^^ More able (and single) brothers are doing that job. I'm told they're doing a good job too. ps Can you please stop interfering; I'm trying to woo CL here.

Is it wrong to have heard violins in my internal jukebox as I read your words above? Ibti, Babe is a little to intimate for such a blossoming relationship. CL, I did and back. What say you?

^^ Baby, if I was really serious I would have asked him to deliver YOU to me in an oodkac (just to please Ms D&D) container. Mcheza na tope humrukia.

^^ What now?

Those Cisco IP Phones are great.

Croatia to win it is my hunch but I don't usually make any predictions until I've watched the first round of games. Still, Germany is really not that good. France is in a period of transition and I just don't feel they can win it. Holland and Spain are like England; always let their fans down. Romania, Poland, Austria, Switzerland and Turkey are mere cannon fodder. Sweden asked old Henrik Larsson to come back! Tells you how good they are. As for the Greeks, they're probably not as good as they were in 2004 but they still have the same manager and I would put some money on him making them tough to beat again. They still wont go far, I don't think. The Czech missed their chance a few years back when they were in their prime. They'll give it a good go but lose steam by the quarters. The Portuguese are a great team but they never seem to have any strikers (I don't expect this to change). Of course, the Manchester United fans will point to Mr 42 goals and try to argue that he'll win it for them but I'll only say if they could not win it at home, I can't see them winning it abroad. This leaves us with the mighty Azzurri, the underrated Russians and the sneaky Croatians. The Italians could never be underestimated and since none of the other big nations have set any great marker in their qualifying or caught the eye in the recent past, I have a sneaky feeling that the Italians will at least make it to the semis (if they get to the final, they will win it). The Russians and Croatians both denied a good England side the chance of making it to this final. Neither can be discounted but more so the Croats. So they're my choice for eventual winners of this competition. Disclaimer: The views expressed therein are only valid at the time of posting and the author reserves the right to amend, change or reinforce them as events unfold.

^^ I don't agree with either. And, though I see your point, I still think it's a cop out on the part of Mr Cade.

^^ Can you not see the difference in the way both sides did it, saaxib? The courts were not denying people jobs. They BANNED the darn thing. Cade is putting the responsibility on the people by denying them jobs when his job as president and the head of the government is to issue laws that HELP society not hinder it. It's a cop out.

Aah! It's that time of year when the bees pollinate the flowers, animals get on heat and many other creatures come out of hibernation. ** Starts singing an Elton John song **

^^ Better still, why not ban it.

That's thee beauty of the internet, saaxib. You can let off steam and think aloud without many people knowing who you are or changing the way they react to you in real life. Well, apart from North of course. I have a sneaky feeling he's going to start making some phone calls and try to marry you off pronto. I can't give you any advice here because I truly don't need you need any. A man that wakes up at 4.30 in the morning to think about how his life is going (whilst on vacation no less) does not need any advice at all. You seem to know what you want and how to get it, even if you're being all coy about it. Ps Pakistani girls are off the hook (as the kids would say). If you find yourself a pretty one, pass me the number of her sister.

Originally posted by Ducaysane: I overheard a conversation between two guys. and It went like this: Ninkii hebel ahaa naag fiican oo isku turjunta ayuu guursadey. Back of the net there, saaxib.

^^ You don't have to. I prefer 35 year old women to 18 year old girls. lol@North! You just love it when you know a word that I don't. Anyway, it sounds like it's one of those 'southern monstrosities'

Heh@Miss DD..it's fiction my dear. I was bored and wrote that to pass the time. Don't read too much into it. ps What the hell is odkac? pps Emperor, little do you know saaxib, little do you know.

^^ Is your mother-in-law visiting?

^^ I'd sooner wolf whistle you than bark or bite A&T, darling.

^^ I'm Somali, my dear. These rules don't apply to use. We're the ones in the refugee camps at the back.

^^ I have no idea. I just make it up as I go along. Plus, describing women's features is always interesting.

Amal is going to a wedding next week. She normally does not start worrying about what to wear until a day or two before the wedding. But this wedding is different. Ten years ago, Amal had a fight with Samira over a man. The man is now long forgotten by both women but the fight and the mutual hatred is not! Next week’s wedding is important because Amal’s distant cousin is marrying Samira’s distant cousin. The whole world knows about the feud existing between the two ladies and both women plan to ensure they steal the show with their stylish dresses. Having looked at her own face in the mirror on Sunday morning and seen the encroaching wrinkles and scattered black spots, Amal resolved to take the week of work and to instead concentrate on making herself nice and pretty for the upcoming wedding. She also checked her wardrobe and did not find any dresses worthy of this momentous occasion. She made a few phone calls and arranged with a couple of her girlfriends to meet up the next day and go dress, makeup and accessory hunting. On a rainy and miserable Monday morning, the ladies met up and drove to the most popular destination in town for traditional Somali dresses. They knew that the prices would be astronomical, knew the range and quality would be poor and knew the customer service would be nonexistent! But Amal was still optimistic and claimed that her gut feeling will help her unearth the best dress ever seen! Amal is tall, of an average build and has a pretty face with the colour of an old newspaper. Her hands and feet are unusually large. For a spinster that is thirty-five years old, she has lovely smooth skin and perky upright breasts. She has full dark lips and teeth like a row of wild Spanish villas! The two friends accompanying her on the day were Barwaqo and Yasmeen. Barwaqo is chubby and has a strong resemblance to a medium sized bouncy castle; she also has the temperament of one. Yasmeen on the other hand is petite, flat chested, flat-nosed and with eyes like the headlights of a seven serious BMW! As the three women walked towards their first shop, Amal asked the other two if it would be a good idea to ditch her hijab for this wedding. Barwaqo, who is the more feral of the two girls, told her that this would be a great idea. She went on to explain her logic as follows: Barwaqo: You’ve always had great hair, yeah? I’m not disrespecting the hijab or nothing but everybody knows it is not important to wear one when you go to a wedding. It’s the Somali way, love. Plus, there are many more looks you can have when you’re not wearing a hijab than when you’re wearing it. You also don’t want to look like an old woman, yeah? I bet Samira wont be wearing no hijab! Amal was nodding throughout this address but still felt guilty about ditching her hijab. She turned round to Yasmeen and asked her opinion. Yasmeen, due to her tiny size and overall flatness, is hardly ever asked her opinion by any one that knows her. Having been asked directly in this unexpected manner, she started to stutter and hyperventilate the words ‘hijab is good’, ‘hijab is important’, ‘it’s a sin to take your hijab off’, ‘if Samira does not wear one then maybe you should not wear one too’, ‘but hijab is important, etc’! At this point, Barwaqo had an inspired thought and shared it with the two ladies thus: Barwaqo: Listen yeah, you’re feeling guilty about taking off your hijab but still want to take it off yeah! How about you take your hijab off but wear a wig or have extensions, yeah? That way your hair is uncovered and you don’t have to feel guilty, right? Besides, some girls wear very colourful and sexy hijabs that are even worse than baring your hair. I truly reckon you’ll look great with your hair out. Just have long extensions, love. Long hair suits you. Having delivered this convincing speech, Barwaqo went back to badmouthing Samira and her entire family. Amal on the other hand had a new thought and dilemma to think about. She was wondering if she should have some henna done for this wedding. The bouncy castle sprung into action again and spat out the following: Barwaqo: having henna done is good but you don’t want Samira to think that you’re trying too hard. If this was your sister’s, brother’s or first cousin’s wedding you may be able to get away with having some henna done. But this is only a distant cousin’s wedding and you don’t want to give the impression that you’re one of those women that attend every wedding in town. NO! You’ve got to be subtle, natural and classy. Let Samira do the vulgar look instead. Again, Amal was nodding her head in agreement and made the mistake of asking Yasmeen’s opinion once more! Poor Yasmeen almost chocked on her chewing gum as she was brought out of her daydream about the praise she got from her father’s cards partner when she presented him with some pancakes she made the other day! She replied that henna was good but as soon as she caught sight of the condescending looks she was getting from Barwaqo she swallowed hard, losing the chewing gum in the process, and mumbled something about how Amal’s beauty alone was sufficient to upstage most of the other women in the wedding. Henna will make you go a step further and upstage the bride, said Yasmeen. That wont be fair, she added. The other two women laughed at Yasmeen’s simplicity and made a joke about a previous occasion involving all three women, when Yasmeen had made similar pointless remarks. Yasmeen shuffled her feet and laughed along, even though she had no idea what the problem was! The ladies were walking out of the tenth shop they visited that day and there was still no sign of that gorgeous dress that Amal was after. She was starting to panic and even contemplated not going to the wedding. But with bouncy old Barwaqo around she knew there was no going back. The ladies walked into a few more shops, bought their accessories and make up yet got no dresses! To be continued... (Would have probably gone further if I didn't have to stop and argue with A&T on the other thread).

^^ You know nothing, woman. Nothing at all. First there is the centre of the earth, then you have the gutter and then you have the sky. Those in the gutter are most definitely Middle Class.

Do you actually think before you type that collection of spaghetti alphabet you keep mistaking for an argument, saaxib? There is so much trash in there I'm tempted to come at you with a broom instead of any reasonable reply. But, still, I shall persevere and twist your nose further. If you like to be shown up for the simpleton you are, you just came to the right man, saaxib. Lets start from the end: you say it is all opinions. That is good and fair. I have no problem with opinions at all. I'll share mine and view yours. However, if yours happen to be weak, pointless or simple waffle I shall tell you that they're weak, pointless and simple waffle. To come back at me and tell me it's only your opinion is not going to change that, saaxib. 2- The Ethiopians along with TFG soldiers are holding the fort in Mogadishu right now (though I wouldn't use that phrase myself. It implies two standing armies with one under siege or something). 3- The facts on the ground suggest the ICU is as it was in 2006? This is the same ICU that is divided today and have its leaders scattered all over the place? The same ICU with Sh. Ahmed cavorting with the TFG, funny-eyed man promoting himself and the rest lounging in Asmara? 4- I see you're changing your stance now regarding Abdullahi Yusuf and are saying that SOME will support him and some will abandon him. I reckon if I keep at you I'll get you to strip away this stubbornness of yours, one item at a time, until you're left with nothing but empty words and red cheeks. But, please, don't let me stop you. Continue, continue..

Ah! And you claim to understand Somali politics? If you permit me to say, with all due respect of course, that your reply was lazy, ill thought and pathetic. Now I know you are a staunch supporter of the Shabaab and I have no problem with that. My only hope is that you've decided to support them after a period of soul searching and weighing up the pros and cons of such support. However, now that you've made your choice I'm afraid you've got the blinkers fully on. You concede the point that some of the former warlords may go it alone (and others might not). Yet, you then go into a world of absolutes where the Shabab conquer all that stands in their way and take over large swaths of territory! It's as if nothing had taken place in Somalia in the last two years and the ICU is still as it were back then. To compound your hasty reasoning, you actually try to argue that if Abdullahi Yusuf should go back to Growe he will not have as strong a say as he used to have! Who says, saaxib? Who says? Is this not the same Puntland that is sending him its young sons to fight and die on his side? War wax macqool ku hadal and try to control your impulsive emotions. Stuff and nonsense indeed.

Originally posted by Abtigiis & Tolka: Ngonge I am amazed by your level of understanding of somali politics. Unless Alshabab is out of the arena, no warlordism will thrive in Somalia if and when the TFG disintegrates. We will have a different problem of taming the whims of some extremists. A new challenge. But no Mohamed Dheere in Jowhar or Yey in Garowe. Things have changed. And for all the efforts to complicate your analysis, I found it elementary and parochial. maybe, I will have to down my argument to fathom yours! But that is quite characterstic of people who lived in East Africa (K,T,U) and are later day converts! I have a Sijuu friend of mine (a born again Somalilander) and history in Somalia has started in 1980s for him. Ngonge reminds me of him. Of course, my assumptions on your origins are based on your name and method of analysis. Somali politics is simpler than a simple man sampling his first simple mardoof, saaxib. All prickly and sour but never lasting! Now will you stop being silly and start acting like a grown up in your replies? I gave you a scenario; your mission here is to explain why you dismissed it. Or else, I just wont bother in replying to you and might as well return to referring to all that you post as stuff and nonsense. Don't faff about now, man up saaxib, man up. Ps History in Somalia started for me in 1993 (if that would help you beat the hell out of that straw man).

Originally posted by MARCUNIAN: quote:Originally posted by NGONGE: I coud never understand how smelly students could afford to go to the theatre! Do you still get discounts? I too have problems understanding how old retards under threat from senile dementia epidemic, sweeping out of touch SOLers still manage to write at all, albeit it complete and utter bile. Why not age gracefully and stop picking fights with people in their prime NG. Oh bless! He's probably still has his old school uniform yet he thinks he's in his prime! Very cute.

I coud never understand how smelly students could afford to go to the theatre! Do you still get discounts?