Originally posted by Socod_badne: Somalis are cushitic ppl. I don't know what you mean by that. Cushitic means a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language. If I we go along with what you're saying, then it would mean Somalis are Afro-Asiatic people (Asiatic=Arab).

Originally posted by Yusufaddie: I was wondering what would happen with the issue of the tsunami? do u all see room for a suing of the EU or private Euro companies? The issue of the tsunami isn't important to most Somalis, though it's going to have a long lasting effects on them for generations to come. Tens (or hundreds) thousands will get carcinogens, other terminal illnesses and carry it to their children. These carcinogens will mutate, though it will remain deadly and silently kill its victims. You can forget about suing the EU or private Euro companies. I mean, what do we have as a backup? We don't even have a functioning government. You have asked important and critical questions. Unfortunately, we only care about more pressing issues; like proving how brave we are, how we have our own unique race, how we are superior to other clans, the beheadings of six armed robbers and kidnappers, and etc.

Yoda

Originally posted by Bishaaro: Haddad: Mishiin = Machine, no? Yes. But, I have never seen it used recently and prior the civil war, especially in publications.

Originally posted by Jalaato: Mishiin This must be a new anglicized Somali word. The one I know is: makiinad.

Originally posted by Nin-Yaaban: but do you guys think if those men were Amerikaans the sauidis would've cut their heads off? Unlikely, but not impossible. It's unlikely, not because the US has greater influence over the Saudi government, but because the US has bigger guns. That also applies to governments with lesser guns, like the Saudi. It doesn't apply to governments with comparable guns, like the Chinese. So, you see, this is about who got bigger guns. Not impossible, because the US might conclude there's interest/profit if the Saudi government cuts off the head of a particular American (maybe like an American with prior criminal record). So, you see, this is also about interests and profits. Originally posted by Caveman: But innocent people are killed in Somalia daily, then why are we holding higher standards for Somalis who do abduction and robbery into an other country, when in Somalia live is not valued at all. Good reasoning. I think their excuse will be: "Somalis killing/beheading each other is an internal issue."

Originally posted by wiil_duco: peace & love to all somalis every where. You mock OG_Girl, demean her and then use peace & love. If I am correct, you're a male, OG_Girl is a female- so, it's better you act as a male when you deal with a female.

Originally posted by Maskax Taabte: I never liked the arab countries anyways... When you include never and anyways, the statement becomes obscure.

Originally posted by wind.talker: HADDAD - I'm pretty sure you're not familiar with U.S. law. wind.talker - I'm pretty sure you didn't get what I said about your color, the nature and circumstance of the armed robbery. For instance, if you hurt anyone (especially a cop) during the armed robbery, you could be sentenced for lifetime. Americans, especially African-Americans, have been sentenced for lifetime for crimes lesser than armed robbery. As I have suggested before, watching a documentary like "The Farm: Angola" will give one a pretty picture of the US judiciary and penitentiary systems. No one would ever want to be in a US prison, even for 1 year, because as I said before, the chances of leaving it in one piece is slim.

Originally posted by macalimuu: How on earth did we miss this! Who's we? right? Maybe. What's the big deal?

Originally posted by macalimuu: Can any one explain to me what the hell this OG_Girl is trying to say? What OG_Girl is trying to say has already been understood. A few like you chose not to understand. Why would others explain to you what you chose not to understand? It doesn't help getting personal with OG_Girl; you lose your objectivity, and most important sound reasoning.

Qudhac You didn't answer what I am wondering about.

Originally posted by Qudhac: what do they expect the TNG2 to do, put sanctions on the kingdom I wonder what Jamuuriyada Somaliland would have done.

Originally posted by SomericaN: So what's the "proper way" of thinking... It's to think over what you write before posting it. You think over whether it makes sense. A simple re-reading will do.

Originally posted by SomericaN: Or the brother could be real criminals who robbed others for fun That's not a proper way of thinking. There are no real criminals who rob others for fun. There are a myriad of reasons why a real criminal would rob others; fun isn't one of them.

Originally posted by wind.talker: ...and even if I were to commit armed robbery, I'd get a 10-year sentence with a chance of parole at the 5-year mark. That's a much better legal system than cutting people's heads because they supposedly sowed "corruption in the land." It doesn't help getting emotional and saying things you have little knowledge about. First, your color, the nature and circumstance of the armed robbery could determine how long you will be sentenced; it could be more than 10 years or a lifetime sentence. Second, the chances of leaving a US prison in one piece is slim. It will help to watch a documentary like "Angola" to get a realistic picture of the US judiciary and penitentiary systems.

Originally posted by macalimuu: how could you say that they were robbers? That's what they were accused off. have you witnessed the robbery? That's not a relevant a question. If I had, it wouldn't have dragged this long. no one has any evidence of these alleged crimes and the somalis were not given due process. Contradiction. no one cannot reconcile with were not given. make no mistake these saudis will pay heavily on this I don't think it helps to predict.

Originally posted by Baashi: 2. They were thieves. Correction: 2. They were armed robbers and kidnappers.

Originally posted by Harvard-Mafia: Hadaad, the point is do you feel the injustice served to those innocent Somalis... Harvard-Mafia, the point is, in order to feel the injustice served to those innocent Somalis, I have to know for certainty they are innocents. I do not believe anyone who had nothing to do with armed robbery, kidnapping people and other violent crimes- will be arrested while walking along a street, and his/her head chopped.

Originally posted by wind.talker: I also don't know where you got this idea that I think Saudis are "infallible" You got it wrong. The word is thought, not think. If you still have been think, you wouldn't have personal issues with Saudis or wealthy Arabs.

Originally posted by wind.talker: I didn't expect anything good from these goons I know you and others like you have/had higher expectations from Saudis. You believed or thought they were infallible, but you have discovered they are just like others; they have the bads and goods. You have to understand no one teaches or implies Saudis are infallible; it's you on your own (perhaps out of misinformed or wild imaginations) who has developed that weird notion. Furthermore, it's the duty of every Muslim to uphold the teachings of Islam, including you, not only Saudis. And now, they're engaged in a battle to fight "extremists!" Who's the extremist here? You got a mixup. The beheadings got nothing to do with "extremists." The "extremists" you're talking about are those who want to overthrow the Saudi government and empower Muslims and Islamic issues. The "extremists" want to severe ties with the West, employ Somalis and treat them like brothers/sisters, and give first priority to Muslims. The "extremists" threat the national interests of the US and the West. The Saudi government on the other hand, are those who safeguard the national interests of the US and the West. Hopeful, that's clear.

Originally posted by MsWord: so pray tell why is there such an uproar? Because some Somalis have personal issues with Saudis or wealthy Arabs.

I believe Somalis should direct their emotions and heated arguments towards more pressing and genuine issues. The fairness of the beheading of those six Somalis isn't important. Why? Because some Somalis have personal issues with Saudis or other wealthy Arabs. Blaming others for your problems at home will not solve anything. What's important is the silence death of tens (or hundreds) thousands of Somalis in the past and for many years to come as a direct result of dumping toxic wastes in Somalia. Not enough emotions and heated arguments are directed towards those (the West) behind dumping toxic wastes in Somalia. There's also the issue of Somalis beheading (yes, actual beheadings, not figure of speech) each other. Those beheadings are rarely reported, and seldom shown interest. If your argument behind Somalis beheading each other is: "It's an internal issue"- then you're utterly wrong. If Somalis want not to be beheaded, they must begin charity at home; stop beheading each other. If Somalis want to be respected, they must begin charity at home; respect each other. Somalis will only be able to address the problems they face in exile when they face their local problems.

Death penalty 'at record levels'

You're too late to jump on the wagon. Your thread will not generate enough replies, not because others have already started similar ones before you, but because you have chosen an indirect approach.