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1. Europe has already sent troops to defend Greenland

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 11:10 AM

Jan 18

Canada has already threatened war with the US without any kind of invasion, but as a result of Trump’s rhetoric and threats alone.

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Europe has already sent troops to defend Greenland SSJVegeta Jan 18 #1

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I think you have no evidence to support your opinion. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 18 #2

Pretty sure an invasion of Taiwan would be an aerial and Naval event. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 18 #20

I'm skeptical of your theory ornotna Jan 18 #3

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All of it ornotna Jan 18 #7

What does your polls say? Emile Jan 18 #6

We'll stand by and let China take Taiwan, if anything. Xavier Breath Jan 18 #8

Nah, Trump won't fight China - TBF Jan 18 #9

The exact opposite of what you think. Dan Jan 18 #10

Exactly what would "Europe" use to defend Taiwan? Chuuku Davis Jan 18 #11

Welcome to DU Prairie Gates Jan 18 #13

What specifically leads you to these conclusions? Torchlight Jan 18 #14

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The EU combined has more troops than the US SSJVegeta Jan 18 #23

The difference there is an alliance with the US iemanja Jan 18 #15

Greenland is just rhetoric. China is a real threat to invade Taiwan Buckeyeblue Jan 18 #16

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Trump is mentally ill. But Trump needs affirmation Buckeyeblue Jan 18 #19

How? hardluck Jan 18 #21

Carney did say he will be willing to go to war over Greenland SSJVegeta Jan 18 #22

NATO countries are obligated to defend Greenland from the US Wiz Imp Jan 18 #24