US Politics Thread 2021-24

[Skybird]

Ontario, responsible for 38% of the Canadian GDP, has just banned all US companies from provincial contracts and has cancelled all Starlink treaties with Musk. Ontario's premier said that this would cause US companies to lose tens of billions in revenues.

[Jimbuna]

Nothing good will come for either side in a trade war.

[Commander Wallace]

No, it won't. Hopefully, they all sit down and talk.

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

No, it won't. Hopefully, they all sit down and talk.

I seriously doubt that. What Trump ran on was improving the economy, immigration and ending "wokeness", and now that he's elected and doesn't need his voters anymore, he's dumping you and the rest of us so the wealthiest get richer on our backs.

Show me in six months, a year, two years from now how much better off you are and how your wealth has grown. I'll believe when I see it but even that will be harder because he wants to control all the media and stop Federal Agencies from reporting consumer indexes and so on.

[Skybird]

Talks between Mexico and Trump led to a 30 days delay for implementing tariffs after Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to its border. Talks go on.

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Talks between Mexico and Trump led to a 30 days delay for implementing tariffs after Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to its border. Talks go on.

^ Good job. Mexico needs to get it's act together. We'll see if they hammer out a permanent deal in the next 30 days.

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I seriously doubt that. What Trump ran on was improving the economy, immigration and ending "wokeness", and now that he's elected and doesn't need his voters anymore, he's dumping you and the rest of us so the wealthiest get richer on our backs.

Show me in six months, a year, two years from now how much better off you are and how your wealth has grown. I'll believe when I see it but even that will be harder because he wants to control all the media and stop Federal Agencies from reporting consumer indexes and so on.

Well, so much for your theories.

[mapuc]

Even though US President Trump is acting out of touch with the rest of the world, we civilized friends don't have to do the same. I've been thinking - What if the unexpected happens? That the President occupies Greenland. If this happens, I'll still be the same, no aggression from my side.

Markus

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by mapuc

Even though US President Trump is acting out of touch with the rest of the world, we civilized friends don't have to do the same. I've been thinking - What if the unexpected happens? That the President occupies Greenland. If this happens, I'll still be the same, no aggression from my side.

Markus

Well said, Markus. That's won't happen, Markus. With regards to Greenland, it's just grandstanding. Nothing more.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Well said, Markus. That's won't happen, Markus. With regards to Greenland, it's just grandstanding. Nothing more.

Yes you are correct.

Trump should read up on the deal USA have with Denmark and Greenland-USA can place as many soldiers they want on the island in a crisis situation. Don't know whether this is acceptable in peacetime.

Markus

[August]

Originally Posted by mapuc

Yes you are correct.

Trump should read up on the deal USA have with Denmark and Greenland-USA can place as many soldiers they want on the island in a crisis situation. Don't know whether this is acceptable in peacetime.

Markus

Will Denmark let Greenland go if the inhabitants decide that they want to be a part of the USA?

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

^ Good job. Mexico needs to get it's act together. We'll see if they hammer out a permanent deal in the next 30 days.

Well, so much for your theories.

It still stands and I'll wait to hear how much better off you are months from now.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by August

Will Denmark let Greenland go if the inhabitants decide that they want to be a part of the USA?

There is a klausul in the agreement between Denmark and Greenland, that they can choose independent anytime they want and they are then master in own house to decide where they want to go. So Yes Greenland can if they decide to join USA and Denmark will let them.

Markus

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I seriously doubt that. What Trump ran on was improving the economy, immigration and ending "wokeness", and now that he's elected and doesn't need his voters anymore, he's dumping you and the rest of us so the wealthiest get richer on our backs.

Show me in six months, a year, two years from now how much better off you are and how your wealth has grown. I'll believe when I see it but even that will be harder because he wants to control all the media and stop Federal Agencies from reporting consumer indexes and so on.

I have to ask, do you live in the U.S ? If not, where do you reside ?

[August]

Originally Posted by mapuc

There is a klausul in the agreement between Denmark and Greenland, that they can choose independent anytime they want and they are then master in own house to decide where they want to go. So Yes Greenland can if they decide to join USA and Denmark will let them.

Markus

So we might not even have to pay for it then.

[Otto Harkaman]

I am going to guess the real worry is things like this "in 2016, China's Shenghe Resources acquired a 12.5% stake in Greenland Minerals and Energy, which is involved in developing the Kvanefjeld rare earth project."

The Kvanefjeld rare earth project is a significant mining project in southern Greenland, known for its large deposits of rare earth elements (REEs), uranium, and zinc. The project has been a focal point of international interest due to its potential role in the global rare earth supply chain, which is currently dominated by China.
Key Facts About Kvanefjeld

• Location: Near Narsaq, southern Greenland.
• Ownership: Originally developed by Greenland Minerals Ltd. (an Australian company).
• Chinese Involvement: In 2016, Shenghe Resources, a Chinese rare earth company, acquired a 12.5% stake in Greenland Minerals Ltd., making it a key partner in the project. Shenghe is closely linked to China’s rare earth industry.
• Reserves: Estimated to contain 11 million tons of rare earth oxides, making it one of the largest untapped REE deposits globally.

Controversy and Opposition

• Environmental Concerns: The project has faced strong local opposition, particularly due to its uranium content and the risk of radioactive contamination.
• Political Backlash: Greenland’s government has shifted its stance over time. In 2021, Greenland’s newly elected left-wing government banned uranium mining, effectively halting Kvanefjeld’s development.
• Geopolitical Issues: The project attracted U.S. and European interest as part of efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled rare earth supplies. However, China's involvement raised concerns in Washington and Copenhagen.

Current Status

• With the uranium mining ban in place, Kvanefjeld's development is effectively blocked.
• Greenland Minerals Ltd. has attempted legal challenges against the ban.
• The future of the project remains uncertain, especially with global demand for rare earths increasing.