Let's buy Greenland

[ll74]

The continued theme is that 47 likes to throw his cock onto the table and see who flinches.

And the idiots who love him think this is a good strateg instead of realizing that it sets us up down the line for retribution for those who get fucked by it..

 

[Chernosoth]

The citizens of Kalaalit Nunaat apparently don't have votes in this.

During the period of the icecap melting, icebergs will be much more numerous around the island, for at least a century. Atlantic and Arctic Ocean traffic will be more hazardous, while satellite navigation becomes unavailable due to the Kessler syndrome and fossil fuel depletion. Tsunamis all around are possible with big pieces falling into the water. And then there's isostatic rebound. Without the weight of the icecap, the whole island could bounce for a while and make huge tsunamis.

 

[Politruk]

The citizens of Kalaalit Nunaat apparently don't have votes in this.

During the period of the icecap melting, icebergs will be much more numerous around the island, for at least a century. Atlantic and Arctic Ocean traffic will be more hazardous, while satellite navigation becomes unavailable due to the Kessler syndrome and fossil fuel depletion. Tsunamis all around are possible with big pieces falling into the water. And then there's isostatic rebound. Without the weight of the icecap, the whole island could bounce for a while and make huge tsunamis.

Doesn't sound like Greenland is going to be much worth having.

 

[Rebel5soul]

No doubt!

Lol

You haven't lost your editing skills.

 

[Deleted member 6873114]

First of all, buy, purchase, a contract between willing parties.

1. The US has had a continuous military presence in Greenland since 1941.

2. Denmark was, is, and will continue to be incapable of protecting their interests in Greenland.

3. If, as the hand wringing bed wetters insist, that the Arctic ice is going to all melt then the Arctic Ocean is going to become a major oceanic trans-shipment body of water. Those waters will need to be patrolled to protect from parties that would want to control those sea lanes for their own purposes. Two not so friendly powers, Russia and China, have designs on the Arctic and Canada, with their 50 canoe Navy, just isn't up to the task.

Purchasing Greenland from Denmark makes perfect sense if you think long term. Remember, a lot of people made fun of Jefferson with his "Louisiana Purchase" and "Seward's Folly", the Alaskan purchase.

Thanks for bringing this up. It is worth keeping an eye on this. I do wonder about the global warming aspect. Do some people still believe that hoax?

 

[Rebel5soul]

Thanks for bringing this up. It is worth keeping an eye on this. I do wonder about the global warming aspect. Do some people still believe that hoax?

Well kiddo, warming is a fact. That's what happens during inter-glacial's. The question isn't whether it's warming, it's whether it's an existential crisis................it's not. We'll adapt and those that don't will die.............too bad for them.

Whether that 'crisis' happens or not, picking up Greenland is a strategic move. And no one posting in this thread so far has come up with a solid argument NOT to make the move.

 

[Politruk]

And no one posting in this thread so far has come up with a solid argument NOT to make the move.

See post #4.

 

[Rebel5soul]

See post #9.

 

[Bn2f]

Well kiddo, warming is a fact. That's what happens during inter-glacial's. The question isn't whether it's warming, it's whether it's an existential crisis................it's not. We'll adapt and those that don't will die.............too bad for them.

Whether that 'crisis' happens or not, picking up Greenland is a strategic move. And no one posting in this thread so far has come up with a solid argument NOT to make the move.

You just continue embarrassing yourself, ok?
Because you feel that no one here addressed your question to your satisfaction DOES mean that cows can jump over the moon.

 

[Politruk]

A tip o' the hat to Erik the Red. Naming this island "Greenland" was a brilliant brazen marketing move.

Iceland too cold for you? Come to Greenland!

 

[dmallord]

The citizens of Kalaalit Nunaat apparently don't have votes in this.

During the period of the icecap melting, icebergs will be much more numerous around the island, for at least a century. Atlantic and Arctic Ocean traffic will be more hazardous, while satellite navigation becomes unavailable due to the Kessler syndrome and fossil fuel depletion. Tsunamis all around are possible with big pieces falling into the water. And then there's isostatic rebound. Without the weight of the icecap, the whole island could bounce for a while and make huge tsunamis.

A little bit of histrionics here. But also some truth. However, it's down the road stuff and not all that dramatic over time.

There is no imminent danger in the immediate future (the next few decades). However, many of the risks mentioned in the original response are long-term scenarios that would unfold over the course of decades to a century or more. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Iceberg Increase:​

• Timeline: The increased number of icebergs due to Greenland's ice sheet melting will not be an immediate crisis. The ice sheet is melting faster than in the past, but it’s still a slow process. Over the next several decades, we could see more icebergs, but the most significant risks from this won’t be felt until later in the century as the ice loss accelerates.
• Risk: This is primarily a concern for shipping in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, but it's more of a medium- to long-term hazard (30-100 years).

2. Satellite Navigation & Kessler Syndrome:​

• Timeline: The Kessler Syndrome (which involves the cascading collision of satellites creating space debris) is a potential issue for space infrastructure, but it’s not something that would occur suddenly. It could take decades of increasing space traffic to reach a tipping point where this becomes a significant risk.
• Risk: The depletion of fossil fuels and the potential disruptions to satellite systems from this phenomenon would be a gradual process. Satellite navigation might face interruptions in the next 50-100 years due to these combined factors, but it's not an immediate concern.

3. Tsunamis from Ice Calving:​

• Timeline: Large-scale tsunamis from ice calving are unlikely to be an immediate issue. While the breakup of massive ice chunks from Greenland’s glaciers could generate some local waves, this is more of a long-term risk. It would take decades or even centuries for the ice sheet to melt significantly enough to cause major calving events that could trigger large tsunamis.
• Risk: This is not a near-term threat, and large-scale tsunamis from ice calving would likely not be a significant danger for another 50-100 years.

4. Isostatic Rebound:​

• Timeline: Isostatic rebound is a very slow process. As the ice melts, the Earth’s crust will gradually rise, and this process could continue over centuries, perhaps even up to several thousand years in some areas. The effects of this, including possible seismic activity or localized tsunamis, would be part of a very long-term shift.
• Risk: Earthquakes and tsunamis from isostatic rebound will be a gradual phenomenon over the course of centuries or longer, with no immediate danger to human populations in the near future.

Conclusion:​

While the climate crisis and its impact on Greenland’s ice sheet are urgent issues, the specific dangers mentioned (icebergs, Kessler Syndrome, tsunamis from calving ice, and isostatic rebound) are not imminent and are more likely to pose risks several decades to a century or more down the line. Therefore, there is no immediate danger from these issues in the next few decades, but their potential impacts could become more pronounced as the ice cap melts over the coming century.

 

[BAstoicguy]

First of all, buy, purchase, a contract between willing parties.

1. The US has had a continuous military presence in Greenland since 1941.

2. Denmark was, is, and will continue to be incapable of protecting their interests in Greenland.

3. If, as the hand wringing bed wetters insist, that the Arctic ice is going to all melt then the Arctic Ocean is going to become a major oceanic trans-shipment body of water. Those waters will need to be patrolled to protect from parties that would want to control those sea lanes for their own purposes. Two not so friendly powers, Russia and China, have designs on the Arctic and Canada, with their 50 canoe Navy, just isn't up to the task.

Purchasing Greenland from Denmark makes perfect sense if you think long term. Remember, a lot of people made fun of Jefferson with his "Louisiana Purchase" and "Seward's Folly", the Alaskan purchase.

Who would we rent to? Sounds like a bad investment. So do the bases.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Who would we rent to? Sounds like a bad investment. So do the bases.

More gulags.


There may be minerals there what need to be looted, too.

 

[ll74]

Lance is concerned that butters hasn't posted today.

Has someone put up the butters signal?

 

[ll74]

Lol i hope she dies in a fire.

That sounds rational.

Have you talked to others about it?

You on the other hand….ewww i dont want to know. You sick fuck.

Did you get my abortion gift card yet?

 

[ll74]

I haven’t read

Sounds rough

 

[BAstoicguy]

I haven’t read any of your literary submissions here.

He likes being part of the 4774 palindrome and Kant let go...

 

[ll74]

When the

Beat​

Doesn't hit you​

Grab onto your friends

They'll pull you

Through​

 

[BAstoicguy]

He goes on multi pist rants about trump’s cawk and acting like he scrapes the chicken shit off butters hooves as tribute.

Wierdo, even for here.

You can say that again.

I sometimes do when I hit the wrong button. Sometimes I'm laughing too hard.

 

[ll74]

He goes on multi pist rants about trump’s cawk and acting like he scrapes the chicken shit off butters hooves as tribute.

Wierdo, even for here.

I posted once about 47 throwing his cock on the table (now twice)

That is a rant

Neat!

Hint: it's a metaphor

 

[ll74]

I keep my vertuo pods in a big ceramic bowl and just reach in and grab one, like nespresso roulette.

I got a pumpkin spice latte today.

Totally wrong for Christmas Eve.

Douche74 poasts about his butters fetish are like that. Just wrong.

Butters

Drink!

 

[BAstoicguy]

If only you had such a good excuse explanation.

 

[ll74]

If only you had such a good excuse explanation.

Failure to mention the lady.

-200 points to Hufflepuff!

 

[Lance_Castro]

If only you had such a good excuse explanation.

He does!

Trump’s cawk is a “metaphor”, says he.

Lol

 

[MajorRewrite]

And no one posting in this thread so far has come up with a solid argument NOT to make the move.

The solid argument is that Trump and you are imbeciles.

Nations aren’t for sale. And no it’s not just a matter of price.