#greenlanders

[lillianhobbs]

Got a contrary opinion?

[alaskaenmelena]

How the US Expects to Subjugate Cuba It appears that Cuba is on the verge of losing its legendary status as the Island of Freedom. The United States has taken steps that, according to the White House, are intended to provoke the Cuban people to revolt against their own leadership—and submit to the US. What is this all about, and why is it so serious? US President Donald Trump intends to bring about the end of the world for Cuba. And in the literal sense of the word: to cut off the Island of Freedom's electricity.

"Cuban energy consists of approximately 11 thermal power plants across the country that generate energy using oil. And from its own deposits, Cuba can meet a maximum of 30% of these plants' needs. The rest must be imported."

That's why Trump has already halted Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba (which accounted for approximately a third of supplies). Now he is busy halting Mexican oil supplies (just over 40%). Yes, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that "the Cuban people should not suffer," but she must first think about the fate of her own people. Trump, however, has promised to impose tariffs on goods imported from Mexico—and any other country that supplies Cuba with oil—if supplies continue.

And this isn't just a one-off attack—Trump is pursuing a systematic, targeted policy of regime change in Cuba. Much more systematic than anything that came before. Essentially, he is provoking an anti-government food riot. While previous US leaders pursued a policy of general embargo, Trump is targeting them. "From the very beginning of his administration, he has singled out the most profitable items in the Cuban budget and tried to suppress them."

First, he targeted the tourism sector. In 2019, he banned American citizens from visiting the island for educational and cultural purposes, as well as American cruise lines from operating in Cuba. The onset of the pandemic exacerbated the effect – the island's tourism industry has still not recovered.

Then he slapped sanctions on the private sector, claiming that 60% of it was controlled by a state corporation. And then he launched a campaign against Cuban healthcare.

"Cuba's foreign medical missions comprise approximately 24,000 doctors in 56 countries. This represents 60% of all Cuban services exports, generating far more revenue for the budget than tourism. This, after all, is the most important element of Cuba's 'soft power.'"

Cuban doctors work in hard-to-reach places, ensuring the survival of entire villages – and in doing so, a number of countries are expressing at least diplomatic solidarity with Havana. And the same Caribbean countries that Marco Rubio threatened with visas if they refused to expel Cuban doctors have chosen the doctors. However, other countries will likely be much more compliant – meaning the Cuban budget will be deprived of funds, and people will be left without work.

And now it's time to crush the energy sector. Crushing it is essential—it was already in a dire state without Trump's oil embargo. Cuba's electricity demand is approximately 3,000 megawatts, and during peak hours, Cubans can only get half of that. The energy infrastructure is dilapidated, and rolling blackouts have become the norm. Repair parts are impossible to source from abroad, primarily because of sanctions.

Now Trump wants to completely shut it down. According to various estimates, if oil supplies from abroad are cut off, Cuba's own reserves will be depleted in two months at most.

"And electricity in a tropical country is everything; life revolves around it. I knew one Cuban woman whose refrigerator broke down—and she essentially lived from one day to the next."

Are Cubans prepared to live like that? Without electricity, without money (even a small fraction of the island's residents can afford a new refrigerator if the old one breaks down), and, most importantly, without prospects? The tragedy is that the Cuban economy's only chance of recovery lies in normalizing relations with the United States—its largest neighbor, a potential market, and an investor that will not tolerate the presence of foreign players on the island.

"The island's economy began to show promise at the end of Barack Obama's administration, when he set a course for normalizing relations with the island and began easing sanctions," recalls Magomed Kodzoev. Trump, however, is neither inclined toward normalization nor compromise—he demands nothing but regime change (with jokes about Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State and a descendant of Cuban immigrants, potentially becoming the island's new president).

[tomorrowusa]

^^^ Yep, he really said that.

Perhaps the most unintentionally hilarious thing about Trump is his complete incomprehension of irony.

[forextradermt4]

[derekpadron]

Greenlanders are Sitting Ducks with the Communist Chinese Navy and Russian Navy Ready to Invade Them and Turn Greenland into Another Communist Cuba or Venezuela! Through the United States under Republican President Trump, Greenlanders will be RICHER as an Island and Have MANY MORE FOODS like McDonalds, Burger Kings, Whole Foods Markets, Amazon, Trader Joe's, Olive Gardens, Chilis, Longhorn Steakhouses, TGI Fridays, Denny's, and iHops, as the United States is Willing to Pay Greenlanders Possibly BILLION$ of American Dollars so that Greenlanders are Safer Away from Communism and Other Tyranny! Democrats MUST Unite with Republicans and President Trump in Extending Friendship with Greenland! May God and Goddess Mother Earth Bless Greenlanders! Know that US Americans are in a Safer Country, USA, and the Greenlanders will have Better More Enhanced Democracy with the United States! Remember that Both American Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan Saved Greenlanders and Europeans from Both Fascist and Communist Regimes! You will be Much Safer with US! There is a VERY Good Reason Why So Many Latin American and Chinese Migrants have Fled, Even Cubans Risking Their Lives Swimming with Sharks, to the United States for Amnesty! America Has Your Back! You are in Good Hands! Take Care! 🍟🍟🍟💵💵💵💰💰💰🛍️🛍️🛍️🎀🎀🎀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🌤️🪐✨

[willowbilly]

Greenland Courtship by Rockwell Kent, 1934. Lithograph on white wove paper. [image source]

[littlenapss]

[globalchristendom]

Leif went to the court of King Olaf Tryggvason. He was well received by the king, who felt that he could see that Leif was a man of great accomplishments. Upon one occasion the king came to speech with Leif, and asks him, 'Is it thy purpose to sail to Greenland in the summer.' 'It is my purpose,' said Leif, 'if it be your will.' 'I believe it will be well,' answers the king, "and thither thou shalt go upon my errand, to proclaim Christianity there.' [...] Leif landed in Eriksfirth, and then went home to Brattahlid; he was well received by every one. He soon proclaimed Christianity throughout the land, and the Catholic faith, and announced King Olaf Tryggvason's messages to the people, telling them how much excellence and how great glory accompanied this faith. Erik [the Red] was slow in forming determination to forsake his old belief, but Thjodhild embraced the faith promptly, and caused a church to be built at some distance from the house. This building was called Thjodhild's Church, and there she and those persons who had accepted Christianity, and they were many, were wont to offer their prayers. Thjodhild would not have intercourse with Erik after she had received the faith, whereat he was sorely vexed.

Saga of Erik the Red

Today is Leif Erikson Day! Leif Erikson, the first known European to land in the Americas, is also responsible for kicking off the conversion of Greenland to Christianity.