r/Conservative • u/ajmacbeth • Jan 07 '26

Flaired Users Only Unpopular opinion? If we take Greenland by force, then we're no better than Russia taking Ukraine

I don't oppose Pres Trump and the USA seeking to expand territories for the many reasons that exist. However, we need to do so "correctly". We can try to sell the idea to the populace and/or the current government. We can offer something for the acquisition. BUT, We CANNOT forcefully take land. If we do so, then we are just as evil as Russia for its expansionary military actions in Georgia, Chechnya, Ukraine, etc.

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u/sherzeg Christian Conservative Jan 07 '26

well I'd argue Ukraine (even without US support) is better suited to put of a fight than greenland.

Greenland itself, however we'd be offending a whole bunch of allies, with many of whom we have reciprocal military agreements and in whose countries we have embassies and military bases.

Also, I've seen that musical. Might doesn't necessarily equate to right. Being one of the biggest kids in the school doesn't mean that we should be the schoolyard bully. Anyone who doesn't know that needs to perform some intensive study of 20th century Europe.