I cling on to my Somali identity because its the only definable thing. everything else is constructed and open to interpretation.

The situation is desperate.

Practically nothing! wake up Somali people and do your bit to help alleviate the pain and suffering of your people. Its embarrassing that we still depend on hand-outs, food aid and outside help. media coverage is akin to that of the great Ethiopian famine. its indeed worrying and the induced political situation isn't helping. if we can raise money for that pathetic white elderly couple (the chandlers) held captive by pirates , I'm quite certain we can raise some awareness in our small community groups, social events and conferences. lets organise ourselves and try to at least make a difference. Please donate whatever you can to the various aid organisation. inshallah.

Som@li;735012 wrote: ^ , It is time Somalis should say no to these " false doctrines" , which has no place in modern Somalia. perhaps, but only within elective dictationships- like in rwanda, where its deem an offense to utter even the slight mention of terms like hutu or tutsi. before these western concepts become the lingo of the so-called ''progressives'', customary and socio-cultural values and norms were and are still prevalent. no matter how much you'd like to present yourself as progressive with the use of terms like 'modern', 'democratic' or human rights vocabulary, be reminded that these terms have no practical application to somalis or the somali pennisula.

Che -Guevara;734989 wrote: Somalis and their mythical ancestors-fairy tales, Its interesting you say that che. You're perhaps one of the more clannish among 'us', yet you dismiss my only tangible point of reference. thats seems to be illogical to me because; on one hand your views are informed by such mythical tales and on the hand you want to claim rationale. thats inconsistent so wax fahan.

AYOUB;734774 wrote: So boy Jesus Moses visits granpa Issack's tomb? Where's Polanyi? lets keep the clannish talk out of this one.

AYOUB;734795 wrote: Ibti-Awsome buu la tartamaya ee filinka fahan. The Moving Ferry. what nonsense!

apologies juxa. i didnt mean to glamourise my adventures but its exactly like the way I describe it lol. the pictures are all real and witnessing it in 'real life' is all that better lol.

lol@JB, what are you saying?

Along the way, I met many pilgrams.

Finally, after years of planning, I finally made my spiritual journey to Maydh to visit Sheikh Issac's tomb. I have always wanted to visit this site of significant personal importance. Its the white dome-like structure in the centre of the picture.

Good morning my friends.

being a close and personal friend of the president, he exudes charisma and he is decisive.

^when is the hargeisa international bookfair?

brilliant stuff.

odaysomali, sling your hook and go back to the WEST. What can we learn from you that we don't know already? You people never cease to amaze; constantly complaining and never have anything good to say.

NG, at least he votes with his feet. KULMIYE has destroyed the country.

^where is he hiding? probably sipping his $1 coffee at Mansoor.

nuune;732023 wrote: I can say Alpha is two, meaning don't let the online persona of Alpha put you off, his online persona is pathetic wallaahi, laakin real life waxaan maqley waa beezaani weynaadey oo cayaalka xaafada ah and can get along even shinbiraha iyo masaska xuubka siibtey. u sheeg nuune, its a mystery how i've become so misunderstood.

i'm surprised PETA isn't campaigning against ''these shameful nationalistic'' cruelty to animals.

JB, wat u expect? the daus diet seems to be attracting more clients these days. dandy ngongy, god! you've become quite redundant these days. you know, with you being on the rumour mill and all.

JB, U didnt tell me that'' some'' people wanted to meet me.

Jacaylbaro;732005 wrote: The problem is ,, nobody wants to see Alpha Good morning dhamaantiin ........ lol@JB, character assissination miya sxb? The Zack, I'm without doubt a friendly fella but for some reason I guess JB thinks differently.

salamz IBZ. i have some suntan lotion but i need it, so you cant have it. so, i see you've been enjoying yourself in somaliland. i'm happy that you've lasted this long because quite frankly i thought you'd last maybe a week or so.