That's part of it, but there's something else more basic, and that's simply land ownership. Just like the game of Risk or Monopoly, when you own all the land, you win the game. More land ownership means extending influence through trade and military. The rare metals are bonus features.
Also need it in case of war it would protect America from Russia it sets in a perfect location it makes sense to build Greenland up for America and for resources
If it was only about earth elements they could do that with trade. No its about control of the arctic. and the territorial claims to the sea bed and the northern sea route. which is Russia controlled. If The US don't take Green land Russia and China will in the future.
@RockStock6 To understand why Greenland is vital, you should look not at the world map( the standard one). You should look for the Artic map therr you will see how close to Greenland Russia and China are.
The last time the US tried to invade Canada, the US "Executive Mansion" had to be painted all white to hide the burn scars. Detroit got captured by parading.
Americans keep saying they want to buy Greenland because of its rich natural resources. Without even stopping to think that is a great reason NOT to sell. 😂
You need to know about how "Island" and/or "Continent" is determined. Australien is considered a continent because it rests on its own continental plate while Greenland is situated on the North American continental plate i.e an Island.
I love how we’re losing the forest for the trees on Greenland. Shouldn’t we try to prevent the melting of Greenland to prevent the global thermostat breaking? Seems obvious.
The resources in Greenland can't just be stripped without significant destruction of the environment if it has to be financially viable at the same time. That's the issue and something that American media hasn't bothered to research in the slightest. You should interview Minik Rosing, who is the top expert on Greenland's geology. And the US can basically just ask and they'll get it if they want more bases, or a larger military presence.
I laugh when China calls itself a "near Arctic Nation" to justify its growing presence there... would be the same as Australia claiming to be a "near Antarctic Nation" lol
That just tells me that China wants back their former northern territories. Vladivostok, I'm looking at you. If Russia overstretch in Ukraine, depletes its military, China could "offer" to take care of that area. Now already, there's an great influx of native Chinese into that area - with cheap low interest China money to invest contrary Russian interests like 21-22% due to high inflation and the stagnating worth of the ruble/rubble:) which now is woeth less than the toilet paper I buy. I'ma get some of those rubles for toilet paper. 😂
China: We will trade and invest in Greenland The USA: We need Greenland and will use economic sanctions and even the military to get it The difference between the approaches of these Nations are stark.
It's interesting that Trump has made a big deal of this in the transitional period before taking office without specifying it while campaigning. It is an odd way of staging his second term's priorities when considered along with the H1B issue and the "America First" motto. Basically, a lot of his voters should be seeing the costume they were persuaded by is a lie.
These are all good reasons for Greenland to remain stewards of their own land. I imagine and hope that Trump will find his reach exceeds his grasp, not just in Greenland.
PBS should take a deeper look into the history of Greenland they presented here and recognize where they have erred. Officially Greenland became part of the Kingdom of Denmark through the Treaty of Kiel (1814).
It's strange because I don't remember him campaigning on this. Now that he's been elected suddenly his true colonial, provincial colors are coming through.
The US has already a Military Base there, that should be enough…..You are free to bid on mining concessions as everyone else…..GREENLAND IS NOT FOR SALE……the US will loose their friendship with countries in NATO and EU if you don’t make that madman back down…..
Real easy. You make an offer to purchase that they can't refuse. We bought Alaska, parts of Arizona, and most of the middle US (Louisiana Purchase) to name a few. Given those purchases, why can't we buy Greenland?
We purchased Alaska, parts of Arizona, and the Louisiana Territory (the whole middle of the contiguous US). And the independent country of Texas wanted to be annexed. Given all of those transactions that make up important parts of our country, why can't we purchase Greenland or annex an independent Greenland?
Greenland for Native Greenlanders, Europe for Native Europeans, Africa for Native Africans, America for Native Americans, Asia-Pacific for Native Asians-Pacific islanders. 🤷
Trump ingin greenland, panama cannal..? berita bagus buat China dia bisa segera mengambil Taiwan tanpa ada yang membuatnya ragu. karena US sudah memberikan contoh yang jelas. dan kegilaan lain akan menyusul diseluruh dunia.
The normalization of this conversation brings us 90 seconds to midnight.
Stripping the land of Cobalt and rare earth elements is why, that is the bottom line, anything else is smoke and mirrors. Wake up, people.
That's part of it, but there's something else more basic, and that's simply land ownership. Just like the game of Risk or Monopoly, when you own all the land, you win the game. More land ownership means extending influence through trade and military. The rare metals are bonus features.
Also need it in case of war it would protect America from Russia it sets in a perfect location it makes sense to build Greenland up for America and for resources
So was Alaska whats the problem?
If it was only about earth elements they could do that with trade.
No its about control of the arctic. and the territorial claims to the sea bed and the northern sea route. which is Russia controlled. If The US don't take Green land Russia and China will in the future.
@RockStock6 To understand why Greenland is vital, you should look not at the world map( the standard one). You should look for the Artic map therr you will see how close to Greenland Russia and China are.
i'm out of facepalms for this guy. i just can't do it anymore
“Bought Canada”… 3:52
I think they meant Alaska. Oops.
The last time the US tried to invade Canada, the US "Executive Mansion" had to be painted all white to hide the burn scars. Detroit got captured by parading.
Americans keep saying they want to buy Greenland because of its rich natural resources. Without even stopping to think that is a great reason NOT to sell. 😂
Why in earth does the media give so much time and credence to an absurd notion that dt can succeed in these despicable threats. ?
I thought Australia was the worlds largest island
You need to know about how "Island" and/or "Continent" is determined.
Australien is considered a continent because it rests on its own continental plate while Greenland is situated on the North American continental plate i.e an Island.
PBS couldn’t help themselves leaving the comment section open 😂
The US Empire is toast. Chump is pathetic.
Comments on pbs? Someone must’ve fallen asleep on the job.
I love how we’re losing the forest for the trees on Greenland. Shouldn’t we try to prevent the melting of Greenland to prevent the global thermostat breaking? Seems obvious.
remember, republicans dont believe in climate change.
The resources in Greenland can't just be stripped without significant destruction of the environment if it has to be financially viable at the same time. That's the issue and something that American media hasn't bothered to research in the slightest. You should interview Minik Rosing, who is the top expert on Greenland's geology.
And the US can basically just ask and they'll get it if they want more bases, or a larger military presence.
A good climate technology would be white land artificial white land from what the guy saying at the end
Captian Bone Spurs is suddenly a imperial military stratigest.
i’m confused why greenland wouldn’t want to be americans?
I laugh when China calls itself a "near Arctic Nation" to justify its growing presence there... would be the same as Australia claiming to be a "near Antarctic Nation" lol
That just tells me that China wants back their former northern territories.
Vladivostok, I'm looking at you.
If Russia overstretch in Ukraine, depletes its military, China could "offer" to take care of that area.
Now already, there's an great influx of native Chinese into that area - with cheap low interest China money to invest contrary Russian interests like 21-22% due to high inflation and the stagnating worth of the ruble/rubble:) which now is woeth less than the toilet paper I buy.
I'ma get some of those rubles for toilet paper. 😂
China: We will trade and invest in Greenland
The USA: We need Greenland and will use economic sanctions and even the military to get it
The difference between the approaches of these Nations are stark.
Wow comments on PBS news hour.
I know, right?
It's almost like being in a participatory democracy again. Sigh.
It's interesting that Trump has made a big deal of this in the transitional period before taking office without specifying it while campaigning. It is an odd way of staging his second term's priorities when considered along with the H1B issue and the "America First" motto. Basically, a lot of his voters should be seeing the costume they were persuaded by is a lie.
These are all good reasons for Greenland to remain stewards of their own land. I imagine and hope that Trump will find his reach exceeds his grasp, not just in Greenland.
Trump never admits a mistake. He’ll double down on this.
Australia is the largest island. It has an area of 7.7 million square kms while Greenland is 2.2 million. Our maps like our controllers lie to us.
Australia is a continent NOT an island. quick google would of stopped you looking ...
@@throughput6674if you lived here you would understand that it’s really an island first - despite current nomenclature…….
I don't want to use force ..the colonialism is a thing of the past .
Replace that with the Compact of free association...it will benefit BOTH of us .
Trump keeping everyone distracted from important issues, like climate, with obscene idiocy
PBS should take a deeper look into the history of Greenland they presented here and recognize where they have erred.
Officially Greenland became part of the Kingdom of Denmark through the Treaty of Kiel (1814).
Why give him 02 on this ,it’s a deflection
It is MAGGA... Make A Greenland Great Again ..😊😊😊
It's strange because I don't remember him campaigning on this. Now that he's been elected suddenly his true colonial, provincial colors are coming through.
Mmm technically Australia is over three times the size - but is also a continent.
Greenland isnt that big
The land that is ice free is a greater land mass than all of California, roads could be built to connect all the land together. it’s definitely big
This guy is stupid 😂
The US has already a Military Base there, that should be enough…..You are free to bid on mining concessions as everyone else…..GREENLAND IS NOT FOR SALE……the US will loose their friendship with countries in NATO and EU if you don’t make that madman back down…..
How can you own such a type of land?
Real easy. You make an offer to purchase that they can't refuse. We bought Alaska, parts of Arizona, and most of the middle US (Louisiana Purchase) to name a few. Given those purchases, why can't we buy Greenland?
No man owns the land. We are just visiting in time
Buy.. if not possible then rob it... that's Trump's neonazi way
Insane = T-rump
This world is going to hell in a hand basket 😔.
True, this brings us 90 seconds to midnight.
America must liberate Greenland.
We have no oil.
Liberate Texas instead. 😅
It's already free
under Trump 🇺🇸>>>> 🌎 🤷♂️
We purchased Alaska, parts of Arizona, and the Louisiana Territory (the whole middle of the contiguous US). And the independent country of Texas wanted to be annexed. Given all of those transactions that make up important parts of our country, why can't we purchase Greenland or annex an independent Greenland?
Because you can't even take care of your own citizens nor your border to the south !
1) Because Greenland is not for sale, and 2) any military provocation would be met with both NATO and the EU
Do you know what annexing means? Taking over by force. 200 years ago we also had slaves.
becasuse the greendlander doesn't want it?
@@snorremortenkjeldsen6737lol Europe can't even defend itself against Russia. The US would steamroll through it. And make it the 52nd state I guess
Greenland for Native Greenlanders, Europe for Native Europeans, Africa for Native Africans, America for Native Americans,
Asia-Pacific for Native Asians-Pacific islanders. 🤷
This is stupidest report ever!
Your comment is the most hyperbolic ever.
Weird. This comment went through head in Russian accent 🤔
Greenland makes a n Strategic point to mobilizw to Britan
Trump ingin greenland, panama cannal..?
berita bagus buat China dia bisa segera mengambil Taiwan tanpa ada yang membuatnya ragu. karena US sudah memberikan contoh yang jelas.
dan kegilaan lain akan menyusul diseluruh dunia.