Sheekha Jacaylka, Lol Ma siduu Dhoodaan lahaabaa? 'Qaad ay' hee? hadba sidaa 'ku qoosheen' bey isiiyeene Waar labadan, STOIC iyo Ibti, waa in aynu Illaalada Af-Soomaali ku dacweyn0. Sidani si ma aha .

STOIC Adiga af soomaaliga faraxumayn weyn baad ku haysaaye, yaa idiin kala garniqi doona?

Niicda badan hala joojo. 120 days ha nala ka war sugu ayuu arrinku ahaaye, waa maxay taakeysigu? Willingness to extend-ku iyo futuutku waa maxay? In badan baa la yiri waxba ma ogolaataan, balse hadda Shariif ogolaanay inaan ka war sugno, dagaalkoo sii soconaya . We're only trying to give the Diplomatic Front of our resistance movement a chance. And only on these boards. No where else. Marka don't get over yourselves folks, and start throwing in your trade-mark cheap shots. Let's give the Sheikh the benefit of the doubt. That's all we've agreed on thus far. And that's about the only thing we'll agree on so long as the tigree are in Somali soil. Garadaase?

Hot damn! I realised! Someone recognized the fella... lol.

Boredom. What it makes people do.

^Malika, walaal, adigu bal ka yara joog .

NGONGE, why do you ask?

^Odd news!

Waa la isku soo baxayaa ma is tiri!

^War waxba ma jiraanee, A&T banooniga ha lala dejiyo! Abdiladhiif, adeer kaftan-dhablaha show A$T iyo hablaha uma furna? Emperor, lol. Waxba halkaa haka dhoola-caddayn adeer.

^Mayee walaal, JB baan howshaa u daayey!

Originally posted by J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o: I don't think we can use geel ,,,,, come on it is too big ,, .... Weli kumeey fahmin .

Them Mushrooms, Kilimanjaro Band,.... I don't know which one they are any more.... No long since I heard the song anyway

Kuwa Metrosexual-ka ah ayaa xayaysiisku loo soo lifaaqay. Labadeena waa inaan isaga yaacno goobta.

Northerner, waayahay. Sheikha waan ka war sugeynaa. I hope he gets it right and gets the amxaaro out.

Dadkaaga dhinac ka raac! Hooy hooy!

^Makuu war? Boqol noocaa ayaa jira .

Originally posted by Northerner: Best restaurant CL is Taayo in Stepney. Go there for lunch and you will enjoy a nice quiet meal. Good MEAT! in Tayo. But don't go there in the evening. They deem the lights and charge you double! PS: Norf, quiet meal?

My dear Cara, I think you misunderstand me when you address me as you did above. What is due here is perhaps some clarifications, which are: (a) When joined this topic, I did on so on an 'interpretive' capacity, of which I were to be understood, as a 'deliverer' of the meanings of Abtigiis' story of feminism in a more subtle language . However, that being that, I've not declared any point of argument on feminism, expect of course for a light-hearted dismissal, of radical feminism being age-related rather than genderly-consigned .; (b) On the issue of Tickner, her arguements and her writings which I suggested you read, these and others like them, I find them amusing. Note the words I used thus far: amusing, interesting, entertaining! You see, in reading and talking to be radical and eco-fems, I have only become enthused at their zeal and dedication, to want to see me convinced. Of course some of their arguments, or propositions, aren't at all so bad, but beyond being convinced or not, I find them amusing. They really are amsuing 'lovely' creatures with which to share company . PS: I am trying to avoid anything that smells of academia, dear. Academics are what American teenagers would call 'dorks'. Male ones more so. The female ones have a certain charm they can rely on, unless they are the like of A. Sucker . A woman I cannot bring myself to even smile at. Anyway... all is done for amusement. Lighten up.

^Cara, I see a distinct difference between human rights, justice, gender equality, poverty eradication and the idle, diasporadic past-time that is the current so-called feminism. I spoke to women in Africa (note; women who are in high government positions, lecturers in institutions and business executives), and I was more receptive to hearing their informed opinions on gender issues, or what crucially needs to be done to enchance women's welfare in Africa. We debated on some subjects, agreed on some, disagreed on others, but overall we managed to conduct courteous discussions. But come London, and meeting with their counterparts here, I was surprised to have been taken back to the old 'feminism' incensed idle shouts, shouts which I have never understand what benefits they have for constructive discussions. As it is, I have no problem with feminism, and infact, I very much appreciate the 'eco-fem' analysis of gender domination in nature, human nature, and the right path towards better gender relations. What I find very amusing , is the never failing reverberation of Ticknerian Arguments, that are hurled everywhere for the sake of argument, with no substance to them! I am sure if Morgenthau was still alive, he would've been as amused as I am, at the Ticknerian feminization of the variables of reality, which is now common practice in feminist institutes, and those whom they 'wrongly' influenced . Lol. Look for "You just don't understand" by Anne Tickner and read it. It's a very entertaining write-up . Perhaps, http://www.ecofem.org/ would interest you too.

^And I shall be back when you manage to find time to write more. You know this is a very sensitive subject that always gets some girls hot under their collar. I am not going as far as pigeon-holing the ugly ones as candidates for the feminist revolution, because I'd rather believe that there is no such thing as feminism; just pissed women at one point or another. Or even better, a phase to be passed .

Mind you, if you are in London, make sure to sign the petition to ban it. Most probably you'll see the petitioners in Somali restaurants and cafe, while stuffing your face and with fara suuga leh, but sign it, it's alright .

^LOl. I couldn't resist helping you to your feet sxb. Yup, it's Them Mushrooms . Listen on, Brawn. There are several songs after Wacha Waseme.

Originally posted by Cara: I wonder at the common sense of anyone who would argue that real African women have no problems with sexism. There's no unequal access to education for boys and girls, no traditional practices that limit their potential. It's all just feminists agitating over the trivial because they are just unattractive and jealous. 'Real women' in Africa are content to serve coffee, and if they are particularly ambitious, maybe they can be maids in Dubai or Saudi Arabia, especially if they are real pretty and accommodating. I really don't have anything much to add to this silly discussion. Of all the struggles that Africans face, I fear the greatest one is the complacent stup!dity of some of its men, ignoring the larger social upheavals while whining about how women don't know their place anymore. Cara, those in Africa don't seem to have serious discussions about sexism or gender roles. This discussion oddly seems to be a diasporic one, which contests African women's new-found freedom at self-expression and fulfillment. And I suspect the underlying reason why Abtigiis has posted the above write-up, is to show that women in the African continent are still unaffected by this western disease of 'feminism'. Even more interesting, if I can read between the lines, the blissful submission of 'beautiful' women to their allocated gender roles is still un-altered, by global socio-political ideas on the 'emancipation' of women .

Originally posted by Thierry.: Mashallah very well spoken Sh Sharif is perhaps the only leader that is acceptable to Somalis from all spectrums. quote: Hadaba iga qor: If the Ethiopians leave within 120 days as stated, I will not only eat my words, but do so happily. Kashafa I welcome your new stance lets weight patiently for the next 120 days what ever he outcome it is a win win situation for the resistance. Scenario A: The Ethiopian leave and the objective of the resistance has been achieved. Scenario B: The stay and all support will go behind the resistance. PS Siyad, Yey and their likes days are numbered, the future belongs to the young Sh Sharif and his crew of young, intelligent, moderates whose aim is to implement Sharia in the long run. Stop dreaming, D . I grant you that the Sheikh has spoken diplomatically well, as is usual with him, but I have some reservations about his promises on the deal. One thing I'll say is that if Ethiopia happens to leave today, they'll come back tomorrow. A man begged to leave for pity's sake will be back any time he desires, as opposed to a man forcefully expelled. The good sheikh's short-termist politician. You watch and learn.