^^ is that really necessary. Don’t use words like Qaldan please! They are very divisive and cause offensive. Anyways I am sure they are a few qaldan millionaire somewhere in the world.

Northerner, If you want to use football supporter’s stereotypes then you would be an ignorant, irrational and often clumsy person. Not to mention that bloody accents. But I know you don’t fit into any of those stereotypes. So why do you see it fit to label me as the typical spurs fan. And why do you see it fit to judge my personal politics on the basis of the team I support.

Originally posted by Northerner: ^^and East Africa is? What is wrong with dictatorship/non democracy when there is peace? Our Sheikh is about to buy Liverpool FC! :cool: no billionaires hail from there! thats whats wrong! its all abouts Spurs!

Maybe it’s to do with the fact that Arab countries have not embraced democracy and the rule of law. Instead they are primitive and languishing at the rung of the development ladder!

underdog Sorry Ibti...I'm Drawing a Blank.

"Vote for Boris Johnson in the elections for Mayor of London, 1st May" perhaps! how does that sound! the only translation you need to make ibtisam is in your political ideology. Red Ken is finished! the last thing we need is more somalis voting for him.

UD, Judging by your last two posts! I’d say you have clearly shown signs of symptom 5 of the NPD criteria. 4 more symptoms before you are officially diagnosed as a narcissist,

UD, Both

Narcissistic personality disorder Criteria A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance 2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brillance, beauty, or ideal love 3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique 4. requires excessive admiration 5. has a sense of entitlement 6. is interpersonally exploitative 7. lacks empathy 8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her 9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes sheherazade, I doubt if i have a single one of these characteristics!

nice to know somali women like a skinny man! there i was thinking that in this image-conscience world that our girls might like beefy guys! there is hope for all of mankind with this latest discovery.

one of the hallmarks of a narcissist is the constant need for attention! i think we have given you enough attention with your condition. your attention-seekers antics have reached new heights UD. i almost pity you. P.S what type of narcissist admits to have such a condition? A fake one!!

what are you Insinuating NGONGE?

another case of seeking acceptance! eh Ibtisam! how can we get you anything if we dont know when your birthday is. FB, dont get her anything, until we see prove of her birthday. By the way, i wasnt suggesting anything (present of any sort) so dont get excited? i'd rather eat my own bile than get the likes of you anything!

Ibtisam, I am concerned by your desperation to join the anti-Marc coalition. You’re a social outcast in need of acceptance. I dont blame you at all.

who have i insulted exactly C.L? i dont appreciate your tone in the slighest! stop your 'hit and runs' on me.

'boss' thats not panache whatsoever! thats very patronising!

i am lost! what are waves! please explain?

aleast i know when I was born ibtisam! For all we know you could be the wrong side of the wrong decade! But hey that’s pure speculation.

aint we a bit too old to be celebrating birthdays!, i stopped celebrating birthdays a long time ago!

did i make a mistake guys? panache: –noun 1. a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair

NGONGE has a panache for writing. He must go back to writing these little stories!

J.a.c.a.y.l.b.a.r.o, We are currently working on a new website and this will be launched in April 2008 Inshallah. You can find the journal of the society which date back to 1962 in the British Library and the School of African and Oriental Studies library. The Society is in decline unfortunately due to the lack of and apathy of somali members. We intend to increase membership by relauching and rebranding the society's image to the next generation of somali people, particulaly young people. The society is probably the most powerful advocacy organisation dealing with somali affairs in the west today. we have a branch in america, i will forward you the details inshallah.

i was reading the latest edition of the Anglo-Somali Society Journal and came across this amazing article about Tribalism. It has changed my perspectives on the whole tribalism quagmire. Are any of you members of the anglo-somali society?, its been around since 1962.

just had a long 2 hour lecture followed by a seminar. i pity those of you who work!

i love baba maal. his music is so smooth and relaxing.