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While people mock the EU for being entirely toothless, France is the only country in the EU with nuclear deterrence, with 240 warheads coupled to 48 MIRV capable missiles aboard four Triomphant class submarines (built in France), and 50 carried by Dassault Rafale fighters (built in France), with 10 of these 50 being aboard France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (also built in France). - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_weapons_of_mass_des...

Also it is very likely the very nuclear capable United Kingdom will ally with the EU over the United States when things go hot. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_and_weapons_of_...

So if this situation escalates too far, it will end very badly for both sides across the Atlantic.

I often think about the speech that Chamberlain made to announce that Britain was at war with Germany. The tone is chilling. No pomp, no bravado, just sad resignation. Chamberlain did his utmost to prevent another murderous war, and he failed.

I fear nothing more than hearing such a speech in my lifetime, yet here we are, making lines in the sand before an indifferent, war-hungry America.

It makes me so sad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcSnKArKz8E

> Greenland: Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes island

No french wine and, if this doesn't work, no french cheese exports to US for some days. And, if this still doesn't work, a 500% tarif on US whysky, at least until Trump calls. And, if this still doesn't work, an ad with Pif et Hercule in front of Disneyland, Paris.

Much of this around Greenland has to do with the ongoing land and sea blockade of Kaliningrad. It hasn't been widely reported in the Western media, but it could be the next major flashpoint between Russia and the E.U. Similar to Crimea, Russia wants it's access to the Baltic Sea restored and Kaliningrad is a key part of this. Standing between the English Channel, North Atlantic and Kaliningrad are three waterways through Danish territory. Now because Putins friend in the U.S. is threatening to invade a Danish controlled island (that the U.S. already has a military base on, and effectively controls militarily already), Denmark now has to split its forces to a degree, making it much easier for Russia to accomplish its goals in the Baltic Sea.

That's exactly what Trump's is looking for - an excuse to break up and to open doors for Putin on the east flank. Same old story, meanwhile there is no counterreaction from freedom loving populace of the blessed country. That's all one needs to know.