2026 US-Denmark Tensions/End of NATO

[Kirkhill]

And us at Ptuffik and Alert.

Those can't be Canadians. I am reliably informed that Cold Lake and Goose Bay are farther north than Canadians can go.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Those can't be Canadians. I am reliably informed that Cold Lake and Goose Bay are farther north than Canadians can go.

Québécois then? Lol

 

[markppcli]

My favourite quote from a British soldier on his first visit to Scandinavia in the winter:

"F..k me, there are duvets on the beds and the floors are warm!"

A few guys I know on unifier had to fight to get the Ukranians decent accommodations, with heating at night, in the UK. Apparently thats not considered normal.

 

[daftandbarmy]

A few guys I know on unifier had to fight to get the Ukranians decent accommodations, with heating at night, in the UK. Apparently thats not considered normal.

Did they bring their own plugs for the sinks and bathtubs?

If not, rookie move

 

[markppcli]

Did they bring their own plugs for the sinks and bathtubs?

If not, rookie move

I think their bigger concern was letting the Ukrainians get their kit dry. The issues really changed some opinions of the British for a lot of my peers.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I think their bigger concern was letting the Ukrainians get their kit dry. The issues really changed some opinions of the British for a lot of my peers.

Ive had continually bad experiences working with the Brits. Arrogant, lazy, twats is the best way I can describe them.

The Yanks on the other hand. Not always the brightest bulbs but friendly and all heart and effort. I'll take that in spades.

 

[PrairieFella]

And what does that mean to you, for Canada? Does that mean that we should be initializing a Tiger team to discuss the pro's and con's of Canada developing and acquiring tactical nuclear weapons?

Because if the world has changed, then we need to throw out the old beliefs and start looking at accepting some new ones.

We could use some of that CANDU Canadian attitude to do so!

 

[PrairieFella]

Are you taking up arms for Canada ?

Yes

 

[PrairieFella]

Maybe not all Europe, but it looks like a quorum is preparing a reassurance mission.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2010170546395414600

Op REASSURANCE WEST?

 

[daftandbarmy]

I think their bigger concern was letting the Ukrainians get their kit dry. The issues really changed some opinions of the British for a lot of my peers.

The infamous, and largely ineffective, British 'drying room' enters the chat.

Really, if it wasn't for wool, alot of us would be dead by now

 

[brihard]

Maybe not all Europe, but it looks like a quorum is preparing a reassurance mission.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2010170546395414600

Starmer could send troops to Greenland to ease Trump’s security fears​

European allies in talks to deploy force to counter growing threat from Chinese and Russian militaries

The Telegraph's headline.

Swing A - to reassure the Danes and Greenlanders
Swing B- to reassure Trump's Americans.

.....

So the Brits and French will have to spend time in the frozen dark.
Just like the Americans at Pituffik. And Fairbanks.

Starmer could send troops to Greenland to ease Trump’s security fears

European allies in talks to deploy force to counter growing threat from Chinese and Russian militaries

www.telegraph.co.uk

As some of us said some time ago, Putin and Xi won the U.S. election. Forcing NATO and the larger west’s efforts and focus inwards like this to literally deter the strongest alliance member from attacking another alliance member is an absolute gift to adversary powers. No external actor could weaken the NATO alliance the way Trump is weakening it with this stupidity.

 

[Kirkhill]

Drying room? Posh!

How about the rack on a pulley above the kitchen table? All mod cons.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Drying room? Posh!

How about the rack on a pulley above the kitchen table? All mod cons.

Peak Scotland: Draping your wet clothes across the radiator at night only to find them in the morning, frozen

 

[Halifax Tar]

Interesting factoid about the NATO alliance

https://www.axios.com/2019/04/08/longest-lasting-alliances-in-history-nato

Consider this: In the past three centuries, only one similar collective defense agreement has lasted longer, according to a Brookings Institution study. The chart above puts NATO's longevity into historical context.

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/0630_nato_alliance_warren.pdf?utm_source=Eurasia+Group+Signal&utm_campaign=e359e77f76-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_04_03_10_40&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e605619869-e359e77f76-170125169

 

[Kirkhill]

Peak Scotland: Draping your wet clothes across the radiator at night only to find them in the morning, frozen

Radiator? There's nae radiator wi' a Rayburn. If they don't come off the pulley dry enough so they're no' dripping ye hang them on the screen in front o' the fire and try no' tae scorch them.

 

[Altair]

As some of us said some time ago, Putin and Xi won the U.S. election. Forcing NATO and the larger west’s efforts and focus inwards like this to literally deter the strongest alliance member from attacking another alliance member is an absolute gift to adversary powers. No external actor could weaken the NATO alliance the way Trump is weakening it with this stupidity.

100 percent.

That said, I am thankful that the major powers in Europe are actually considering doing the sane thing and placing troops in Greenland.

Denmark should not have to deal with this alone.

Hell, neither should we, but baby steps.

 

[HavokFour]

It's got to be real tiring having to refute every drop that comes out of the manure stream.

Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports

Nordic diplomats rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

www.reuters.com

 

[Altair]

It's got to be real tiring having to refute every drop that comes out of the manure stream.

Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports

Nordic diplomats rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

www.reuters.com

"Because of the reports of Russian and Chinese ships around Greenland, Europe will be sending 5000 troops to Greenland in order to safeguard the island. That's the only reason. THE ONLY REASON!"

Ursula von der Leyden,probably.

 

[The Bread Guy]

It's got to be real tiring having to refute every drop that comes out of the manure stream.

Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports

Nordic diplomats rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

www.reuters.com

That's why they call it "flooding the information zone," right?

 

[PPCLI Guy]

Ive had continually bad experiences working with the Brits. RCN Arrogant, lazy, twats is the best way I can describe them.

The Yanks on the other hand. Not always the brightest bulbs but friendly and all heart and effort. I'll take that in spades.

It may well be that experience is shared by all that have to work with Naval Officers, regardless of their nationality.