Sakhar I would agree with you that there are many different tribes that reside in these cities, however, the majority of the people know that one particular tribe has all the advantages, while minorities are dictated. Speaking of Major10/Land there are many tribes, but there is the occasional war between factions --- so lets not assume they all live under the guidelines of peace and justice.

Tuujiyee Great to hear from you again, I was really wondering where you disappeared to. I have to support the webiste, respect must be shown where its due --- Yes I used to rap, I was ahead of time, thou I’m not one at the moment, I do help some of them gain exposure still. I’m not an academic, nor educated, I’ve always admired stup1dity and long been part of the anti-intellectual movement. I don’t like poetry, too complex, but I do like films. I will be home soon – I hear the ‘I love Somalia revolution’ has met its eventual end, politics can be dirty. I’ll see you at the Barber Shop. Wareer Badanaa!!!

^^ i would agree with you, tribe or no tribe, Xamar will always be home - and i doubt Xamar is designated for one particular tribe, prior to the war, every tribe lived there and after the chaos, all tribes shall return to it.

Born in Xamar ---> Kismayo ----> Kenya ---> Canada

I admire the entire website – the admin for bringing together young Somali people who are progressive and analytical. I won’t name my favourites, i don’t want to forget or upset anyone.

I think K’NAAN represents the new voice of hip hop --- when BET stops degrading black culture, people like K’NAAN will get their voices heard – his music channels historical references that are relevant for the young generation – because how can one know where they’re headed without knowing their past. I just hope Somalis would support him --- a lot of people are talking too much ish about him. Some accuse him of stealing old Somali poetry and translating them to English, some hate his voice – we have to understand he is our voice. I remember a concert he did in montreal, seeing all the French people screaming and chanting Somali sayings like ‘sobax’. We can’t shut our most prominent voice to the world at the moment, in terms of media coverage. Our nation is forgotten by most people – for now he’s our brand spokesperson.

I enjoy the daily show, i hate steven colbert - annoying - i think all of you should check out Bill Maher's REAL TIME

I would say Concordia has Islamic friendly environment, we have a new mosque in the Hall building on the seventh floor. We also have a large Muslim population, and during Ramadan, we have wonderful dinners. I heard about the case at McGill, but I’m sure its resolved by now.

Yale is a good school, I wish you all the best in your studies. Good luck.

Mashallah, that’ is an amazing effort by our community in Minneapolis, keep up the good work.

What is the proposed outcome? We sign it, and I think its safe to assume many people are against the fighting in Xamar.

There are several Somali students who attend Concordia, matter fact, the student union president is Somali, there are about 10 or so Somalis who go to the school, many of them come from Ontario. There are older Somalis who go to McGill, they are doing graduate studies there --- i know a few of them.

I would definitely go to Harvard for grad school, however, I’m not American, and would think the deal only applies to Americans. I’m hoping for Columbia University in the near future.

I think the more we obsess about Ayan Hersi, the more we legitimize her as a political entity with force. She is miserable for promoting anti-Islamic policies – I would say let’s not speak about her anymore – cuz she loves being in peoples gossip and beefs.

I think most of the people on SOL advocate ideas they would otherwise refrain from in real life. Many people say things on here that they would otherwise choose not to say to real people. I wouldn’t worry thou, most of the people on SOL know each other outside of SOL, I would say majority of them. You’re among good people I wouldn’t worry.

I would say k'naan has his own style of rap that is unique from other rappers --- i'm just waiting for his next LP, waiting to see if he'll keep his current style of rapping, cuz in the past he switched styles often.

^^^ I would agree with you Justice, the war has been going on too long.

Gotta love the randomness of this topic – coffee is nice if its costs less than a dollar – I hear Starbucks is opening 30k more stores this year. Would you really buy 5 bucks coffee?

Congrads --- Best of luck on your future endeavours.

I just saw her picture on hiiraan, i hope they find her in time.

Happy Lander Day - Hope its peaceful.

Happy Lander Day - Hope its peaceful.

I’m glad things are much more clearer now than they were before. NC hopefully you didn’t take my post as being attack posts against you ---- many nomads have tried in the past to use the same argument – accusations per se. I was not picking on you, I was just trying to say lets not jump to conclusion – sometimes is good to question things.

Nafta There are many Somalis in the US – you can find some of them around your area. Enjoy your trip to the US and good luck with your work plans. Hopefully you will get a visa.

It is a great way to get back at the State, if only we can find a similar non-violent method for warlords, how do we get back at the killers without violence – forgiveness is an option I assume.