I think it's a combination of having never been taught the word "NO" as well as a misunderstanding of the Mercator projection. It's less about actually having Greenland and more about having the power to take Greenland.
It's pretty clear that Trump sees himself a world-historical figure, and as a real-estate guy, nothing would please him more than being spoken of in the same sentences as Jefferson (the Louisiana Purchase), Polk (the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidago), and William Seward ("Seward's Folly").
It's pretty clear that the man is not well and degrading rapidly. He knows this and is wagering that he can make the biggest Deal of his life before he shuffles off his mortal coil. Given that he understands little of what he's destroying in the process (the post-WWII order), he's happy to wager that so that he's remembered for the land he acquired instead of his criminal record in the history books.
A better reason: GOP elected are too chickensh*t to do their jobs. Even retiring electeds like Thom Tillis wouldn't vote to impeach even if we use military force against our allies.
I do think there is a line. And once someone steps over, the rest of the lemmings will follow. I just don’t know where the line is yet. It might be after November when Republicans lose 75 seats at once.
We've all heard the moaning; "must be TDS." The reality is simply this: Once trump escaped the wrath of the right for Jan 6, he realized the United States was his for the taking. And, to be clear, he is taking it in massive proportions.
Unless and until those on the right come to grips with his craziness, we will continue the free fall into oblivion. Hopefully your historical comparison won't end as poorly for us Steve; i'm not holding my breath.
"But why?"
I think it's a combination of having never been taught the word "NO" as well as a misunderstanding of the Mercator projection. It's less about actually having Greenland and more about having the power to take Greenland.
It's pretty clear that Trump sees himself a world-historical figure, and as a real-estate guy, nothing would please him more than being spoken of in the same sentences as Jefferson (the Louisiana Purchase), Polk (the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidago), and William Seward ("Seward's Folly").
It's pretty clear that the man is not well and degrading rapidly. He knows this and is wagering that he can make the biggest Deal of his life before he shuffles off his mortal coil. Given that he understands little of what he's destroying in the process (the post-WWII order), he's happy to wager that so that he's remembered for the land he acquired instead of his criminal record in the history books.
A better reason: GOP elected are too chickensh*t to do their jobs. Even retiring electeds like Thom Tillis wouldn't vote to impeach even if we use military force against our allies.
I do think there is a line. And once someone steps over, the rest of the lemmings will follow. I just don’t know where the line is yet. It might be after November when Republicans lose 75 seats at once.
That will likely be too late to prevent the negative geopolitical and economic damage that will occur.
Another good read on the coming sh*tstorm...https://www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-the-end-2a9
We've all heard the moaning; "must be TDS." The reality is simply this: Once trump escaped the wrath of the right for Jan 6, he realized the United States was his for the taking. And, to be clear, he is taking it in massive proportions.
Unless and until those on the right come to grips with his craziness, we will continue the free fall into oblivion. Hopefully your historical comparison won't end as poorly for us Steve; i'm not holding my breath.
I love the European history lesson, there is a gap in my post-roman knowledge and you just filled part of it. Thanks.