Potus ???

[Steven P]

No not the wall... that idea isn't figuring too much these days.. every few days though there is a new headline that makes me think the US taxpayer will be suffering to pay for it. Just reading back at what we were saying earlier - think we were both saying that there needs to be a limit to the cheque book, spend spend spend isn't a great idea if the money isn't coming in in the first place.

 

 

Can talk about whether buying Greenland is a good idea tomorrow maybe (later, have a run up the West Highland Way first thing) - though that might turn into thoughts about NATO membership too and how far the US wants a buffer zone of protection... or at least how much it is willing to pay for a buffer zone.

[GarethM]

21 minutes ago, Steven P said:

Can talk about whether buying Greenland is a good idea tomorrow maybe (later, have a run up the West Highland Way first thing) - though that might turn into thoughts about NATO membership too and how far the US wants a buffer zone of protection... or at least how much it is willing to pay for a buffer zone.

Greenland is a NATO member.

[peds]

I try my hardest to stay out of this thread, but really... this photo is just too good to not share.

 

 

There's an obvious Xzibit "yo dawg" meme about dumpster fires for anyone who cares to imagine it too, out there on the Internet. 

[Mick Dempsey]

The Greenland thing is a funny old story that pops up from time to time.

I just checked, there are 57k people living there.

I wonder if they had a referendum with the option to become American citizens instantly what the result would be?

[Johnsond]

5 hours ago, peds said:

I try my hardest to stay out of this thread, but really... this photo is just too good to not share.

 

 

There's an obvious Xzibit "yo dawg" meme about dumpster fires for anyone who cares to imagine it too, out there on the Internet. 

Apparently the structural integrity of the vehicle has been praised by the authorities on-site for containing the blast 🤷‍♂️. Luckily the only fatality was the lunatic driving it, shame the other ISIS flag toting prick caused so much carnage yet again.

[Steven P]

1 hour ago, Mick Dempsey said:

The Greenland thing is a funny old story that pops up from time to time.

I just checked, there are 57k people living there.

I wonder if they had a referendum with the option to become American citizens instantly what the result would be?

 

Change for the sake of it but I feel that they are more aligned to the Scandinavian way of life rather than the US. I'd guess that the impression of the US is what they see on film - same as mine often - which is a complete contrast... I'd say they'd say stick.

[Mick Dempsey]

12 minutes ago, Steven P said:

 

Change for the sake of it but I feel that they are more aligned to the Scandinavian way of life rather than the US. I'd guess that the impression of the US is what they see on film - same as mine often - which is a complete contrast... I'd say they'd say stick.

The chance of moving hassle free to California or wherever takes your fancy? Likely with a huge bribe/incentive from the US administration.

I’d take it.

 

[Steven P]

I've always reckoned though that to move countries or as it would be states, you need a 'pull' to decide where to go to, so California for the hot weather, more liberal outlook, surfing, and so on sounds great but you also need a push to make you move - could be jobs, no opportunities, discrimination, politics (though US state to state, it isn't a factor), and then there is an anchor holding you back - family, having a job, knowing the rules, and customs, age and so on (sorry, granny sucking eggs!). Not sure if there is enough to move Greenalnd to another state... and if it was I think that Greenland to the US is fairly easy, would be done already (a bit like Canada to US).. but I get your point, there could be benefits to be sold to them. Would they be enough though?

 

 

For my my preferred move would be NZ, though other half would say Canada.. we can't agree so a happy middle spot of UK (not quite, 1/3 of distance West to East)

[Mick Dempsey]

No offence to Greenland, but I’d seriously consider a move to Gaza  if it was on offer. 

[peds]

39 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

No offence to Greenland, but I’d seriously consider a move to Gaza  if it was on offer. 

 

When I lived in Chamonix I used to go skiing with a mountain guide who then moved to Greenland. He spends his time guiding exploratory ski trips, fishing, kayaking, dog sledding. Absolutely freaking idyllic. 

 

I'd choose Greenland over most other countries on the planet, Gaza and California included. 

Edited Thursday at 18:25 by peds