Western Europe by then dwelt under the flag of feudalism, and Africa's current situation draws semblence to their feudalism. So, could be true that we will witness an African reconassence. Afterall, Africa couldn't get worser than it is now.

In the United states there appears to be a return to utopianist Karl Marx's ideology of creating one borderless, race-less, religion-less mankind community. Marxist theorists who have been long excluded from mainstream inter-paradigm(academic) debates and media are gathering consensus from global audiences eager to understand the analytical explanations of the structures of the field of International Relations offered by the strands of Marxism. Marxists now walk with a renewed optimistism and confidence, knowing that the relevance of their theory in the study of IR is indespensible. Karl Marx's Core-Periphery, Bourgeois-Proletariat, labour-surplus and others are now more relevant than ever. The draining empty of wealth from the periphery and the growing income gap are some of the few factors which Marxism offers a precise explanations to. So my fellow Nomads.... From your point of view, do you think Marxism can answers the questions you might have in regards to International relations? Or Do you think Marxism's contributions to the study of International Relations are valuable?

Kheyr, You are quite right to say that Freedom and Equality are falsehood, in other words they are unachievable even if they are true. Liberals, don't give people total freedom, they only order the state out of people's private lives. Thats all they differ from conservativism or any other ideology. You have asked a question which was, is the xijaab a liberation? Well, I believe it is liberation and at the same time equality. For a woman to be treated un-human, then that brings inequality to them. So, when a woman wears Xijaab, she is not seen as an object but as a human being with beliefs and opinion that matter. Thus, she is given full rights just as men.

The deaths of tens of thousands of Somali men during the civil conflicts has left women as the sole economic heads of households with little or no source of income. Furthermore an estimated one million residents fled their homes to refugee camps in neighbouring countries while many skilled, able, experienced and educated people fled overseas to join relatives. Due to the absence of central government business sectors across Somalia have for many years remained informal and unregulated: very dangerous on one hand but liberating on the other. Source: Progressive Interventions Ladies please read the article. It is fascinating work our women are doing. Thank you.

So my friends, meaning those of you in the US, how does global politics seem to you? I just would like to have a general idea of what Americans think their government is doing across the global political horizon.

Pax Americana? by Anthony Aman For many months the people of the world have been trying to figure out just what it is that President Bush is trying to do. Many people think the administration's goals are simply to enrich themselves and their supporters. Others cite this war as an attempt at "closure on the Gulf War" - the son completing the father's job. Still more believe oil is the primary goal. An astonishing document has come to light that finally puts the pieces of the puzzle together. The name of this most revealing report is "Rebuilding America's Defenses." Details of this treatise was written by Jay Bookman, deputy editorial page editor of the Atlanta Journal-Consitiution, and published on Sept. 29. "The official story on Iraq has never made sense," Bookman writes. "The connection that the Bush administration has tried to draw between Iraq and al-Qaida has always seemed contrived and artificial. In fact, it was hard to believe that smart people in the Bush administration would start a major war based on such flimsy evidence." He continues, "The pieces didn't fit. Something else had to be going on; something was missing." The report was written five months before the attacks of Sept. 11 and is authored by six members of the current administration, including Paul Wolfowitz, John Bolton, I. Lewis Libby, along with 21 other people who attended meetings or contributed papers for the report. Bookman goes on to explain what the plans are for world military domination and how Bush has mirrored those plans so far. "In essence, it lays out a plan for a permanent U.S. military and economic domination of every region on the globe, unfettered by international treaty or concern. And to make the plan a reality, it envisions a stark expansion of our global military presence." "Rebuilding America's Defenses" puts the entire world on notice. America will get what it wants, from any country on earth, by any means necessary. If we perceive resistance ("a threat to national security") we reserve the right to strike preemptively with or without the support of another country. The authors of this amazing manifesto dream of an American Empire with George W. Bush as its first emperor. Bookman goes on to say, "They envision the creation of what they call a worldwide 'Pax Americana,' or American peace. But so far, the American people have not appreciated the true extent of that ambition." Apparently neither do our elected representatives. Calls to Olympia Snowe's office and Susan Collins' office yielded no knowledge of such a document. There has been no discussion of this vision of Pax Americana in the congressional debates. Not surprisingly! If they were to debate such a scheme it would lend legitimacy to the Bush plan for expanding America's military domination just before the elections. If the American people really understood the implications of this plan how would they react? How would our allies react? How will our adversaries react? This scheme presents scenarios of apocalyptic proportions. The world's resources are limited; our power is not. If we control the resources, we could control the world. But what about the people who live in those resource rich countries? Will they simply join with us to promote Pax Americana, quietly acquiescing to our demands? Is it not likely that resistance will be encountered from every quarter in every way possible? What terrors await us as we accumulate more of the world's wealth and territory? Will this truly create "American Peace"? How many more American citizens will be required to enlist in the armed forces to replace the "spent assets" as time drags on? What cost will we be required to bear for this scheme? The war on Iraq is estimated to reach $100 billion and that's just the first country in the Axis of Evil. What sacrifices must we accept to fund this vision? Once we conquer one country how will we hold on to it while going on to the next, and the next? Will we go the way of the Soviet Union, bankrupt by our own military overspending and overreaching ambition? Rome's empire collapsed and the world settled into the Dark Ages. Who can predict what fate awaits us if we should fail? Now we are about to hand over the decision to use that power to President George W. Bush. Once given it will be nearly impossible to rescind. The debate in Washington might sound like it is about Iraq and it's despised leader and weapons of mass destruction. But is it not time to ask if it is really about "Rebuilding America's Defenses" - Pax Americana? Whether knowingly or not, a vote for a resolution to give him the unfettered power to attack Iraq also gives Bush or Cheney or whoever wields the power of the Presidency the green light to attempt to conquer the world. Is that what we want our congresspersons to do? Perhaps it is time to start asking those who make this decision exactly what we are agreeing to.

Our President!

This are fabricated un-worthy words. Its against the ethics of Somaliland. A contradictory note coined to be a blasphemous rhetoric against a land that has the Shahaada as its emblem of nastional flag.

Do you want to see a peaceful somali? shoot him first and get peace after that. This is proven theory.

Hawdy fellas, Well, I quite agree with all the comments posted except Baashi's comment, which fails to tell us how Somalis can engage in a globalized world without having a state? Don't you think that it is the state itself that paves the way for globalization? But if the state's involvements in the markets should be minimal - in a continent like Africa - where there is no infrastructure to support smooth operation of free markets, how can globalization take place? ---- Fellas, we should bare in mind that there are two names mistaken to one another. There is GLOBALIZATION (Capitalistic/Imperialistic) and GLOBALISM(is said to a marxist notions)

Ever heard the saying "A good Somali is a dead Somalli"?

We live in a world where connectivity and integration are at their best and still maturing. A world where distance is measured in duration and borders are disapearing. A world where nationalism is threatened by global inclussiveness and cultural uniformity. Where Nation-state and nationalism is seen as a thing of the past and irellevant. The Japanese business strategist Kenichi Ohmae asks this question: "If the Cold War is over and money flows around the world beyond the reach of governments, who, indeed, needs the nation-state?" The answer is simple, we all need nationalism, to heal up the wounds inflicted upon us by the phenomenon which Capitalists call globalisation. We need to feel secure in our own homes/lands, unique in our own terms, and have pride in the culture we practise. This is a much discussed and oftenly contravercial topic, it has been a battle field for those who report that the so-called 'Death of the nation-state', and the nationalism. Inter-paradigm debates (by people with a state) are already being motioned to discuss the threat posed by globalisation towards nationalism. So, in our case or shall I say, in Somalia's case, was our civil war the result of weak nationalism coupled with foreigh global influences? So, I ask, did Somalia ever had anything that even looked like Nationalism? If we are to join the global sphere, do we firstly need to have a nationalistic state, state which can drag us out of the shadows of the embracing warlord? What is nationalism? Before I answer that question, let me ask another question which of relevance to this topic. In our Somali sense, who is a nationalist? For example, if loyal Somalia Online users are called 'Nomads' to differentiate them from other users like 'Somalinetizen'of Somalinet, can anyone who is loyal to maintain Somaliness qualify to be called a Nationalist? Can nationalism be an ideology that represents and preserves a culture, tradtion, religion and interests of collective group of people in a certain region? My last question is, Do we Somalis really need globalisation more that nationalism or the other way around?

Reer goleed miyaa naagta mise Somalida kale? she looks like a mushunguli. After all she may not be a somali

Man the last two pix look like a place called "Golf link estate" in southall, a no go area for somalis in west London. Whole estates with Somali families and thugs -- scary place. If you are a Somali U might get mugged several times a night by somali youths. Bad image.

SOMALIS LIVE IN FEAR OF LOOMING INTERNET BUBBLE Rival Tribe Leaders Claim They Can Stop Giant Bubble from Devestation MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (SatireWire.com) — Red Cross officials in Somalia, which in September became the last African nation to go online, appealed for calm today as the country anxiously awaits the Great Internet Bubble, which many fear will wreak havoc on their villages, livestock, and loved ones. "It is said that once you are on this Internet, it is inevitable that the Great Bubble will come for you," bemoaned Issaq tribesman Siad Barre, who stood guard outside his home with a rusted AK-47. "I have heard it appears like a thief in the night and will steal our goats and children." "No no, the Great Bubble is made of sand," said Barre's neighbor, Farah Abgaal. "It rides the wind and will swallow us whole. That gun is no use, Siad. You are a fool."Both Abgaal and Barre dismissed as "Western lies" the Red Cross' explanation that the so-called Internet Bubble is not some kind of animal or phantom, but an economic term to describe a period of intense speculation. Instead, they heed the counsel of clan leaders who warn that the Great Bubble has devoured America and much of Europe, and will soon come for them. In a speech in downtown Mogadishu last night, Gen. Gidir Muhammed warned people to be on the lookout for "mighty portents and omens" that will precede the Bubble's arrival. "First we will behold the Vile Infusion of the Venture Capitalists, who will offer us riches in return for our enslavement," said Muhammed. "Then will come the evil Dotcoms, who will take over our coffee houses and seduce us with jobs of great promise." Muhammed predicted that he alone could stop the Bubble, but only if rival clans rallied around him and killed his enemies. In response to the speech, roving thugs immediately executed 145 businessmen. "They were agents of the Great Bubble," one soldier explained. "It has the fangs of a boar and arrives in a Hummer." Asked if he actually believed that, the soldier became quiet for a moment, then whispered, "Not really. We just talk like this to get on CNN. How'd Intel do today? My E*Trade account is down again." Added Siad Barre, still holding his AK-47: "We will see who is the fool, Farrah Abgaal, when the Bubble makes kishwari with your wife!"

LoooL

Honestly, non-somali girls are like a mirror. They will only reflect everything and anything. When it comes to feeling, honesty and love-stuff, they will tell you right in the eye what they feel, think and want. The problem with Somali girls is, they don't reflect anything, they obsorb everything and hide it in some romote part of the deepest of their heart. Who needs that? Life is short and you should tell what you feel, think and want. How the hell is the Somali bloke suppose to know that? Figuring out wastes time...so ...time-keeping wise, it is good to spend your time when you will see the harvest. Hang with non-Somalis, and marry a Somali girl for the purpose of marriage, nothing more. No love. It doesn't necessarily mean you should sleep around with boys, but it means you should be frank.

Communist party, phoney democratic party, warlordist & anarchist, egoist & facist party. I am 100% sure those names i mentioned wouldn't sound better than these original Somali names like ILAYS, KULMIYE, HORMUUD, SAHAN and so on... Since when did we gratuated from using Somali language. Mind you the voters are somalis not English or Russians. Just an ecouragement

Originally by wadani: Is it freedom that comes first, and it is freedom that determines whether you can be equal or not equal. Can't_remember, exactly, thats what i had in mind too. Achieve freedom first then equality. For the slave he must be free first, and then, he should seek equality before the law as a freeman. The law will have treated the slave as a property whereas if he is a freeman, the law treats him/her equal to others. If a country is independent then that country is a sovereign state, but if it is not, then, it is a colony of a colonial empire or power. If a country considers itself independent but then fails to achieve recognition, then again, it is not free. It has an internal force that denies it the right to be a sovereign state, so, that country is not free and will not be treated as equal as other states. Same goes for individuals.

A MAN IN ONE OF THE OIL RICH STATES HAS A VERY DEPRESSED MONKEY , SINCE HE IS DEAR TO HIS OWNER , THE LATTER PROMISES ANY ONE WHO WILL PLEASE HIS MONKEY WILL BE GIVEN A VAUABLE REWARD. A SOMALI JUST ARRIVED FROM SOMALIA TAKES THE CHALLANGE: THE SOMALI WHISPERS IN THE MONKEY'S EAR , THE MONKEY SMILES . THE SOMALI WHISPERS AGAIN IN THE MONKEY'S EAR , THE MONKEY CRIES . WHEN HE WHISPERS FOR THE THIRD TIME IN HIS EAR , THE MONKEY COMMITS SUICIDE. WHEN THE SOMALI IS ASKED TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAS HAPPENED HE ANSWERS: THE MONKEY SMILED WHEN I TOLD HIM I CAME FROM SOMALIA. WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT I WILL GO BE TO SOMALIA THE MONKEY CRIED. WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT I WILL TAKE HIM WITH ME TO SOMALIA, HE COMMITTED SUCIDE.

Nin reer Waqooyi ah ayaa wuxu degay magaalada Muqdisho halkaas oo uu ku guursaday gabadh reer Muqdisho ah. Muddo markii ay isqabeen ayaa maalintii dambe gabadhii umushay ilmo faruuran(Faruur leh). Naayaa hebla, oo waxaan ku su'aalay reerkiinnu wax faruuran maleeyihiin?. Maya ! idinku miyaa hidde u leedihiin?. Ma-annagu waar miyay waalantahay, dee maya, maxaa faruur isusoo kaaya arkay. Isagoo yaabban ayuu wuxu talo weydiistay wadaad. Waar wadaad bal qisadaasaa dhacdaye ka warran. Waar ninyahow qisadani wax sii ridan maaha, waxa xaaska kula qaba jin. Iyaa !! Jinaa ! waar bal dhegaysta. Haa waxa xaaska kula qaba jin, sidaasaa ilmaha kuu dhashay faruurta u yeeshay. Ninkii isagoo yaabban ayuu juuqda galay oo suuqiisa xulay. Kolkii muddo kasoo waadday ayaa haddana gabadhii uur labaad yeelatay. Waxa la geeyay Isbitaal. Kalkaaliso walaal waxaad iisoo eegtaa in gabadha heblaayo layidhaahdo ee qolkaas ku jirtaa umushay iyo inkale. Haa! Abboowe waa umushay. Oo maxay umushay, wuxu hoosta ka leeyahay illaahayow yaanay maantana mid kale oo faruuran dhalin. Abboowe waxay umushay Igaar!. Iyaa maxaad tidhi way umushay. Igaar baan ku dhahay abboowe. Naw! tanaa tii horeba ka daran. Oo waa maxay tolow Igaarkuna. Ninkii baa illaahay yaab u keenay. Isagoo firkanaxsan ayuu Ceelgaab taw kusiiyay. Wuxu soo galay makhaayad. Wuxu u yeedhay laba ay is xigaan oo jaad ruugaya, oo sidii maraakiibtii dhuxusha ku shaqaynjirtayna qiiq budhaa ka hayo. Waar hebelow bal soo kac, waar bal adna soo kac. Wuxu ula baxay debedda. Waar yaahee; wuxu ku jeestay mid ka mid ah labadii nin, waar ninyahow mataqaannaa waxa Igaarku yahay?. Igaar!. Haa Igaar. Wuxu jiiday sigaarkii, oo haddana jiiday, dee Igaar waa "Masduulaa(Maska duula)". Maxaa tidhi Mas-duulaa. Haa! waa Maska-duula. Wuxu ku jeestay kii kale, waar adigu miyaad taqaannaa?. Wuxu jiiday sigaarkii oo sii gaabtay, markaasuu intuu indho murqaansan ku eegay, gacanta calaacasheedana marba dhinac u rogay ku jawaabay; kollay kama foga meelahaas uu ku sheegay. Ninkii intuu dhaqaaqay ayuu baabuur istaanka taagan oo Hargeysa ku socda ku dhacay. Wuxu degannaa Hargeysa muddo. Maalintii dambe ayaa isagoo maraya suuqa waxa kusoo baxay nin reer Xamar ah oo Inaadeertii qabay, markii ugu dambaysayna Xamar degganaa. Waa laysku soo booday. Waaryaa hebel, waar bal warran?. Waar waa nabade bal warran, goormaad timi. Toddobaad baan imika joogay. Oo ka warran gabadhii inaadeertay ahayd iyo carruurtii? Way fiicanyihiin dhammaantood, maalindhowayd bay umushay. Oo maxay umushay?. Igaar!. Ma iyana!, waar bal hooggan kaalaya. Dhawr maalmood markii madaxiisa ay ku wareegaysay arrintii ayuu go'aansaday inuu inaadeertii u tago oo bal Igaarka la-sheegayaa siduu u egyahay soo hubsado. Wuxu yimi xaafaddii. Alla ii warran inaadeer?. Naa waa nabade bal warran?. Aad baan u fiicanahay. Oo waxaan arkay odaygaagii oo yidhi waad umushaye, maxaad awel umushay?. Inaadeer waxaan umulay wiil. Wiilaa, naa naga tag, nebigaaga seege, mawaxaad moodaysaa inaanan ogayn, anigaad isleedahay wax ka qari, maadigaa wiil umulay, wallaahay waxaad umushay IGAAR. Oo inaadeer miyaanay Igaar iyo wiil isku mid ahayn?. Dee mooyi, ma isku midbaa?. Haa inaadeer Igaar waa wiil. Naa miyaad wallaantahay oo imika waxaad leedahay waxaad umushay wiil, naa bal la kaalay aan eegee. Waxay ku noqotay qolkii hurdada oo kasoo qaadday wiil yar oo aad shacniga saaran yaabayso. Intuu wiilkii qabtay ayuu ku waashay, naa inaadeereey makaa dhabbaa? oo imika kanaa Igaar ah?????? Cabdillaahi Cawed Cige Burco, Togdheer, Somaliland

Elysian definition adjective: relating to the Elysian Fields adjective: resembling paradise; causing happiness Example: "Elysian peace" adjective: of such surpassing excellence as to suggest divine inspiration Example: "An elysian meal"

Divorce, the haunting phenomenon that caused many of us to brake down with tears and regrets. But what are the types of divorce? I am sure you all know the common types of divorce that take place oftenly in our community, but one type of divorce that makes me sick is, the divorce resulted by pressures from the couple's families, due to tribal affiliations or preference. I have seen many Somali friends of mine who have gone through this type of divorce. It does hurt to see them in a situation of confussion ochastrated by their own parents. So, I have been asking myself these questions; If my family wishes me all the best then should they aprove or disaprove my wishes? Like choosing who and what makes me happy, Is it not all about happiness and harmony between me and my family? I just don't get it. It didn't happen to me yet, but I somehow feel that my family may not aprove my future marriage, to someone I love so deeply that i consider to be my soul-mate. I have many female friends who are quite young interms of age, but got married and now are divorced due to family pressures. It is fair for parents to pressure their sons and daughters when it comes to who to choose? I know there is a tradition with which we have to observe, but then, some parents are prejudists and they themselves don't observe any tradition. All they may have in mind might be, oh! I want my son/daughter to marry a woman/man from his/her clan. So, is this morally justified? Do those sisters who are left single mothers deserve this kind of treatment?

Many have asked why the divorce rate in the Somali community is rising. I have heard that family pressures are some of the things that result couples to divorce. I will bring more issues into light,,, But now share your views and opinions with us.

count me in! Soomaaliyeey toosoo, toosoo isku tiirsada'e