This kinda thing exposes a lot about Somaliland. The public is misinformed, cheated and fed on unjustified hatred for Southerners..which is crazy. And when a respected man understands the simple fact that we share more than what divides us, things get even wilder and people get hurt. Riyaale is a walking disgrace, his handlers even worse. Beware of the truth- it is a dangerous thing!

I think every people have the right for self determination, so are the people of Sool & Sanaag. Isnt this what Somalilanders are asking for, to be free.It's ironic for Somaliland to compromise the freedom of other Somalis. What we've seen last weekend is an unparalleled fraud that backfired on its perpetuators! This game didnt succeed in 1895 and wont work in 2002. We're living in a new world, where big nations are forming Unions in order to survive.In post-modern world "Small and beautiful" is not true anymore . My humble opinion is that in any political discourse the Somali unity should be overriding factor - we're all Somalis. Yet if for example a group of nomads want to break away, they should not and have no right to force others by whatever means available like bribing elders, deception and so on and so forth. This attempt to force people is undemocratic, uncivil and very dangerous adventurism, which can destroy the fragile peace in northern parts of our country. David Shinn , I.M.Lewis and others like them, are nothing but a bunch of faggots.Period.Bottom line. ------------------- Peace if possible, justice in any case!

Israelis are here there everywhere even in Somalia, though you might not notice. Stealth is the word son! We're their legitemate enemy being member of arab league or have you forgotten...probably yes. Israelis have been spoiling things for us way back, thats why we ended up overseas.I'm sure of that. They wont bomb somalia, they destroyed it already. get it!

Mugabe is the man! no doubt.

Bro KC plss read surat "al-isra" of the Glorious Quran.

I'm was not praising anyone, merely stating facts and you dont need to get emotional about these things. Logic dictates that for every action there's reaction... we've bad leaders and thus miserable and shameful lives, blaming others for our shortcomings is not fair. I dont buy extreme views like "ciriri" some1 cuz in return you might get your A%$ kicked..like those stone throwers in ME. Just watch the arab satelite chanels and you'll see how hopeless these ppl are.

Jews are people of the book and they are far closer to us than the Japanese or Indians who worship Idols.What I dont understand is Arab animosity toward non-muslims...isnt Islam a mercy for all mankind. Islam is universal religion for everybody.Get it. " Muslims believe that God had previously revealed Himself to the earlier prophets of the Jews and Christians, such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims therefore accept the teachings of both the Jewish Torah and the Christian Gospels. They believe that Islam is the perfection of the religion revealed first to Abraham (who is considered the first Muslim) and later to other prophets. Muslims believe that Jews and Christians have strayed from God's true faith but hold them in higher esteem than pagans and unbelievers. They call Jews and Christians the "People of the Book" and allow them to practice their own religions. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the "seal of the prophecy," by which they mean that he is the last in the series of prophets God sent to mankind. Muslims abhor the followers of later prophets.

I think Saddam Hussein will follow the foot steps of Nicolae Ceausescu (Romanian dictator killed on Bucharest street), Samuel Doe ( Liberian dictator cut to pieces by mob) and Najibullah ( Afghani communist leader hanged in public by the mujahideen ). "Given Iraq's 40-year history of repression, it is highly likely that that blood will fill the streets and we have to prevent this," says Major General Sa'ad 'Obeidi, an army officer who defected to the UK in 1986.

Why Somalis and Arabs lash out at JEWISH people, it is not fair....these people have suffered enough in their history.Most of the prophets were chosen from this nation, lot of Somalis have Jewish names....and Islam is a continuation of Judaism. If the Jewish people practise clever methods to get money and power, who are we to judge them, only Allah can judge. Dont be mad at me, but the real problem facing Somalis and Muslims in general is IGNORANCE & Stupidity. Today's Arabs are lazy & spoilt desert animals....they're blessed with riches, religion and location, yet they're in deep S&$%.

STEVE POSTED A LETTER TO THE EDITOR FROM THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE: http://augustachronicle.com Sniper and terrorists all Muslims Web posted Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 5:31 p.m. EST Letter to the Editor What am I missing? While the talking heads on TV, the psychologists and psychiatrists are scrambling to find the reason for the accused adult D.C.-area sniper's abnormal activities in his childhood, in his military past, in his failed marriages, etc., I see a common denominator. I see a common thread that runs through this terrorist and the terrorists in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Philadelphia, Pa., Washington, D.C., New York City, Kashmir, Moscow, Indonesia, Yemen, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Israel, Sudan, Nigeria, Syria, Lebanon, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt, etc. That common thread is they are all Muslims. Does saying this out loud make it true, or is the unfathomable true? Could a billion people, abroad and at home, really be looking to destroy the United States and freedom? Is the phrase "peaceful religion" a hollow phrase and if Islam is a "peaceful religion," just how many extremists are out there? What am I missing? Richard Greene, Evans, Ga. --From the Sunday, November 17, 2002 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle

IGNORANCE is the 1 enemy!!!!! big time.

Politicians make, shape the future of their nations.The Politics in ex-Somalia are played in the hands of few old men who are only concerned and preoccupied with themselves. Isnt it a big mistake to leave the future in the hands of these men, who are easily manipulated by foreign powers. Should Somali youth have their say in politics?

Hi all where's the appreciation!!! Dress: Somali men, before the collapse, were the best dressed black men on the face of the earth.. with Italian style and all. We still dress fine, though some of us specially the teenagers are into thug-style, which is naturally very odd./Dress shirt with jogging pants; thats out of this world..damn!!! The Bad Breath(Halatosis): Dont take the blame on men only, 'cuz we eat what you cook for us mostly rock-solid food which is very hard to digest. Rotten food(in the stomach) will always give bad breath no matter how many tubes of colgate you clean your mouth with.So feed us well, more digestive food like soups etc.. Anways, thanks for the criticism, we'll work on our weak points. Whats turns me off in a Somali woman/girl?? is another topic. peace