Baashi;922061 wrote: Common now We're talking about Somalia and Somalis that inhabit them. Waxaad xaafada markaad joogtaan aad isu sheegtaan miis rag leeyahay ha keenina Quite the opposite, awoowe. You see the gridlock and impasse stem from the fact that each interest group wants to have all its demands considered and wants to see the other side concede. All the while the same interest group want to deny their perceived foe everything the supposed clan enemy considers the bottom line. Hence the much despised ‘Winner Takes All” mentality that characterized our politicians. Take any issue of importance and my statement above rings true. Secessionists want to secede their corner for the benefit of their clan under the guise of colonial legacy. Their opponent equally is adamant in their opposition against secessionist stated objectives. Each player in this clannish tag war has stakeout clear position. No mystery here. If one side compromises all is well and civil strife ends momentarily. Beelaha Mogadishu wants to rule the country in the the post-civil period as Inna Barre once did. Puntland is clear in its desire to redefine the status of Mogadishu (move the capital to another city or make Mogadishu shared government seat – just like DC), reduce the central government’s awesome power and shift back to federal member state in dual governance federal arrangement with all checks and balances). Again both sides have stakeout a clear position. If one side concedes all will be well and dandy and if it each side insist on their objective and reject compromise the mayhem will continue. AS rebels made it clear they want to bring the state and the surrounding Somalis in the neighboring states under Islamic state. Numerous coalitions – clan interest groups, neighboring states and western powers are dead set to prevent that vision by any means necessary. Again there is no grey area here. Everyone understands the stakes and plays hardball to win the ultimate prize. In this unfortunate environment, the winner takes all mentality and the absence of compromise is what destroyed the country boowe. Oh yeah folks tell it as it is – on the radio, in the print, in the marfish and on the national stage. Inna Barre told by decree any intelligent analysis of where the country is heading was akin to treason. He was clear that he and only he were fit to rule. Inna Aideed was clear what he wanted and what prize he was willing to pay (even if the country goes down the drain). Ina Egal was also clear about the status of Somaliland going forward. Inna Yussuf had it in his genes to tell it as it is. The reason none of them made to promise land is because they can’t. This is unwinnable civil war. You can dream of dreams of grandiose, tell tall tales and convince yourself and folks from your tuulo that you are making progress, others are lacking behind (because of their inferior clan genes) and the golden cup is within reach and in the process destroy a country and generation of Somalis. One thing Somalis are good is insisting on getting all their political wishes at one go by any means necessary. They did that and they intend on doing that going forward. Bashi has aptly described the somali defect. “Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are.” ― Bryan McGill

raula;921927 wrote: ^^^^looooooooool..loved the expression walaahi cracked me up.

General Duke;754254 wrote: An admin in Kismayu must be set up. It can not be done from Nairobi it must be in Kismayu and by the national government consent. Sensible advice/opinion. Otherwise we will forever be in this predicament. 'Large parts of Somalia have been carved up by rival militia[clan] forces who have developed autonomous regions that pay little, if any, heed to the weak central government.' http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2013/02/somalia-accredits-five-european-ambassadors/

I hope they will use this opportunity to revive our Somalinimo and cure us from the scourge of tribalism, iA!

General Duke;892612 wrote: Interesting debate. Supporters of Setting up the admin, and those who believ that it's only the Federal government's responsibility to sett up the admin, together in one setting. Jubaland debate held in Juba Cafe.. Fadhikudirir debate, Mooge should love it.. Damn, didn't know their were two sides to the argument...

Apophis;921880 wrote: This guy loves the limelight more than X-factor contestants You won't be bad mouthing if the guy below was holding that meeting. P.s You might not see eye to eye with the President but he still deseve our respect, any mistakes in his tenure can be corrrected in the next term....don't let the 'fadhi ku dirir' cloud your judgement.

Caano_Geel;921504 wrote: HATERS WILL ALWAYS HATE - Burco have the best town planning of All Somalia Even better urban planning than Mogadishu, which is the Nation's capital, and all we know Mogadishu was shaped by the Italians. Alpha Blondy;921837 wrote: you do realise burao is Somaliland's second biggest city. what's this nonsense you're spewing about Somalia ? waar, are you Somaliland or Somalia. clarify your position.....

OdaySomali;921281 wrote: Quite safe, overall. I'll say more on the checkpoints later. Laakiin waxba ha kala Somalia iyo Somalilandaynin, runta hadii la isu sheegayo waa uu isku mid uun. Somali way isu baahantahay oo waynu aragnay inay qayb ka mid ah ummadda Soomaaliyeed ayna keligeed horumar gaadhayn, economically, politically, militarily, culturally itaal iyo awoodna ayna lahayn ay wadanada caalamka la tartanto. Laakiin marka ay Soomaali is raacdo, wada tashato oo wada shaqaysato, waynu leenahay itaal iyo awoodba economically, politically, militarily, culturally to defend to Somali people and survive and thrive in the world.

Nin-Yaaban;921362 wrote: Desi chicks are hot, but they rarely date non Indian men. The few that do go for the successful/rich type white guys. You could find your own desi from these, NY!

wyre;921325 wrote: Thanks Showqi, balse murqo ma lihi aniga Waryaa Mario, How are you? Long time no see bwana Saxib, I'm very well. [ although at moment I'm suffering from bout of cold]. I hope you have been well.

Showqi;921294 wrote: Lol@Mario. Me and Wyre we will transport any thing and everything including Saliid-Macsaro. And during the night time we will have our Isbaaro. All we need is some shareholders for our bussines:D Count me in.

The Zack;921306 wrote: Mario, your hatred against the Kenyans is noted. Using the Term Kikuyu shows your unfair stance. Anyone that talks about Kenyans a lone is on the same page. The Ugandese troops are considered to be ciidanka qaranka lol. To mention that Kikuyus are the power houses of Kenyan Republic is not hate speech, so I say... get of your high horse.

The Zack;921302 wrote: That is different part of the cake. You were claiming the FG has the authority to put the federalism into "bed". You should know that they have no such authority. The people of Jubba want to have a federal state, why is that bothering the HAG? The clue is in the federal part, you can't have a state without the supervision of the Federal Government. Our constitution is provision, it can be changed. especially, the 2.5 part. I believe in 18 region federalism which is much more democratic. P.s I dont belong to HAG, you can address that to Oba and the like.

Apophis;921293 wrote: Why blame those who have masterfully managed to hide such daily occurrence and have taken the focus from themselves and onto their opponents? Blame the hapless folks in Kismayoo sxb. They've utterly failed the propaganda war. Utterly. How can you win propaganda war when you're riding on a Kikuyu tank? In Mogadishu they send AMISOM to keep peace, you may ask whats the difference? well the AMISOM in Mogadishu is apolitical!

The Zack;921264 wrote: Mario Michael, I was joking with Carafat, however, the "Federal government" can't do that, there is this thing called the CONSTITUTION. There are parts of it that cannot be changed by this government. I am just saying. Thanks to Faroole But the constitution also mentions that the Federal government has sovereignty over all her lands. This is the reality which most clan states don't want to acknowledge. It may not choose who govern but it has the duty to supervise those selections/elections. It also has the duty of to insure we don't have another 'Somaliland' in the jubboyinka.

Showqi;921279 wrote: Wyre, I am thinking opening Isbaaro ama gaaridameer rental business. I am looking for a partner who has big muruqyo Iyo gaaridameer license lol. Wyre doesn't mind going in to this business.

nuune;921278 wrote: Oba , that was uncalled, and you should be be ashamed of yourself, that is so low of you,qandha fil daran qaad and baaquli qandhaa qab ka sii, wax aan joke galin please joke ha ka dhigin, that is unwarranted aflagaado, and you should apologize to the sister. Oba lacks discipline.

QansaxMeygaag;921117 wrote: Kanda is the King of Soukos man, my favourite in Inde Monie One of my favourite Kanda Bongoman song...Isambe.

The Zack;921253 wrote: Very well said bro. He should heed your advice. Very brotherly advice. Stoic is a sijui from Tanzania, he has no business in Somali republic's affairs.

The Zack;921252 wrote: That is not true, you and I are not related LOL. I am related to the people of Puntland, the people of Khaatumo, the people of Somali Galbeed, the people of Jubbaland, and the people of NFD. Ever heard of D-Block? You, on the other hand, are related to the people of the triangle. Now are you going to the stop the non-sense and discuss the issues you posted? The statement alone should encourage the central government[Federal] to put to bed this madness of 'Clan federalism'. If this is what motivates you and not the revival of the Republic then, I hope your endevour fails. The Kenyans you're boasting about wont entertain that type of language in the kikuyu Republic!!

Loo, I'm glad the OP didn't post some generic pictures of some generic Somali town, baal halka ka wada, this is a funny thread.

Tell those who believe to forgive those who hope not for the days of Allah; in order that He may requite folk what they used to earn. (14) Whoso doeth right, it is for his soul, and whoso doeth wrong, it is against it. And afterward unto your Lord ye will be brought back. (15) Al jathiya 45:14-15

The list is led by Liberia, whose arable land is 100 percent under foreign ownership. :eek::eek:

A number of developing nations have sold or leased much of their farmland to foreign investors. The list is led by Liberia, whose arable land is 100 percent under foreign ownership. The process is known as "land grabbing," and it is affecting countries in Africa, South America, Asia and Eastern Europe. Around half of the farmland of the Philippines is owned by foreign investors. In Ukraine, American companies have secured over one-third of the country's farmland. Population growth in countries like India and Brazil is driving up demand for cereal crops, and investments in farmlands offer the chance of solid returns. In many cases, the population suffers from this new form of colonialism, and the planting of monocultures tends to sap the soil. http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/foreign-investors-are-buying-up-farmland-in-third-world-a-884306.html