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One of Donald Trump’s top aides has ramped up the pressure on Denmark by questioning Copenhagen’s claim to Greenland.

Stephen Miller, the US president’s deputy chief of staff for policy, also claimed military intervention would not be needed to take over the Arctic territory because “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland”.

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[–] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In quiet, reflective moments, Miller muses on his past.

"I was happy strangling babies in back alley dumpsters. But Trump found me, and showed me how to hurt so many more people. I will forever be grateful".

[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Total BS.

His arms aren't possibly strong enough to strangle a baby.

[–] Menschlicher_Fehler@feddit.org 79 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] AnchoriteMagus@lemmy.world 60 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Goebbels-lite needs a short drop and a sudden stop.

[–] Headofthebored@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think enough soviet-style poisonings happen in this country.

[–] Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

The man needs some rice n beans

[–] lIlIlIlIlIlIl@lemmy.world 53 points 1 day ago (2 children)

His Wife is brown lol. What a weird broken idiot

He lives on a military base because he’s a scared little chicken shit. Someone in the military could “fix this little problem” for us and our lives would all improve

[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 63 points 1 day ago (3 children)

He lives on a military base because someone wrote with chalk on the sidewalk next to his previous house.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 hours ago

Likely in a bunker with Eva.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 24 points 1 day ago

What a snowflake

Damn. Scary antifa shit there.

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

"Lieutenant, inventory reports we're missing a fragmentation grenade."

"...Maybe we're not, and should check again Staff Sergeant."

"...Understood, sir."

(Timeline improves)

[–] REDACTED 39 points 1 day ago (1 children)

also claimed military intervention would not be needed to take over the Arctic territory because “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland”.

Has this argument ever worked? Every war US has fought, has been against much weaker target (especially Islamic groups), yet the "target" pretty much always fights back. Why would anyone bend over to getting invaded or captured?

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 35 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein. Epstein.

[–] nforminvasion@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Ehh, mostly minerals and shipping lanes in a warming world

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

So in another post, I said that Denmark/Greenland should make a photo of his wife in a Denmark prison with the words "soon" to mimic her image of USA owning Greenland

I think I have a better idea though.

Does anyone know where Stephen Miller lives now after being chased away by chalk drawings in front of his old house?

Denmark should send someone there and use chalk to draw the Denmark/Greenland flag in front of their house.

They'll be so terrified of ever leaving their house again.

[–] Boiglenoight@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh man, think of the international incident if a chalk flag appeared on his driveway on a military base! He'd have to move to a black-site no one knows exists to be safe!

[–] Asmodeus_Krang 11 points 1 day ago

Using Steve's logic he'd okay with a larger, stronger man grabbing him, pulling his panties down, and coring out his rectum. It's just power dynamics pal.

[–] SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world 3 points 23 hours ago

Anyone remember what happened to Napoleon's army, then Hitler's army, starting a war in a harsh winter climate?

[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 day ago
[–] notsosure@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago

pride comes before a fall

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I want to give Steven Miller an award for being honest! The ceremony will take place in Auschwitz, where work will make you free. And please, step inside this chamber, where there's an additional gift for you.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

These are not threats, these statements are prepping to world for the eventuality.

From a previous comment:

Global warming makes Greenland prime real estate. As it warms, prospecting and mining become easier, and it will soon guard year-round Artic sea lanes. With enough warming it may become attractive for farming and living space.

They learned from Hitler's mistake of not immediately storming the Caucasus oil fields before starting further shit. Guess what we just did? I'll give you three guesses, but you're only going to need one.

[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

and it will soon guard year-round Artic sea lanes. With enough warming it may become attractive for farming and living space.

Sure Greenland is going to be prime real estate due to climate change, but people like Miller are going to be long dead by then. And I don't think this crew in charge of the white house are so altruistic and concerned for the future of America that they want to secure resources for a century or two down the road.

Besides, we have much bigger concerns if Greenland melts than if we have land to settle.

It's far more likely some kind of Russia-connected plot for strategic positioning.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago

Yes, it's Putin who wants this! But taking Greenland is still in America's best interest, from a strategic point of view, current world politics and near-term consequences be damned.

As to the future of America, I'm starting to see the light, starting to see how truly dangerous these people's long-term vision is. Trump is all simple-minded greed, but Project 2025 and the like is far worse.

These people truly believe in a Nazi vision of a 3rd Reich. They want to etch their names in history books. They truly think they're doing what's right for America, now and in the future. Don't all dictators?

My only hope is that, like Hitler, giddy on success, they bite off more than they can chew.

[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago