I read an article somewhere that as the ice shelf is melting in Greenland it is exposing the ground to a point where it will be easier for miners to extract the Rare Earth minerals that are so prevalent in Greenland.
This is why Russia, China and the USA are so interested in the place now.
If this is true. Interesting times ahead, especially as we think about potential contamination of a pristine wilderness from mining operations.
You are spot on. ?
The Danes are pretty laid back, peaceful people. They won't protest this visit like they did in the U.K.....will they?
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will be protests. And considering that President Trump is a controversial person probably pretty large protests.
There are some extreme left wingers who may try and pick a fight with the police, we must hope they will be contained. As for the rest they will be peaceful and they will no doubt do their very best to ridicule the President, so expect a lot of caricatures.
In contrast to London, the Social Democrat mayor of Copenhagen will not lead any protests. He will not embarrass his capital, his country and his Prime Minister - who as you know is also a Social Democrat. - Things will be difficult enough for her as they are!
There are plans to get the famous/infamous Trump-blimp to Copenhagen. Whether that will be possible is the question. In contrast to London, the mayor has no say in launching air-balloons. That's up to the Ministry of Traffic - under the government. So the chance of the Trump-blimp being launched legally are IMO pretty slim.
However, I doubt President Trump will be anywhere near the protestors anyway. Apart from driving past some here and there. Again, in contrast to London there is little political will to rock the boat too much during this visit. And as such little political will to actually make sure the President is presented, so to speak, to the protestors.
As for the citizens of Copenhagen. I think I can safely say that most already wish this visit was over. So that they can get on with normal business of getting to and from work. Copenhagen isn't larger than this visit will cause major disturbances for the locals.
As for us in the rest of the country this means that an already over-stretched police force will be concentrated in Copenhagen. The burglars are right now polishing their crowbars! Unless you are being murdered the police response time will be around five years from late August.
But perhaps we will get a little help from Swedish police? The Scandinavian police forces helping each other with manpower has been seen before at major security events.