^^^lool. The only time I miss old Blighty is when it comes to election. However I did witness, the rise of Obama, in the US, which was pricesless.

I liked this comment from one of the readers.. Well I wholeheartedly approve. Excellent decision by the Labour Team. Cameron's got off far too lightly so far. I want to see an party political broadcast featuring David Cameron (played by Hugh Grant perhaps?) in a baby's romper suit, or possibly an oversized nappy, being beaten and then kicked downstairs by a triumphant Prime Minister. Gordon points at the crumpled bleeding heap of baby-Dave, and laughs maniacally. Tagline: New Labour: Beating s.h.i.t. out of snivelling Tory Boys since 1997

all the posters

In an audacious new election strategy, Labour is set to embrace Gordon Brown's reputation for anger and physical aggression, presenting the prime minister as a hard man, unafraid of confrontation, who is willing to take on David Cameron in "a bare-knuckle fistfight for the future of Britain", the Guardian has learned. Following months of allegations about Brown's explosive outbursts and bullying, Downing Street will seize the initiative this week with a national billboard campaign portraying him as "a sort of Dirty Harry figure", in the words of a senior aide. One poster shows a glowering Brown alongside the caption "Step outside, posh boy," while another asks "Do you want some of this?" Brown aides had worried that his reputation for volatility might torpedo Labour's hopes of re-election, but recent internal polls suggest that, on the contrary, stories of Brown's testosterone-fuelled eruptions have been almost entirely responsible for a recent recovery in the party's popularity. As a result, the aide said, Labour was "going all in", staking the election on the hope that voters will be drawn to an alpha-male personality who "is prepared to pummel, punch or even headbutt the British economy into a new era of jobs and prosperity". Strategists are even understood to be considering engineering a high-profile incident of violence on the campaign trail, and are in urgent consultations on the matter with John Prescott, whose public image improved in 2001 after he punched an egg-throwing protester. Possible confrontations under discussion include pushing Andrew Marr out of the way while passing him on a staircase, or thumping the back of Jeremy Paxman's chair so hard that he flinches in shock. One tactic being discussed involves provoking a physical confrontation at one of the three ground-breaking TV debates between the candidates. In this scenario, Brown, instead of responding to a point made by Cameron, would walk over from his microphone with an exaggerated silent display of self-control, bring his face to within an inch of the Tory leader's, and in a subdued voice, ask "what did you just say?", before delivering a single well-aimed blow to his opponent's face, followed by a headlock if required. The bloodied and bruised Cameron could then be whisked to a nearby hospital, where a previously briefed team of doctors and nurses would demonstrate the efficiency and compassion of the NHS under a Labour government. Saatchi & Saatchi, the agency behind the poster campaign, are also considering reworked posters from classic movies, casting Brown as The Gordfather, the Terminator, and "Mr Brown" from Reservoir Dogs, or perhaps linking him to Omar Little, the merciless killer in the TV series The Wire, in order to burnish the prime minister's "gangsta" credentials. Another set of designs appropriates the current Conservative anti-Brown poster campaign, employing adapted slogans such as: "I took billions from pensions. Wanna make something of it?" The Brown team has been buoyed by focus group results suggesting that an outbreak of physical fighting during the campaign, preferably involving bloodshed and broken limbs, could re-engage an electorate increasingly apathetic about politics. They also hope they can exploit the so-called "Putin effect", and are said to be exploring opportunities for Brown to be photographed killing a wild animal, though advisers have recommended that weather, and other considerations, mean Brown should not remove his shirt. Labour further hopes to "harness the power of internet folksourcing", the aide explained, encouraging supporters to design their own posters, which could then be showcased online. The "design your own poster" initiative has caught the imagination of Downing Street strategists, the aide said, because it is cheap, fosters engagement among voters and, above all, nothing could possibly go wrong with it. For their part, Conservative strategists are said to be troubled by internal research suggesting that several members of the shadow cabinet – including Cameron and George Osborne – would in fact not "come here and say that" if challenged by Brown, instead turning pale and running away, or arranging for an older brother to wait outside the Houses of Parliament to attack him when he is least expecting it.

Labour's election strategy: bring on no-nonsense hard man Gordon Brown• Campaign posters focus on alpha male personality • Advisers consider tactic of staged confrontation

^^^Mr Somalia has a point, however even the authorities in Addis are mere puppets to the Western or International community.

Originally posted by Abwaan: This picture tells who the president is and who is the governor of Bari and Nugaal. You would say such a ****** thing. Funny though the Governer of Bari Sheikh Abdifatax, who was only appointed by President Faroole, a few weeks back has already visisted, Bossaso, Qardo & Qaw. Sharif Hotel for one year and a half has visited Villa Somalia, the airport. The airport and Villa Somalia. Thus the Governor or Bari, has more power & support than Sharif Hotel, let alone The President of Puntland State of Somalia.

^^^In all honesty, I am not really bothered. Sharif Hotel neither has style nor substance of leadership, and Puntland has survived this transition intact. The rest is Ethiopia & International community playing their usual charades. Anywho, we shall wait for the great offensive, and the rains in Galgaduud.

^^^Yeah indeed, so solid that the agreement of the PM is thrown out of the window, while Djibouti who has no representation reaps the benefits?

Originally posted by The Zack: ^actually they didn't make the money, they stole it they are pirate kings One man's pirate is another mans tax collector. These men have devised away to tax the criminals who are parking in our seas without a permit.

Pardon, I got the coughs all of a sudden..Sharif has been a "president" fopr over a year and has yet to visit Puntland. Has reneged on the Galkacyu agreement. His cabinet ministers have attacked Puntland as home of "Pirates" and even went as far as moving an important base to Djibouti instead of Puntland. Meeting in Addis, & Nairobi affirms to all of us of the deep ties between Sharif & Puntland

Originally posted by nuune: ^^ Just across Camden Station, he preaches near the internt cafe at Pratt Street The street name is appropriate..

Abdiwaaxid, UK Is this not the confused dude who resided in Camden?

They made more money than all Somali's anywhere, thus they should be Kings of Somalia, right>?

Who gave up exactly? Somalia as a whole will be a better nation when the war ends, much better than the old days insha Allah.

The simpleton is the author of the article who listens to any old ***** claiming to be a pirate. If the bolded part refered to you, then by all means continue.

ANWAR, adeer I want the TFG to control the areas they claim, or for Sharif Hotelm to resign and we can build a new Somalia admin with teeth. Puntland can not be the evil twin & the saviour at the same time. Shihaabuddin : Thanks for the insight, I am interested in the Oil, the rest will follow when that comes out.

Another case of the fake "Mujahidin" lying again to the public, the only problem is some in SOL, drink up the Godane Kool aid at every turn. They shott down a drone at 19000 ft..lol

Is Shibis in central Somalia, or are we claiming victory over s deserted street corner again?

^^^Maaddeey, you are not even an issue, the prisoner is the one I was aiming for, your fake religious stance and lucrative grave digging tendencies have amounted to nothing.

Puntland should get real consetions from the IC, and not just settle for simple promises and agreements. The old ***** Ibbi is on his way out and Sharif Hotels delusions about running the south are coming to an end. Puntland needs to develop its infrustructure and not waste any more time on developing our hydrocarbon industries.

lool.The grave looters rehash old news articles from another simpleton while our own A&T or Genetically modified prisoner, is frothing from the mouth, trying to score meaningless pints against the beloved state. These networks have largely been removed from the state. Its like blaming all Italians for the crimes of the Mafia, or claiming that all Arabs are child molesters because of an incident in Dubai.

^^^lool. You sound desperate adeer, and Addow's report is as insightful as your rants. Keep up the good work; you are still painting your prison cell and nothing more.

It seems the Sharif camp and all the clanist advisors are realizing the truth. The state of Puntland is here to stay. The year and few months that Sharif has been claiming to be president, has not diminished the importance, power and rightful position of Puntland within Somalia, in fact this has been enhanced. The world has realized how important and central the state it to any future settlement of Somalia. Thus Sharif, sign the agreement or not, the state will continue towards its peaceful rise.