Comment on Trump says U.S. will 'get Greenland,' military force may not be needed but not ruled out
Frozengyro@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoWhile it does take an act of congress to declare a war, the US has deployed troops, at the direction of the president, in all sorts of engagements for decades without declaring war. The last time Congress declared war was WW2. Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and so much more were directed by the president.
HorreC@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
But I thought if there was no reason (I.E. greenland isnt doing shit) does the pres still get authority to start a territory takeover (also I thought all states or commonwelths had to vote to enter into the USA).
socialmedia@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
The US has a track record of manufactured reasons to invade a country. Look for some incident in the near future which the US blames on Greenland.
HorreC@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It would still take the house to back it no? Unless they have like look Greenland is blowing up our ships and then everyone would know it for the sham it is, and I would assume if not NATO but EURO would back Greenland in its defense.
BrikoX@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
They could stop it, but they are happy not only doing nothing, but actively giving up their own power.
Also worth reading chicagotribune.com/…/column-congress-war-powers-d…
JokeDeity@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
I mean, that’s what this and every time you see a conservative on TV talking about Greenland are doing, they’re greasing the wheels before the proverbial weapons of mass destruction card gets played.