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634-5789

(4,344 posts)
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 06:00 AM Jan 8

Convicted Dementia Patient Suggests Using Military Force To Take Control Of Panama Canal And Greenland

Thanks, you stupid, lazy non-voters and MAGAts:

The Orange Moron refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal on Tuesday in a rambling media appearance during which he also complained about electric heaters that cause itching.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-military-force-greenland-panama-canal_n_677d6091e4b0baeb8f9ada29

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Convicted Dementia Patient Suggests Using Military Force To Take Control Of Panama Canal And Greenland (Original Post) 634-5789 Jan 8 OP
Don't we have an important airbase there already? Walleye Jan 8 #1
Yes, Thule Air Base jmowreader Jan 8 #2
It's nuts, does he think he will be sending the US Army to fight the Danish Army? I don't get it. Walleye Jan 8 #3
in theory he will send US troops who will take control and quickly overwhelm any resistance LymphocyteLover Jan 8 #4
Great, well the resistance might be all of NATO Walleye Jan 8 #11
Quite possible-- what amazingly fucked up times LymphocyteLover Jan 8 #13
He's trolling DeepWinter Jan 8 #5
You're right, of course NJCher Jan 8 #6
The Talking Heads are taking it quite seriously. It's their thing. Walleye Jan 8 #12
Can't believe CNN is sane washing this. Blue Full Moon Jan 8 #7
What a giant flaming asshole. ShazzieB Jan 8 #8
Told my niece kkmarie Jan 8 #9
As with all abusers, he is again beginning by alienating our allies SheltieLover Jan 8 #10
Are you drinkin with me, Jesus? struggle4progress Jan 8 #14
Just my 2 cents: Dulcinea Jan 8 #15

Walleye

(36,897 posts)
3. It's nuts, does he think he will be sending the US Army to fight the Danish Army? I don't get it.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 07:27 AM
Jan 8

LymphocyteLover

(7,073 posts)
4. in theory he will send US troops who will take control and quickly overwhelm any resistance
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 07:31 AM
Jan 8

yes it's insane

NJCher

(38,439 posts)
6. You're right, of course
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 07:52 AM
Jan 8

It’s that he’s so far tipped the balance to insanity that it’s almost plausible.

Of course, it’s self aggrandizement without a thought in the world to how stupid he looks and how ridiculous he makes the U.S. look.

ShazzieB

(19,083 posts)
8. What a giant flaming asshole.
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 08:19 AM
Jan 8

I learned during his first term that no matter how awful I expect him to be, he will always find new ways to be even worse. All this crap about taking over the Panama Canal Zone, Greenland, etc. is bringing it all back.

I have to keep reminding myself not only to expect the worst from him, but to remember that his "worst" is always going to be way more "worst" than anything my "normie" brain can conjure up in my wildest nightmares. Arrgghh!

kkmarie

(21 posts)
9. Told my niece
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 08:19 AM
Jan 8

Told my niece this morning that I am more angry with the ~ 90 million voters who sat it out. And from what I've read of their reasonings examples like, my vote doesn't matter I'm not in a swing state, it doesn't matter because of the electoral college, voted for down ballot but not the president, the 2 parties are the same so it doesn't matter.

I honestly don't know where someone could say the 2 parties are the same. Harris campaign laid out a very different message then trump's. She talked about nothing else then helping the people. Child care, elder care, child tax credits, tuition etc.

The people who stayed home, just like MAGA, didn't listen either.

SheltieLover

(60,805 posts)
10. As with all abusers, he is again beginning by alienating our allies
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 08:41 AM
Jan 8

Pootin must be thrilled with Boris & Natasha.

Dulcinea

(7,650 posts)
15. Just my 2 cents:
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:36 PM
Jan 8

President Carter's funeral ceremonies are the big news story. Felon 47 can't bear being upstaged by real news or anything else, so he's spewing nonsense for attention like the spoiled brat he is. JMHO.

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