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Greenland Joins USA: A $2M Per Resident Scenario Analysis Likelihood: 75% Confidence: 60% Scenario: The US offers a lump sum payment of $2M per resident if Greenland joins the US. Summary: * Greenland residents would likely vote in favor due to a transformative $2M payment per person. * Economic advantages include financial security, infrastructure growth, and market access. * The cost to the US is $112B, significant but justifiable. * Benefits to the US: Strategic Arctic presence and resource access. *Benefits to Greenland: Economic development and better opportunities. Details: * Resident Vote: A $2M payment per resident - 40 times Greenland’s $50K GDP per capita - offers life-changing financial security. Most would likely support joining the US for this sum, enabling investment, relocation, or debt elimination. Polls are speculative, but economic incentive strongly suggests approval. Economic Advantages: * Greenland’s economy depends on fishing and Danish subsidies. US integration could diversify it with infrastructure investment (roads, ports, energy) and access to US markets. The US gains rare earth minerals, vital for tech manufacturing, bolstering economic security. Cost: $112B (56,000 residents × $2M) is hefty but manageable - less than half the US’s Ukraine aid ($250B+). Historical purchases like Louisiana ($15M, 1803) and Alaska ($7.2M, 1867) faced skepticism yet paid off long-term, suggesting precedent for this investment. US Benefits: Greenland’s Arctic position strengthens US presence near Russia, secures shipping routes, and taps natural resources. The Pituffik Space Base already operates there; ownership would cement strategic leverage against Russia and China in a warming, resource-rich region. Greenland Benefits: High living costs and limited diversification plague Greenland. US funds could modernize infrastructure, lower costs, and create jobs, improving quality of life. Better governance and opportunities could follow, addressing chronic economic challenges. Historical Context: In 1946, the US offered $100M ($1.5B today) to buy Greenland from Denmark, reflecting decades-old strategic interest. This $112B scenario updates that vision, trading a lump sum for sovereignty in a modern geopolitical chess move.

He wasn't joking about Japanese deaths. He was joking about not announcing military plans in advance to maintain operational surprise. Not only did you pretend to not understand that, you attempted to reframe it into a mockery of casualties to claim a moral high ground you don't have. That's not analysis, it's a fabrication. You would do well as a CNN host.

Thanks for continuing to prove my point. Making a joke about a strategic disaster for Japan resulting in 3 million dead Japanese is not authenticity or strength. It is proof positive of the degradation of American decency. "Informality and irreverence in a bar is bar talk, but at the highest levels is authenticity and strength." Bar talk at the highest levels is authenticity and strength. The dumbest thing I have read on X today.

本日、ホワイトハウスを訪れ、トランプ大統領との日米首脳会談を行いました。 緊迫した状況が続くイラン情勢については、事態を一刻も早く沈静化させ、ホルムズ海峡における航行の安全、エネルギーの安定供給を確保することの重要性を確認しました。 これは、我が国の国益を守る観点からも重要です。 トランプ大統領には、こうした考えを伝え、これらを実現していくために、しっかりと意思疎通を続けていくことを確認しました。 世界のエネルギー市場を落ち着かせるような取組も提案しました。 米国における原油の生産拡大や調達、SMRにおける協力、さらには南鳥島周辺海域におけるレアアース泥の開発に関する協力について合意しました。 これは、我が国の資源・エネルギー安全保障に資するものです。 また、中国、北朝鮮などについても意見交換を行いました。 とりわけ、北朝鮮の拉致問題については、私自身の決意も伝え、トランプ大統領からは全面的な協力への約束をいただきました。 今回の会談を通じて、安全保障、経済安全保障を含む経済など幅広い分野において、日米同盟の「質」をさらに高める多くの具体的な協力を確認できたことは、大きな成果だったと思います。 また、トランプ大統領と一緒に「自由で開かれたインド太平洋（FOIP）」を力強く推進していくことも、確認しました。 今後も、トランプ大統領と緊密にやり取りを続け、日米同盟の更なる高みを目指していきます。

@jwludwig @takaichi_sanae Wrong. Informality and irreverence in a bar is bar talk, but at the highest levels is authenticity and strength. Decorum for its own sake is performative... the natural pose of someone who presumes to speak for 330 million people.

@FastTradeKing @takaichi_sanae Wrong. Your response seems to indicate that you like a president that talks to an ally like he's in a bar. FYI, the White House is not a bar. One of Trump's most disgusting accomplishments is the degradation of American decency. You've added your proof. He's loathed everywhere.

@jwludwig @takaichi_sanae This sounds like it was written by someone who never had a close male friend.

@takaichi_sanae Please accept the heartfelt apology of the American people for the inappropriate "joke" about Pearl Harbor. Most Americans wish we had as dignified a leader as Japan. God bless you for your support.

JAPANESE TRANSLATION: 本日、ホワイトハウスを訪れ、トランプ大統領との日米首脳会談を行いました。 緊迫した状況が続くイラン情勢については、事態を一刻も早く沈静化させ、ホルムズ海峡における航行の安全、エネルギーの安定供給を確保することの重要性を確認しました。 これは、我が国の国益を守る観点からも重要です。 トランプ大統領には、こうした考えを伝え、これらを実現していくために、しっかりと意思疎通を続けていくことを確認しました。 世界のエネルギー市場を落ち着かせるような取組も提案しました。 米国における原油の生産拡大や調達、SMRにおける協力、さらには南鳥島周辺海域におけるレアアース泥の開発に関する協力について合意しました。 これは、我が国の資源・エネルギー安全保障に資するものです。 また、中国、北朝鮮などについても意見交換を行いました。 とりわけ、北朝鮮の拉致問題については、私自身の決意も伝え、トランプ大統領からは全面的な協力への約束をいただきました。 今回の会談を通じて、安全保障、経済安全保障を含む経済など幅広い分野において、日米同盟の「質」をさらに高める多くの具体的な協力を確認できたことは、大きな成果だったと思います。 また、トランプ大統領と一緒に「自由で開かれたインド太平洋（FOIP）」を力強く推進していくことも、確認しました。 今後も、トランプ大統領と緊密にやり取りを続け、日米同盟の更なる高みを目指していきます。

ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Today, I visited the White House and held a summit meeting with President Trump. Regarding the ongoing tense situation in Iran, we confirmed the importance of calming the situation as quickly as possible and ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and a stable energy supply. This is also important from the perspective of protecting Japan's national interests. I conveyed these views to President Trump and confirmed that we will continue to communicate closely to achieve these goals. I also proposed initiatives to stabilize the global energy market. We agreed on cooperation regarding expanding crude oil production and procurement in the United States, cooperation in SMR (Surface Mass Refining), and cooperation on the development of rare earth element deposits in the waters around Minamitorishima Island. This will contribute to Japan's resource and energy security. We also exchanged views on China, North Korea, and other countries. In particular, regarding the North Korean abduction issue, I conveyed my own resolve, and President Trump promised full cooperation. Through this meeting, I believe a major achievement was the confirmation of numerous concrete cooperation measures that will further enhance the "quality" of the Japan-U.S. alliance in a wide range of fields, including security and economic security. We also confirmed our commitment to vigorously promoting a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" together with President Trump. Going forward, we will continue to work closely with President Trump to strive for even greater heights in the Japan-U.S. alliance.

I made a pretty penny being long fertilizers and with the caveat that I often exit a trade too early, I would caution everyone that the fertilizer party is probably over. Yes, yes... I know it seems like urea is going to $750 and it probably is. But fertilizer stocks != fertilizer. Just a thought.

China has restricted fertiliser exports, per Reuters

@JoJoFromJerz yeah, today was one of those days! This was amazing for everyone except the PTA moms and HOA people.

Just one day. Can we just have one goddamn day when he doesn’t embarrass the fuck out of us all? Just one?

@IMISAID1 @marcthiessen What did one bubonic plague victim say to the other?

The divide in America is between those who think this is hilarious and those who find it horrifying. (H/T It’s hilarious)

@KeithMcCullough Right there with you, bro

I think I'm the only one on Twitter who was Long Gold today - I will be tomorrow too, I guess

@RudyHavenstein I only have been blocked by Paul Graham, Phil Mickelson and a bunch of $SOC doofuses. You're inspiring.

Updated Partial List of People Who Have Blocked me Kara Swisher Joe Kernen Larry Kudlow The World Economic Forum Cindy McCain Steven Pinker Bill Ayers Adam Posen John Podhoretz Max Boot Noah Smith Andrew Ross Sorkin Mohamed El-Erian Brookings Econ Cliff Asness George Selgin J. Bradford DeLong The Central Bank of Jamaica Mike Santoli Carl Quintanilla Peter Daszak Taylor Lorenz ex-WSJ reporter Michael S. Derby Dennis Kneale King World News Walter Kirn Claudia Sahm Mark Dow Mark S. Zaid Stephanie Link Jordan Peterson Peter Schiff Dan Bongino Austan Goolsbee Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government ...plus assorted Kleptocracy/Warmonger wankers. Also, I must be muted by Scott Wapner and Steve Liesman, and muted or blocked by millions of others, which I encourage. (Since people always ask: The Central Bank of Jamaica blocked me because I tweeted them a chart of Jamaican inflation.)

@Silver__Santa I shared some research on this a couple of months back. A couple of people made some real money on it (including me).

Gold is being sold not because it's no longer a safe haven, and not because the macro is bad. No, Gold is only being sold because leveraged funds are getting margin called, and want to sell their best performing and most liquid Gold asset to cover their losses. The last time this happened in 2020 COVID, Gold saw new highs within 3 months. Just sayin'.

@Bowtiedplayer Remember that "GOP voters are... weird" thing they tried out for a week?

I haven't seen something less organic than "MAGA is dead" since 2024 with "Kamala is brat" I've been critical of Trump before (COVID) but this Israel/Jew obsession is turning into flat Earth psychosis

@BankerWeimar Thank you. I was going to reply with some counterpoints and then I thought better of it. I appreciate your service.

You’re a retard you failed the test in 2023 and you’re failing it now if you aren’t buying Accounts like this are poison. I’m rich and he’s poor for a reason This faggot won’t make it

BREAKING: RANDOM X USER KNOWS MORE ABOUT GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGY THAN TRUMP

@SpecialSitsNews Yeah, it's not enough. $500B should do it. This has nothing to do with wanting my gold calls to print.

There is no way Congress should approve 200 billion for the Iran war x.com/i/status/20344…

@smithhmackenzie Had a nightly glass of wine for 10 years. I regret it. Easily dropped 50 lbs after quitting and my biological age reversed dramatically. And the mental clarity in the morning was an unexpected benefit.

I get asked a lot why I don’t drink It's because I don't see the point It's not enjoyable, it's empty calories, and I end up feeling like shit My sleep, training, and productivity will be impacted There's just no value to me personally Anyone else relate to this?

@jaysbookman True, probably only has another 10-15 years left in him.

@FastTradeKing Teflon wears out after heavy use. It's a fact.

Throughout Trump's life, wealth, power and fame have shielded him from the consequences of his stupidity. But this time the stage is far too large, the screwup much too significant. The game is finally up, I think.

@monsterhunter45 Tell me more about that Chavez story

I try to inform my fans about a new book release, the algos go lol, fuck you, seven of your 50k followers will see this. I tweet a story from when I was a kid about Ceaser Chavez being scum, 2.1 million views now. But anyways, for the eleven of you who will see this, Monster Hunter Files 2 came out two weeks ago. :D

@Merridew__ Forcing China to buy Iranian oil at market prices obv

@lrozen Now I don't believe 50% of what Trump says but it's moments like this that makes me believe he may be the greatest US president ever.

Just an embarrassing amount of gold chochkees here, as Trump tells a Japanese reporter he did not tell allies about his Iran war plans he now wants their help with because he wanted element of surprise, like Japan wanted when it attacked Pearl Harbor.