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Post by steff on Aug 15, 2019 22:02:35 GMT -5
I wonder if anyone told him that Greenland is ice and Iceland is green?
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Post by laterbloomer on Aug 15, 2019 22:07:00 GMT -5
LOL he can't afford that. Unless he is planning to do it on American credit and then have you guys declare bankruptcy.
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Post by steff on Aug 15, 2019 22:07:54 GMT -5
LOL he can't afford that. Unless he is planning to do it on American credit and then have you guys declare bankruptcy. Mexico is gonna pay for it.
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Post by NastyWoman on Aug 15, 2019 22:09:07 GMT -5
Ok. But before he can even talk about buying Greenland we need a full disclosure of his finances, because we should not be stuck with yet another mortgage after the golden throne occupant moves his sh*tter elsewhere. He buys - he pays
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Post by steff on Aug 15, 2019 22:18:10 GMT -5
Greenland is a Denmark territory & he's got a trip planned there coming up. I guess this is how he breaks the ice with new countries. "hey there, I'm gonna buy your territory, nice to meet you"
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Post by OldCoyote on Aug 15, 2019 22:22:55 GMT -5
You all have it wrong, When Global Warming hit, An entire Continent of ranches and farm ground,, All of it for sale thru Trump properties!
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Post by kadee79 on Aug 15, 2019 22:38:19 GMT -5
It's not an original idea either...it's been tried or talked about in the past...
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 15, 2019 23:11:35 GMT -5
I wonder if anyone told him that Greenland is ice and Iceland is green? Shh! Iceland is going to pay for it. ETA: That was my first comment when I heard it earlier.
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Post by steff on Aug 15, 2019 23:17:44 GMT -5
I wonder if anyone told him that Greenland is ice and Iceland is green? Shh! Iceland is going to pay for it. ETA: That was my first comment when I heard it earlier. Someone should tell him about Vinland and then let his aides try to find it on a map for him. That'll keep them all busy for months.
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Post by happyhoix on Aug 16, 2019 7:18:10 GMT -5
Ok, here me out on this.
We let Trump buy Greenland. He can even build one of his golf properties there.
Then we call our 51st state 'Liberty' and encourage all the white nationalists and their families to settle there, with Trump as their governor for life.
They can create their own laws, like no abortions ever for any reason, every person age 12 and older has to carry firepower at all times, and women aren't allowed to work outside the home, since they'll all be too busy birthing out a quiverful of Liberty citizens. (Except for very beautiful young women, who will be allowed to work as hostesses and wait staff at the Trump resort). Their science classes can be about Noah and the ark, and creationism, and the poor and disabled will get to live in work houses where they earn their keep making brooms or sewing leather goods so they don't have to be deadweight to society. The legal system will be based on the Bible, and unless two other people witness a woman getting raped, it didn't happen.
They can also create their own immigration laws (only whites and Christians can come) and determine who is allowed to visit (ditto).
Then, with all those people happily settled in their White Evangelical Utopia, the rest of us can continue with our messy multicultural experiment with democracy. Long live Greenland! (Err, Liberty!)
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 16, 2019 7:35:26 GMT -5
Ok, here me out on this.
We let Trump buy Greenland. He can even build one of his golf properties there.
Then we call our 51st state 'Liberty' and encourage all the white nationalists and their families to settle there, with Trump as their governor for life.
They can create their own laws, like no abortions ever for any reason, every person age 12 and older has to carry firepower at all times, and women aren't allowed to work outside the home, since they'll all be too busy birthing out a quiverful of Liberty citizens. (Except for very beautiful young women, who will be allowed to work as hostesses and wait staff at the Trump resort). Their science classes can be about Noah and the ark, and creationism, and the poor and disabled will get to live in work houses where they earn their keep making brooms or sewing leather goods so they don't have to be deadweight to society. The legal system will be based on the Bible, and unless two other people witness a woman getting raped, it didn't happen.
They can also create their own immigration laws (only whites and Christians can come) and determine who is allowed to visit (ditto).
Then, with all those people happily settled in their White Evangelical Utopia, the rest of us can continue with our messy multicultural experiment with democracy. Long live Greenland! (Err, Liberty!)
I like this somewhat better than the plan to make Liberty from one of the Great Plains states. The further away from us, the better.
And if, in a few years Liberty wants to secede, we let them!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 16, 2019 7:38:58 GMT -5
Tenn's link mentions Aides expressed both expectation and reservation at the President's still-unclear interest in the idea and had questions about the island's military and research potential, the Journal reported. They pointed to those outside the administration floating a Greenland purchase as a potential legacy-builder for Trump, similar to President Dwight Eisenhower's statehood for Alaska, the paper added.
He could always add the 5 existing territories as States, if he's looking for a legacy building thing.
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Post by OldCoyote on Aug 16, 2019 8:32:48 GMT -5
I'm telling you it is Global warming,
Look at ALL the scientist that say all the ice in Greenland is melting,, next year Palm trees!! Just last week they said 196 billion tons of ice had melted,, measured down to a single gallon! Couple of more weeks like that Voila,, Tropical paradise!!
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 16, 2019 10:48:49 GMT -5
SATIREDenmark Offers to Buy U.S.By Andy Borowitz COPENHAGEN (The Borowitz Report)—After rebuffing Donald J. Trump’s hypothetical proposal to purchase Greenland, the government of Denmark has announced that it would be interested in buying the United States instead. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime, pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. Complete article here: Denmark Offers to Buy U.S.
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Post by happyhoix on Aug 16, 2019 11:45:41 GMT -5
Tenn's link mentions Aides expressed both expectation and reservation at the President's still-unclear interest in the idea and had questions about the island's military and research potential, the Journal reported. They pointed to those outside the administration floating a Greenland purchase as a potential legacy-builder for Trump, similar to President Dwight Eisenhower's statehood for Alaska, the paper added.
He could always add the 5 existing territories as States, if he's looking for a legacy building thing.
We already have how many acres of undeveloped artic tundra/caribou breeding grounds/pine forests in Alaska?
I'm not sure why we need some more - except that Trump can then brag about picking up some awesome property at a great price.
This is the guy who bought the Taj Mahal because it was the biggest casino in town, and an airline because he always wanted to own an airline. So we know he doesn't do much thoughtful analysis prior to purchase.
And we all know what happened to the Taj Mahal and Trump's airline.
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 16, 2019 12:23:05 GMT -5
Tenn's link mentions Aides expressed both expectation and reservation at the President's still-unclear interest in the idea and had questions about the island's military and research potential, the Journal reported. They pointed to those outside the administration floating a Greenland purchase as a potential legacy-builder for Trump, similar to President Dwight Eisenhower's statehood for Alaska, the paper added.
He could always add the 5 existing territories as States, if he's looking for a legacy building thing.
We already have how many acres of undeveloped artic tundra/caribou breeding grounds/pine forests in Alaska?
I'm not sure why we need some more - except that Trump can then brag about picking up some awesome property at a great price.
This is the guy who bought the Taj Mahal because it was the biggest casino in town, and an airline because he always wanted to own an airline. So we know he doesn't do much thoughtful analysis prior to purchase.
And we all know what happened to the Taj Mahal and Trump's airline.
Saw this yesterday. I am not posting the meme picture because it does call trump a name (CAPTAIN FAILBOAT) which we are not allowed to do on the boards. So here is the link. Most are true and some, questionable. link
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 12:51:18 GMT -5
Denmark is saying that Trump has lost his mind. That ship has sailed long ago, mes amis.
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Post by teen persuasion on Aug 16, 2019 13:53:48 GMT -5
SATIREDenmark Offers to Buy U.S.By Andy Borowitz COPENHAGEN (The Borowitz Report)—After rebuffing Donald J. Trump’s hypothetical proposal to purchase Greenland, the government of Denmark has announced that it would be interested in buying the United States instead. “As we have stated, Greenland is not for sale,” a spokesperson for the Danish government said on Friday. “We have noted, however, that during the Trump regime, pretty much everything in the United States, including its government, has most definitely been for sale.” “Denmark would be interested in purchasing the United States in its entirety, with the exception of its government,” the spokesperson added. A key provision of the purchase offer, the spokesperson said, would be the relocation of Donald Trump to another country “to be determined,” with Russia and North Korea cited as possible destinations. Complete article here: Denmark Offers to Buy U.S. You know, this might just be the answer to the political dysfunction we are so frustrated with - just ditch the whole current govt! We'd immediately get the universal healthcare system we need. No more 2 party gridlock. Gun control. Etc. I found this article while looking for info about Denmark's healthcare, but it made the point that the less expensive healthcare costs are not about the payment mechanisms but instead about the cultural differences. Nearly everyone biking means fewer cars needed, which means less highways needed, which frees up money for public transportation, and fewer driving accidents with associated medical costs, and less pollution, and a healthier population. Few guns means few gunshot injuries to treat in hospitals. Multi political parties means more compromise, so things get done. link
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Post by NastyWoman on Aug 16, 2019 16:26:00 GMT -5
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 16:30:23 GMT -5
I think Trudeau should buy Louisiana. They already speak French, and Canadians need a warm place to go in the winter that's still in Canada.
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Post by happyhoix on Aug 16, 2019 19:23:49 GMT -5
I think Trudeau should buy Louisiana. They already speak French, and Canadians need a warm place to go in the winter that's still in Canada. NO!
We need our po boys and beignets.
And Jazz fest.
You can have either Mississippi or Alabama.
Actually, you can have Mississippi AND Alabama.
Gulf Shores is actually a nice place to vacation. Mississippi - well, you can say that word between lightening strikes to see about how many miles away the storm is.
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Post by billisonboard on Aug 16, 2019 19:34:53 GMT -5
Merica! If we want Greenland, we should just invade and take it. None of this buy crap.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 19:57:06 GMT -5
I think Trudeau should buy Louisiana. They already speak French, and Canadians need a warm place to go in the winter that's still in Canada. NO!
We need our po boys and beignets.
And Jazz fest.
You can have either Mississippi or Alabama.
Actually, you can have Mississippi AND Alabama.
Gulf Shores is actually a nice place to vacation. Mississippi - well, you can say that word between lightening strikes to see about how many miles away the storm is.
Nope. People in Mississippi/Alabama don't speak French. I suspect that some of them can barely speak English. Besides, the biggest Jazz festival in the world is in Montreal, and we don't need another one. Thanks anyway, but we want Louisiana. It's like Trump wanting to buy Greenland, but you're suggesting he buy Somalia instead. Not quite the same thing.
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Post by steff on Aug 16, 2019 20:10:54 GMT -5
He and his cult can have Alabama, but I'm gonna need a wall built on the Georgia/Bama border please.
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Post by steff on Aug 16, 2019 20:12:50 GMT -5
NO!
We need our po boys and beignets.
And Jazz fest.
You can have either Mississippi or Alabama.
Actually, you can have Mississippi AND Alabama.
Gulf Shores is actually a nice place to vacation. Mississippi - well, you can say that word between lightening strikes to see about how many miles away the storm is.
Nope. People in Mississippi/Alabama don't speak French. I suspect that some of them can barely speak English. Besides, the biggest Jazz festival in the world is in Montreal, and we don't need another one. Thanks anyway, but we want Louisiana. It's like Trump wanting to buy Greenland, but you're suggesting he buy Somalia instead. Not quite the same thing. As weird as this might sound, Louisiana has too much culture, music and art for him. He can have Alabama. They are already pre-programmed to be knuckle dragging assholes. Just look at Roll Tide fans.
*prepares myself for any Roll Tide defenders/fan to lose their shit*
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 21:09:40 GMT -5
Nope. People in Mississippi/Alabama don't speak French. I suspect that some of them can barely speak English. Besides, the biggest Jazz festival in the world is in Montreal, and we don't need another one. Thanks anyway, but we want Louisiana. It's like Trump wanting to buy Greenland, but you're suggesting he buy Somalia instead. Not quite the same thing. As weird as this might sound, Louisiana has too much culture, music and art for him. He can have Alabama. They are already pre-programmed to be knuckle dragging assholes. Just look at Roll Tide fans.
*prepares myself for any Roll Tide defenders/fan to lose their shit*
Wait.....what? Louisiana has too much culture and art for Canada's Trudeau? We just pumped almost 2 billion dollars into the arts. The Canadian government has pledged to invest nearly CAD 1.9 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) in the nation’s arts and culture over the next five years to promote Canadian creativity both at home and abroad. hyperallergic.com/289165/canada-pumps-1-4-billion-into-arts-and-culture-budget/
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Post by steff on Aug 16, 2019 22:09:25 GMT -5
As weird as this might sound, Louisiana has too much culture, music and art for him. He can have Alabama. They are already pre-programmed to be knuckle dragging assholes. Just look at Roll Tide fans.
*prepares myself for any Roll Tide defenders/fan to lose their shit*
Wait.....what? Louisiana has too much culture and art for Canada's Trudeau? We just pumped almost 2 billion dollars into the arts. The Canadian government has pledged to invest nearly CAD 1.9 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) in the nation’s arts and culture over the next five years to promote Canadian creativity both at home and abroad. hyperallergic.com/289165/canada-pumps-1-4-billion-into-arts-and-culture-budget/I thought we were talking about the orange blob, not the cute Canadian.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 17, 2019 0:50:06 GMT -5
Wait.....what? Louisiana has too much culture and art for Canada's Trudeau? We just pumped almost 2 billion dollars into the arts. The Canadian government has pledged to invest nearly CAD 1.9 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) in the nation’s arts and culture over the next five years to promote Canadian creativity both at home and abroad. hyperallergic.com/289165/canada-pumps-1-4-billion-into-arts-and-culture-budget/I thought we were talking about the orange blob, not the cute Canadian. No, the conversation shifted. "I think Trudeau should buy Louisiana. They already speak French, and Canadians need a warm place to go in the winter that's still in Canada."
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Post by steff on Aug 17, 2019 0:58:07 GMT -5
I thought we were talking about the orange blob, not the cute Canadian. No, the conversation shifted. "I think Trudeau should buy Louisiana. They already speak French, and Canadians need a warm place to go in the winter that's still in Canada." my bad.
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