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On 12/1/25 16:25, rbowman wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:33:37 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> 
>> On 01/12/2025 11:19, Daniel70 wrote:
>>> On 1/12/2025 8:50 pm, c186282 wrote:
>>>> On 12/1/25 03:40, Paul wrote:
>>>
>>> <Snip>
>>>
>>>>> The whole (never ending) process is a can of worms.
>>>>
>>>>     I can believe it.
>>>>
>>>>     Denmark is a special case too ... small, but also a bit close to
>>>>     Russia/Kaliningrad for comfort too.
>>>>     If Russia goes after Finland/Sweden it might seize some of those
>>>>     little islands between, secure its access to the North Sea.
>>>>
>>> Is this why Donald wants Greenland??
>>
>> No. He wants it because its stuffed full of minerals. Under a mile of
>> ice. At sub zero temperatures.
>>
>> Which he didn't understand the implications of.
> 
> Control of the Arctic with both the Russians and Chinese eyeing it is more
> likely. There are easier places mine for resources.

   But NOT without 'environmental oversight' or millions
   of complaining natives ......

   The 'Russia' thing is a lame excuse ... $$$ is the
   truth. When in question, when in doubt, follow the
   MONEY and you'll find out ! (me, maybe 1985)