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Denmark’s Army Chief Says He’s Ready to Defend Greenland | Danish forces are moving to the island to show NATO—and Trump—that they’re serious about security. (www.theatlantic.com)

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[-] meme_historian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 106 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

So it's senile Lt. Bone Spurs vs. Danish Gen. Giga Chad?

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 137 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If the appearance of commanders correlated with military strength, the US would be finished. 😆

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 41 points 3 weeks ago

That man looks like he's staring into the abyss.

[-] lividweasel@lemmy.world 48 points 3 weeks ago

He stared into the abyss.

The abyss retreated.

[-] snooggums@piefed.world 36 points 3 weeks ago

The Abyss is staring into him.

[-] Alatarius@lemmynsfw.com 30 points 3 weeks ago

And the Abyss looks terrified.

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[-] skozzii@lemmy.ca 24 points 3 weeks ago

All I can imagine is a shirtless Pete Hegasth doing karate moves in a mirror.

[-] ajoebyanyothername@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago

And doing his own sound effects.

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[-] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I get what you're saying, but the more direct comparison would be to the Chief of Staff of the Army, not the President.

I gotta say, I spent a solid minute on Google Images trying to find a picture that made him look more badass than the professional headshot photo, but a good half of the images are him in readers.

[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 22 points 3 weeks ago

Ohln the other hand, the US had a bit of a military purge where they fired anyone competent enough to be a threat to them so I honestly wonder how well the US will do now on the battlefield

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[-] ramble81@lemmy.zip 10 points 3 weeks ago

I’m rightfully scared of that chin. Like I want to make fun of it, but I know full well he could kill me with it.

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[-] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for reminding me to rewatch Riders of Justice. It's Danish, btw.

[-] teuniac_@lemmy.world 96 points 3 weeks ago

This isn't about defending Greenland militarily, but about increasing the diplomatic cost to the US to use any force. That's why other European countries are also sending a few troops.

[-] meme_historian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 52 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The political message from Europe has to be clear and forceful: If you touch Greenland, that will be the end of US military bases on the European continent (including Ramstein). Also economic sanctions and asset freezes/seizures for the Trump clan and key members of the administration.

Will that hurt europe? Will it erode our security guarantees against Russia? Yeah a lot.

But rather be on clear terms now and plan accordingly, than remaining Trumps bitch and very likely be let down anyways when push comes to shove

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[-] WanderWisley@lemmy.world 35 points 3 weeks ago

Give me Greenland and I promise I won’t attack anyone else! 🫲🍊🫱

[-] Slashme@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

He has no further territorial demands of Europe.

[-] BeardededSquidward@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 3 weeks ago

Said the man planning attacks elsewhere this instant.

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[-] switcheroo@lemmy.world 32 points 3 weeks ago

The orange cancer don't care. It's not like HIS LIFE is on the line. He'd send all of the troops, killing many of them and our once allies, just to assuage his fucking ego.

Disgusting disgraceful filth.

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[-] BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz 19 points 3 weeks ago

I'm so SICK! Of people Not letting Pedophiles get WHATEVER they Want! If Trump wants Greenland just GIVE It to Him like it was a Pregnant 13 Year old ~~Girl!~~ WOMAN!

[-] 87Six@lemmy.zip 18 points 3 weeks ago

reading that feels illegal

[-] lmagitem@lemmy.zip 18 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I've heard one analyst say that the most probable end of all this is just a very bad "deal" for Danemark. Trump and his goons throw the worst things around so people panic and want to negociate, and in the end they accept way worse than they were willing to accept in the first place, while feeling relieved that things didn't end up worse. It's what he's done with Ukraine already.

No idea if this will be true in the end or if he's really in to apply Project 2025 to the letter, but it's good that NATO members fight back at least.

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[-] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 18 points 3 weeks ago

Solidarity from Canada. We are the only country that are allowed to go to war with with the Danes.

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[-] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 18 points 3 weeks ago

In a world that made sense, U.S forces would also say they're ready to join with Denmark in defending Greenland.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 16 points 3 weeks ago

I really hope Canada joins in.

It would fuck trade negotiations a bit, but a useful outcome isn't guaranteed there, and if Greenland falls the loss of our own sovereignty almost is.

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[-] sunbytes@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago

What if it's all a big misdirect and Trump invades Denmark while the army is away.

THINK ABOUT IT

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[-] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago

So much time, money, and resources wasted ACROSS THE GLOBE on a fucking rapist.

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