Abtigiis;958264 wrote: Saffrez, it means my defender, my shield, my pride - one word for all this. Here it is Tilahun singing at the battle front during the Ethiopia-Eritrea war, but the song is a very old one and hugely, hugely popular. Thanks for this. Are there other demonstrations going on today or planned for the near future?

Tallaabo;958307 wrote: This thread is discriminatory:mad: It is an exclusive club for the privileged western nomads who saw no hardship and child abuse in madarasas, and schools. Those of us whose childhood whose entertainment were adult rated horror stories like dadqalato, qori ismaris, dhagdheer, cigaal shidaad, iyo madax kuti tales are not included here because we don't have video clips to show:eek: Tallaabo that is not fair, most of us Western nomads were still terrorized by dhagdheer stories and madrasa teachers (on the weekends, of course)

Abtigiis;958255 wrote: Indeed, Addis witnessed a large demonstration which passed off peacefully. I think Hailemariam is heading to the right direction. Last week, he encouraged the Parliament to ask questions to Ministers when the present performance reports. Even this small gesture was not allowed by the tyrant Meles. The level of repression has gone down. The anti-corruption commission led by Ali Sulieman is somehow allowed to do its job. Now, he allowed this demonstrations. I believe Hailemariam is trying to revive institutions; for there was none under the monarch Meles. It bodes well for Ethiopia. But these are very tentative measures, so we will have to see how it unfolds. I will post the video of the demonstration later. Tens of thousands of Ethiopians singing "Ethiopia...yenya mamekia" was breathtaking. People are calling for justice and freedom...the two things I have always said are missing in Ethiopia. Inat hager, Ethiopia... Inat hager, Ethiooooopia, Eeeeeeeeeethiopia, yenya memekia!.... They chanted, waking Tilahun Gesesse from the grave. What does "memekia" mean? Pride?

Alpha Blondy;958129 wrote: oh yeah? Yeah

Alpha Blondy;957984 wrote: FOOD the greek restaurant is excellent. ask the taxi driver for the 'Greek restaurant' there's a really nice Italian place. i forgot its name. sorry. Amsterdam restaurant is very cool. excellent service. CLUBS/BARS Hilton has a decent bar. intercontinental has a lively atmosphere. memo is cool but don't stay too late, ma garatay? illusions - expensive but worth it. flirt is another awesome club. hydrogen - live music and good for Ethiopian cultural stuff. local places are alright but don't go alone, ok? SIGHTS Meskel Sq. the red terror museum African Union Addis University UNESCO Thanks Alpha

Alpha Blondy;957516 wrote: 14. get married. SUCCESSFUL I missed this when I skimmed the posts. So who's the unlucky girl?

Cara.;394368 wrote: Do not go gentle into that good night Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. One of my favourites, love Dylan Thomas.

We are not in disagreement, Xaaji lol

Apparently they're flying Ahmed Samatar from Berbera to Hargeisa, lmao!

Mad_Mullah;957956 wrote: We all know people that try to deny it and blame it on on Siyad Barre are the same ones (i.e. same group) as the ones that destroyed the capital. Not leaving a single house/hospital or masjid in safety. And who are "the ones," pray tell?

Xaaji Xunjuf;957950 wrote: ^^ He was good the first 10 years, but the last 10 years was a disaster Yes, the downward spiral began with the @gaden War. I'm just surprised when people fail to see the connections between his regime and the collapse and contemporary political landscape. We have him to thank for politicizing clan in ways no one could imagine, and the most lasting legacy of his rule has been the destruction of Somalis' faith in being a subject and citizen of the state in favour of clan as the operative political unit and guarantor of collective security and group welfare.

Addis next week. Do you guys have any favourite spots I shouldn't miss?

Mad_Mullah;957947 wrote: Exactly, we need a man like him. Are you trolling? His regime is what made this 22 year mess possible.

It's impossible to go to a black wedding and not participate in some line dance, the wobble is my fav lol

Che -Guevara;957934 wrote: @Somali black gala, good to see young Somali students and professionals at one place. Enjoy! I wish I was in town to attend, but hopefully next year

^^ haha!

Bhangra

I'm crying:

Sorry D.O.C Haatu;957850 wrote: I don't know, maybe because I felt like sh*t afterwards? Trust me there's reading for leisure, and then there's reading as if your life depends on it. Humans are a sociable species, we need to get out and mix with others and this can't happen if you're holed in in the house library (I always wanted one) all day. See, to me the best books are the ones that completely consume me in that way, and I've often read novels in one sitting. It's been a long time since I've read for pleasure though, so much of my reading now is non-fiction for school and I spend most of the day reading during the school year. I still enjoy it but it's a different type of experience. I don't think reading a lot is harmful though, there's a lot of anti-intellectualism in those sorts of statements that I find dangerous and problematic.

D.O.C;957849 wrote: Oooooooooh thanks saffy, this map would definitely satisfy mr somalia's argument. I didn't know alphy had posted this historic map in his world, thanks for sharing though. Pangaea was before humans though, but let's not allow that minor detail to detract from this theory.

Haatu;957843 wrote: It does. There's been times in the past where I spent my entire weekend reading. Literally most hours that I was awake and late into the night. It was the Demonata Saga which I finished in like a week. Wallahi I think those books had sixir on them that made you constantly read them. And what's wrong with that?

Alpha Blondy;957822 wrote: i highly doubt the good professor is a qori ismaris type. i'd say, he's finally learnt to rue his loss of opportunity in the south . anyways, we will welcome him back and i'm quite sure, you, too, will eventually come back to the fold. maxaay ahayd maahmaadi gaalkuu.... go east or west, home is best ....ee sida uula soco. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Indeed he did, and now he's calculating how to pursue a political career in the north. I just see it as political opportunism. And I don't belong to any fold except Soomaalinimo, ee siida ula soco :mad:

Apophis;957830 wrote: Beyond a certain point, it messes with ones' mind . Moderation is key. Elaborate.

Alpha Blondy;957813 wrote: wayoow? why the anger? I dislike him and I'm not sure why more Somalilanders don't. I'm not bothered by any particular political position, it's these qori ismaris (hat tip, SP) types who will say anything to orient themselves for a future political career who bother me.

Alpha Blondy;957787 wrote: guess whose coming to town y'all? WELCOME and SOO DHAWOW indeed. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL :mad::mad: