US Politician: Europe Should Cheer Our Next Imperial Acquisition
The Hill reports Bob Burgum's claim that Europeans should be 'cheering' for a US annexation of Greenland, primarily for its economic potential. This isn't just about 'strategic assets,' it's about a historical playbook that conveniently omits the 'annexation' part. Remember when Hawaii was 'acquired'? Or the Louisiana Purchase? The language shifts, but the underlying drive for resources and
geopolitical positioning remains. Now, climate change opens up new shipping lanes and exposes mineral wealth, making Greenland's 'acquisition' more palatable under the guise of 'forward strategic interests.' One might wonder if the indigenous Inuit population gets a say in this 'win-win' scenario, or if their 'cheering' is simply assumed. It's a convenient framing that transforms blatant resource
extraction and strategic dominance into a benevolent act that others should applaud. The only thing Europeans should be cheering for is an end to the historical amnesia that allows such proposals to be floated without immediate, sharp condemnation.