"Drill, baby, drill!" in the US?

And what if Greenland, or Denmark, objects? Is it still "justly warranted"? Don't their wishes matter?

There is no "offer." Any more than a diamond necklace displayed in a jeweler's window is an offer to a thief.

Other nations should decide on the level and extent of our military presence in their territory. Not us!

Tell me if you disagree with the above statement. If you do, you're saying that we have the right to seize the territory of other sovereign nations.

You're twisting yourself into knots to try to justify Trump's rhetoric. It shames you.

David..Nobody argues that Greenland isn't strategically important for US interests and arctic security concerns vs Russian and Chinese threats..thats a fact. Denmark and Greenland both have previously offered to accommodate US military expansion efforts, including new builds beyond existing bases. They obviously don't want any crap from China or Russia either. There are so many other pathways to accomplish US interests in the region without any type of military takeover involving troop conflict..it makes no sense as an initial effort.  Greenland deserves a little respect for their sovereignty as well ( their residents / people should be involved in any decisions).

It isn't about national security. It is about the rare earth minerals and nothing more.  Just like Venezuela is about oil and nothing more. 

Mark..

Partially ,yes..one argument at a time, though.

 Everyone posting here has valid points - what eventually transpires remains to be seen. I do believe that something will be done and the result will be a positive for America. 

Nines, it's all the same argument. Trump wants the loot. Period. Any nonsense about "security" is just stupid Trump-farting.

Do you think the forceful taking of Greenland, against the occupants wishes and against Denmark's wishes, is justified?  It's a simple question deserving a simple ansimple answer.  

The national security issue is already solved as we have full military access to Greenland. So, it really is the only argument left.

In fact you could argue Trump is jeopardizing that national security by talking of invading or otherwise taking over without the consent of the folks that actually live there. In fact, the British are thinking of sending their own troops there right now to keep Trump from invading.  Did you ever think you would live to see the day where Britain has to send troops to keep the United States from invading territory that belongs to another NATO member?

 Honestly I don't think about it. Seems like every new situation has those for and those opposed. I remain confident that in the end all parties will be heard and a good decision will be made. Until then, I will be on the sidelines watching.

The only way this mess will be a positive is if Trump dials back the rhetoric and the status quo, which is good for all involved, is maintained.

I would ask Trump or any of the evil crazies who support him: does the fact that 85% of Greenlanders said in a referendum that they did NOT want to be part of or controlled by the US mean anything to you? Shouldn't we discard any ideas of annexation and/or military occupation? AND...is it honorable to even talk about it?