The last two kids, the older brother is extremely perceptive for his age.

The Zack;872215 wrote: I can say 10 times more than what you listed here about Shariifka yet he was qashiin at the end of the day. I highly doubt that, I listed 10 points x 10 = 100. Therefore deliver 100 good points about Shariifka before he was president. Shariifka wasn't from the diaspora community either, not sure how that is a compliment though. While Sharif was a lame-duck president, that background definitely sets him above you and me, He was on the ground living in Somalia as opposed to chatting on a fora, same with the current president who was far more prolific in his 'good deeds' in the country. Also, since when working for UNICEF and having your own for-profit private school became qualifications for a presidency? Ah, stop it man, even if he had been given a Nobel prize for peace you would still down-play it as nothing. SIMAD has educated 1500 administrators and managers since its birth, this is a massive achievement by any measurement and a big gain for Somalia. Again, we don't know this guy. His first test is who he appoints for the PM, we shall see how he does that part. Azania is dead bro, get over it. No new PM will necromance it lol

The Zack;871954 wrote: That is what everybody was saying when she Sharif was selected. He will be judged by his actions, not by "calmness" or flags. Allaha u fududeeyo, we don't know his character yet. We do know his character through his past actions: -- He is a man who had the option to stay overseas like most of our parents, and lead a comfortable life, but instead opted to stay and bring relief to the ordinary civilians, that alone puts him above all the other individuals of the past twenty years that called themselves President or PM. -- He co-founded one of the most important educational facilities in the 'dead republic' era in the form of SIMAD. -- He contributed to the abolishment of the 'green-line' that used to divide Mogadishu in the warlord era. -- He contributed to raising the educational levels of South and central Somalia as part of UNICEF. -- His plan for the future of Somalia is sound and logical, focusing on security and the well-being of our people. -- He established the first political party in the capital since the collapse of the central government. -- He never joined a specific powerful political group just because they were 'powerful' at a certain time, or left a group because their time was up. Instead he has been a consistent non-political actor until the time to ascend was ripe in the form of this historic election. -- He joined one of Somalia's oldest Islamic parties in the form of Al-Islah, our philanthrophic version of the Muslim Brotherhood and a real credible alternative to the destructive ways of Al-Shabaab. -- His stance towards the question of Somaliland is fair and non-threatenening, exactly the type of leader that is needed in a era of reconciliation and mutual understanding. -- His coming to the defense of a former head of state is also a clear indicator that he understands the important symbolism behind the Villa Somalia office that for so long was degraded by uneducated men, an office which represents a country of 10 million. -- His decision to remain in Somalia even after a US invitation for the ka-trillion UN meeting is another good example that he's putting the country first, by sending the current PM in his stead. I have no doubt that he will not spend unnecessary funds on flying to foreign capitals unless its absolutely important. His calmness, and modus operandi is absolutely a good indication of what his character is like, and what we can expect in the future. As it stands now, Somalia has the most charismatic and articulate leader in East Africa. The sneaky but intelligent Meles Zenawi is dead, replaced by a simple brute. Kibaki majority of the time looks like he's on a safari and can't string a coherent sentence together. Afwerki is like Tony Montana, nobody wants to mess with him. Guelleh is that funny looking fat guy who could be your distant uncle, and Museveni looks like a deranged black cowboy mimicking Clint Eastwood in the mirror No, its our elected president who is the fresh prince, the smooth operator, the people's man. A president who understands that he is one of the symbols of the republic and dresses accordingly. A man who conducts himself in a respectable fashion and maintains an ambitious but achievable plan. He represents a new era, the rebirth of our country.

Dear Mr.President, my first advice to you is to look for support within the Somali World, establish the Somali Sovereign Fund (SSF) and have it managed by a team of accountable patriots. Set a target of 1 billion dollars, and then disintergrate this figure into specific projects, for example: $100 million - Upgrading of Somali ports. $150 million - Dynamic job creation in the coastal cities and towns of Somalia, mainly funds for SME's and the purchase of several trawlers. $150 million - Modernised equipment for farms in the fertile regions of the country; tractors, silos, storage facilities, new crops, etc $200 million - Child infrastructure; schools, playgrounds, daycare, maternity clinics, etc spread out across the country and based on population density. $200 million - Repatriation of Somalis stuck in other countries, this figure will cover their return journey and give them support to start over. Its a vital demography we have to entice back to ensure a strong boom in the agricultural regions. $50 million - To be used by a professional team of Somali economists, lobbyists and negotiators to travel the world and establish as many trade-ties and new markets for Somali products and joint-ventures. $50 million - To be used by a team of marketing specialists that slowly reshape the country's image in global media and culture, absolutely vital to attracting FDI and Tourists. $100 million - A modern convention center where summits, events, concerts and gatherings can be held to promote the country once again as an important cosmopolitan capital. I'm absolutely certain that a people who can spend a billion dollars annually on a green leaf will make sure you reach your target. This combined with the taxes and revenue from various economic profitable state-owned infrastructure such as the seaports and airports will have you off the foreign dependency curse within two years, and the fruits of this investment will manifest itself at a quantity that is ten times higher than what you put in. In other words the state-budget will balloon into the billions, which allow you to implement projects on a greater scale. I intentionally left out the security-sector, because I believe a contract with the Turks to train 25 thousand Somali soldiers and equip them with modern hardware can be achieved through other means, and without falling into debt.

I've been reading a bit on early America and the huge challenges she managed to overcome, far greater than what we are currently facing. It was a series of well-educated presidents and governments that repulsed foreign dependency, subdued domestic terrorists and rebels, secured its global trade, and held together the Union. The country subsequently transformed into the biggest economy as early as the 19th century and went beyond that. Now I'm under no illusion that Somalia can achieve superpower status, but we have the potential to become a Malaysia 'with better beaches', if we compromise, work together, and make sure we elect a series of successive governments that are educated and accountable. I find it strange that we have amongst our people individuals whose entire support for a politician is based on what crappy clan he/she originates from, when, if they instead focused on meritocracy, they would most likely see 'one of their own' elected eventually. Give us 24 years of peace, and we will have the opportunity to go to the ballots a total of 6 times, and the chance to elect a new President, PM or Speaker a combined total of 18 times. This 'all or nothing' attitude that caused the collapse of the state not only reduced us to 'nothing', it denied us to elect a good representative a total of 5 times. In a strange twist of fate this election brought forth a new fresh candidate, a decent man, a person with genuine empathy for the precarious humiliating state we find ourselves in, and with a respectable plan to change it for the better. How can anyone that calls themselves a Somali not support this? Based on this successful end to the transition and the peaceful election alone Somalia will not be on the top position of F.P Magazine's annual failed state index come 2013. A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circlue of our felicities. -- Thomas Jefferson

*Ibtisam;870827 wrote: Adam :eek: :eek: Take care!!!!!!! and dont walk in dark corners for god sake!!!!! lool at someone dedicating a thread to you and we would not even know it was Adam. Im feeling so sad now LOL, don't be, it wasn't my time to go, that was obvious. Its strange though that they were afraid to make the first move despite outnumbering me. I think because I dropped my food and stood my ground, instead of running; it send some kind of psychological schock-wave into their brain translating into "maybe we're messing with the wrong guy'', evendo the odds were stacked in their favour. I fully support Somali gangs now, this would never happen to me in a Somali stronghold lol.

^You're breaking the law, reconsider that post N.O.R.F. Apophis;871513 wrote: New Hobbit trailer Where the hell is Smaug? LOL@ the Dark Robocop Rises, everybody is dark and angry these days.

I have been looking at his recent interviews for the first time since he was elected, and not only is he an articulate man, his vision for the future of the republic and well-being of Somalis won me over. Finally, an head of state I can proudly show off to my non-Somali friends as the representative of my ancestral country. Finally, a head of state with a proven track-record of delivering vital services to the ordinary citizens across the republic. Finally, a head of state, who is educated. Finally, a head of state, who rather stays in the country to serve his people than globe-trot with a begging bowl. Finally, a head of state whose words actually feel genuine rather than a rehearsed gimmick. I officially endorse the new president hailing from my clan called SOMALI.

Nice story, its ironic that you felt proud to be recognised as a Somali, while an hour ago I for a moment wished I wasn't as a group of five hooded dudes followed me from the bus-stop. This was a case of flight or fight, and for some reason my legs felt like concrete, I think it was the nerves. or because I didn't want to lead them to my sister's house. I dropped my pizza box on the ground and clenched my fists: Me: what do you want? First dude(black): did you rat my brethren? Me: what? I don't know you! They kept trying to encircle me, but I made sure this wasn't going to happen, there is no doubt in my mind they had sharp objects hidden. Second dude(white): Your that marlian dude Hassan aren't you. Me: No that's not me. There were two other white dudes that kept trying to flank me but luckily they felt intimidated enough to back off when threatened. We did this dance for around two minutes, my pizza box was a couple dozen meters away now. One of them revealed an iron tube. but they kept hesitating from attacking, Just my luck not a single person other than us on this dark azz street. The stand-off/dance brought us into a more lit area, and my face was clear now. Second dude: Nah its not him blud, And they left. Not a scratch on me, but funny thing is, I kept thinking of SOL as they tried to encircle me, and how a SOLer most likely would dedicate a topic to me as another young Somali guy killed in the diaspora. HELL NO! (if they had guns, I would have most likely been killed as a 'misunderstanding', f.ck I rather be killed in Mogadishu if thats the case.)

And people here were criticising OdaySomali for highlighting the complete absence of high-quality event-planners, in the capital, capable of executing major gatherings and ceremonies.

Seems more like a poor attempt to create division and strife in the aftermath of a smooth end to the transition and peaceful elections that haven't resulted in civil-strife, or a silly power-sharing agreement.

No company can operate without the Federal Government's approval, its the highest recognised sovereign entity in the Somali Republic, they could put a permanent road-block to any regional government that doesn't acknowledge a new oil-law. This is good news though, imagine a hundred wells across the country being explored by mega-companies, the chances of success would increase a 1000-fold. These Somali lawyers will come in handy in the near future..

Wrong topic.

The Zack;870018 wrote: NIn Yaaban Abtigiis, Here is the video: And we wonder why Somalia is in shambles and why the other regions are still part and parcel of foreign countries. That sheepish crowd mentality is why!

LMAO, reminds me of: Someone should attach a third pic of Obama smoking a sig

The guy is singlehandely discrediting Puntland as a positive constituent of Somalia.

Hassan Wadani, he already proved himself by staying in the country and positively contributing to Somalia's welfare in the last twenty years, when he had all the connections to make a nice living in the west.

It's too late, the cat is out of bag and the monkeys are dancing. You're a marked man.

^I'm a nobody indeed, which is still a term of recognition two levels above your status lol.

I can't take J.Phoenix seriously anymore after that notorious (but hilarious) David Letterman interview.

Carafaat, choose a colour and I will send you a whole box, motormouth :

Its no different from the Chinese/Soviet infrastructural involvement in the past that build many of Somalia's economic assets still benefiting us today; road-network, ports, etc. Turkey is a rising economy, and they're doing for us what other major powers are doing for most of Africa. This diaspora pride, xenophobia and criticism against a country doing something on the ground is silly considering the extreme lowbase the country has descended into, and it needs all the hands it can get without falling into unpayable debt. If we listen to you, and chase off the Turks on some silly fear, the road to recovery would be even more difficult than it already is.

Apophis;868952 wrote: L/C was really good but I would rank it third after Lock and Snatch. Then RocknRolla at fourth. This trumps them all, I laughed my azz off, sometimes being stuck at a 1 min scene for 15 minutes because I couldn't stop rewinding, seriously hilarious. I give you two words ''Karate-chop'' and ''dwarf'', I won't say more lol:

Isra;869301 wrote: this is neocolonization!!! what do the Turks want....I am suspicious. Dey wanna colonaise R'us, all yo nuttingness belong to me!

Because I love Somalilanders