Quote Originally Posted by Rogar View Post
News I saw in a couple of places today said Trump's push for Greenland is some twisted version of his revenge tour for being snubbed by the Nobel prize committee.
I don't think that was actual 'News', but rather a celebration of bluster.

I first became aware of Greenland's importance to the US back in the early 70's when people in my military career field were routinely being sent to Thule Greenland on 89 day temporary duty assignments (TDY). Luckily we've had agreements with Greenland in place for quite some time to act as host to a US military presence to act as early warning and first line of defense against bad actors in greater Europe and Asia. Other 'News' sources might tell you that some of those bad actors have designs on Greenland as well in order to neutralize the US advantage which has caused every administration in recent history to consider ways to strengthen the US presence there. I guess which version of 'News' you prefer is up to you.