Replace "Collective Identities" with "Clan" and it becomes how losers are powered by it... something to pass on... It is the individual's task to differentiate himself from all the others and stand on his own feet. All collective identities... Clan interfere with the fulfillment of this task. Such collective identities are crutches for the lame, shields for the timid, beds for the lazy, nurseries for the irresponsible.... -- C. G. Jung, Memories, Dreams, Reflections

There won't be any Somali Unity so long as there are clan divisions. We need a grand master to come up unique solutions. Is it even possible that if anyone could find ways to get rid of it or finds ways to make positive use of it (if any)? Religion? Where are the grand masters when you need one?...

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^^Both, The Jackal and the Hyena, should be condemned. One has acted at the first of the opportunity; given the same opportunity the other will too.

The article source: http://www.winne.com/specialsections/2007/jonathan_alpeyrie/index.php

Xog-Ogaal, I've seen the rasta pics but I wonder how it got that way. I hope its a weed free rasta...

Agreed, What is wrong calling Soomaali Galbeed, I think "Somali West" is the correct term to refer to that region. The colonial intention was to differentiate from the rest of the Somali-lands so that it annexes to Ethiopia easily.

It maybe a tree dense enough to cover a gunman and his full length Bazooka. A voodoo teller informed Geedi's bitter end would come out of that tree... Unless you cut them all..

If you want keep the piece, Riyale is the guy to be up there. The simple reason for that is, the alternatives to the both hawkish Silanyo and Warrabe, risk of igniting similar fire to that of the unrest of the south. One could even argue the northerners are more clannish bent than the southerner ever could, which without a piece with the neighbor to themselves would be as disastrous. Riyale, even as the "guest president" from Awdal, was the uniting factor that kept the piece in this part. Stealth, You've asked,,, piece this, peace that? Well then, we will see to it how even that falls apart. Anyway, it is still too early to tell, Somaliweynism could get too attractive in that time frame... .

stealth, Are you loosing it? Could you elaborate WTH are you talking about??? I did comment on the above posted picture and similar onces posted on the website last year, your websites no less. So either address me directly or you must contain yourself! :eek:

I don't think it of as a joke. Riyale has a respectable legacy as "the peace keeper" to run for re-election. Riyale has done a great job with respect of the harsh situations he has faced. If he steps out, none of the prime alternatives such as Silanyo are too polarizing therefore could not keep the peace that area enjoyed under him.

Somalis lost territories only where SPDP decided to live in peace with the enemy. Those Somalis got awakened after their land has been demarcated to Oromo....

Riyale is the one who brought democracy to Somaliland. It was under him that they had the presidential elections, the parliament elections, other elections as well. Before him there were only un-elected elders that gathered once in a while to steer things. He has a very good chance of re-election if he can overcome the mounting oppositions, who are clan motivated just to remove him from power and to replace him into one of their own. As we know, Riyale is not from the "Real-Clan" . He was only there for the show as guest appearance, anyway long story, it did not work that way; But He brought development, he can campaign his peaceful achievement during his tenor and that he has brought recognition very close by,,therefore if elected, it will be on the table. He has got the money to buy votes, it only costs very little therefore the seat is his...

Instead of Laas Anood (LA), they've replaced with Yagoori which is just a village in their hands where the front line is, I guess. Also, where is Burco cadeey? Too many opposition warranted erasing to the background...

Any idea if Djibouti is interested joining after having completed the rest of SomaliWeyn? Qorraxeey anay iskaleh, Qalaafana Anay...

Communication usages usually spike where there are crisis. Not just internet but also, telephone, mobile, tv, journals etc, because of desperateness for info. Also, Somalia is unregulated where Ethiopia is controlled by the regime in the hope of censoring.

I think ONLF is on a roll here. They've been consistent destroying Woyanes since recent years. Specially since Malez started thinning his defense lines inside the region by carrying expedition into Mogadishu. IT could be the start of the end of TPLF........

Will see next year's May 18th if they do go out! and couple more dudes...

They've called this event last year "Banaanbax" but was inside small room. How come they're still using same wrog green flags?? It is a recycled...

This day will be a day that will live in infamy. It will be called the "Hate Unity Day" or Maalinta Somaalida Neceb Midnimada (SNM).

Northern Thinker, I'll reserve my happy reclaim-day after it ever happens, for now, June 26 + July 1st remains. Nevertheless, wish you happy re-birth re-attempt day.... but for just for the efforts that went into and for show that was put up.

I second to Naxar Nugaal, May 18 is the trash day, literary. SSC happy trash day. Dee there is no independence ee kudaafada ku dara.

With all the time and the chances they had, Somaliland has no were to go since recognition is unattainable. Post TFG, not this TFG, is likely to negotiate or (force if needed). Until then,keep them parked.

Wasiirka Duulista, Warrancadde: Naga daayoo waa kuwaa laydhkiina big leenayayna bakhtiyay guuxuna na sakhaya, dee waxaanu ku haleenana waa ingagaa saamkii Somalia scrapgraynay. Bal horta qarankan somalilaandna wax cirkaa lagu eegaba nama siin. Yeelkadeed ha soo caga dhigato oo dabadeed jinina ha ka soo dhaadhacaan, oo malaha waa Ruuxaantii C/lahi Yusuf. According someone called Dhubad? who spoke to the press... it says in it "ruuxaantii A/lahi Y"! This article: http://www.somalitalk.com/2007/may/07may107.html

That idea failed to work. Now were the originators really sober from qat effects? But it surely has a great value of intertainment, if only was Hadraadi's but it isn't!