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I think we could waste time trying to understand the whims and intentions of a mentally ill man or we could look at the intentions and objectives of the people who have influence over the old guy.  

There's been buzz around some billionaires with dreams for Greenland for months now, especially in the tech world.  

https://www.news.com.au/world/europe/billionaires-quietly-bought-in-to-greenland-ahead-of-expected-trump-move/news-story/a9046ee3d88dfd60ad3b535feea68bd6

We have to look for answers beyond Trump's assertions.  None of his rhetoric strengthens our alliances or creates a sense of security, so we should consider another explanation.  What does the fact pattern suggest? 

Did anyone catch any portion of that crazy press briefing today? Trump is unwell.  

Mean Gramma said:

I think we could waste time trying to understand the whims and intentions of a mentally ill man or we could look at the intentions and objectives of the people who have influence over 

Thanks for your explanation, but I was curious about Beerman's reasons for acquiring Greenland. 

nursej22 said:

How so? The US already has a military base there. 

Its a small military base.  

It'd be a deterrent to China or Russia deciding to take it over.

It's still my opinion this is all a negotiating tactic, and that there are no plans to take over by military action.

GrumpyRN said:

Yes they are part of NATO and they have American bases on there. What happens when NATO is disbanded because of Tumps actions? 

America becomes weaker, that is what happens. Yes you will still have the military might but you will lose all the intelligence that you get from Europe, you will lose all the bases you have in Europe. Your nearest air base when you fly west will be in the Middle East somewhere because Europe will not let your troops land on there soil.

Absolutely the Greenlanders do not want to have the American healthcare system or the American education system or even American labour laws.

Hopefully it does not come to that.

There is buzz that on both sides of the aisle congress wants Greenland to remain Greenland. There's also the idea that he's over reaching like he often does to get what he wants (a big military presence there to counter Russia and China and access to their minerals) and that Greenland will stay Greenland. He's the great flip flopper so while the markets react negatively and Europe is sidetracked by this it only remains to be seen what will happen.

GrumpyRN said:

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Actually, I'm curious when the 25th Amendment kicks in.

Practically speaking it won't.

First, the VP and a majority of the "principle officers of the executive departments notify the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of their assertion that a disability exists. 

After so doing, Mr. Trump has the a right to submit his declaration that no disability exists; which, if it makes it this far, you know he will.  Then, it would  require a two thirds majority of both houses to sustain the claim.  Possibly after the midterms, but not now.

 Presidential Disability and Succession

Mean Gramma said:

Did anyone catch any portion of that crazy press briefing today? Trump is unwell.  

I think he deteriorating. Do you notice how wet and slurry his voice is? I've seen at least 2 medical professionals on social media relate this possible stroke sequelae, or fronto-temporal dementia. He is not handling secretions very well. Perhaps he'll develop aspiration pneumonia. 

He appeared hypomanic today. I agree with Chare, there will be no 25th amendment. He could rip off his clothes and dance naked across the South Lawn and no one will do anything. I think death is the only way he leaves office. 

nursej22 said:

I think he deteriorating. Do you notice how wet and slurry his voice is? I've seen at least 2 medical professionals on social media relate this possible stroke sequelae, or fronto-temporal dementia.

Futurism again, eh?

https://futurism.com/health-medicine/doctor-trump-stroke-aging

The doctor also says he's recovered quite well.

Beerman said:

Futurism again, eh?

https://futurism.com/health-medicine/doctor-trump-stroke-aging

The doctor also says he's recovered quite well.

So you don't think his voice sounds wet? Okay. 

nursej22 said:

I think he deteriorating. Do you notice how wet and slurry his voice is? I've seen at least 2 medical professionals on social media relate this possible stroke sequelae, or fronto-temporal dementia. He is not handling secretions very well. Perhaps he'll develop aspiration pneumonia. 

He appeared hypomanic today. I agree with Chare, there will be no 25th amendment. He could rip off his clothes and dance naked across the South Lawn and no one will do anything. I think death is the only way he leaves office. 

Agreed.  His speech has definitely changed with slurred words and one side of his face visibly droops when he dozes off in meetings.  Combine that with unexplained MRIs , bruising on his hands, and increased frequency of cognitive assessments and it makes sense to be concerned about the mental health of the old guy who also demonstrates erratic and emotional behavior. 

It does seem unlikely that any member of the republican party would publicly question Trump's fitness in 2026.