Smack Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/08/20/politics/trump-cancels-copenhagen/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F Maybe Nicola should be getting the chequebook out and sound out the Faroes. Didn't think Denmark was a selling country but no smoke without fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, Smack said: https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/08/20/politics/trump-cancels-copenhagen/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F Maybe Nicola should be getting the chequebook out and sound out the Faroes. Didn't think Denmark was a selling country but no smoke without fire. Dunno likes. We got Mike Tullberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 What is in Greenland that the US are wanting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: What is in Greenland that the US are wanting? Greenland harbours some of the largest deposits of rare-earth metals, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, along with uranium and the byproducts of zinc. from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/19/why-does-donald-trump-want-to-buy-greenland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Donnie has already been told to bolt. Maybe the golfer can put in a bid for the Falklands and South Georgia, possibly 60bn barrels of oil? Let's start the bidding at $2 trillion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Edited August 21, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Greenland is of huge benefit to Denmark. USA would need to cough up a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Boris said: Greenland harbours some of the largest deposits of rare-earth metals, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, along with uranium and the byproducts of zinc. from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/19/why-does-donald-trump-want-to-buy-greenland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Saying on TV he might have cancelled trip as Obama is going there at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Anybody else still stunned that that complete arsehole is President? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: Anybody else still stunned that that complete arsehole is President? He's a parody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 There will be "rumour" shortly that theres a terrorist winter training camp somewhere in Greenland and the whole of the American fleet will descend and bomb the shit out of it. Then there will be 12 years of a "peaceful handover" whilst asset stripping the country. Its the American way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The man is an oaf and the country is a parody. The Republicans will defend him though to spite the Democrats. A true shitshow of a country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Since then Denmark have offered to buy the US. as a counter. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. If Denmark’s bid for the United States is accepted, the Scandinavian nation has ambitious plans for its new acquisition. “We believe that, by giving the U.S. an educational system and national health care, it could be transformed from a vast land mass into a great nation,” the spokesperson said. Edited August 21, 2019 by jackal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Rogue state and ripe for regime change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, jackal said: Since then Denmark have offered to buy the US. as a counter. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. If Denmark’s bid for the United States is accepted, the Scandinavian nation has ambitious plans for its new acquisition. “We believe that, by giving the U.S. an educational system and national health care, it could be transformed from a vast land mass into a great nation,” the spokesperson said. The Danes are well and truly on the troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, jackal said: Since then Denmark have offered to buy the US. as a counter. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. If Denmark’s bid for the United States is accepted, the Scandinavian nation has ambitious plans for its new acquisition. “We believe that, by giving the U.S. an educational system and national health care, it could be transformed from a vast land mass into a great nation,” the spokesperson said. Good satire. Knowing Trump, though, he will think of it as part of a negotiation process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The U.S. has previous on buying Danish territories as that’s how they got the U.S. Virgin Islands after WW1 They also tried to buy Greenland after WW2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, jackal said: Since then Denmark have offered to buy the US. as a counter. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. If Denmark’s bid for the United States is accepted, the Scandinavian nation has ambitious plans for its new acquisition. “We believe that, by giving the U.S. an educational system and national health care, it could be transformed from a vast land mass into a great nation,” the spokesperson said. Satire from Andy Borowitz (https://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report), of course, not something that the Danish government actually said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 7 hours ago, Locky said: Greenland is of huge benefit to Denmark. USA would need to cough up a lot. I think Denmark lose £700m a year funding Greenland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I think Denmark lose £700m a year funding Greenland. Trump is running a 1.2tr deficit, that's 1400 times more than that. Should the Danes take some of those poor red states from the golfer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 China was showing interest in Greenland over a year ago. I think one of their mining organisations (part of the government obviously) have a stake in mineral extraction on Greenland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Transfer Rumours China ponders bid for wantaway UK star Scotland with Hong Kong touted as possible makeweight Surprise Brazil bid for Malvinas? Renewed interest in California from Mexico Spain eyes cut price Andorra deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, JackLadd said: Trump is running a 1.2tr deficit, that's 1400 times more than that. Should the Danes take some of those poor red states from the golfer? I was only responding to the poster. Not offering an opinion on whether they should or should not try to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 How much would we get for Gibraltar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: How much would we get for Gibraltar? £500 that's a monkey isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I'd be surprised if Trump even knows where Greenland is, probably thinks he's buying Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, RobboM said: £500 that's a monkey isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I think Denmark lose £700m a year funding Greenland. Seriously? I visited Copenhagen in May and I'm sure I read something about how important Greenland was to European, and specifically Danish, trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, The White Cockade said: Anybody else still stunned that that complete arsehole is President? Absolutely. Every time I hear or see him on TV I just shake my head. It's just like a really bad movie and now that he's been joined by Boris The Bawbag you've just got to laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: How much would we get for Gibraltar? About the same as a Micheal Stewart transfer fee. Edited August 21, 2019 by All roads lead to Gorgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: About the same as a Micheal Stewart transfer fee. ok but we must be able to tempt the lunatic with one of them? The UK Overseas Territories are: Anguilla - Golf? Bermuda - Golf? British Antarctic Territory (BAT) - don't think we could sell British Indian Ocean Territory - no idea British Virgin Islands - Golf? Cayman Islands - Golf? Falkland Islands - Oil? Gibraltar - Monkeys or to annoy Spanish speakers Montserrat - nah slight volcanic issue Pitcairn Island, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands - might suit some of Mr Trumps or his pals taste St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha - too remote Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) - no idea South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands - oil Turks and Caicos Islands - Golf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: ok but we must be able to tempt the lunatic with one of them? The UK Overseas Territories are: Anguilla - Golf? Bermuda - Golf? British Antarctic Territory (BAT) - don't think we could sell British Indian Ocean Territory - no idea British Virgin Islands - Golf? Cayman Islands - Golf? Falkland Islands - Oil? Gibraltar - Monkeys or to annoy Spanish speakers Montserrat - nah slight volcanic issue Pitcairn Island, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands - might suit some of Mr Trumps or his pals taste St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha - too remote Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) - no idea South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands - oil Turks and Caicos Islands - Golf? Maybe the Donald could find them in the map of the world colouring in book he must have beside his cot, sorry I meant bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Boris said: Greenland harbours some of the largest deposits of rare-earth metals, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, along with uranium and the byproducts of zinc. from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/19/why-does-donald-trump-want-to-buy-greenland A few potential zero score answers on Pointless right there I think. I've never heard of any of them before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Boris said: Greenland harbours some of the largest deposits of rare-earth metals, including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, along with uranium and the byproducts of zinc. from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/19/why-does-donald-trump-want-to-buy-greenland That explains a lot. Looks like Trump stumbled across the following documentary Edited August 21, 2019 by RobboM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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