There is so much here we don’t know, so much we can’t ever know. We are being told it’s a matter of security, of doing “what is right,” yet 68 days ago, this crack in the foundation of peace had never been identified.
Vice-President Vance has been put in an uncomfortable situation, to say the least. Attempting to be careful with his language, he’s removed himself from the intent, presenting the so-called “desire” as him just obeying his highness, Trump—ridiculous. But he’s just doing as he’s told, nothing more, nothing less.
This move, however, feels pulled right out of a film. His ability to do double-speak is leagues above what I would have ever expected.
These lines smacked me across the chin:
“We do not think that military force is ever going to be necessary. We think this makes sense. And because we think the people of Greenland are rational and good, we are going to cut a deal, Donald Trump style, to ensure the safety of this territory, but also the USA.”
Can it be any clearer?
You see, there’s plausible deniability here, and that’s why it’s so mischievous. I’m sure if Vance was confronted about the veiled threat he just made, he’d deny it and simply say that he’s talking about defending America from danger, not attacking a nation.
A Soprano-style move in politics…
I’m feeling exhausted, to be honest. I knew things would be bad, but I never imagined they’d get this bad. I’m reaching a point where even comedy is failing to lighten my mood—not good
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