Mike Johnson's 'Calm' as the Empire Seeks New Real Estate
📰 THE STORY: US House Speaker Mike Johnson, during an interview with Nigel Farage, attempted to 'calm the situation' regarding Donald Trump's past interest in purchasing Greenland, dismissing concerns that such actions threaten NATO and stability. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long history of attempting to purchase or annex territories from other powers,
including multiple bids for Greenland dating back to the 1860s. Secretary of State William Seward attempted to buy Greenland and Iceland in 1867. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish West Indies (now the US Virgin Islands). In 1941, under the guise of WWII security, the US effectively took military control of Greenland from occupied Denmark, building vast air and naval bases, some still operating
today. This isn't a 'Trump idea'; it's a recurring imperial ambition. Double Standard: Imagine the global outcry and accusations of 'imperial adventurism' if China or Russia openly stated intentions to buy a large, strategic territory from a sovereign nation, much less a NATO ally. Western media would decry it as a blatant violation of international norms and a power grab, yet when a US president
does it, it's either an amusing eccentricity or merely something to be 'calmed.' Follow the Money: Greenland is rich in critical minerals, including rare-earth elements vital for high-tech industries, green energy transition, and military applications. Control over these resources, as well as Greenland's strategic location for Arctic military projections and naval routes, offers immense