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In reply to the discussion: It really looks like now the POS is going to invade Greenland. . . [View all]Nictuku
(4,117 posts)14. Elon Wants it - A Space Force Base is there AND info re: Attacking Iran!!!
I've heard there are also minerals there.
Greenland is rich in various mineral resources, including rare earth elements, gold, copper, nickel, zinc, and diamonds. The melting ice due to climate change is making these resources more accessible, attracting significant interest from mining companies and governments worldwide.
Space Force Base:
https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/Pituffik-SB-Greenland/
I just heard something equally as bad, unannounced deployment of Spirit B2 bombers gathering in Diego Garcia (suggesting an attack on Iran!):
https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/26/b-2-unannounced-deployment-diego-garcia/
The U.S. is actively carrying out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, and B-2s have previously been employed as part of these operations. However, these sorties were flown directly from Whiteman AFB. It is unlikely that operations against the Houthis, who have only limited air defense capabilities, would warrant such a large forward deployment of America’s premier stealth strike capability.
Instead, the thoughts of many commentators have turned towards Iran. The Trump administration has reintroduced strict sanctions against Iran, aiming to dissuade the Iranian government from pursuing a nuclear weapons capability.
President Trump reportedly told Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei in a letter that Iran must either agree to a deal or face military consequences. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz told CBS News on Sunday (Mar. 23) that “all options are on the table”.
If the U.S. were to conduct airstrikes against Iran, the B-2 would be one of the first platforms to be considered. Though the bombers are now reaching a fair age, their stealth features remain world class. Perhaps just as importantly, the B-2 Spirit is currently the only aircraft in the U.S. inventory cleared to operationally carry and deploy the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP). Two MOPs can be carried per aircraft.
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It really looks like now the POS is going to invade Greenland. . . [View all]
Stargleamer
Saturday
OP
Maybe the Westward march across our continent stomping out any indigenous folks?
WarGamer
Saturday
#8
And the nighly supicious and mysterioous death of the King in San Francisco where...
brush
Saturday
#25
Well we did take Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam from Spain in 1898....
unblock
Saturday
#9
Cuba is complicated, though I think the Philippines and Puerto Rico clearly were colonies
unblock
Saturday
#16
You nave no knowledge of the Monroe Doctrine and US's involvement in regime chamge and backing of dictatorial...
brush
Saturday
#22
Putin and Trump were able to turn the proudest country in the world into trash.
Irish_Dem
Sunday
#62
Greenland and Denmark are in NATO. So, if attack it, we are also bound to defend it
surfered
Saturday
#17
If the USA attacked Greenland, then Denmark will declare they need article 5 assistance
Nonnia Bisnez
Saturday
#32
I doubt the US is paying enough to Greenland to justify the cost of the Vance visit there.
jls4561
Saturday
#26
That's what the Romans said about Gaul, Thrace, Egypt, Syria, Spain, Palestine, Britain, and others.
Ping Tung
Saturday
#30
Sounds so similar to September 1, 1939--when the Germans invaded Poland on a dumbass pretext.
raccoon
Saturday
#36
Akin to a tenant claiming ownership of a property simply because of occupation.
no_hypocrisy
Sunday
#63