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19. A lot of Americans don't know what Greenland is. Or Denmark. Or NATO..

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 03:39 PM

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American's geographic (and historic) illiteracy is infamous. I'm actually a bit shocked to find that the number opposed is that high.

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Poll: 62% of Americans would oppose U.S. military action in Greenland [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Wednesday OP

It bothers me that number isn't higher Sympthsical Wednesday #1

I think most people don't get what that means obamanut2012 Wednesday #3

Yeah, I just actually read the poll Sympthsical Wednesday #5

That's the corporate media for you in this country AZJonnie Wednesday #9

It's maddening Sympthsical Wednesday #11

Right with ya AZJonnie Wednesday #14

There are also don't knows/don't cares to consider EarlG Wednesday #7

38 % are cult members, the 62% makes sense. dem4decades Wednesday #10

Count me IN! Those Nazi Fucks Better Cha Wednesday #2

why are they even negotiating maxsolomon Wednesday #22

So hardcore trumpers want war with NATO Mysterian Wednesday #8

Only 62%? That's nuts. Vinca Wednesday #12

Quinnipiac poll show 86% oppose taking Greenland by force. Wiz Imp Wednesday #16

Quinnipiac poll show 86% oppose taking Greenland by force. Wiz Imp Wednesday #13

Why not 100% against this irrational idea. travelingthrulife Wednesday #15

These kinds of stats always make me think, Why isn't it 92%?????? nt LAS14 Wednesday #17

As if public opinion matters. BlueTsunami2018 Wednesday #18

A lot of Americans don't know what Greenland is. Or Denmark. Or NATO.. LeftinOH Wednesday #19

Only 62% CentralMass Wednesday #20

38 percent say they cant wait for Doge check Johonny Wednesday #21

38% are hopeless themaguffin Wednesday #23

38% water their lawns and gardens with Brawndo. flvegan Wednesday #24