As much as I wanna see the expansion of Somalia's political space so other tribes have fair access to power, there's nothing good that comes out of American-led project.

Perhaps they get off welfare and get jobs.

He's neocon and could hardly be called a scholar.

^Yeah, I'm talking about Sharif. The man is thorn in everybody's side.Anyone who doesn't seem to appreciate the gravity of the Somali situation and indulge in petty squabbles should be offed. You could always blame AS for any accident.

^Not really but it's OK-you are only reporting the news of brotherly nation

Why not just kill him and call it an accident?

Xaaji has become Amxaar mouthpiece now?

^Good-we have an accord then?

^You bet we are. Leave us alone and get busy with A&T's commandos in the west

^He's political novice on his first day at the job but he has good instincts though be unpopular to show and say at the moment.

^I know the facts sxb but I'm just talking about the political sentiment.

Norf-It's about maximizing your benefit but Puntland is part and parcel of Somalia despite any pronouncements from Faroole or cyber warriors here in SOL. Jb....Maybe so but I'm not your therapist and quite honestly, with bullets flying over my head, I could care less.

^Only Jesus would know and will deliver us to the shining city on the hill Now, don't ask me who Jesus would be in this instance.

Hey,it's like slave master who knows slavery is wrong but still needs someone to pick cotton while we wait Lincoln to sign emancipation proclamation.

^That's comforting in sordid but I don't wanna hear one more word of you crying what happen to you. So let it be

Qandali-Come on now, what would you do to kid that has so much contempt for you and yet can't leave you alone. You are telling me a part of you don't wanna say f*ck off. JB...still better than those that build castles in sky

^It's not that really-since the election is over, secessionists have turned into the kid on the bench waiting for the coach to wave them in. We will call Mogadishu man to deal with cyber kids.No need for me to warm up.

He isn't confused-just tied down by a sad reality.

^Why does it matter to secessionist anyway?

Somali unity & political independence is still intact and strong. Factually not true but lets work towards that.

^Only those who benefited from Barre's admin would romanticize about his era.

Originally posted by N.O.R.F: How ever much one wishes to sugar coat this, it's a classic case of 'nac nac baa la ii diiday' so I will make a nuisance of myself. Looking forward to Sharif's response. I think Puntland's official mouthpiece came out in skeptical but mature way.

^What are you talking about? A scorching, desert, sparsely populated region has the least economic significance for the rest of Somalia That sounds bitter.

What the new PM can do? Hiiraan Online Editorial - Read in Somali Language Monday, October 18, 2010 Hiiraan Online wishes to congratulate Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed “Farmaajo” on the occasion of his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Somalia. However, in light of the numerous problems facing the nation, the PM will have a short political honeymoon, and needs to hear, consult and listen to the multitudes of people worried and concerned about the gravity of the situation in Somalia. To continue with the business as usual mentality of the TFG by a professional of his caliber will no doubt exacerbate the dissolution of the nation into smaller and weaker regional enclaves. Widespread Skepticism: To many Somalis and Somalia observers, the nomination of the PM by President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed appears to be a last ditch effort to resuscitate the fledgling Transitional Federal Government (TFG) whose mandate is set to expire in less than one year. This widely held public skepticism is largely due to endless infighting, ineptness, indifference and the fact that the TFG and its AMISOM forces control less territory today than was handed them when they took office less than two years earlier. It is also undeniable that little progress, if any, has been made in the TFG mandate and particularly on the critical national security arena, national reconciliation, and constitutional development. The government is largely absent and is incapable of addressing the intolerable humanitarian crisis that exist all over the nation and the absence of basic necessary governmental services. Fortunately, the Somali public is generally well aware of the formidable foreign financed foe that the government faces; however, the TFG has time and again shown little evidence that they are truly serious and honest about ending the prolonged national conflict in Somalia. It seems to so many that politics in Somalia no matter who is at the helm is sadly about power, prestige and self aggrandizement and not about public service. Looming National Crisis: In addition to the ongoing war with the extremists, the new PM also inherits a nation largely dividing itself along clan lines with the formation of additional regional enclaves. The latest groups forming regional governments include Galmudug, Xibin & Xeeb, Hiiraan State and others pursuing the same strategy including groups in Jowhar and the politically volatile region of Kismayo. Thanks to the Obama Administration’s recent policy change towards Somalia, it appears that the US is inadvertently, if not by design, accelerating the breakup of the central government into smaller regional authorities by empowering regional governments. This policy change designed to provide so called peace dividend to these self styled regional governments will no doubt gravely endanger the restoration of a united and peaceful Somalia but instead will empower new regional warlords. The Prime Minister can help restore the image of the TFG leadership to become a reliable partner for peace with the international community and end their constant infighting which many believe is the main cause of the international misgivings that may potentially hasten the breakup of the nation. The Chinese say, in every crisis, there is an opportunity! So, one may ask, given the condition that Somalia finds itself, what can the new PM do to change the situation in Somalia? For starters, the new PM cannot continue business as usual! He can begin by asking the president and the parliament to allow him to run the affairs of the government he is made in charge. Without a clearly defined distinct role for the president and the PM, a new conflict is bound to happen as it always does in Somali politics. Secondly, the Prime Minister should form a smaller, leaner, technocrat dominated government, in which several ministries are lumped together into one. For example Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning; Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs to name a few. The Prime Minister will leave a lasting legacy for Somalia if he pushes Somalia’s permanent statehood process forward by establishing national commissions filled with knowledgeable Somali technocrats to help address the following outstanding national issues for his government: Constitution Review Commission: to review the contested draft national constitution and refine it for adoption by the parliament before August 2011. Permanent Statehood Commission: to review the mandate of the TFG transition process and provide guidelines and strategies to prepare the nation for permanent statehood. National Reconciliation Commission: to identify strategies to reconcile the long standing and ongoing conflicts in Somalia. Without a doubt, the Prime Minister of Somalia at this critical juncture in our history should come up with drastic solutions to take Somali’s intractable problems head on. To go along with the business as usual mentality of the TFG will no doubt dampen the dimming spirits of the few supporters remaining in the TFG camp, and will embolden the process to divide Somalia into regional clan fiefdoms. Hiiraan Online Editorial Editorial@hiiraan.com

^When it comes to stereotypes, hypocrisy matters little.Now, I heard you know somebody. Hook me up