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  2. Posted

    Originally posted by Mr. Red Sea:

    Does the word 'rightous' mean anything to you?

    Yes. Do you want me to look it up in the dictionary for you? I fail to see what it has to do with the topic though.

     

    I am trying to gain more knowledge of the make-up on the ICU. I'm merely posing questions so I can piece the information together myself.

     

    Of course, I mention qabiil because that is the #1 reason why Somalia is in this mess to begin with. It's silly for you to assume that Somalis would drop their qabiil affliations for a greater cause, and it is quite evident here, based on the general make-up of the ICU, that they are not, in fact, diverse enough to be qualified as a non-qabiil movement.

     

    But you are right, there is more to the story.

  5. Posted

    Originally posted by Mr. Red Sea:

    ^as we cannot verify those who are against the ICU,we cannot verify those who are in support of the ICU,however,their supporters are larger than those who appose them.

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    You're statement is self-contradicting. If you dont know the numbers for those who are for or against the ICU, how do you know which group is larger?

     

    Doesn't make any sense.

  8. Posted

    My understanding so far:

     

    1. The leadership consists of one major clan

     

    2. The majority of the courts and its members are of that clan

     

    3. ICU have allies from other qabiils. It alleges that it has supporters from other clans "although" their numbers cannot be verified and some are "secret" supporters

     

    4. They sent in forced to towns with greater numbers of the dominant clan of the ICU.

     

    5. Shiekh Ahmed is trying to recruit more supporters from towns that complain that the ICU is being oppressive.

  9. Posted

    Originally posted by Sniper:

    Islam needs nothing reform or re-introduction, Islam is all time perfect time, it is only now that muslims are preaching the faith better than ever, it is now that muslims can be clear in their ideas much better than ever, we dont need to change anything. We just need to maintain the path, and stay strong.

    The true system of Islam is perfect. That goes without saying. But who is on the right path. The muslims are a community that has adopted labels. moderates, conservatives, sunni, shia, salafi, wahabi, sufi, etc etc. Each interpret the texts in a light more favorable to their idealogies, politics or way of life---while ignoring other parts of the text that contradict their interpretations. Exactly which path should we maintain and stay true to?

     

    That is the real question.

  12. Posted

    Originally posted by Femme:

    WHAT HAPPENED TO S.O.L IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU REALITY CHECK! PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO SHOW UP ONCE IN A WHILE AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE LACK OF FUN TOPICS WHILE NEVER SEEMING TO CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING WORTHWHILE.

     

    :@ YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. HOW DARE YOU COME HERE IN MY TURF AND INSULT ME LIKE THIS? ASK NOT WHAT S.O.L CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR S.O.L. YOU LITTLE APE.

     

    That goes for the rest of you too. Y'all make me sick - I'd been having more fun if I hung out at the morgue.

    LOL. Take it on the caps sweety.

     

    I visit often, and leave before posting anything because it's frustrating to see the quality of a forum go down when "certain" mods are not doing their jobs properly.

     

    But I'm not just complaining, I'm also posting in various parts of the forum. It's just that I havent fully decided if I'm going to make an effort to find a niche here once again. We'll see.

     

    And what is up with the name changes, eh?

  13. Posted

    Originally posted by Mr. Red Sea:

    quote:Originally posted by Reality Check:

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isnt the ICU/CSI a concentration of one qabiil---many subclans of that qabiil?

    Mr.Reality, you are not wrong,but you just need to be inputed what is correct.
    So here is my understanding so far:

     

    1. The leadership consists of one major clan

    2. The majority of the courts and its members are of that clan

    3. They have allies from other qabiils (how big are their numbers?)

     

     

    Here are 3 more questions:

     

    1. How large is the supporters of the other clans?

     

    2. The towns that are taken over by the USC/UCI, what are the makeup of the qabiils living there?

     

    3. How many of the under-represented qabiils have major leadership roles?

  19. Posted

    Originally posted by Che-Guevara:

    So bring back the fun,you can do it!!!

    I think original topics would be a better idea. I just don't think some folks on this forum could handle my idea of fun ;) They might Jihad on me.

  20. Posted

    Originally posted by NGONGE:

    It’s the cycle of life, baby. The place reached maturity and, as you know, big people always talk politics and faith.

     

    Anyway, don’t knock it just yet. Most of it is exciting stuff. Go and post your opinion on my Misyar Marriage thread or on Nur’s multiple-wives thread.

     

    PS

    Welcome back. But like a swarm of flies that follow a piece of cake, I have a strong feeling the Barro family shall appear on this thread any minute now.

    Lol@big people talk about politics and faith. Actually, their discussions lack content and don't need responding to. I think that some of these threads can stand to be consolidated into 2 or 3 big discussions rather than a new topic popping up every two seconds. The problem lies in moderating these discussion. They are getting out of hand.

     

    I can't find the misyar thread, where is it?

     

    And who is the Barro family?

  24. Posted

    Originally posted by Kashafa:

    ^ When Ethiopian forces invade Muslim land, a Jihad is automatically in effect, doesn't have to be announced, shawty. If other misguided Muslims choose to side with the Ethiopians, they too will be dealt with accordingly. The fact that they pray 5 times a day doesn't change the reality on the ground: They sold their deen & dignity for(fill-in-the-blank).

     

    "Oh yeah ? what about the Eritreans that are helping the Courts, aren't they Christian forces ? huh ?"

     

    Big difference. A) Ethiopia has the upper hand in it's relationship with A/Y(or as he's recently been crowned: Shiek Cabdullahi
    :D
    ) It says jump, Adeer A/Y asks how high. Even his supporters concede that. B) They share a border and centuries-old blood feud with Somalia and the Muslims of East Africa. C) They occupy Somali and Muslim land. I could go on, but I'll stop there.

     

    Eretria ? All they want is to diminish and weaken Ethiopian influence in the reigon. Heck, maybe they want to destroy it too. We have the same goals. Win-win situation. My enemy's enemy is my friend.

     

    Side with Ethiopia and not only are you a low-life dog, but a soon-to-be whipped one as well.

    I said LOGICALLY. :rolleyes: