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[STEMO]

Size of population is irrelevant. Its the principle of self determination that matters.
It has been the bedrock of governance of the free world for a long time, and why the UK sent its forces to take back the Falklands, for example.
If the U.S. throws that in the bin it becomes another rogue state like Russia, Iran, Libya etc. etc.

We can always hope the Donald loses his majority in both houses in the mid terms.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Problem is, that then means the U.S. will probably be run by Socialists.
There is no easy answer. 

[Migalot]

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft

[LC0112G]

Trump doesn't need to invade.

I believe there is a small US military base there.

There are several VERY large US bases there.

The question is what would assorted European countries do if he did this?

The most convincing thing european countries could do is for Spain, France and Hungary to deny US military overflight and landing permissions. If they did that there would be no way for the US to support their 'friends' is Israel, Saudi or further east by air. The highest priority stuff could still get there using air to air tankers via the Gibraltar gap, but it gets difficult, and expensive very quickly if the tankers can't take off, land or overfly France or Spain. France already has a reputation for being a bit 'fussy' with diplomatic clearances for mil aircraft.

[Dave G]

Just to add my two-ha’perth.  All my late mother’s relatives moved to the US donkeys years ago. California and Arizona.
When Trump first got in I sent a note to one of my cousins in which I said (quote) “what the hell are you people thinking of? The bloke’s an absolute cretin”
Needless to say, I never got a reply or any other communication ever again!! History will decide if I was right.

Maybe just my puerile sense of humour, but don’t they realise that ‘Trump’ is a Fart…??

[Rangie]

Just to add my two-ha’perth.  All my late mother’s relatives moved to the US donkeys years ago. California and Arizona.
When Trump first got in I sent a note to one of my cousins in which I said (quote) “what the hell are you people thinking of? The bloke’s an absolute cretin”
Needless to say, I never got a reply or any other communication ever again!! History will decide if I was right.

Maybe just my puerile sense of humour, but don’t they realise that ‘Trump’ is a Fart…??

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Cretin seems to be the only qualification required now to be a world leader, the human race seems to have learnt very little from what's taken place over  the years, I think Apes are more intelligent than " these cretins"

[Sir Tigger KC]

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo.

I think that these days you'll find the term Eskimo is considered rather controversial, and some say even offensive M'Lud. 

[Doctor Gollum]

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft

Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?

I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.

One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo.

I think that these days you'll find the term Eskimo is considered rather controversial, and some say even offensive M'Lud.

I know, but don't care. ....because these days it's apparently controversial to say a woman can't have a penis.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo.

I think that these days you'll find the term Eskimo is considered rather controversial, and some say even offensive M'Lud.

I know, but don't care. ....because these days it's apparently controversial to say a woman can't have a penis.

A woman can't have a penis?  Are you sure?  When did that happen?                                                           

[Migalot]

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft

Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?

I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.

One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...

I agree that lobbing bombs does not constitute a war, per se, but it's a moot point. Once civilians die as a result of such bombs, it might just as well be called a war.

Also, for Venezuela, it's nothing to do with drugs. Most of the Fentanyl gets to the US from Mexico. Venezuela does not supply – though it may be argued that some drug transit takes place. Either way, the "narco-terrorist" claims are red herrings. The war-hawks need a story, even if it doesn't stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.

[Doctor Gollum]

Greenland has a population of around 56,000, mostly Eskimo.

I think that these days you'll find the term Eskimo is considered rather controversial, and some say even offensive M'Lud.

I know, but don't care. ....because these days it's apparently controversial to say a woman can't have a penis.

A woman can't have a penis?  Are you sure?  When did that happen?                                                           

If they play their cards right they can have one whenever they want...

[Doctor Gollum]

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft

Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?

I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.

One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...

I agree that lobbing bombs does not constitute a war, per se, but it's a moot point. Once civilians die as a result of such bombs, it might just as well be called a war.

Also, for Venezuela, it's nothing to do with drugs. Most of the Fentanyl gets to the US from Mexico. Venezuela does not supply – though it may be argued that some drug transit takes place. Either way, the "narco-terrorist" claims are red herrings. The war-hawks need a story, even if it doesn't stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.

In the same way that the first Gulf War wasn't actually about the sovereignty of Kuwait.

[STEMO]

I wonder if Donald would consider taking up residence in Downing Street for a few months. Kick out all the illegals, blow up all the boats crossing the channel, calling them invaders or something. Get all the lazy bastards who refuse to work off their arses by stopping their benefits. Lots more please, Donald.

[Migalot]

he has thus far done EVERYTHING he said he would...

Except, "no new wars"... 

Which new war exactly?

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025. Oh and that's just 2025. Add Venezuela now.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/how-many-countries-has-trump-bombed-in-2025-2026-the-full-list-explained/ar-AA1Tv6Ft

Strategic strikes do not a war make. By comparison, how many have the UK and other NATO members been involved in?

I can think of at least five for the UK alone... Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine.

One might argue that Venezuela is just another sub note in the "war on drugs" started by Reagan...

I agree that lobbing bombs does not constitute a war, per se, but it's a moot point. Once civilians die as a result of such bombs, it might just as well be called a war.

Also, for Venezuela, it's nothing to do with drugs. Most of the Fentanyl gets to the US from Mexico. Venezuela does not supply – though it may be argued that some drug transit takes place. Either way, the "narco-terrorist" claims are red herrings. The war-hawks need a story, even if it doesn't stand up to any meaningful scrutiny.

In the same way that the first Gulf War wasn't actually about the sovereignty of Kuwait.

Exactly. And what about all those WMDs?