This is actually "naxdin miidhan" They are now begging the US to stop PL. It is as if they have given up.

Yes, it is looking rather bad for the mad dog in Hargeysa, and is so desperate even Oodweyne's pamphleteering somersaults could not help him out of this predicament that is of Gooja Cadde. Could you imagine Oodweyne now resorting to "You could not get me out of Gooja Cadde for a month". With more than 1,200 dead on both sides, thousands injured, with two-thirds being on SL's side, he is still adamant, his is a winning strategy. Rather sad, if you think about it. I recently asked an old mate of mine, whom we grew up together in the mean streets of East London, who, before the SSC movement, could not bring himself to speak ill of Sir, even when he was hunting down his uncles in Sanaag, but in a compete swivel, he is now so extreme that I ended up rationalising his madness. Kids in the West have been fed porkies for far too long they actually bought into the falsities struggling now with the state of the beloved "Qaran". I wonder who will foot the bills for their endless trips to the shrink. I used to think Oodweyne was a grown-up, with a tiny brain between his ears, despite his incessant regurgitation, but it then dawned on me some moons ago, he is no more than a weathered bud, in an elongated"jiilaal", with no sight of "gu' " on the horizon.

Unconfirmed reports from Gooja Cadde indicate Faysal Cabdi Bootaan, Commander of the SL flying rangers in Sool, sustained severe wounds a few days ago, and is said to be in a critical condition. Abdi Dheere, Spokesman, and in charge of infantry, has sustained injuries, and is in a bad state. Cawke, in charge of machinery & weapons, is also wounded.

One of the prisoners, a senior officer, told his SSC guards, after spending his first night in their company "this was the first good night sleep I had in months". What does that tell you.

It has been reported Col. Abdi Dheere, the spokesman for SL's flying forces has been wounded, and is in a bad state. Here he is declaring a war.

Even more troubling, it is as if shingles on a roof, not even the mid-range Timberline HD shingles, let alone a bridge; now, if the current quality of bridges is so thinly layered, how thick are the roads? Where are the layers of: grading, tucking, aggregating, and gravel before you even get to those thin layers of asphalt?

Truly sad, unnecessary, and avoidable.

I did not realise at first, but this is the Dacarbudhuq bridge, which has always been a thorn, yet serves as the nexus connecting the West to Berbera. Wrong priorities.

Here is the latest from a HJeclo speaking as to the death and destruction visited upon the flying rangers of the beloved Republic, and what awaits them now. 104 dead 124 dead 62 wounded 7 senior officers dead 2 senior officers being held in Las Anod This does not include the death left behind, and had to be buried by SSC forces.

Attention needed here: a new bridge recently built on the road connecting Berbera to Hargeysa.

Actually there is no longer beef between Deni & Madoobe. Deni is being advised, by the community he appointed a short while ago, to take a step back, as federalism at its core is being threatened by Hassan, who wishes to centralise it, and Deni sees himself as the guardian, rightly or not. I agree Deni lacks the right temperament for these sensitive matters and times.

Blimey dropping like flies. That is what happens when a sous chef is placed in charge of the flying special forces of the beloved Republic.

Another Gen. Axmed Cali Maxamed (Tansani) confirmed dead from injuries sustained. Add to the previous list:

Ha la yaabin qarawgooda, ceebtood ma ahee waa caadadood. XXanjuf waa mid yar oo agnaan ah (autistic), Oodweyne (aka Baala Xoofto) fooqa fayan-biiro ayuu saaran yahay e ha u bixin. Keliya waxaa la arkaa marka uu caraqa soo dhitaysto.

Today was a quiet day, as it was pouring heavily. Yesterday's encounter came about as a result of the beloved SL crawling & flying marines and special units were desperately trying to relocate from the Maraaga valley to Gooja-cadde with their weapons. SSC local forces got a wind of their movement, and were intent on taking the weapons.

Damn, I did promise to stop, but could not resist. You should listen to your cousin, as he is better informed, and on point.

It was a bad day for the secessionists. Heavy losses, POWs, Maraaga base overrun, stockpiles of weapons taken, and the credit goes to Abdi Madoobe, Fool-haw1ye & Jimcaale (remember - Jimcaale was the gentleman Oodweyne killed back in Feb). The state of this prisoner paints a bleak picture.

Hang on, this is confusing. If this was an event to garner support for Hashimites, under the banner of 'Irir Samaale', what is with the 'mashxarad' when he said 'wiilka ay gabadheenna dhashay'?

Let us, for a moment, forget about colonial history, be it Somali lands or any other. In the 16th century, and even as near as the turn of the 19th century with Adal, what were the boundaries, and where were the borders of lands inhabited by the Somalis?

For belly-tickles, what was the name of your country before 1884?

Also bear in mind, naturally reer Galbeed are laid back, and not even into confrontation, let alone bouts, and have not had much exposure to wars whereas reer SSC have had military training stints in Xamar, SL, and PL. Being surrounded by cousins, with means, helps, which sadly reer Awdal do not have. For now, the status quo, and keeping the peace serves their interest.

Waar maad ayaydaa ka xishooto?

I agree, and as you said that, I was reminded of that the old saying 'Dariskaa mar ku diin, mar ku dayo, marna ka darow'. Let us just say, the continuous bravado gets to one. I shall refrain from now on. On a serious note, Garaado want to minimise damage on both sides, with which I am in agreement, want to give negotiations a chance, whilst Commanders are putting final touches to their battle plan. According to the commanders, they have got more than the necessary muscle to frogmarch what is left of SL militias to Oog, and farther afield, but are listening to Garaado. Without divulging much, they are trying to avoid conflict amongst the ranks, and have the politics, diplomacy, and military efforts in sync.

I know, yet I remain concerned where this culture is promoted, yet Coldoon keeps going back to prison every other month for speaking against such decadence.

Too much pontification for my liking. On the SSC side, frogmarching SL militias unto their tribal demarcation shall settle the theorising.