SomaliPhilosopher;949961 wrote: Lool further elaborate. What was the melting point dee I don't like people who aren't capable of nuance and see every issue as black and white. Who the **** is the "we" he's referring to? So I was like:

You're not a sell out, you're just being pragmatic The key is to say just enough to push people to consider a different position, but not so much that you come off as extreme in your views/gaal lol. For instance I'll argue with my dad about his homophobia and say they're people too, but I won't tell him that I support their right to marry.

SomaliPhilosopher;949955 wrote: And wadani how will they take to my paternal lineage? I think qabyalad is more alive in the diaspora than it is back home. People don't care that much, and certainly won't have a problem with a young qurba joog who is trying to learn more about his language and culture.

SomaliPhilosopher;949952 wrote: Safferz how does a Somali be open about his progressive views without being outcasted as a gaal? I find this to be a predicament im often in... restraint I found to be the most efficient remedy though that is the cowards way out eh? Nah restraint is fine in most situations I think, it's about knowing your audience and picking your battles. Some fights are not worth having. If certain views won't go over well with some people, just don't share them or avoid those conversations diplomatically. I reserve that for family and elders for the most part though (they have an idea of where I sit on certain issues, but I never say much to avoid conflict)... but with everyday Somalis, especially younger folks, I don't really care what they think and I'll speak my mind.

Apartment is spotless, and all packed up for my morning flight to Toronto! Till September, Beantown

SomaliPhilosopher;949946 wrote: War safferz I hear you got in a little scuffle with alpha. Yeah, in the May 18 thread. He can gtfo, I'm not here for that and his sh*t isn't cute.

*bump*

nuune;949933 wrote: As well as ambassador for Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan, and growing, shows how insignificant Canada is to the world or the world to Canada!! Watch your mouth nuune :mad:

SomaliPhilosopher;949927 wrote: We have too little public intellectuals in our community. It appears the samatars hold a monopoly along with a few others on Somali intellectualism Very true. I have some thoughts about that, but this may not be the right thread for it.

lol he's going to be ambassador to Somalia without leaving Nairobi? Damn.

He joined historians Peter Limb and Peter Alegi at Michigan State University for a conversation about Somalia on their monthly podcast, "Africa Past and Present." Great podcast and great discussion. Episode 74: The Dialectics of Piracy in Somalia Geographer Abdi Samatar (U. Minnesota; President of the U.S. African Studies Association) on pirates and piracy off the Somali coast; the complexities and inequalities between “fish pirates” and other kinds of pirates; the inadequacy of “clans” in explaining Somali society; and thoughts on “Africa’s First Democrats” and the future of Somalia. Listen here: http://afripod.aodl.org/2013/05/afripod-74/

burahadeer;949702 wrote: ^^ I'm not blaming my friend & agree with you, but locking up men & destroying their lives & careers is equally repugnant. Oh those poor men, having to go to jail for rape

Good news -- empower women through education and economic security, and you empower an entire nation. Not crazy about the source though, Sabahi Online is the US military.

Alpha Blondy;949641 wrote: ^ why? can't handle the banter? ... ee sida uula soco :mad: Bumping oba's thread when I get back home this afternoon.

Ditching this thread too because you're a jerk Alpha :mad:

Offense taken

It's a nice song that reminds me of Hargeisa.

Alpha Blondy;949621 wrote: Wadaniga Alpha ah Alloow dhowr....... i feel so nationalistic.....its crazy. This song is my ringtone on my Somaliland phone lol

Cool Came across this video earlier, I love this couple!! *dance break*

Some favourites:

Interesting, how did you learn Farsi, SP?

Che -Guevara;949600 wrote: ^Shabash jeete raho Safferz. Thanks Che Af Urdu?

AND I finally submitted the paper that was handing my @ss to me all weekend, which means I've officially completed my first year of the PhD. Tonight is a good night!!

WHAT A GAME! Be still my heart! The Leafs are eliminated from the playoffs thank GOD. It's crazy in Boston right now

You're reading too much into things... Anyway, I'm off... have some work to do so I can watch the hockey game tonight.