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submitted 2 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

A poll commissioned by Danish and Greenlandic newspapers revealed that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the U.S., contradicting Trump’s claims that the territory prefers American rule over Denmark.

Only 6% supported U.S. affiliation, with 9% undecided.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede reaffirmed the push for Greenlandic independence, rejecting both U.S. and Danish governance.

Trump has argued Greenland is vital for U.S. security and suggested force as an option.

Meanwhile, Denmark seeks to maintain unity with allies while opposing Trump’s ambitions.

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[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 121 points 2 days ago

Not really, on virtually any poll with enough people, something like 10-20% of people will always be contrarian, no matter the question. You could ask if kicking puppies is evil and 15% would answer “it’s okay sometimes, as a treat”.

[-] 30p87@feddit.org 36 points 2 days ago

Could also be trolls, considering that the idea of a left leaning nation randomly joining a copy of 1930 Germany is pretty bizare

[-] forrgott@lemm.ee 13 points 2 days ago

Lol. Do you not know what "contrarian" means?

[-] 30p87@feddit.org 11 points 2 days ago

Yes, but with trolls I meant people going "What bullshit is that? Hell's gonna freeze before that happens, and this poll doesn't have a real impact anyway, would be funny to vote yes."

[-] runiq@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago

I would have thought people worldwide had learned after Brexit that a vote on national sovereignty is not a proper avenue for trolling, but alas.

[-] flx 3 points 2 days ago

It's a poll by a newspaper, not an official referendum. Of course people will take it less seriously

[-] Majorllama@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

When I've been a good boy mama let's me kick puppies.

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