Haatu;958587 wrote: lol I don't think Alpha would appreciate you posting his photos here without permission.

You're on my sh*t list too Alphow :mad:

Apophis;958555 wrote: If you're shy then Saffz is a virgin:D:D

As a QJ chick also heading to the region for the summer as in past years, I have to break it to you Alphow that no one wants a deported dhaqan celis dude.

Toes;958262 wrote: Why did you put this under the Women category Why does a "women" sub-forum even exist?

Alpha Blondy;958524 wrote: ^ this song was originally sang by pink floyd ee sida uula soco. Alpha's rendition is a classic, still. its actually one of my favourite songs. thanks Saffz. you're trying very hard to be nice. i ought to reciprocate, ma istidhi? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL I'm not "trying very hard to be nice," I'm ALWAYS nice... ee sida ula soco.

When my mom went back for the first time since 1988 last year, she found the city unrecognizable, and not in a good way.

Oodweyne;958345 wrote: Hello Abtigiis , Does that mean that the ONLF will soon do their intermittent change of direction and go into bed with the new regime, like they did back in 1991 ? After all, you do know, I gather, that after long and a bitter struggle in which the then Somali government had bankrupt itself in fighting the cause of western Somali peninsula, the leaders of your “long-footed-folks” have done a volte-face reversal of position in-terms of how they will proceed, politically, after the collapse of the Somali state in 1991 . Subsequently (and I am sure that you will remembered this) the elites of this “clan-family” thought that they can be a clever-by-half sort of folks who can benefit immensely, particularly were they to get into a “political bed” with new incoming regime of Mr Meles Zenawi in Ethiopia in and around 1991 . And to that end, they have “disavowed” any notion of them fighting for independence from Ethiopia, as was the case all through out existence of all of the various guises in which the "Somali western liberation movement” have assumed ever since Menelik’s era. Secondly, although, many Somali people were aghast with the thought and deeds of your folks in changing the central pillar of Somalis long-standing position towards the fate of this region under the Ethiopian’s rule, however, some thought, that perhaps a peaceful approach and fighting for a "nominally self-governing entity" within the expected Ethiopian’s federation of stated - under the victorious TPLF - may be a useful outcome for all concern. Unfortunately (as yet again, you will recall, painfully), there was no such thing that was on offer from the Zenawi side of things and he was basically playing you for the suckers he thought you guys were in believing his sweet-sounding-nonsense, when he in effect said: Stop-the-fighting and we will be a match made in heaven for each other. Thirdly, although to be fair to you in here, it seems that by early in 1994 , your folks have learned the trick he pulled on you, but still I was surprise to see in Addis-Ababa of that time many folks of your neck-of-the-wood, still debating whether they may be better off in throwing their lot with Zenawi against those who were dubious of what the TPLF were never-endingly promising. Hence, taking all of these "recurring let-downs" into consideration, my advice to you will be do not be another “cheap date” , who drop her silky garter along with the rest of her garments for a mere "promises" that may never be fulfilled, from the new leaders in the TPLF. Particularly during in the incoming peace talks between them and ONLF , till at least you see them delivering whatever they promise you in the ground before you commit yourself “ululating” , shamelessly (in Abdi Illley's style) for just another sweet-talking-Ethiopian's strongman with an advanced degree in conning (or scamming) a teeming “non-too-bright” gullible Somali folks. In other words, my solemn advice to you - and to the rest of the ONLF leadership - would be to assume that old notion of: “once bitten twice shy” sort of political dictum when you are dealing with the new Ethiopians regime and their promises of "new glasnost" or even “perestroika” towards the Somali issue under their control. http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/

Abtigiis;958264 wrote: Saffrez, it means my defender, my shield, my pride - one word for all this. Here it is Tilahun singing at the battle front during the Ethiopia-Eritrea war, but the song is a very old one and hugely, hugely popular. Thanks for this. Are there other demonstrations going on today or planned for the near future?

Tallaabo;958307 wrote: This thread is discriminatory:mad: It is an exclusive club for the privileged western nomads who saw no hardship and child abuse in madarasas, and schools. Those of us whose childhood whose entertainment were adult rated horror stories like dadqalato, qori ismaris, dhagdheer, cigaal shidaad, iyo madax kuti tales are not included here because we don't have video clips to show:eek: Tallaabo that is not fair, most of us Western nomads were still terrorized by dhagdheer stories and madrasa teachers (on the weekends, of course)

Abtigiis;958255 wrote: Indeed, Addis witnessed a large demonstration which passed off peacefully. I think Hailemariam is heading to the right direction. Last week, he encouraged the Parliament to ask questions to Ministers when the present performance reports. Even this small gesture was not allowed by the tyrant Meles. The level of repression has gone down. The anti-corruption commission led by Ali Sulieman is somehow allowed to do its job. Now, he allowed this demonstrations. I believe Hailemariam is trying to revive institutions; for there was none under the monarch Meles. It bodes well for Ethiopia. But these are very tentative measures, so we will have to see how it unfolds. I will post the video of the demonstration later. Tens of thousands of Ethiopians singing "Ethiopia...yenya mamekia" was breathtaking. People are calling for justice and freedom...the two things I have always said are missing in Ethiopia. Inat hager, Ethiopia... Inat hager, Ethiooooopia, Eeeeeeeeeethiopia, yenya memekia!.... They chanted, waking Tilahun Gesesse from the grave. What does "memekia" mean? Pride?

Alpha Blondy;958129 wrote: oh yeah? Yeah

Alpha Blondy;957984 wrote: FOOD the greek restaurant is excellent. ask the taxi driver for the 'Greek restaurant' there's a really nice Italian place. i forgot its name. sorry. Amsterdam restaurant is very cool. excellent service. CLUBS/BARS Hilton has a decent bar. intercontinental has a lively atmosphere. memo is cool but don't stay too late, ma garatay? illusions - expensive but worth it. flirt is another awesome club. hydrogen - live music and good for Ethiopian cultural stuff. local places are alright but don't go alone, ok? SIGHTS Meskel Sq. the red terror museum African Union Addis University UNESCO Thanks Alpha

Alpha Blondy;957516 wrote: 14. get married. SUCCESSFUL I missed this when I skimmed the posts. So who's the unlucky girl?

Cara.;394368 wrote: Do not go gentle into that good night Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. One of my favourites, love Dylan Thomas.

We are not in disagreement, Xaaji lol

Apparently they're flying Ahmed Samatar from Berbera to Hargeisa, lmao!

Mad_Mullah;957956 wrote: We all know people that try to deny it and blame it on on Siyad Barre are the same ones (i.e. same group) as the ones that destroyed the capital. Not leaving a single house/hospital or masjid in safety. And who are "the ones," pray tell?

Xaaji Xunjuf;957950 wrote: ^^ He was good the first 10 years, but the last 10 years was a disaster Yes, the downward spiral began with the @gaden War. I'm just surprised when people fail to see the connections between his regime and the collapse and contemporary political landscape. We have him to thank for politicizing clan in ways no one could imagine, and the most lasting legacy of his rule has been the destruction of Somalis' faith in being a subject and citizen of the state in favour of clan as the operative political unit and guarantor of collective security and group welfare.

Addis next week. Do you guys have any favourite spots I shouldn't miss?

Mad_Mullah;957947 wrote: Exactly, we need a man like him. Are you trolling? His regime is what made this 22 year mess possible.

It's impossible to go to a black wedding and not participate in some line dance, the wobble is my fav lol

Che -Guevara;957934 wrote: @Somali black gala, good to see young Somali students and professionals at one place. Enjoy! I wish I was in town to attend, but hopefully next year

^^ haha!

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