Why is this in the politics section :confused: Is it Ethiopian owned? It is good news, but we needed Somali owned institutions. Particularly as these are private institutions which would make money form the local population. No point making Ethiopia rich.

I stopped reading here Almost on the model of Israeli expansionist polices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Somaliland You want people to waste time reading someone so ignorant as to compare a 1st world superpower to a 3rd world non recognized state. Oh please, if you are going to exaggerate, make it plausible, I think he is giving them too much credit, regardless of what he writes after this. I don’t think these issues are much of a bigger deal on the ground, just lots of hype around it because politicians want to make something out of something small. People in those areas need to figure out where the interest lies. At the end of the day it is for them to come to a compromise with each other. Clearly there are people there who are pro Puntland and others who are pro Somaliland and others who don’t want either. They just need to work it out, now if only people would stop interfering with them and using them to score brownie points.

Duke, it is obvious you do not READ what I write to you, you are still talking about something I never mentioned once. Accudubililah maadaax ayaa kuu qaafiliaan. The Zack Since you was good enough to quote me, please explain what is so clanish about my above quote?? I insulted and had a go at Puntland people for standing by a murder, for the troops leaving Xamar to go to garowe when the old man lost out, and criticized all the talk of somalinimo and somaliweye that we was bombarded with when Yey was president, all which disappeared into thin air when he lost out. In case you have not figured this had nothing to do with my clan is better than yours, but rather about the conduct of people in puntland. I even explained why I was making a collective criticism for people in puntland. I still standby this, it is a shame. Even worse is that, since people who bombarded us with fabricated news of TFG progress when uncle Yey was in power, now bombard us with disturbing images and at least five threads of how bad things are in Xamar. Ciil iyo caado weyena and I'm not even from Xamar, the amount of gloating at others expense.

Serenity I think that is most guys, they just don't say it out loud. A& T is a special case. This thread sneaked up on me, I did not realise he started writting again.

Originally posted by Qalbi-Adeyg: Khat was introduced to somali's in the south and puntland by northerners(somalilanders), and today it's a big problem and a lot of somali's chew that shit. Heck even the SNM rebel movement was formed because of the khat ban by the former military regime. Banning it is definitly a good idea and it sends the right message. HAHAHAHAH LOOOOL ROTF @ SNM was formed because of Khat BAN HAHAHA LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOl thanks for the laugh. lol.

Malika, I was sitting there trying to think who KL, and ML were Che thanks for the crash course I still thinking banning it won't do much unless the root problems are addressed, but hey time will tell.

Che, me no, not really but where as I never had a point of view about them, but I've seen a lot gloating and it is grinding on me. Qalbi-Adeyg why don't you back to your little raping women fantasies :rolleyes: Why do I have to keep telling you this, I can say what I like about Puntland or anyother part of Somalia.

DUke the problem is not chewing per say, chewing is a product of other things. I think trying to address the symptoms with out addressing the root cause is pointless and pretty useless, not to mention waste of resources in most case. In any cases, the root cause of Qaad, tahriib, and all other restless associated behaviour is because of lack of jobs for the youth. By focusing on development and progress these problems will become concentrated on small sections of the society. Che, so historically where did Kenya’s qaad go? It can’t have all been consumed by the northern Now Duke try to be smart for once dear and try to see behind the empty gestures. You guys need real polices aimed at development, state run facilities and job creation.

^^When it is good news waaa "PUNTLAND" when it is something bad waa shared among the Somalis.

^^Why don't you wait till he enforces his words with action before you start jumping for joy, hold the cheer for few months, time will tell. I like how people have suddenly made Qaad a Northern SL problem. Wixii xuun baa SL baa leehy these days. That is one thing no Somali can use as an insult to another Somali. Nor is Qaad seen as anything shameful culturally, in fact it was a sign of maturity and wealth. Now people just chew because they are bored, give them something to do, even the west cannot enforce the ban of qaad.

^^^ Lol JB what happened to those idoi*ts?? Good job, I hope the teacher stays.

Originally posted by General Duke: My sister Ibti and Mr Las Vegas are running around like headless chickens, if you support the division of the Somali state then you are a secessionist, if you don’t then you are a unionist and a nationalist like Somali Castro and others. Simple really if only one had a brain. I like how you twist my words marakaan corner kaga taagey. I asked you to explain your continues referral to the acronym SNM, you blabbered for bit and then realised you sound like an ignorant and archaic individual, so now you want to make it seem like I was asking about Somaliland, secessionist or nationalist. The truth is you are just a confused hateful person. At least be clear on that which you hate, siidaan sii maah. :rolleyes:

It is only a good development if there were many alcoholics and excessive chewers in the first place. If there non or few then niikaa shaaqalaan baa heesa, where are his advisors. But if the place was full of alcoholics and junkies then it makes sense to clear it up and get fresh, non intoxicated people making decisions for your people.

Last week The Sun published a highly sensationalist article claiming that "Islamic Extremists" were going to target prominent Jewish people in Britain. Turns out this was a big fat lie! The Sun has pulled the story from the online archive. But they should still be held to account and reported to the Press Complaints Commission. So those of you not working on the Gaza campaign, you can do this. This article was reprinted on all the newspapers following the "sun's discovery" so it was not somthing small. Rupert Murdoch's 'The Sun' Newspaper has set new standards, if it was at all possible, for Irresponsible Journalism. A recent front page news story featured a warning that prominent members of the British Jewish Community including Sir Alan Sugar were on a hit list for 'hate filled Islamic extremists' as an act of retribution for Israel's offensive on Gaza. Bloggerheads has done an absolutely fantastic piece in which they have exposed The Sun "article" as a complete Sham! The Sun claimed that members of an online forum on Ummah.com were planning a murderous campaign. Someone by the username of 'abuislam' was highlighted as being the main instigator on the fourm. The Sun's story (literally) was provided "expert" input by Glen Jenvey a self-proclaimed 'freelance terrorism expert'. It now turns out that all threatening and violent posts on Ummah.com were made by 'abuislam' and that 'abuislam' and Glen Jenvey are actually the same person! The whole basis for the sensationalist Sun story were the comments that Glenn Jenvey himself had planted on the forum. The Sun has pulled the story from its online archive but the text of the original article can still be read on the Engage website for those who missed it. Engage are also encouraging people to write to the Press Complaints Commission and also to write to The Sun to see what it has to say for itself? Complaints Commission website. here Write to John Coles at The Sun on j.coles@the-sun.co.uk Please Remember that when contacting John Coles refrain from using any abusive, threatening or violent language. Be polite but firm and see what explanation is given for this farce of a Sun "article".

A spokesman for the United Nations humanitarian relief agency in Gaza says Israeli shells containing the controversial chemical white phosphorus struck their compound in Gaza City Thursday, setting at least one building on fire and injuring three people. UNRWA spokesman Johan Eriksson told the British Broadcasting Corp. via phone from Jerusalem that he had just spoken to the agency's boss in Gaza City, who confirmed to him that at least three shells containing white phosphorus hit their sprawling compound. "Fire is raging inside our compound. It is inside a mechanical workshop," Eriksson told the BBC, adding that shipping pallets loaded with humanitarian aid were also on fire inside the compound. "Firefighters cannot do anything. White phosphorus has landed and these fires cannot be put out," said Eriksson. "Three people inside the compound are injured so far." He said hundreds of Palestinian refugees were being sheltered at the sprawling compound, but they were at least a couple hundred yards away from the fire. However, he warned that the blaze was dangerously close — just several yards — to fuel tankers and a fuel pump on the compound grounds. Eriksson said senior U.N. officials were in constant contact with "the highest level of the Israeli Army" and were urging them to "stop firing in the immediate vicinity of the compound." "So far our calls have been unheard," he said. Eriksson said the senior UNRWA official in Gaza City, John Ging, was a former Irish soldier and had confirmed the use of white phosphorus. Use of the incendiary chemical has not been completely banned, but aid groups have said Israel's use of it in densely populated areas violates internationally accepted rules of combat. Israel maintains it only uses weapons in accordance with international laws. Source: Enough

^^Let me know how it goes

^^Why are you not on your way already?? It is nearly 5pm. Good luck by the way It is light, it will be dark in 5mins after maghrib

Salam everyone hello I'm snowed under with work. Popped my head up for some tea. How you all doing?

Guys put a lid on it please :rolleyes: JB and Ngonge

^^^NO She realised she wants to marry at 107, she has nothing to lose.

^^^She has not got married, she has not even found a husband yet I means seriously what is the big deal, old people need company too. P.s. People age nicely in china, she probably still looks good.

habalow cidladii waad ku xummatay, naag aad u bahantahay, macaan. :eek: I got to try that line one day in my life LOOOOOL How embarrassing, dumaari kuu weye soo qaatani :eek: LOL CL something shakii maa galaan at all, clear cut

LOOOOL@ tanaan caluusha kaga joogsan while saying 'ada ku xiga'. What evil violent man! :eek:

^^^When I saw you Israeli quote as your signature, waan kaa sasa people who seem pro Israeli

^^^Maaxa kuu haaya miss angry :rolleyes: