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"I want to focus on a few layers of #insanity here, because they compound on each other in ways that should be making every American deeply uncomfortable.

First: #Trump is yelling at the wrong country about the wrong thing.

The #NobelPeacePrize is not awarded by the Norwegian government. It is awarded by an independent five-member committee chosen by Norway’s parliament...

Also, #Greenland is a territory of #Denmark. Denmark, notably, is not #Norway."
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Text from article: I want to focus on a few layers of insanity here, because they compound on each other in ways that should be making every American deeply uncomfortable. First: Trump is yelling at the wrong country about the wrong thing. The Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded by the Norwegian government. It is awarded by an independent five-member committee chosen by Norway’s parliament. Prime Minister Støre had to patiently explain this (again) in response: As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have on several occasions clearly explained to Trump what is well known, namely that it is an independent Nobel Committee, and not the Norwegian government, that awards the prize This is not obscure information. This is how the Nobel Prize has worked since 1901. The fact that the President either doesn’t know this or doesn’t care is already disqualifying. But we’re just getting started. Also, Greenland is a territory of Denmark. Denmark, notably, is not Norway. Norway is not Denmark. Greenland is not controlled by Norway, just like Norway’s government doesn’t determine who gets the Nobel Peace Prize and… why are we even talking about this?

Everyone Knows Our Mad King’s Greenland Obsession Is Insane. Why Won’t Congress Stop It?

Look, I know we’ve all gotten somewhat numb to the constant stream of unhinged pronouncements from the White House. At some point, the brain develops defense mechanisms. But every now and the…
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