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Have we got nothing better to think about than Greenland??

231 replies

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:46

I cannot believe this is dominating the national discussion.

The NHS is fucked
Thousands of undocumented people are entering our country (directly causing an increase in racist sentiment)
The UK is seen as being on a downward spiral in general

Let Denmark work it out.

Surely we have better things to be focusing on!

OP posts:
Purplebunnie · 19/01/2026 14:34

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:55

Im not saying it’s not a concern.

Let Europe work it out.

We are part of Europe

MojoMoon · 19/01/2026 14:34

A quarrel in a far away country, between people of whom we know nothing.

(Neville Chamberlain, September 27, 1938)

I believe it is peace for our time

(Neville Chamberlain, September 30, 1938)

Duckin hell, we're at war with Germany

(Nev C, September 1939)

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 19/01/2026 14:33

Read a history book.

peacefulpeach · 19/01/2026 14:33

HPFA · 19/01/2026 14:32

Far-right parties in Europe are now abandoning Trumpism - even though parts of the Trump administration have been trying to cultivate them.

Literally this whole crisis is down to Trump being pissed off at not getting the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ha ha I’d forgotten about that. You’re right.

kelsaecobbles · 19/01/2026 14:33

Take your pick

We can focus on more than one thing at a time

we have decided we don’t give a fuck about the NHS because it costs and no one wants to pay

the nhs is irrelevant if we are all dead

have you any idea how many millions might be displaced - become illegal migrants - if we end up at war?

im in Scotland and apparently ( external experts not out gov) we are not in a downward spiral

Comedycook · 19/01/2026 14:33

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:51

The NHS is not fit for purpose.

It took me 18 months to get a diagnosis for something relatively straightforward.

This is totally irrelevant. If we stop talking about Greenland you won't suddenly get a diagnosis in a quicker amount of time. The hospital doctors and consultants aren't sitting there discussing foreign policy all day whilst ignoring their caseloads.

peacefulpeach · 19/01/2026 14:32

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:46

I cannot believe this is dominating the national discussion.

The NHS is fucked
Thousands of undocumented people are entering our country (directly causing an increase in racist sentiment)
The UK is seen as being on a downward spiral in general

Let Denmark work it out.

Surely we have better things to be focusing on!

It’s critical that the UK focuses on the Greenland issue because it directly impacts uk national security (and other stuff but let’s say national security is the most important for now).

The Arctic is a critical region for collective defence from Russia and China. Bad players.

Trump messing about trying to ‘buy Greenland’ is preposterous and scary. So people in Europe are working together to stop his craziness. 🤞

HPFA · 19/01/2026 14:32

misscockerspaniel · 19/01/2026 14:27

This Op has made me wonder what Nigel Farage thinks about Greenland. Here are his thoughts as per GB News (two birds with one stone 😀) (For the record, I would never vote Reform and do not watch GB News, before I get slated!)
Nigel Farage slams Donald Trump's 'outrageous' Greenland threats as US President ramps up bid for territory

Far-right parties in Europe are now abandoning Trumpism - even though parts of the Trump administration have been trying to cultivate them.

Literally this whole crisis is down to Trump being pissed off at not getting the Nobel Peace Prize.

Vaguelyclassical · 19/01/2026 14:31

Artesia · 19/01/2026 13:49

People said much the same about the Sudetenland in 1938 I believe.

Brilliantly noted.

Ukefluke · 19/01/2026 14:30

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:46

I cannot believe this is dominating the national discussion.

The NHS is fucked
Thousands of undocumented people are entering our country (directly causing an increase in racist sentiment)
The UK is seen as being on a downward spiral in general

Let Denmark work it out.

Surely we have better things to be focusing on!

Well if you mean completely destabilising the western world by fucking NATO and making world 3 more much more likely????????Yeah who cares about that shit. Not important at all.

For the record, immigrants don't make Britain more racist. Racists make Britain more racist.
You know, much like women don't make rapists more rapey?

Meadowfinch · 19/01/2026 14:30

Don't be ridiculous OP, the very security of Europe is being threatened.

The NHS, while important, is a local issue.

PurpleFlower1983 · 19/01/2026 14:30

Wow. Just wow. You need to do a bit of reading about the ramifications of Trump’s next moves OP.

snowlaser · 19/01/2026 14:30

The potential start of world war 3 is absolutely the key discussion right now.

Wind yourself back a few years to think how it would sound to say "Is Hitler invading Poland and rounding up Jews really our biggest national discussion right now? We are still recovering from the great depression here in 1930s Britain!"

BlanketyBlankBlank · 19/01/2026 14:30

Tryagain26 · 19/01/2026 14:28

You do realise that the UK is in Europe don't you?
Brexit took us out of the EU not Europe. That is impossible!
I'm not sure if you are being deliberately provoking or whether you are just ignorant !

Exactly!

We’re not in Europe…. Well last time I looked at an atlas we were!

Thistoo2023 · 19/01/2026 14:29

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:51

The NHS is not fit for purpose.

It took me 18 months to get a diagnosis for something relatively straightforward.

Your critical thinking deficit?

AnneLovesGilbert · 19/01/2026 14:28

Assuming you’re serious, if NATO crumbles and we have to prioritise defence spending over everything else do you expect things to improve in the NHS?

BlanketyBlankBlank · 19/01/2026 14:28

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:51

The NHS is not fit for purpose.

It took me 18 months to get a diagnosis for something relatively straightforward.

It’s just saved my life! The service I received was second to none and I will
remain grateful for ever.

ElectoralControversy · 19/01/2026 14:28

Lemonfrost · 19/01/2026 13:56

I can’t believe you actually posted this OP. Surely you cannot be this clueless.

I think it's pretty clear what party OP votes for. I'll refrain from commenting further...

cocopopps75 · 19/01/2026 14:28

Seriously? You can't see why it may be a little problematic?

Tryagain26 · 19/01/2026 14:28

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:55

Im not saying it’s not a concern.

Let Europe work it out.

You do realise that the UK is in Europe don't you?
Brexit took us out of the EU not Europe. That is impossible!
I'm not sure if you are being deliberately provoking or whether you are just ignorant !

RunningOnEmptyLegs · 19/01/2026 14:28

misscockerspaniel · 19/01/2026 14:27

This Op has made me wonder what Nigel Farage thinks about Greenland. Here are his thoughts as per GB News (two birds with one stone 😀) (For the record, I would never vote Reform and do not watch GB News, before I get slated!)
Nigel Farage slams Donald Trump's 'outrageous' Greenland threats as US President ramps up bid for territory

He’s Trump’s best mate - can he not have a word? 😬

BitOutOfPractice · 19/01/2026 14:28

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:55

Im not saying it’s not a concern.

Let Europe work it out.

Where do you think Britain is OP? Africa?

I’ll give you clue. It’s between America and Denmark (EU) Which also happen to be our two biggest trading partners. Both of which have nuclear weapons. And lots And lots of guns.

Does it feel any more relevant now you ignoramus?

CitizenofMoronia · 19/01/2026 14:28

Are you actually so dim as to think this will stop at Greenland?? Do you know anything about history? Remember that time Germany invaded Poland? They are part of Nato who were set up exactly to stop this sort of thing happening.

BlanketyBlankBlank · 19/01/2026 14:27

Hoolahoophop · 19/01/2026 13:50

You for got that the education system is also fucked. As evidenced by your post.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

RunningOnEmptyLegs · 19/01/2026 14:27

Mranke · 19/01/2026 13:55

Im not saying it’s not a concern.

Let Europe work it out.

We’re part of Europe 🙄. I’m assuming this thread is just for shits and giggles cos if you genuinely don’t understand why this matters so much then god fucking help us 🤬.