Samatar's most recent addition to the political discourse: colonial legacy is the only standard and acceptable measure for future political configuration of Somalia. Anything short of that is bad and unacceptable. History of the Somalis peoples prior to the European invasion is irrelevant, and so is the Dervish struggle and nationalist movement. The Act of union is is no longer binding, and the legacy of the civil war and what lead to the collapse of the nation state bear no relevance. let us see how long this self-induced illusions continue.

So this could be the national commission then. if so I was floored by the crazy Somali phraseology where they do not know the difference between commission and committee. If so, I stand corrected.

Annagaa balaaya aragnay. This question might have already been raised, but according to the constitution, before the committee for numbers and border (second) for federal member states could be appointed, a national commission (first) has to be appointed to study, compile and submit a report with recommendations to the Federal Parliament. are these people illiterate or are the making exceptions as they go along to fit their circumstances? Or have they done the first already in the middle of the night. strange. either way, it is a headache being Somali.

The best solution is to for these regions to merge: Galgaduud, Hiiraan, South Mudug, and Shabeelada Dhexe to form a federal member state. May be an exception could be made in the constitution where two states could be created out of the 3 and half regions. let us see how it pans out, but as long as people are not fighting, are at peace with their neighbours, then we are making progress.

Ximan & Xeeb is not even half of Galgaduud region also claimed by Galmiudug and Alhu-sunna, and does not meet the basic federal member state requirement of two (2) regions or more, but it is a grassroots initiative, therefore must be encouraged. They put their house in order. Other regions should follow suit.

And the honeymoon period is over so soon. Now he is told he overstayed his visit and it is time to pack up and leave. What was that old saying "Kabash kabashta hore, dhabana hays baa ka dambayn".

And now this nicely morphs into "hadal barad" corner. A B T J X KH ...

What are you planning to ship small arms, amo and other hardware to Kismayo? Bloody stooges always sniffing about. Carafaat;960751 wrote: Does Africa Airways fly from Kismayo to Moqadisho?

Your one-liners remind of Arnetta, a DJ in the Alabama who lost it on live air.

Very clever, and now you are tempting fate. You see, you now present a predicament: shall i take you seriously and take you to task till you release "Mal" from both ends, or handle you gently like a budding sprinter on his first lap. I do not know, but I will let you have it your way. At ease now, private. Added on: And if I attempt to cipher the poorly penned algorithm in your message, I think it relates to an conversation concerning constitutional articles and their interpretation, but remember this: those on equal footing and of similar learning could engage in a meaningful conversation on any given subject matter granted both parties are privy to the fundamentals of the subject matter, but a novice and a heavy weight could hardly discuss ideas to a satisfactory conclusion. It is tiring, to say the least. How could I discuss legal statues, their interpretation, and constitutional articles with some who does not have the background, is not learnt on the subject, and thinks it is ok to pontificate to comes come home. come on. I can indulge, but can not teach you the ABC.

Interesting. I did not read Mahiga's statement, but those lines are of interest. The problem is not with Fiqi, but with Ahmed Madoobe and Co. why even let him in the city. I say kick him, Baasto, Hiiraale, and rest of wannabees out of the city. You cannot have multiple talking heads in the same city, and expect to maintain law and order. Get the house in tight order, and then play niceties. These minnows never respect order, and only speak one language that of thrust and twist. Niceties are for civil people with brains thinking of the interest of the civilian population in a major cities whereas these are savages burning their prodigies and eating them alive. xiinfaniin;960706 wrote: This defense minister is a pure embarrassment wallaahi --his mighty labor of spending his precious time in Kismayo produced mr Baasto , and twenty deaths. And when the going gets tough he runs for cover in Kenyan barricades and sleeps in airport containers

The grave concern is he does not seem to grasp it. if he did, the malaise could have been easily remedied, but he does not, and it is very worrisome.

What is this? a child gargle. Why not go back to the kids corner and chit chat with them them, and let the grown-ups have serious talk. N.O.R.F;960686 wrote: Throw your toys out then

Objectivity = based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs. Need I say more. And do not throw words around without fully comprehending their meaning, will you? It is a poor representation and an insult to the intellect. What facts do you bring to the table, may I ask? And how does a self-styled secessionist remain objective in a unionist discussion? What is your poison, lad? Or am I not supposed to lance the bile you are peddling day and night.

Really. Have you ever heard of "Maroodigu takarta saaran ma arkee "? As you were then.

His weakness, lack of leadership and double-talk is detrimental to the national interest, as he no longer has credibility on the issue, and has lost whatever goodwill extended to his government by the people, not just in Jubaland but in other regions of the country. In my opinion, he is no longer an honest representative of the interest of the people, but bids on behalf of a small group with vested interest. We have seen his hand, and the chips are down. Next one.

Objective, eh? Pull the other way. A six-wheeler could easily find its way through your blindingly subjective slant insofar as objectively would have no a chance even it it queued for days for a hearing. N.O.R.F;960658 wrote: Being objective isn't being anti anything.

This Iftiin guy reminds me of the nutter on the bus.

One more interesting observation, more of an invention to titillate the tasty buds of this captive audience. The only genuine political stakeholders in Somali politics are North and South. According to him, let us embrace colonial legacy - history begins and ends with it, ignore the "Halgankii Gobanimadoonka", never speak of the history before the European vagabonds came, conquered and partitioned the land of the Somalis, ignore the Dervish struggles and the ensuing mayhem, death and destruction both in human and stock, and most of all speak not of the subsequent principal events of the past 20 plus years, particularly the political reconfiguration of the country, the legacy of the civil war none of which hardly matters in the equation. Do not I love it when people selectively freeze time and only concentrate as to what makes sense in their warped calculation. Here today, where tomorrow.

Damn the internet and its fabrications. everyone has an opinion, formed in thin air mind you, even if he/she has not the faintest idea of the events on the ground. read a blog or two and voila, you are an expert.

And there lies the gambit. A leader for a broken nation in need of reconciliation, political maturity, harmony, and equal representation in deed with conviction, and not in empty words, or a purveyor of the clique interest. You be the judge. he has knowingly and willingly tried to make a mischief in order to appease his constituents. I am actually counting on his political naivete and miscalculation, and impending cost of his mishaps so far. I have been watching this game far too long, and there is a familiarity about it, but I would concur it will not be an easy 1-2-1, but his policies are losing momentum. He is heavily relying on western promises which will not materialise unless mature institutions had been established. His political capital is lost on Kismayo for the first year of his tenure, and by the time he realizes his follies, it might be a tad bit too late. You see, there the intelligent, smart politics world leaders play as a chess game, and then there is the small-minded, pear-shaped, beady, if backward politics of Somali leaders. He is green, does not have good council, but is convinced he is the Masiah. Or so his actions speak. Not his words, mind you. By he, I mean President Hasan.

And even more, his handling of the situation from afar was par excellence. A true specimen of a leader, but he is being tested by 'canaasiir' and 'yacyacood'. Cool heads eventually prevail.

So far, Jubaland and its leadership has shown political maturity, patience, resilience, confidence, sustainability, and self-reliance in the face of hostile political, security, and economic challenges. it passed one of many hurdles to test its viability, and so far against many odds it is not only standing, but striving. Let us see what the coming days, weeks and years usher in as the State realizes its potential, reaches political maturity, weather away adverse elements. Added on: On another note, forces of federalism seem to be winning whereas the centralists are not only lagging behind, but losing both the political and diplomatic bout. Let us see how it pans out. the new front is now Marka, Barawe, and Baydhabo etc., Will see you there soon as the tide turns, and the conversation takes a twist to Southwest.

Press Release The Jubbaland Administration repeatedly warned the Mogadishu-based Government to desist from its campaign to destabilize our nascent administration JUBBALAND STATE OF SOMALIA June 08, 2013 The Government of Jubbaland State of Somalia and its peace-loving people strongly denounce the violence which anti peace elements along with Al-Shabab sympathizers mounted yesterday night resulting in the death of more than 36 civilians. This violence, the first since Kismayo liberated from Al-Shabab terrorists almost a year ago, is without a doubt encouraged and financed by the Government of Mogadishu. We have in the past repeatedly called both through private and public channels the government in Mogadishu to respect the constitution of the Somalia Federal Government (SFG), exercise restraint, respect IGAD and UN Security Council resolutions and stop destabilizing our new administration which was established in a manner that is consistent with explicit provisions in the constitution. But all our peaceful efforts have so far fall on deaf ears. Instead of working with us, Mogadishu rather chose a dangerous course of confrontation and a renewed conflict to the detriment of the country in general and Jubbaland State in Particular. We regret that the Jubbaland Administration’s efforts towards normalization of the precarious peace in Southern Somalia and our focus and determined efforts to defeat Al-Shabab are now being undermined by design. The Jubbaland Administration repeatedly warned the Mogadishu-based Government to desist from its campaign to destabilize our nascent administration. We also publicly expressed that there is no way the people of Jubbaland will go back to days when Al-Shabab terrorist overloaded them and liberation of Jubbaland is finale and none-negotiable no matter what Mogadishu does. If Mogadishu doesn’t restrain itself and it continues its deliberate Policy of destabilizing the Jubbaland Administration, we have no other option but to fight at two fronts: one with AlShabab and another with anti-peace forces aided and abated by the Government in Mogadishu. Make no mistake that our people are determined to go any length to foster peace and cooperation with Mogadishu short of given up our constitutional given rights to run our affairs and live peacefully in our own region. We urge those who take up the guns to come to the table, resolve any real or imagined grievances through a peaceful means, and achieve all that by respecting law and order. We also ask government in Mogadishu to stop its unbridled interference and policy of destabilization of our administration. Abdinasser Serar, Jubbaland State Spokesmen +252-6160-70007

Calm minds prevail.