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In the same way that Russians want to "take over" Ukraine or Argentinians want to "take over" The Falklands or Americans want to "take over" Greenland?

Territorial expansion is always popular with the masses before the shooting starts.

It is more nationalistic than political; in fact, many unpopular politicians start wars in order to get a sense of national unity and tamp down unrest at home.

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I’m not sure Greenland should be lumped in with the others considering the very different (lack of) history, and polling does not support its popularity.

> A strong majority of Americans, 66%, are opposed to U.S. territorial expansion accomplished “by invading other countries and territories,” according to a recent poll from More in Common.

> In contrast, just 13% support the U.S. launching an invasion to acquire territory, and 16% were not sure

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/artic...

why you mixed [Argentinians want to "take over" The Falklands] between [Russians want to "take over" Ukraine] and [Americans want to "take over" Greenland]

is it because of nationalism?

Yes, I was using them as examples of popularist nationalism.

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