I have a feeling it will be Gender. When push really comes to shove people will play it safe and choose Mrs C instead of Mr Obama. (that's my guess anyway).

^^ It will almost be a miracle if a Republican wins it. Remember, so far this has been limited to each party and the fight between team mates. When the proper presidential election starts the Democrats will have the chance to use their own (not too secret) weapon. One G. W. Bush.

^^ Exactly what they said in 2006. Yet Egypt beat them twice back then.

^^ Yet you'll vote for him because he's black, saaxib. From what I've seen, the man has no policies. He's almost a Somali in the way he talks about some intangible change. Having said that, none of the other candidates offer any interesting alternatives! So you may as well vote for him.

Someone I'm gonig to HATE for life sent me this: (I'm typing with my eyees closed).

^^ Will you do a video on the topics LX suggested? What are your opinions on Somali girls, single mothers and education? Lily, now I saw your response I really hope he does one about single mothres.

JB, Just read on Arab history and you'll get to know most of what this program is telling you. The beauty of the program (I suspect, for I have not watched it yet) is that it may provide pictures, clips and historical documents that a simple written narrative would not contain.

Man of the tournament so far.

Originally posted by xiinfaniin: But which of my hasty arguments you thought was tempting? 1) Conflict in the south can hardly be contained, and America’s current admin thinks of it as much. 2) Current US handlers in the region would like to maintain their point of contacts in power (Kenya is a good example). 3) These efforts by the state department are organized more likely toward creating one central authority in Somalia. All very tempting, saaxib. All also may be true. But that's just one way of looking at things and since America did not come out and say it clearly (without using vague diplomatic speak), one has to give credit where credit is due. Somaliland used to be dismissed as an idea of one clan supported by some western intellectuals and academics. It was said that Somaliland does not appear in the radars of those that matter and is ignored by the international community! But, recently, Somaliland has been working on creating the maximum exposure for itself and attracting as much interest as it can draw. All of a sudden, the president goes on a visit to America, whilst somewhere else, a British member of parliament throws up a question about Somaliland to the British Prime Minster! And now, to top all that public relations effort off, the highest American representative in Africa arrives in an open state visit to Somaliland. Surely you would not consider all this flurry of activity as a mere coincidence? Now you may be correct and this might not result in anything. But you're refusing to entertain the thought that the opposite may also be possible and that's what I object to. Look at it this way: Imagine JB falling for Ms Frazer and spending years trying to get her to go on a date with him. As we all know, JB is hopeless and keeps laughing at the wrong times. We all suspect that Ms Frazer will never look at him and find it laughable that he could persuade her to go on that date with him (we don't even entertain the thought that she might accept his subsequent marriage proposals and say YES). Now, if hopeless, bumbling, selfish and dreamy JB does pull it off and manages to get Ms Frazer to go on a date with him would you not worry he just might go further and marry the damn woman? Where in the past, she did not listen or hear a word he said, she's now sitting with him on a candle lit table. She may have her own plans and designs for him, but since she is sat there and JB has the opportunity to fully charm the stars and stripes of her, nobody can sit here and safely predict the outcome. What you can only say is that the momentum is with JB and that since he managed to get this far he may yet sweep Ms Frazer of her feet. Of course, there is also the possibility he may slurp his tea, pick his nose and try to speak with his mouth full. But since (probably) the entire world knew of this date, I'm sure JB would have been well drilled and prepared for it by now. Do you follow? Still find the reasons for optimism erroneous?

I did. You have to go back a few pages to see him.

Heh@Sheh..The children already complained about the cat. They say he only plays with me and I give him more attention than I give them.

^^ I just go for what makes more sense. At the moment, they seem to be making more sense and are getting all the attention. Plus, it has always been my policy to support the ones that look to have better chances. Today, Somaliland seems to be doing the business.

^^ She is. She took her letters back. She's seeing a new guy now and says it's the real thing. He does not sound better than the ones before him.

^^ This is the troll corner, normal rules don't apply. By the way, why are you all up late tonight? I have a doctor's note, what's your excuse?

It's not the skill, they seem more organised. I think Egypt will beat the Elephants because of that. The other african players are too emotional and moody (see the Super Eagles). Wind them up and you'll win. The Egyptians are good at that. ps The Cameroon game was a cracker. Shame one of them had to go out.

^^ More like some people holding some dark secrets appeared on my Facebook list and I had to quickly shut the darn thing before my reputation gets a spanking.

^^ That's a tempting argument but do you have anything to support it, saaxib? Or is it what you hope for?

Originally posted by Valenteenah: I joined, I got bored, I deactivated. Then I reactivated but it still bores me. Maybe I should start searching for old friends rather than hiding from them. Exactly what I did too. But I'm not going back.

^^ Leave my cat alone. He's sat on my lap and trying to fight my fingers as I type. (yeah, like Val, he just strolled back in).

Originally posted by -Serenity-: ^odeygani dhib badana. How am I gonna get married if you keep ruining my game like this? huh?! :mad: I know how fussy you are about style. I had to ruin this one for you, dear. You know he'll wear those shades on your wedding day.

Egypt bossed that game. The score did not reflect how well they played. Drogba and his boys must really be worried now. The Pharaohs shall tame the Elephants again.

^^ I always knew you had the hots for him Marc, You're doing fine. Just keep doing what you're doing (on YouTube). Even here, you have been doing ok. Have you not noticed that Underdog is not picking on you anymore? LG, that nose of yours is so so brown it must stink

^^ Please don't ask questions about my cat or I'd never stop talking about him. He thinks I am his mother. He also understands five english and five somali words now. I reckon if I teach him five words per year I'll be able to have a decent two-way conversation with him in about fifteen years time. ps What does the attention question mean? Are you implying that I stalk you, woman? pftttt..as if!!

^^ You're like my cat you are. He too goes AWOL for days then returns and acts as if he's been there all along. Shoooo..bugger off..shamali taktak...