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From Greenland to the Great Lakes, Secession is Our Best Hope for Escaping Tyranny

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  • The US has had a bilateral defense agreement with Denmark since 1951, allowing for the construction of military bases in Greenland, with the island's native population having no say in the matter, as noted by NATO Secretary Mark Rutte's recent "framework" announcement.
  • Greenland's history is marked by colonization, with Denmark seizing the island in the 16th century and the US helping to maintain control during World War II, resulting in the forced displacement of native villages and the housing of up to 6,000 American troops, as reported by CounterPunch.
  • The US has a long history of exploiting indigenous territories, including Hawaii and Alaska, which were acquired through military conquest, annexation, and ecological devastation, with over 22,000 American troops currently occupying sacred northern indigenous lands in Alaska, according to historical records and reports from CounterPunch.
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