WELL…  Greenland’s Leader Now Calling for Independence from Denmark.

UPDATE (FROM GLENN): Denmark may regret not selling Greenland to the U.S. But maybe everyone can get what they want:

Jim Bennett writes: “Somewhat surprisingly, I think Trump’s interest in Greenland is perfectly reasonable although I think he needs a more sophisticated approach to the problem. The Greenlanders have been wanting independence from Denmark for some time now but. can’t afford it. Trump should offer a Compact of Free Association between the USA and independent Greenland, based on the CFA we have with Micronesia and other Pacific ex-trust territories. They could even remain in the Danish Commonwealth, which would sooth Danish feelings. Although “buying” it from Denmark is crass and 19-century-like, we could offer to compensate Denmark for past infrastructure investments in the island. It could be a win-win-win deal. Yuge!

He adds: “Elon should be familiar with the CFAs since he launched the Falcon 1 from Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, which is a CFA state.”

Still a good idea! Also, I wonder if the leadership of Greenland’s new interest in independence has anything to do with China’s interest in Greenland’s resources. A foothold in Greenland would have many military, economic, and political benefits for China.