I guess Love having wings is not enough

Thank you Blessed.

Layzie, I'm still waiting for your ideas on how to peacefully advise non-Muslims to respect our faith. Castro, at what point will someone have gone too far against Islam? What would you personally have to witness to make you take some kind of physical action to protect your Diin? (Just a general inquiry)

Enlighten us on some of these other ways, please

Originally posted by LayZieGirl: and I am glad only 150 or so made a fool of themselves, imagine if there was atleast a 1000 instead of 150? It be a waste. Look out folks....the day Muslims see standing up for their religion as time wasted has arrived. Layzie, not only do you do NOTHING in support of your insulted relgion, you actually have the audacity to belittle the ones that do. I hope the future of the Islamic faith never ends up in your apologetically yellow hands.

I expected a cowardly retreat from my question and you have yet again proven me correct. If you can't answer mine I feel no obligation to diginify your with a reply.

Originally posted by WaTerLily: If you can't share money, dont expect to share aything more serious than that. Is that from Chapter 1 of "The Gold-digging manual"? I mean, how can you keep money a secret? Isn't that like lying? You place entirely too much importance on money. Its suspicious

Originally posted by Curling Waterfall: UD is looking for: 1. Stay home 2. No questions asked 3. Baby-machine 4. Maid 1 out of 4....last time I checked 25% was a miserable fail. CW, try not to use "I'm insulted by this question" as a reason not to answer it. What do you have to offer to a perspective mate? I hear you talking about all these things the caveman wants and NEVER mention of the things he SHOULD want. As for the rest of you men with the inferiority complex and you women with the superiority complex, please feel free to maintain your opinions on my stand on this issue. Also form judgements without fear of backlash on my part. I will stand by my comments because it is my chosen plan of action. “I would much rather have regrets about not doing what people said, than regretting not doing what my heart led me to and wondering what life had been like if I'd just been myself.â€

Luck favours the prepared mind, Ahura. I really do not understand what you're all making a fuss about....you're all control freaks (just as bad as me - even though I'll be the only one admitting it). Castro, if she can't exist without investigating my finances, I think I'll be luck to be lonely....you give you paycheck so she can store it for you in the safe next your cojones.

Money is a tool that gets you some kind of product or service....money in itself is only as valuable as what it can get you. with that said if xalimo asks me for money and I ask "What for?" its a logical question. As the assigned provider I there to provide what ever they need...they being spouse and offspring....at no point is it mentioned that I should disclose the means by which I will see to it that the get what they need. So She can tell me what she wants and I can get it for her.

waa fahmay, walaal. so since you're advocating the importance of a woman being financially independent of her man, I will assume the angry tone I detected towards my "keep your balance hidden" rule is was mistake on my part.

Bashi, nice idea but I don't have time to sit around and wait for her to trip us into a hole. No thanks, she gets masruuf. Baxar, awoowo, half the time its faraax waiting for xalimo to catch up... Kooleey, Why are ya'll acting like its YOUR money? Doesn't being in a marriage equal partnership? Just because one person brings in the money doesn't mean it BELONGS to them. just want to reinstate the importance of a woman being financially independent of her man lets talk about cavemanism when you quit contradictionism.

Castro, good eye buddy but I think we all know women and their money are soon separated by some well placed ads or that belt magaceedi was wearing on that TV show. I can't even try to enlighten our sisters on money mechanics so I'll talk to the guys instead. Under no circumstances should ANY woman EVER know exactly how much money you make and have a list of all your assets. << the only exception to this rule is when you're on your deathbed. Once you have that discipline down then let your xalimo spend her income as she sees fit. Lets see how spendy she gets when she's under the belief that we're teetering on the edge of financial disaster.

Well well well...here we go again. Why is it that every one speaks under their breath or only after sh!t happens? How come the somali communities DON'T confront their own youth? Do they really believe the youth will 'grow past this phase'? If the friends, relatives, neigbours and community are afraid of (cowards) or unable to (incompetent) discipline their youth, why can't they admit failure and let the racist, brutal and merciless police do what they do best and scrape our problem off our streets? Its pretty damn evident that our low IQ 'gangstas' and 'street kings' are completely detached from reality and the rest of us seem to be trying to detach ourselves from them (but of course not enough to have to see some poor somali boy go to jail for some "juvenile" prank - after all, waa iska ciyaal) There's a very prevalant "Victim Mentality" with us Somali's: poor people on the bus, poor kid who got killed, poor somali sent to jail. Always on the side of the victim but nothing ever said towards the culprits... How many time have we discussed warlords and thugs destroyed Somalia? Blame it on ignorance and lack of education that nothing could be done about that situation and leaving it for someone else to clean up while we critize from the sidelines. Well here we are Educated and intelligent and still absolutly useless to implent either in protecting ourselves or guiding our youth. Seems there only 2 categories of Somalis 1) Those who Burn sh!t and 2) Those who don't do sh!t “It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.†p.s. This world is gettn deadly// I'm from camden and wanted already// I'd rather scream and try to reach makavelli// And ask him kindly 4 the bullets in his belly// so i guess i'm worried i'm next... already// MaD-$ciEntiSt-sNr, Here's something for you to rap about, get your a$$ off the F#$%in street corner and get a damn Job. if you're not part of the solution then you're part of the problem.

So let me see if I'm following the "BIG" picture: 1)Some areas are hit with Drought/Famine that could be prevented by food produced in Kenya. 2)The necessary food is NOT being produced due to IMF/world bank Economic restructring programs that dictate what cash crops the country MUST produce in order to receive 'loans'. 3)'Loans' accepted and top officials are now cruising in S class benz to their lavish mansions while they roll up their windows to starving beggars on the street. Man, if there was EVER an argument to support Talibanism Africa would be it. Markaas, Ms. Drummond wants to 'donate' her excessive stock of of doggy chow (which is says is "yummy") to feed those skinny little black kids with the flies around their eyes. We've so far from Marie Antoinette saying "If the people have no bread, let them eat cake." to "let them eat dog food" But how pathetic is it that SHE'S the only one giving.

I'm sure there's a tax break of some sort in here.

Family guy is excellent...however they're running out of ideas. Has anyone seen Bromwell High ? I caught it late night on teletoon and I must say it's insanely hilarious: Keisha (on Valentine's Day): "I likes the part where they nail that b!tch to the cross!" Natella: "That's Good Friday!" Bromwell High

Here's a Thought....How about you get up and go pray....Permission or not. Don't give the employer the 'choice' of 'allowing' you to pray. If they ask, explain if you get fired you haver grounds for grievance...plenty of lawyers will take the case because its legally wrongful dismissal. Don't be forced into a compromising position by fear or ignorance...know your rights and treat them as such. Its not a priviledge and if you show fear or shyness these people will walk all over you.

I wanna know WHO conducted this research and which government grant (i.e. our taxes) paid for it.

1. Our mistake, we thought you were the offender A convicted rapist has sued the hospital where he raped a patient in her bed, saying the hospital failed to protect visitors and patients, allowing him to commit the crime. The man is seeking $2 million from the hospital for his “pain and sufferingâ€. (“Inmate sues hospital where he raped a patientâ€, Toledo (Ohio) Blade, May 22, 2002) (“Ruling: convict responsible for his own crimeâ€, Providence Morning-Journal, February 20, 2003) 2. The deep pockets did it Sixteen year-old middle school student Nathaniel Brazill was sentenced to 28 years in prison for shooting to death his favorite teacher. In the subsequent civil trial, the Florida jury amazingly found Brazill innocent of any liability. Instead, the jury placed the blame on the school board, the gun’s owner and the gun distributor. The jury said the school board was guilty for allowing Brazill on campus with a gun in his pocket, the gun distributor was guilty for not placing a safety lock on the gun preventing Brazill from pulling the trigger, and the gun owner was guilty of leaving the gun unlocked and loaded, allowing the boy to steal it. Apparently the jury figured pulling the trigger did not lead to the teacher’s death. (“Gun distributor must pay in teacher’s deathâ€, AP/Redding (California) Search Light, November 15, 2002) 3. Quadriplegic sues strip club over wheelchair access An Orlando, Florida quadriplegic has sued a strip club, charging that it violates the Americans With Disabilities Act because the lap dance room does not have a wheelchair access (although he could have had a lap dance anywhere else in the club). (“Orlando quadriplegic sues strip club over wheelchair accessâ€, The Dayton Beach News-Journal, July 16, 2002) 4. Jack A$$ sues over ‘Jackass’ show A Montana man who allegedly changed his name to “Jack A$$†in 1997 is suing the makers of the MTV stunt show “Jackass†for giving him a bad name. Five years ago, Bob Craft changed his name to Jack A$$ to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. But following the success of the MTV stunt-heavy, gross-out show of the same name, he is claiming defamation of character. The suit asks for damages of $10 million or more to repair his tarnished name. Jack A$$ is representing himself. (“Jack *** Sues Viacom Over ‘Jackass†TV Showâ€, Reuters, December 31, 2002) 5. Lawyers claim Big Macs make kids fat Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald’s on behalf of New York children, blaming the fast food restaurant for the kids’ obesity. A 13-year-old boy from Staten Island –who is now 5-foot-4 and 278 pounds—claims he didn’t know that eating three to four fast food meals a week would add to his girth. (“Lawyers claim Big Macs make kids fatâ€, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 21, 2002) 6. Toying with security A woman who says she was pulled off an airplane and asked to take a sex toy out of her luggage after it started vibrating is suing Delta Airlines, saying she was publicly humiliated. The woman doesn’t deny Delta had the duty to investigate a security issue but claims the investigation should have been more discreet, and certainly not in view of many passengers and three “obnoxious†male Delta employees. The otherwise private matter became very public when the woman signed her name to the lawsuit. (“Woman sues Delta, says she was humiliated over sex toyâ€, USA Today, July 26, 2002) 7. No Bob Villa here When the landlord learned that a family was illegally living in her supposedly vacant rental home she evicted them. The squatters responded by filing a lawsuit in small claims court demanding just over $3,000 for the materials and time spent upgrading the house they illegally occupied. The case was summarily dismissed by a San Antonio judge but the landlord, a Houston resident, missed a day of work to defend herself in court, and was left with a repair list of her own: replacing broken windows, cleaning up a messy paint job and removing carpet patches affixed with sticky tape that had ruined the home’s hardwood floors. (“Building to Suitâ€, Houston Press, September 19, 2002) 8. ‘Hillside Strangler’ files claim for wages In yet another case of offender turned victim, Kenneth Bianchi, convicted in the “Hillside Strangler’ serial murder case, has filed a claim against Whatcom County, Washington seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars for lost wages and emotional distress. Bianchi, serving a 118-year term in Washington and sentenced to five life terms in California, contends that he was tricked into pleading guilty to the murder of seven women in 1979. Bianchi’s claim seeks up to $100 per day for 23 years of lost wages, in addition to punitive damages and damages for emotional distress. ("Hillside Strangler’ files claim for wagesâ€, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 27, 2002) 9. Junk lawsuits are nothing to sneeze about A Bacliff, Texas man is suing a local McDonald’s fast food outlet for allegedly being too heavy on the black pepper. The lawsuit says that Marcus Long, a 61 year-old cancer patient, coughed up black pepper, sneezed and suffered a bloody nose after eating a “breakfast burrito supersaturated with black pepper.†Long, who says he can only eat soft foods because of his radiation treatment, accuses the restaurant’s employees of negligence and seeks to recover damages stemming from the physical and mental injuries brought on by the peppered burrito. (“Mac Attackâ€, Houston Press, January 16, 2002) 10. That’s no pumpkin you’re carving A North Dakota district judge is allowing an anti-circumcision lawsuit to go to trial. The precedent setting decision confirms that a baby who is circumcised can-- in this court, at least--sue his doctor when he reaches the age of 18, even if there was a parental consent for the circumcision, and even if the results are considered to be ‘normal’. (“Circumcision case to proceed to trialâ€, Men’s News Daily, August 1, 2002)

Originally posted by Castro: ^ What about those you lend your heart to and they bring it back broken, if at all? Man, what are you doing lending out your heart anyway???? Gambling is not good for you. Fatal Flaw, my friend. Give NOTHING, play it close to the chest.

Here's a strategy...Lend small so that you never have to lend big. Give them a DVD or $100 or a good sweater....and never ask for it again...UNTIL they come to borrow something else.

Ok Ok...Sorry about the delay. Haven't forgotten about you guys. The responses were at par with the picture...our bad, not much to be said about a cat and a bee. None the less some interesting captions. Winners of Caption#4: 1st Place (5 points): Grammaticus : Little pusssy cat, twitch, and I'll fart on your nose. Who's your daddy? 2nd Place (3 points): Bishaaro: Shinni malageed wado, san mukulaal ay ku dhee dheeshaa! 3rd Place (1 point): Castro: A little to the left... A little to the right... Stop. Ahh... There.. Now lick it! Arlright, Next Caption:

Unfortunately not mine...here's another interesting peice: Predictions for 2006 First Quarter - In an effort to bolster the sagging industry, the Oscars will have a much more “populist†tone this year. Nominees will include Owen Wilson for Best Actor (â€The Wedding Crashersâ€), Jada Pinkett Smith for Best Actress (â€Madagascar,†hippo), and for Best Picture, “That Really Funny Commercial wiith The Duck Who Keeps Saying Stuff But Nobody Listens.†- Samuel Alito will be confirmed as our newest Supreme Court Justice. Some observers will be made nervous by the “WWJD†emblazoned on his robes as he’s sworn in. By a 5-4 vote, his proposal to make the Official Mascot of the Court a cartoon character named “Zeke the Zygote†will be defeated. - The new government in Iraq will face a minor setback when every member of it is assassinated. US headline: “Streamlined Iraqi Parliament Ready to Face New Era.†Second Quarter - The “last throes†of the insurgency in Iraq will continue, highlighted by a “Last Throes 1 Year Anniversary†celebration in Fallujah. Vice President Cheney will decline the invitation to be Grand Marshall of the “Last Throes Parade,†passing up the opportunity to ride on the “Surrender Dorothy†float. Intelligence analysts will express deep concerns about the insurgents’ apparent advances in sarcasm technology. - Paris Hilton, too long out of the spotlight, will hit the talk show circuit to protest the dissemination of her latest private sex tape and beg people not to download it. Her publicist will call distribution of the tape (which will feature Paris, her boyfriend, a Lithuanian circus troupe, and a bisexual pony) “an outrageous and unfair violation of a private moment, directed by Jonathan Demme and available now.†- The NSA will strongly deny new allegations of improper snooping. As a gesture of goodwill it will allow citizens to purchase tapes and snapshots of their weddings, birthday parties, and any other gatherings held since 2002. - A horrifying day of violence will further demoralize the Iraqi people. US headline: “Hero Marine Rescues Puppy From Well.†Third Quarter - Victory in Iraq! After a massive counterinsurgency assault, the US will declare Total Victory in Iraq. Troop withdrawals will commence just as US congressmen head home to campaign for the midterm elections. Iraq’s proud new democratic government will thank the US and promise eternal friendship from an undisclosed location. - The year’s most-hyped summer movies will be “Gilligan’s Island†(starring Will Ferrell), “X-Men Meet Spiderman in the Batcave, part III,†“Leave it to Beaver†(starring Will Ferrell), “WombatMan†(based on Marvel Comic’s sole unleveraged hero from the 60’s), and “The Love Boat Movie†(starring Will Ferrell, Lucy Liu, Larry the Cable Guy, and Beyoncé Knowles “as Isaac the Bartenderâ€). - The Supreme Court will declare that life begins during the first stages of arousal. - Despite all the hype, the surprise hit movie of the summer will be “The Will Ferrell Story†(starring Ben Stiller as Will Ferrell). - Iraq devolves into civil war. US headline: “Miracle Puppy Doing Fine, Georgia Couple Says.†Fourth Quarter - As the midterm elections approach, Republicans will lash Democrats for highlighting the growing chaos in Iraq: “We’re not even THERE anymore.†There will be many news items about the liberals’ new “War on Columbus Day.†In growing desperation, Republicans will also dig up Terri Schiavo and produce scientists who insist that her brain shows “significant activity that cannot be dismissed by what liberals are calling ‘worms.’†- The #1 album of the year will be Ashley Simpson’s “Somebody Else Sang This,†featuring the single, “You A$$hats (Will Buy It Anyway).†- The few reporters who are still paying attention will notice that Iraq no longer seems to be on the map and that Iran looks “a little fatter.†- In the elections, Republicans will lose both houses of Congress, which Fox News claims is “conclusive evidence that Americans hate America.â€

WASHINGTON - The United States on Tuesday warned Iran against following through on plans to resume atomic fuel research and development which it said would further Tehran’s quest to build nuclear bombs. [We join a phone call, in progress, between Undersecretary of State Robert Joseph and Iranian Vice President Mohammed Reza Aref-Yazdi] JOSEPH: …and a new grill from the wife. A Weber Genesis Platinum. What did you get? AREF-YAZDI: … JOSEPH: Oh, right, Ramadan. AREF-YAZDI: Yes. JOSEPH: Okay, then, to business. Um, it’s come down to me to, er, warn you guys not to develop any nuclear weapons. Or there will be consequences. AREF-YAZDI: … JOSEPH: I’m sorry? AREF-YAZDI: What? JOSEPH: I thought I heard something. Are you - are you laughing? AREF-YAZDI: No, no! I was… eating. Dried chickpeas. They crunch. JOSEPH: Okay… AREF-YAZDI: But, wait, my friend, Mr. Joseph. I was… chewing too loud, could you say it again? JOSEPH: Um, sure - AREF-YAZDI: - Wait, I need to turn on the speakerphone. Okay. Okay, say it again. JOSEPH: Well, I was just warning you that there will be some serious consequences if you develop nuclear weapons, and it’s - what’s that? AREF-YAZDI: What? JOSEPH: Now it sounds like a whole room full of giggling people. AREF-YAZDI: No, no, Mr. Undersecretary. Wait, you know what it is? JOSEPH: What? AREF-YAZDI: It’s this damn window on the east side of the room. It gets a lot of the noise from Afghanistan. JOSEPH: Oh. Sorry. AREF-YAZDI: Here, I’ll close that window, the one that faces Afghanistan. JOSEPH: Okay. AREF-YAZDI: There. My apologies, sometimes massive troop movements and skirmishes in the distance can sound like a roomful of politicians and mullahs howling with laughter. Please continue. JOSEPH: Um… AREF-YAZDI: No, no, you were saying. JOSEPH: Yes. Er, so if you insist on developing nuclear weapons, there will be consequen- dammit, you guys ARE laughing at me! AREF-YAZDI: Hee hee - no, no, no we’re not! JOSEPH: I hear it! AREF-YAZDI: No, you’ve got it all wrong, Mr. Undersecretary - I’ve got… hehehe… another… hahaha… window. JOSEPH: You do? AREF-YAZDI: Yes. In fact, this one faces west, towards Iraq. As you can imagine, there’s a lot of noise coming from there that might coincidentally sound like an entire governing coalition laughing at you - hoo hoo! [aside] Oh I can’t take it! Shhh! [We hear the sounds of a desk being pounded, more shushing, and laughter.] JOSEPH: … AREF-YAZDI: Breathe. Got to breathe. Okay. Now, I’m ready. Mr. Joseph, could you please explain to me again… hello? JOSEPH: … AREF-YAZDI (away from receiver): I think he hung up. Do you think that was for real? Farooque does a great American accent. I don’t know… Let’s get lunch. [We hear the sounds of a pitched battle (or troop movements, or, possibly, a large number of laughing men) receding into the distance.]