Originally posted by Nephthys: What I find funny is how the traitorous lackeys who brought the most primitive people on earth to our soil, to colonize the brightest and proudest now turn around and point their hypocritical fingers. Didn't you know that denouncing AS but at the same time supporting the 'govnt' responsible for the above can in no way or form be construed as being hypocritical? Nay they say.

Time flies when you can't tell between the seasons. Sun is always out so we have no indicator of which part of the year we're in. At least you guys have spring, summer, autumn and winter to tell you where you are in the calender (and tell you to be happy or depressed )

Talk about a bull in china shop :rolleyes: The term agreeing to disagree often comes AFTER the avenues of discussion have been exhausted saxib. We have not done that due to your lack of support for your argument! You should just say 'I don't want to talk about it'

^Indeed. A jog with an extra layer of thermals also does the trick more often than not. Mise you two (you and a jog) don't get on?

^What are we diagreeing on when you're not prepared to present your case? Being judged by such 'esteemed' nomads is an honour

Originally posted by NGONGE: Got home to find the wife and kids all suffering from really bad flu. Pumped them full of drowsy cough medicine and now I'm sitting here all alone with nothing to do. What's worse, I know I'll catch the bug when they all recover and I'll still be lying in bed all alone with nothing to do as they run and laugh and talk on the phone. Grrrrrrrr. I want to be ill NOW. I have a friend who as soon as a couple of sneezes come to him locks himself away for a week surrounded by all sorts of medicines and has even gone as far as home to mummy to recovery. I can see such a tendency in Ng

Somalia after the Ethiopian Occupation In light of the development of several critical issues that include U.S. economic volatility and the new political direction it’s likely to turn towards, it’s not farfetched to predict that Washington-supported Ethiopian occupation of Somalia will soon come to an end. However, what ensues might not provide comfort to some who erroneously bought into the mindset that politics and Islam cannot and should not mix. But, unfortunately, their reaction would be the element that would tip the scale. Evidently, Ethiopia is unable to feed her own people and thus could not feasibly sustain this occupation without Washington ’s financial, political and technical support. In fiscal year 2007, U.S. awarded the Ethiopian regime approximately $300 million dollars in a non-humanitarian aid, and it was supposed to award double that amount in fiscal year 2008 in order to “fight against Islamists in neighboring Somalia ”. Be as it may, today, Ethiopia is on a political slippery slope that unless it takes drastic measures (and soon) it can become the next epicenter of violence in the Horn of Africa. The cruel occupation and the violent insurgency that it inspired have paved the way for the creation of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. According to the UN estimate, 3.5 million Somalis are now on the verge of starvation, and about 1.5 million are IDPs (internally displaced persons). This coupled with the widely documented brutal oppression against ethnically Somali people of ******ia have profoundly contributed to the rapid erosion of Ethiopia ’s international image. Ethiopia has become Africa ’s hegemonic brute with a long record of gross human rights abuses and war crimes violations. Last year, ten U.S. Senators have sent a joint, bi-partisan letter to the Secretary of State expressing their grave concern over Ethiopia ’s mounting human rights violation record. Likewise, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that became known as The Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act. Compounding the pressure is the insurgency getting much fiercer and more popular every day, and the utter erosion of public trust of the TFG (Transitional Federal Government.) So, however one assesses this situation, there is no escaping the writing on the wall: the lethal debacle that led to the worst misery in Somali history is coming to an end. Now, the question is: Would that establish peace and order in Somalia ? Would that set the stage for Somalia to become, as some have been saying, a breeding ground or a safe haven for fugitive terrorists? Would that ensure security for Somalia ’s neighbors and respect their territorial integrities? Of course, it would be naïve to think that the Somali political problem, as intertwined set of complex issues as it is, could be solved the day after the Ethiopian troops vacate Somalia . It will take a process, a painful one at that; but certainly nothing like the current nightmare. Naturally, the insurgents will declare victory. But, they are not monolithic; neither in ideology nor in identity. They are a mixture of what’s left of the ICU (Islamic Courts Union) and its radical wing Al-Shabaab, secularist nationalists, victims of the occupation, and clan loyalists. However, it’s highly plausible for an inter-factional power struggle to ignite. One that is reminiscent of the May 2006 when ICU was fighting for its survival against a CIA-backed gang of most abhorred warlords in Mogadishu who called themselves the Alliance for Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism. In due course, there will be peaceful surrenders, amnesty, and disarmaments. How soon will this come to pass; and, whether or not the triumphant entity will be willing to share power; and, how susceptible would they be to radicalization depends mainly on how Washington reacts. And the last thing that Washington wants to do is to repeat the same ill-advised reaction that led to the current catastrophe in the first place. For almost a decade, the mention of the word “Islamist” has virtually blurred the West’s sense of perspective. Everything was seen through the biased prism of “global war on terrorism” hence a blanket rejection was thrown over any form of “political Islam”- a phrase loaded that connotes something sinister and evil. However, even in this landscape of predisposed negative attitude toward anything that mixes Islam with politics, the Islamists have an unmatched record of public service; even against the internationally recognized TFG. The former operates schools, hospitals, and for six months before the occupation removed every checkpoint in Mogadishu and brought semblance of peace. Of course, the Islamists have made many reckless mistakes. Certain hardliners within the courts have haphazardly restricted certain liberties such as the right to watch movies and the right of women to opt out to wear hijab. Even against this backdrop, Islamists still ride high when it comes to sincerity of action. However, they would be welcomed with vigilant skepticism and self-confidence that the will of the masses will ultimately prevail. People look forward to a new, consensus-building leadership who puts law and order first. Leadership that would bring an end to the kidnapping, rape, human-trafficking, and indeed piracy. Leadership that would subscribes to enlightened nationalism devoid of irredentist aspiration. People will embrace pluralistic, non-puritanical Islamic governance. Lastly, people are yearning for a visionary and a charismatic leader who would articulate a new vision and inspires the masses to dream a new Somalia . Abukar Arman is a human rights and anti-war activist. Mr. Arman is a council member of the Central Ohio Interfaith Association. He writes for the Global Politician about Islam and related issues. source

^do you remember the programme 'Warlords Next Door'? Remember the excuses being made for them? The irony is plain to see

Emp, you're still failing to back up your position saxib. Resorting to holding hands with a 'Papa Bear' wannabe wont help

Ngonge, it makes perfect sense to leave early on Thurs. No overtime pay for me,,

I'll just have have a short day on Thurs IA

Sophist, see you then IA Does anyone here get paid overtime?

Originally posted by B_G: quote:Originally posted by Norf 1: To >>>>> womens thread Having said that, I wonder how many SOL gents carry these new 'man bag' things. have seen kuwa, even in Dubaia? inailah. and those tight pants, or whatever they call them Not here mate, not here. Noticed the new 'trend' when in UK.

Originally posted by Sayid*Somal: i just can help but noticed the clutter and general messiness at the office, entrance - if can't even put his mere office in orderly way - i don't expect them to run a country properly- maybe we should be sending those two fat ladies who do - 'how clean is you....." instead of the said delegation. Last time I flew from Gatwick there was a TV, Ironing Board, Iron and a bunch of other stuff sitting there at Daallo check-in with all the boxes/wrapping paper marked-up with 'Presidency of Somaliland'. The other non-Somali passengers just couldn't help commenting 'looks like your President needs an Ironing board'

Ah, so it wasn't JB. Can't blame him then.

Originally posted by J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o: No i did not post ........... Waar orodoo seexo oo naso

^the beauty of no letter box at home. Delivered to work instead who re-deliver to me on site in the middle of the desert. Oh yeah, my ties for when the big bosses are around,,, You should see what in the car,,,,

When will you be relocating? Nice weather over here,,,,heh

My office drawer contains House, car and office keys Sunglasses Clay formed into the shape of a flower with glitters on it (found it in my pocket one morning) Salary slips Bank statements erm,, BUPA statements Sijaaya and other stuff

Serenity, books are often better than the movie. Someone should write a book about a Somali's qaxooti's life (war, qaxii, living abroad, struggeling with new country etc etc). Spike Lee might just be interested. Anyone seen the movie 'Paradise Now'?

To >>>>> womens thread Having said that, I wonder how many SOL gents carry these new 'man bag' things.

Who is Hargaisa's favourite son and/or daughter?

^Somalis are importing the stuff saxib. Some have become PAID from it. Recently, in that same city, a Somali was providing the Qaad Yemenis chew but cheaper than the Yemeni suppliers. There was a bit of a storm

Originally posted by Ibtisam: Did you know Dahabshiil sends you a text message when someone sends you money. Caajeeb. :eek: Fancy Ibti not knowing that

Who has seen Red in his white suit? John Trovolta watch out!