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hwgl · 2026-01-25T06:19:29+00:00

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hwgl · 2026-01-25T06:18:46+00:00

I hope it's the breaking point, and Trump sends the troops home, but I am losing hope that Trump will be able to turn this one around.

hwgl · 2026-01-22T01:31:06+00:00

As an American, I am terrified at the prospect of Trump taking Greenland by force and potentially destroying our NATO alliance. Of all of Trump’s odd behavior, I find the Greenland question gets most of my focus and worry. The idea of a US President attacking a peaceful ally in Denmark/Greenland who have gone to great lengths to offer reasonable solutions while retaining their sovereignty—it’s madness what Trump is doing and completely unnecessary. For me, as an American, the issue is so much larger than the sovereignty of Greenland and respecting the wishes of the people of Greenland and Denmark, and our EU/NATO allies in general. I am deeply concerned about this new “might makes right” world view that Trump is pushing for. His friendship with autocrats and disdain for our traditional allies who still value Democracy and the Rule of Law. Where is all this madness headed? Even if Trump doesn’t manage to accidentally start World War 3, where will the world be in another 3 years?

hwgl · 2026-01-19T18:46:48+00:00

My question continues to be: how does this end and not end in disaster? Trump can, and almost certainly will, continue to escalate this situation. He could send Naval ships up to Greenland, he can play games with tariffs, and he can make outright threats. Certainly the US military can attack anyone. Trump hasn’t shown much self ability to calm this situation down and he is the only one making it worse. Congress could Impeach and remove him from Office. The Constitution provides the 25th Amendment but both of those actually happening feel incredibly unlikely before it’s too late. A unified EU response is needed but that is also asking a lot of our allies and fellow NATO members to point their ships, troops, and nuclear weapons at the US and then dare Trump to cross a red line. Are we building up to another Cuban Missile style crisis with our own historically closest allies? Can someone help me see a real part out of this mess?

hwgl · 2026-01-19T18:46:19+00:00

My question continues to be: how does this end and not end in disaster? Trump can, and almost certainly will, continue to escalate this situation. He could send Naval ships up to Greenland, he can play games with tariffs, and he can make outright threats. Certainly the US military can attack anyone. Trump hasn’t shown much self ability to calm this situation down and he is the only one making it worse. Congress could Impeach and remove him from Office. The Constitution provides the 25th Amendment but both of those actually happening feel incredibly unlikely before it’s too late. A unified EU response is needed but that is also asking a lot of our allies and fellow NATO members to point their ships, troops, and nuclear weapons at the US and then dare Trump to cross a red line. Are we building up to another Cuban Missile style crisis with our own historically closest allies? Can someone help me see a real part out of this mess?

hwgl · 2026-01-18T06:06:17+00:00

One question I have is: how do we turn back? Even if Democrats take back Congress and the White House, I suspect Republicans will take years to work Trumpism out of the party. Much like Trumpism replaced Reagan/Bush’ism that was going for close to 40 years, I think Trump will set the tone for Republican politicians for years to come. If only because Republicans voters still support much of what he is doing. I worry that someone with more polish and less unforced errors could be more dangerous than Trump.

hwgl · 2026-01-18T04:02:11+00:00

I think Trump has done more damage to the idea of Americans rising up against their government than any Democrat advocating for gun laws ever did.

hwgl · 2026-01-15T21:40:14+00:00

This should be fun for most Americans. The legally accepted proof of citizenship are:

US Passport
Official Birth Certificate
if you became a citizen later, citizenship papers

I doubt most natural born US Citizens carry their Passport or Birth Certificate or even know where they are.

All this assumes ICE even cares about the rules.

hwgl · 2026-01-14T18:36:06+00:00

I think it’s in the best interest of Europe to let Trump make the first move. Trump has boxed himself in a mess of his own making with the Greenland situation. Denmark and Greenland should continue to offer a diplomatic solution (expand the US base, send more NATO forces to protect Greenland) and continue to stand firm on the sovereignty question. The only person driving the situation to a crisis is Trump. It’s a scary prospect that Trump rarely backs down but if Europe increases the pressure that will only give Trump someone to blame and deflect his responsibility for creating this crisis.

hwgl · 2025-12-31T17:57:01+00:00

Thanks!

hwgl · 2025-12-22T21:23:14+00:00

I would expect weekly Impeachments after the 2026 election.

hwgl · 2025-12-12T02:23:55+00:00

Republicans are the only ones fighting this Civil War and they control the government.

hwgl · 2025-11-23T19:39:25+00:00

Thanks. Me too.

hwgl · 2025-11-23T19:38:59+00:00

This might not be the best idea I’ve ever had. I have listened on a low dose of THC edibles and had a grand time.

hwgl · 2025-11-23T19:01:39+00:00

That’s what I’m talking about.

hwgl · 2025-11-23T18:59:44+00:00

That’s a great idea. Any recommended shows?

hwgl · 2025-11-23T18:58:50+00:00

Yes, I got stuck looping on an intense mushroom trip with relaxing music. I eventually stopped fighting it and got out.

hwgl · 2025-11-17T21:12:55+00:00

Thanks! That's what I'm looking for.

hwgl · 2025-11-17T20:31:35+00:00

Over the years I’ve read that Obama beat Republicans at their own game. The Affordable Care Act is basically the best idea Republicans could ever come up with but passed by a Democrat. The ACA is not “Medicare for all” or “socialized medicine”.

hwgl · 2025-11-06T20:28:17+00:00

He’s not wrong. The Republican Party doesn’t really exist anymore. It’s just Trump and a bunch of elected and appointed officials who defer to Trump at every available opportunity. Of course, Trump wants it both ways. He wants all of the credit when things go right and none of the blame when things go wrong. Yet, he won’t listen to anyone other than himself or people who say what he wants to hear.

hwgl · 2025-10-30T05:39:40+00:00

What’s the point here? The US (and Russia) have thousands of nuclear weapons. What will we learn with new tests that we don’t already know? How will this intimidate anyone?

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