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So, 800 of the 1200 insurgents the US reported to have killed are civilians? I am not surprised at this massacre; the US is so desperate to show "progress."

I don't get what those who're suing Samatar are trying to prove. Samatar is an old man, and there's little money in his possession. It's not easy to prove he allegedly allowed "war crimes and other human rights abuses to be committed in the 1980s." There are no documents proving that.

First, there's nothing "good" about your news. John Ashcroft is merely a spokesman for an institution. He doesn't wield much power in his institution; there are others he confers with. Changing him doesn't change his institution's policies. Nothing much has changed or will change regarding those policies. Prove me wrong.

The fact is Bigley is a big gambler, and prefers dollars to losing his life. It's not like he knew nothing about the risks he could face. It's not like the Iraqi insurgency haven't warned would-be Bigleys. It's not like there weren't precedents, this issue has already been discussed here. It's not like there won't be other Bigleys in the future. It's not like the future Bigleys have absorbed any lessons. The chance to make some quick thousands dollars is too tempting. Suffice to say, while the Bigleys are making big dollars, Iraqis are dying for lack of few dollars. And to sum it up, expecting an outrage is doomed to fail, for the simple reason: There's no need for an outrage.

murefu, please be specific. Where are the ten computers (in same place or apart), and what is being accessed in the server? Files, printer or etc? Usually, in order to attach ten modems into a server, you use a router.

Originally posted by Axmed Mohamed: Since you are so supportive Chairman Axmed Mohamed, I am someone who firmly believes in discussing issues or matters on the open. Doing it at a personal level doesn't benefit the many. I am supportive of any party whose platform is based on Sharia. I do not support secular parties, because their platform is incompatible with our Islamic nature. However, I do not believe an Islamic party can be formed in the West, especially in the US. It simply cannot work.

Chairman Axmed Mohamed, I am surprised your party has decided it needs no website. It will be no wonder many Somalis will not know about your party. Well, you will need to work hard to reach the masses by any means.

Chairman Axmed Mohamed, has your party got a website?

Originally posted by Axmed Mohamed: we are using our names to attarct the largest population in the republic. Axmed Mohamed, in that case, why would you abuse the term "Islamic"? As I have gathered, your new party has little to do with Islamic rule (Sharia). Most Somalis understand Islamic rule (Sharia) is the single effective solution to Somalia's problems. Sir, my problem with your party is its name. If your party had something to do with Islamic rule, I would have supported it. Your party doesn't differ from others which are based on secularism, yours differ in using the term "Islamic" to "attarct the largest population in the republic." There's nothing wrong with forming a Somali party that's based on Islamic rule (Sharia), but it takes guts and courage to do that.

Originally posted by Axmed Mohamed: And if you are truly a patriotic somalian who deeply cares about our war torn nation then you think we are headed the right way and having multi party systems that are not one sided in other words its members are only one qabil So, your party is based on Somali nationalism and patriotism? In that case, I am disappointed, because the name of your party United Islamic Party Of Somalia has given me the wrong impression. I got the impression it had to do with Islamic rule based on Sharia. I don't know if it's a current trend, but many new Somali parties are being formed nowadays. One example is SSUP.

Save your time, energy and money; you will not achieve anything worthwhile. Nowadays, when people want to form an organization/association, they form a committee studying if it's worth to form it. They study the experiences of those who have tried it before and how they fared. They study if it's in the right time and/or right place to form it. There are a lot of things to consider and study. The other thing, you will not attract many by asking prospective members to send an email that "include your picture, name, and, state or country you live."

Originally posted by IL CAPO: on the other hand i don't think there is a Somali lady who would ever tolerate such a rubbish from her Husband and i am glad for that. There are some women of all nationalities and ethnicities who tolerate "such a rubbish", including Americans, Iranians, Tanzanians and etc. The fact is there are Somali ladies who tolerate "such a rubbish"; there's nothing special about Somalis regarding that, they're just like others.

Great distances will be covered seeking all sorts of solutions. The solution is within a striking distance; the Qur'an. Insh'Allah one day people will realize they had been blind or have made themselves blind to the only realistic solution.

Sad news. Of course, the sane thing is to report them, although not in the manner the victim did. The lesson we can draw from this incident is not to associate with bad acquaintances, especially the intoxicated.

Waryaa Dude, I don't know how I missed that work, but you're correct it contains Islamic references.

Togane has talent, but the question is: Is Togane a good Muslim? Why? Because a Muslim has to be a good role model. I have been following Togane's works for a few years, and I have yet to encounter a work that includes Islamic references.

Luggooyo, you're right.

Originally posted by Luggooyo: btw S-net is up and running It isn't running, what's running is a free chat rooms. I think they got financial problems, because it's being "upgraded" more than a week.

Originally posted by Waryaa Dude: I'm Daanyeer It never crossed my mind you're Daanyeer. I guess there are many here from over there, but so far I have only seen a few original usernames.

Originally posted by Waryaa Dude: Haddad you must be Arabman. That's right. And you're?

Originally posted by Luggooyo: Ma waxaad ka mid tahay qaxootigii Somalinet? well, they are being relocated by the red crescent in S-online, go and claim your tent and kitchen utensils, distribution will start shortly. Luggooyo, if you're Somalinet's Luggooyo, then you should know I am the basal cune.

Originally posted by Luggooyo: As much as it may sound rediculous, it's still tempting unless you are one the strongest willed ppl on earth Would you have resisted? I think most of the brothers there will be able to resist.

Luggooyo, soo dhowoow. Somalinet ma u dhamaatay?

Originally posted by Kowneyn: Nur: You are clearly a Wahhabi The term Wahhabi was coined by non-Muslims who had little understanding of Islam at the time. The name AbdulWahhab is composed of Abd and Al-Wahhab. Abd means slave or servant. Al-Wahhab is one of Allah's beautiful names, and means The Bestower. No human being can carry the name Al-Wahhab alone without preceding it with Abd. Westerners are known to shorten names. At the time when said term was coined, the non-Muslims who did it paid little or no attention; out of ignorance they coined an incorrect term. The correct term they should have coined is AbdulWahhabi. Dictionary defines Wahhabi as: A member of a Muslim sect founded by Abdul Wahhab (1703-1792), known for its strict observance of the Koran and flourishing mainly in Arabia. Clearly, if someone is using the term Wahhabi, he/she would mean a member of a "sect" founded by Allah. Until a few decades ago, Islam in the West was referred to Mohammedanism. Today, that term is hardly used in the West. It's possible the West will correct the term Wahhabi in the near future. When that happens, I am sure our misguided brothers/sisters will follow the West in using the correct term. Clarification: There are no group of Muslims who call themselves Wahhabis. Prove me wrong.