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Paladin

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17. Vance's one saving grace is his ability to fuck things up.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 10:53 AM

Jan 13

Here's hoping he continues with that malignant talent at this critical Greenland meeting. If we're really lucky, Rubio will be distracted with daydreams of being the new Fuhrer of Cuba.

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JD Vance to host Greenland talks at the White House [View all] highplainsdem Jan 13 OP

I'm sure he'll treat them with the same courtesy and respect he gave Zelenskyy. Ocelot II Jan 13 #1

He wants to make them an offer, Bayard Jan 13 #18

They should show up in ethnic/cultural garb - not suits. yellow dahlia Jan 13 #42

Vance is not a serious person. Drunk on power like the rest of them. Walleye Jan 13 #2

J. V. Vance is a f'ing knob. underpants Jan 13 #28

This made me laugh! hamsterjill Jan 13 #29

How does one say "Go fuck yourself" in Danish? Ray Bruns Jan 13 #3

"Fuck dig selv" sop Jan 13 #5

Apparently it's Fuck dig selv. 👍 Dave Bowman Jan 13 #7

Thanks. I'll fire this off to JD Vance and Marco Rubio so when the Danish representatives start screaming Ray Bruns Jan 13 #8

The "opportunity to discuss the political and economic situation." sop Jan 13 #4

An investment in World Liberty International, perhaps? thought crime Jan 13 #38

As an Ohioan, I sincerely apologize for producing this nincompoop Vance and inflicting his disgraceful persona Diamond_Dog Jan 13 #6

Someone should tape it C_U_L8R Jan 13 #9

I suspect it will be broadcast maxsolomon Jan 13 #25

They'll be ready for an ambush C_U_L8R Jan 13 #30

No one can survive dry piercing Nordic wit. thought crime Jan 13 #39

As usual, Amateur Hour at the White House NBachers Jan 13 #10

Hope the Generals in the Pentagon understand what happens KS Toronado Jan 13 #11

Hmmm Solly Mack Jan 13 #12

I thought the real elected president of Venezuela............. Lovie777 Jan 13 #13

Jesus Christ. Aristus Jan 13 #14

After our ships Traildogbob Jan 13 #15

Since Denmark has universal health care, the Greenlanders will have been vaccinated Ocelot II Jan 13 #21

My analogy was flawed. Traildogbob Jan 13 #22

ah yes, yet another one sided conversation where the foreign ministers will be yelled at for not saying thank you. nt Javaman Jan 13 #16

Absolutely right, but they'll also be insulted and lectured to thought crime Jan 13 #40

Vance's one saving grace is his ability to fuck things up. Paladin Jan 13 #17

As Keith Olbermann calls him EuterpeThelo Jan 13 #19

J. V. Vance. I like that. underpants Jan 13 #27

Reminds me of another "historic" meeting with similar tones: artemisia1 Jan 13 #20

Thanks for the glimpse into history. yellow dahlia Jan 13 #43

Ought to be a short meeting. cab67 Jan 13 #23

Will Jared be there with an attache case carrying billions of dollars? IcyPeas Jan 13 #24

He will arrive with empty suitcases and leave with them full of cash. Irish_Dem Jan 13 #26

The talks Botany Jan 13 #31

Kidnap him liberalgunwilltravel Jan 13 #32

OOOOH - good one. yellow dahlia Jan 13 #44

I hope they don't capitulate to any extent whatsoever. . . Stargleamer Jan 13 #33

And it's worth noting... GiqueCee Jan 13 #34

Yes, it seemed that he wanted to nuke a hurricane Stargleamer Jan 13 #41

Yup yellow dahlia Jan 13 #45

DO NOT SHOW UP GREENLAND. Sorry to shout but quit playing the fascist's game. travelingthrulife Jan 13 #35

Did Denmark and Greenland even say "Thank You?" joanbarnes Jan 13 #36

Another Episode of - The Whitehouse Apprentice. thought crime Jan 13 #37