Just for northerner, The video talks about the problems with Somalia. Its starts off with marc informing his audience that the war started in 1988 not 1991 as most people have become accustomed to. I then go on to talk about that’s since the collapse of the Somali government there has been destruction, instability and poverty. At this point I talk of how its time to restore peace, stability and democracy to Somalia. I then talk about tribalism and why it should be eradicated. After which I talk about how Somalia should be united and that we should integrate all these self-declared republics back into the Somali system of governance. I then talk about how Somalis lived in peace and co-existed before all these interventions happened. I then talk about how Somalis should work together to demonstrate their worthiness to the rest of the world by acting upon their moral responsibility to their country. I then talk about how the current state of affairs in Somalia is unacceptable. That the warlords have destroyed the country, while at the same time making Somalia a nation of contrasts, where the rich and those in poverty live side by side. I then conclude by saying thanks to my audience and asking them to write their comments and suggestions on the video. Now let’s get the ball rolling! MARC

notes for what exactly Zafir? as i explained previously i improvise on most of the videos. As for the shades, i have been meaning to take them off for a while now but since i am a very controversial figure in the community, its best if i remain hidden for the time being. MARC

Dude, Do i detect a hint of sarcasm in your response! I havent got the transcript for the video. I normally improvise from a few notes on my computer screen. With this particular video, I didnt do research as i normally do, It came from the heart(!) MARC

Hey Dude, Are you talking about the transcripts of the video? MARC

I am now flexing my muscles, so come and have a go if you think your hard enough!. MARC

This is just pathetic! http://www.boocame.com/page_view.php?articleid=572 somaliland deserves recognition and its closer now than ever before. these tribalist with their plackards cannot get in the way of somaliland self-determination. MARC

MS Production Present: What’s Wrong with Somalia?? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qm25rIft5fY This is probably the most important video I have ever made. It talks about the problems with Somalia and we can do to solve these problems. I know and understand that I haven’t been very vocal on this forum but I will now stand up and defend my corner and opinions to the death. Even though the contents of this video are universally expressed by all Somalis. Those of you who disagree with the video or its contents will be crucified!! MARC :cool:

why is there a lack of role models in the community and how can we overcome this problem.

IT APPEARS MY VIDEOS HAVE CAUSED CONTROVESY AND MAY HAVE UPSET SOME PEOPLE. THE REALITY IS THAT SOMALIS FACE MANY PROBLEMS AND RATHER THAN HIDING AWAY AND ARGUING AMONG EACH OTHER, WE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO WORK TOGETHER AND USE ANY OPPORTUNITY AS A PLATFORM TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE HINDERED THE PROGRESS OF THE SOMALI PEOPLE. DESPITE CALLS TO REMOVE THE VIDEOS, I WILL NOT SUCCUMB TO THE PRESSURE AND WILL CONTINUE TO EXPRESS MY OPINIONS ON THESE ISSUES. MARC

Thanks for all your comments. I respect them all and will defend your democratic right to express them. But I am slightly concerned at the level of comments being expressed by those people who accuse me of being a 'hit and run figure'. MARC

MS productions presents: A video dedication to SOL members http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dT5YgeYD6wY The lack of Somali Role Models is to all those members who sit behind their computer screens and do nothing but criticise while never doing anything for their community. While many of you might accuse me of being one, at least my words have been translated to real and tangible action time and again. I have coined a new terms for such people:'Self-hating somalis' MARC :cool:

i think its an excellent way of reaching wide audiences. Thanks for subscribing!. MARC

Yes i am the chair of two major organisations and sit on the committee of few others. if you wish to work with me, please get in touch! i am not difficult to locate. MARC

CG and Northerner, I reason why I don’t bother writing anything is because you two will ridicule whatever I write. Not because you agree or disagree with it but because you have negative Somali attitude where you put people down until you mentally break them down. MARC

MS Production Present: Somali People In The UK http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_GqrNwFDreM A summary of a speech I gave at a conference. Let me what you guys think! MARC :cool:

i watched this clip and felt that it was a bit over the top. u cant be rapping in a masajid!! MARC

MS Productions presents: How Tribalism Has Destroyed Somalia!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVg8SM1Ybko This is a very controversial and sensitive issue, so please deal with it very carefully. 'Tribalism is a disease and the only remedy is Knowledge' Marc Smith MARC :cool:

This topic has become so philosphical! you people have turn something interesting into something so trival and pointless. thanks alot (!) CG - the world doesnt revolve around you son! MARC

well thats one of the wonders of a democratic society. people have opinions!, i respect yours fully and will fight for you to express yourself MARC

I was born in Djenne, Mali, raised in Saylac, Somaliland before coming to England. So I consider myself Malian first and foremost, then a Somali. Where you live shouldn’t affect your politics. What an amateurish mistake on your behalf NG. MARC

Why are there are a lot of pro-khat people in this forum. I thought we all had a consensus that Khat was a social ill and one that should be banned if anything. I see a lot of people in the pro-khat campaign advocating that Khat be allowed to be consumed and continue to wreck havoc in the Somali society.

SL is a beacon of hope in what is otherwise a place of despair!, lets celebrate success and give credit where its due! Viva Somaliland.

really, maybe i should withdraw my activism (!). MARC

A.J, I dont think i am better than anyone, what give you this impression. dont judge people. I might make a few videos on youtube but that doesnt give you the right to judge me and call me arrogant. This is very disappointing to hear from.I am not arguing with you A.J, you are the one who is throwing unneccessary violent insults.

if SOL prides its self on free speech, many of those who post threads on SOL are anti-free speech. this is very disappointing to see. I would like to add that are many intelligent people on this forum who have given me some constuctive critictism. We are all human and prone to mistakes, some more than others, but in my cases i would like to thanks all those who have been very frank in their opinions towards me. MARC