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Greenland actually makes a lot of sense. I think if every citizen there was offered $5million they’d vote yes. And it’s entirely reasonable from the USA perspective as it’s not that much overall for the US.

Probably wouldn’t make a state but treat like Puerto Rico where they continue to self govern and citizens can freely move to the USA as they’d have USA passports.

For USA very strategic naval passages and mineral extraction.

It’s not that crazy really and I think there’s a deal that’s mutually beneficial where everyone wins and is better off long term.






Normal people would try to negotiate trade relations. Megalomaniacs would decide to just take something even if they try to soften the taking with money.

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The USA bought stolen land from those that stole it. People often forget about that fact.

100% of land in the history of humanity has been either bought or stolen. What exactly is your point?

China buying the US actually makes a lot of sense. I think if every citizen there was offered $5million they’d vote yes.

They could try for form an offer but I simply don't think they have the money to do it.

> I think if every citizen there was offered $5million they’d vote yes. And it’s entirely reasonable from the USA perspective as it’s not that much overall for the US.

That's almost $300 billion dollars?


A pittance

Is it, though?

More than made up for in 'savings' from killing off Medicare. But realistically, you don't really need to balance a budget sheet when you can just print more of that principle currency on demand.

On top of the suspected tax cuts to boot



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