^You calling me ****** ? Are you, girls? Cos this is the beginning of WAR! Get your guns ready.............! P.s: so which part did i get wrong?

I am pretty sure, I will marry a A hijabified lady ....doting "a fine hijaab".. of any colour and style (provided that it covers the contours not the hair alone) than marrying a semi-nude person who gonna corrupt my family, my religion and my kids Bless you!

Bullshit. It is NOT that hard to understand, you simple minded morons! (sorry bad day! feel like unloading! Out of my way). Rest of it fine, but I have this one problem with the quote: Do not think that the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth Does this include Islam and belief in Allah. 'Cos me is thinking this is the absolute truth and there has been nobody, not a single human who has been able thus far to falsify it. Further, unfalsifiable theory = truth. I hate cut&paste crap.

^Oday, qudhaadu dab yar ma shidid. Quick with matching somali lyrics, maskax fududaa! Muxuu kaban dhagaysta. lol. Beautiful story-writing - telling. You can almost feel being in the bus, witnessing the event happening. Quality of a good writer, bro. Transporting you into the action! Share some more.......and I appreciate.

^AbdulNoor, hi. I really like where you started. I am of the belief that if you want to get a solution, first start by righting your wrongs. Start with yourself. Then, and only then think of the wider picture. Sure, there are problems there, but nothing that 40 yrs could not have corrected. It is bullshit to make an excuse for a failure. The best thing to do is to just admit it and hold your head high. Unfortunately, Africa is not doing that. Noor, I really like your perspective on this, and even though I can not direct to you to any resources to back up your take on the topic, I say to you, march on, brother. “There can be no pleasure in saying so, but the facts point to one conclusion. Whether in Africa or America, Haiti or Great Britain, blacks are poor because they are, for the most part, incapable of lifting themselves from poverty. Africa is poor, just as Harlem is poor, because it is populated by Africans.†This is generalisation. I don't agree with it. Africans are people, and just like others, they can lift themselves from poverty and stand up on their own feet. It sounds more of a racist's comment, then an analytical look on a problem.

About offering seats, you gotta be genuine and sincere in your offer. I think people generally can read more than you think. And if it is positive, the response is always appreciative, accepted or not. People I hate most are the ones who seem to mind the squeezing and pushing and pulling when the bloody thing is full! What the fcuk can I do about it now! I just make sure that I turn around, stare them firmly, as if to say 'would you effing mind, thank you'. Overall, people are generally ok and well mannered. God bless the 'tupe', it maybe old but it gets us and the city moving. Where would we/city be without the tube?

Now I am really sorta thinking who the hell runs that Danish paper? It is like two nutcases sitting in a shed and going, 'who shall we take the piss of tomorrow, mate. Let us do Islam, man. They've been getting hell lot of coverage, and they would make good lot to piss off?'.Outrageous. I mean for God sake, Islam and muslims, most of the time, have nothing to do with each other. You look at Islam as a religion, as a system and the glorious history when Islam was perfectly put to practice and one would see that Islam is no 'ism' or utilitarian - whatever those terms mean. I think these guys (the paper and western intellectuals) are pissing their pants when they think of the influence and magnitude that Islam presents to the current almost-established status quo, i.e. western ideals or whatever you call it. But in fact, I think Islam is totally nothing to be scared of. If it put to work efficiently (in its purest form), I think it would be humanities' safer. I guess it is just fear coupled with prejudice and the fear of the unknown that is getting all these anti-islamists so worked up. But hey worked up or not, promise of the Lord is that this earth will be enherited by those who believe in Allah! Period. Now, go on, you (all kuffars) can piss in your pants even more!

^Indeed. Do fix up, Do look sharp AND pro and DO stay focused. Don't take no knock-backs. Stay on the course. And never take NO for an answer, meaning, don't let anything stop you till you hit the jackpot.

I say totally unethical. You should have taken a poll as to what the Geel and Geel-Jire have to say about the exercise, after all, it is their bodies you're experimenting with. Nonetheless, good idea. But I wouldn't wanna herd micro-chipped camels, who knows what they wouldn't turn into!

This is outrageous. Some people are robbing us of OUR piece of the net. Seriously, though, there is gotta be some other way that the portal can make some cash rather than face-lift. What actually made this site more popular among other things, to me, was the fact that it is/was a forum, nothing but a forum. No clutter, no links. Just a forum. Somalia's answer to Google - clutter free. A simple, yet effective website and good for its purpose. I know this is simplistic to say, but have the Admins exhausted every other possible option, i.e. keeping the look and generate a bit of cash? I'm a disappointed user. But I fully understand the need. Admin doesnt need ur little opinion or that of others. That is totally childish and inappropriate remark to make. We, the somali users, make this place what it is, and I am sure that Admin takes this serious. Think of it as business and its customers. If there wasn't such a wide participation of somalis around the world sharing their views of everything under the sun, Int'l media wouldn't have been looking at the site. So, think before you make a comment. Every one here is important.

Why don't you lot let the brother/man be! He is what he is. If his word is not good enough, tough! Btw, who the heck knows who here? We all hide behind a damn screen with made-up names and write on this BBS. As some said, we muslims, if being a muslim means anything, should take the man for his word, period. Liban, JZK for sharing a wonderful story and welcome to Islam and our sometimes crazy, wonderful somali ways. I hope you all the best.

^Oday, point taken. And I was never one for the dismantling of Somalia, but the point is as you said, the north (plus other few) have made progress in maintaining law, order and progress. So, let me drill this to your ears one more time, it is the progress that I was supporting, but not the seccession. Soomaaliya ha noolaato! Soomaaliya ha is raacdo! Dib u socodku ha dhamaado! Jaalleyaal, nabad gelyo

Baashi maxaad dhib u aloostaa, waalow. It is obvious that some of our northern brothers are divisionists, but hey, we (the pan-somalists) have to give credit where it is due. The waqooyi admin have done a good job in getting the place in good functioning order, more than you can say for the damn so-called south (i prefer the rest of somalia), there are however few exceptions. Truth be said, whatever the AU says or does is not gonna make much difference on the truth on the ground, agree with you, Oday. I still believe one-ness of our beloved land and that would continue to be the case, God willing. But our brothers need recognition for a job well done and them running their business without the involvement of the rest. But I still object to two different lands. I don't even want to entertain the thought of applying for a visa to visit Hargeisa! My Allah, NO! United we stand as somalis, Divided we vanish.

^It is all a light entertainment and taking the **** of each other here @the den, Pi. As of mistaking you for Bishaaro, I think it is time you consider face plastic surgery, cos you two look alike. Apologies, gacalo/geezer. And don't call me dude. Tanag yuu feri maaj.

Eating dust my back side. You got all wrong, man. Women cry or beg whichever way you put it, because they're women and men being men respond to that kindly, but not THE guys. We as species or whatever we're take a pride in our arrogance and uptight-ness. We act proud, chin up, shoulders way up and look down on the girls. You know, just by looking down on them was suppose made run towards US. You get me. Not the other way around. I therefore, right about now, strike you -Johnny - off the MANLY list! What you choose to be is your choice......!lol P.s. on a serious note, Bishaaro, Pi or whatever her name is, lynches guys who ever entertain the thought of Wifey #2 ever! Don't come back crying to me or any other guy for that matter that we didn't warn you of the risk!

Even though, it tears my heart apart to see my beloved Somalia torn into small fiefdoms, I still can see why the heck they would want to stick with the rest who don't seem to progress a second every passing day. With all the progress that they have made and continue to make, no wonder the rest of Africa is changing their mind on Somali unity. But, hey, I still wait the day we will again get together as one Somalia, of course with devolved powers. Good luck to those who make a progress in their lives!

Why would you marry this man? Is it convenience, love? What is it? From the way you sound, I suspect it's the former. If you'r low on cash, find a job, you already got one? Fine, get a darn second one, not a married businessman!! Give your head a good shake. Shake it, and shake it faster! He'll only enjoy you for a few years until you start to show some wrinkles. Now, run for your life. For the record, I wouldn't wanna my 2nd love in life meeting you (or talk to you) before she makes up her mind in sharing fruitful, married life. Btw, what is she severes her neck during your suggested thought-purifying maneouver? I personally suggest, she sues you.

When I was born, I was black… When I went to school, I was black… When I am cold, I am black… When I am afraid, I am black… When I am sick, I am black… When I am happy, I am black… And when I die, I am still black… How about you my white friend? When you are born, you are pink… When you go to school, you are white… When you are cold, you are blue… When you are afraid, you are pallid… When you are sick, you are yellow… And when you die, you are gray… So…you call me a 'colored person'? ---anon. I think it was Malcolm X that said it.

The best use of Arab money that I have seen so far in an international arena. Riz Khan, Frost, Jacky Rowland, Rageh Omaar etc.....list of prominent media people for the channel is endless. Good for AL-Jazeera, but there is always that bomb threat hanging over!

"Qawm (dad) Allah ma duleeyo illaa ay iyagu is duleeyaan" - Quran. "Lax walbaa meeshay is dhagtaa lagu qalaa" - Odhaah soomaaliyed. Unukaa meesha is dhignay. But it is damn sad!

Sheh, not sure uf your still at work but if you are i suggest you make wudu (even if you already have it) then re-work your work until it is done, i dont think you should go home b4 its finished,,,,and stay away from SOL Sounds fine advice. Better than fine, but great piece of advice. It is a good habit to turn to Allah whenever one is under duress whatever the nature, after all, who takes troubles away other than Allah? None.

ALLAHU AKBAR! ALLAHU AKBAR! ALLAHU AKBAR! What a beauty to see muslims united. Denmark - the #1 racist country - bit more than it could chew and they're still counting the damage....

^Absolutely. Is there anymore for them to do. Remember, they did a 'shock and awe' in muslim lands and still threaten to do so, so burning an embassy in their or 'friends' land doesn't mean a thing. The best thing for the Judeo-christian alliance is to examine and re-assess their constant trashing of muslims and their belief, not to mention robbing them of their God given natural resources.

If you ever wanted a little bit of inside info into some of the reasons why the US and its allies are heading to war with Iran, this is it: the answer is in the black gold that Allah blessed with the Muslim lands. For the worthless American dollar to stay strong and hold the world economy by the balls, the Americans need that oil is traded in dollars, according to the article.... It's a good read for the upcoming US aggression. =================================== WHITNEY: Annexing Khuzestan Is The Battle Plan For Iran Feb 04, 2006 By Mike Whitney, Information Clearing House In less than 24 hours the Bush administration has won impressive victories on both domestic and foreign policy fronts. At home, the far-right Federalist Society alum, Sam Alito, has overcome the feeble resistance from Democratic senators; ensuring his confirmation to the Supreme Court. Equally astonishing, the administration has coerced both Russia and China into bringing Iran before the United Nations Security Council although (as Mohamed ElBaradei says) “There’s no evidence of a nuclear weapons program.†The surprising capitulation of Russia and China has forced Iran to abandon its efforts for further negotiations; cutting off dialogue that might diffuse the volatile situation. “We consider any referral or report of Iran to the Security Council as the end of diplomacy,†Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told state television. The administration’s success with Iran ends the diplomatic charade and paves the way for war. Now, UN Ambassador John Bolton will appear before the Security Council making spurious allegations of “noncompliance†that will rattle through the corporate media and prepare the world for unilateral military action. The administration has no hope of securing the votes needed for sanctions or punitive action. The trip to the Security Council is purely a ploy to provide the cover of international legitimacy to another act of unprovoked aggression . The case has gone as far as it will go excluding the requisite “touched up†satellite photos and bogus allegations of unreliable dissidents . We should now be focused on how Washington intends to carry out its war plans, since war appears to be inevitable. Those who doubt that the Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld team will attack Iran, while so conspicuously overextended in Iraq, are ignoring the subtleties of the administration’s Middle East strategy. Bush has no intention of occupying Iran. Rather, the goal is to destroy major weapons-sites, destabilize the regime, and occupy a sliver of land on the Iraqi border that contains 90% of Iran’s oil wealth . Ultimately, Washington will aim to replace the Mullahs with American-friendly clients who can police their own people and fabricate the appearance of representative government . But, that will have to wait. For now, the administration must prevent the incipient Iran bourse (oil-exchange) from opening in March and precipitating a global sell-off of the debt-ridden dollar. There have many fine articles written about the proposed “euro-based†bourse and the devastating effects it will have on the greenback . The best of these are “Petrodollar Warfare: Oil, Iraq and the Future of the Dollar†by William R. Clark, and “The Proposed Oil Bourse†by Krassimir Petrov, Ph.D. The bottom line on the bourse is this; the dollar is underwritten by a national debt that now exceeds $8 trillion dollars and trade deficits that surpass $600 billion per year. That means that the greenback is the greatest swindle in the history of mankind. It’s utterly worthless. The only thing that keeps the dollar afloat is that oil is traded exclusively in greenbacks rather than some other currency. If Iran is able to smash that monopoly by trading in petro-euros then the world’s central banks will dump the greenback overnight, sending markets crashing and the US economy into a downward spiral . The Bush administration has no intention of allowing that to take place. In fact, as the tax-cuts and the budget deficits indicate, the Bush cabal fully intends to perpetuate the system that trades worthless dollars for valuable commodities, labor, and resources. As long as the oil market is married to the dollar, this system of global indentured servitude will continue. Battle Plans The Bush administration’s attention has shifted to a small province in southwestern Iran that is unknown to most Americans. Never the less, Khuzestan will become the next front in the war on terror and the lynchpin for prevailing in the global resource war. If the Bush administration can sweep into the region (under the pretext disarming Iran’s nuclear weapons programs) and put Iran’s prodigious oil wealth under US control, the dream of monopolizing Middle East oil will have been achieved. Not surprisingly, this was Saddam Hussein’s strategy in 1980 when he initiated hostilities against Iran in a war that would last for eight years. Saddam was an American client at the time, so it is likely that he got the green-light for the invasion from the Reagan White House. Many of Reagan’s high-ranking officials currently serve in the Bush administration; notably Rumsfeld and Cheney. Khuzestan represents 90% of Iran’s oil production. The control over these massive fields will force the oil-dependent nations of China, Japan and India to continue to stockpile greenbacks despite the currency’s dubious value. The annexing of Khuzestan will prevent Iran’s bourse from opening, thereby guaranteeing that the dollar will maintain its dominant position as the world’s reserve currency. As long as the dollar reigns supreme and western elites have their hands on the Middle East oil-spigot, the current system of exploitation through debt will continue into perpetuity. The administration can confidently prolong its colossal deficits without fear of a plummeting dollar. (In fact, the American war-machine and all its various appendages, from Guantanamo to Abrams Tanks, are paid for by the myriad nations who willingly hold reserves of American currency) This extortion-scheme is typically referred to as the global economic system. In reality, it has nothing to do with either free markets or capitalism. That is just philosophical mumbo-jumbo. This is the dollar-system; predicated entirely on the ongoing monopoly of the oil trade in dollars. Invading Khuzestan In a recent article by Zolton Grossman, “Khuzestan; the First Front in the War on Iran?â€, Grossman cites the Beirut Daily Star which predicts that the “"first step taken by an invading force would be to occupy Iran's oil-rich Khuzestan Province, securing the sensitive Straits of Hormuz and cutting off the Iranian military's oil supply, forcing it to depend on its limited stocks." This strategy has been called the “Khuzestan Gambitâ€, and we can expect that some variant of this plan will be executed following the aerial bombardment of Iranian military installations and weapons sites. If Iran retaliates, then there is every reason to believe that either the United States or Israel will respond with low-yield, bunker-busting nuclear weapons. In fact, the Pentagon may want to demonstrate its eagerness to use nuclear weapons do deter future adversaries and to maintain current levels of troop deployments without a draft. Tonkin Bay Redux On January 28, 2006, Iranian officials announced that they would “hand over evidence that proved British involvement in bombings in the southern city of Ahvaz earlier in the week†that killed eight civilians and wounded 46 others. This was just one of the many bombings, incitements, and demonstrations that have taken place in Khuzestan in the last year that suggest foreign intervention. The action is strikingly similar to the 2 British commandoes who were apprehended in Basra a few months ago dressed as Arabs with a truckload of explosives during the week of religious festival. Coincidence? Perhaps. But, step by step, Iran is being set up for war. What difference does the provocation make? The determination to consolidate the oil reserves in the Caspian Basin was made more than a decade ago and is clearly articulated in the policy papers produced by the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) The Bush administration is one small province away from realizing the its dream of controlling the world’s most valued resource. They won’t let that opportunity pass them by. ========= What an informative article. source

simple yet beautiful words. Thanks for sharing, walaalo.