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What future for Greenland?

Discussion started by Evajules on 2026-01-09

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What future for Greenland?

Evajules · 2026-01-09

Hello everyone, Controversial topic? Not necessarily—maybe just a reflection on a world to come. I spent the last 15 days of August on a cruise in Greenland, from Kangerlussuaq to Tasiilaq. I was utterly amazed by this unique world of rock and ice, the little houses in every color, a simple life that’s also complicated by isolation and climate, among other things... I carry in my heart the kindness of the people I met, the raw and gentle majesty of the icebergs, the colors of the sky...

So, I can’t even imagine a massive presence of raw material prospectors, heavy machinery requiring roads to be built—if that’s even possible—changing their way of life... putting sled dogs out to pasture!

Do fast food and Greenland’s northern lights really mix?

I wouldn’t trade my memories for an ESTA!

All opinions are respectable, which is why this isn’t a controversy—but I’m sorry, I have a soft spot for *my* Greenland.

Best regards,

What does the future hold for Greenland?

Mitch341 · 2026-01-09

Yes, no controversy here.

Just a simple observation. It’ll take quite a few raw-materials researchers to spot or find them, since Greenland is four times the size of France. And even here, we struggle to find an on-call doctor on a weekend.

A bit of joking around. This is a debate, and it’s not something that’s going to make me fall out with America. A little patience—let’s wait three years for a possible change in President. But nothing’s guaranteed these days.

France and Europe are already plundering Africa. And who’s doing anything about it?

Or maybe the blond guy will buy the frozen continent. Everything’s for sale—it’s just a question of price.

Best,

What's the future for Greenland?

Jojoone1 · 2026-01-12

Joking aside. This is a debate, and it’s not what’s going to upset me with America. A little patience—let’s wait 3 years for a possible change in President. But nothing’s guaranteed these days.

The president is the CIA. We can always wait for real change.

What's the future for Greenland?

Jojoone1 · 2026-01-12

I think it’ll turn green again, like it used to be. Maybe at the next pole reversal?

What's the future for Greenland?

Mitch341 · 2026-01-12

Jokes aside. This is a debate, and it’s not something that’ll make me fall out with America. A little patience—let’s wait 3 years for a possible change of President. But nothing’s guaranteed these days.

The president is the CIA. We can always wait for real change.

Yeah, we’re totally on the same page. The power of the U.S. President is less than that of a mayor of a small French town. ;) And the CIA does whatever it wants.

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