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RoeVWade

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8. Threatening to not allowing troops to leave bases and on that native countries land for R&R for weeks or months

Reply to RoeVWade (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 05:26 PM

Jan 5

would definitely cause lots of distress to US forces. and commanders. It's the most benign thing I can think of so far, that might work to make congress do something. Yes, I'm trying to think of something that doesn't also help our adversaries.

Not so easy, just trying, that's all.

I'd rather waterboard Hegseth or something, if given a choice to do something where it's deserved. Heh.

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If Trump goes for Greenland, maybe [View all] RoeVWade Jan 5 OP

I agree that there should be a powerful response if Trump tries, but I think that anything harming NATO is not "benign". FadedMullet Jan 5 #1

OP Called Possible NATO Response, Not Effect On, "Benign." ColoringFool Jan 5 #3

I see your point, but I still think that blockading bases, denying air clearances and stopping deliveries...... FadedMullet Jan 5 #5

Chump attacking NATO means war! BidenRocks Jan 5 #10

NATO Countries Would Respond With Far More Than "Benign." ColoringFool Jan 5 #2

Non US Nato troops in Greenland jonstl08 Jan 5 #4

While I think that the whole "Greenland" thing is just "Trumpian Palaver", I would agree that a few NATO..... FadedMullet Jan 5 #7

Greenland population 57000, Denmark subsidizes half their budget. lamp_shade Jan 5 #6

They think it's some kind of resource panacea.... paleotn Jan 5 #9

Threatening to not allowing troops to leave bases and on that native countries land for R&R for weeks or months RoeVWade Jan 5 #8

I think they need to be cautious. NH Ethylene Jan 5 #11

MaddowBlog-Team Trump confirms: The administration wants to buy Greenland LetMyPeopleVote Jan 7 #12

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