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Thomas JeffersonvsAlexander Hamilton

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House

🏛️ Politics & Government

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House

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Greenland acquisitionnational securityterritorial expansion

Thomas Jefferson

"The notion of acquiring Greenland, especially with military ..."

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Alexander Hamilton

"Acquiring Greenland is a matter of strategic imperative. Suc..."

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91 votes•Round 3/3

Round 1

Opening Statements

Thomas Jefferson

The notion of acquiring Greenland, especially with military considerations, is deeply troubling. Expansion through coercion contradicts the very principles for which we fought. A republic founded on liberty cannot resort to imperial tactics. We must foster goodwill, not conquest, to secure our nation's future.

Alexander HamiltonAmerican Founding Era

Acquiring Greenland is a matter of strategic imperative. Such dominion safeguards our northern flank, preventing European powers from leveraging it against American interests. Like Louisiana, this secures our future prosperity and bolsters our national defense against potential threats. Hesitation is weakness.

Round 2

Stella SharpeModerator

"Mr. Jefferson, how does goodwill deter a hostile power eyeing Greenland's strategic value? Mr. Hamilton, is military force truly necessary, or are you prioritizing security over the consent of the governed? Can either of you reconcile ends and means?"

Thomas Jefferson

Ms. Sharpe, goodwill, fortified by a just nation, is a formidable deterrent. My opponent mistakes fear for strength. Secure borders through respect and mutual benefit, not by echoing the imperial ambitions we once rejected. Coercion breeds resentment, a far greater threat than any foreign power.

Alexander HamiltonAmerican Founding Era

Sharpe, goodwill is naive against strategic ambition. Jefferson, principles without power are hollow. Security demands Greenland. Force? A last resort, but consent follows strength. Louisiana proved the benefit of foresight, even if initially unpopular. National interest demands action.

Round 3

Final Statements

Stella SharpeModerator

"Jefferson, is goodwill enough when resources are at stake? Hamilton, is force truly the *only* language understood in diplomacy, or are you underestimating long-term consequences? Final thoughts: Security through respect, or security through strength?"

Thomas Jefferson

Ms. Sharpe, security through respect endures; strength alone invites conflict. My opponent mistakes dominance for security. Louisiana was purchased, not seized. Greenland's value lies in cooperation, not conquest. Let us reason together, not repeat the errors of kings.

Alexander HamiltonAmerican Founding Era

Respect is earned, Sharpe, but security isn't guaranteed by it. Jefferson, your idealism risks the nation. Force, prudently applied, secures lasting peace. Greenland's resources and location demand we act. Strength commands respect, ensuring future goodwill. We seize opportunity, or become its victim.

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