greenland part of Denmark is money.
And AFAIK Denmark gets nothing in return.
If this support for more than a hundred years, doesn't make Greenlanders feel as if they are part of Denmark, then I don't see why we should keep supporting them.
Yes we made mistakes in the past, but good luck finding someone else to support you, that display greater respect for the autonomy of Greenland.
Well, yeah, obviously they wouldn't get the subsidies anymore, I thought that was implied in gaining independence
Either way, they should still have the right to decide themselves
One should think that is a given, but that's not how the people of Greenland see it.
Well, in that case I do agree with you. If they gain independence, the subsidies should stop. I mean, that's only natural
And yes, I don't think it would be a wise choice for greenland to do, but ultimately they should still have that choice, otherwise it's just a glorified colony
all of these fucking upvotes with no fucking context.
twist that shit all you want, just seems like you're a Denmark nationalist with your comments. You're whole fucking comment reeks
like a fucking toxic relationship with an abuser, holy shit.
My comment is not based on opinion polls. But on the political negotiations as they have been represented.
I'm not aware of any other example where a territory with an original population is treated with more respect and more reasonably than Denmark is doing with Greenland, including having representation in the Danish parlament. I'm all for that. And Greenland can have independence, but when they want us to keep paying after that, how is that reasonable?
It's not the money as such but Greenland not being ready for full independence. They don't want independence to leave them worse off, poorer, as a playing ball of larger powers, etc.
Basically Greenland is a 30yold guy living with their parents figuring out how to get their own place. They aren't thrilled about the situation, but the parents are tolerable and it definitely beats being homeless.
Denmark gets a friend out of this, and a good conscience. Also, business opportunities. Applies to Europe in general, I very much doubt Greenland will go for independence without joining the EU. Not only would it provide safety, but it also means sovereignty while still being able to draw on cohesion funds.
Greenland actively chose NOT to be part of EU!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland_and_the_European_Union
Support for re-joining increased form 40% to 60% from 2021 to 2024.
Main stumbling block has always been the fisheries policy, same with Norway, Iceland and the Faroer, and while truth be told the CFP really needs reform it also has lost much economical importance for the countries. Well maybe except the Faroer.
Greenlanders and Faroese are still EU citizens, btw, by virtue of being Danish citizens, with all the privileges that entails. That kind of special status won't be possible upon independence, it's going to be all-in or all-out. Ask Brits how losing EU citizenship feels like.
I guess if the people of Greenland accept a measly 10k soon to be worthless USD in exchange to join a dying empire, they deserve to be part of that empire. Maybe Trump is actually smart and this is a hidden IQ test.
I had a feeling he would try something like this. If you only need to convince 57 thousand people, throwing money at them is a very real option. But I never imagined he would go so cheap. 2 million dollars for every man woman and child would only cost the USA 120 billion dollars. Not a bad price for Greenland. 10k is a fucking insult.
Even at 2 million that wouldn't really be enough money to be above all the shitty laws the US inflicts on its own citizens.
Not sure why you’re being downvoted, you’re correct and this is likely what the current administration will do. Hell, if 10k isn’t enough they could up it to 100k since there are so few people in Greenland. Maybe even more.
Denmark has stated that they will honor a referendum if it comes to that. That was before the US wanted to annex the territory but it’s still true.
The US can and will try to simply buy Greenland and it’s fairly likely to succeed in my view.
Lmao they want no part of America
Yeah. But I think you’re underestimating how much people like money dude.
That’s barely any worthwhile money. I think you really overestimate how much ten k means to people - especially when it means being sucked in by a failing capitalist system.
If you read my comment I said it will most likely be significantly more than that. If 100k isn’t life changing money to you then you should factor in your own privilege into this argument.
I think becoming part of America against your own will is more “life changing”
It’s like talking to a wall.
I agree