Ibti, I'm not sure I got all of your post but I think the gist is that you think SSC are employing outdated tactics that have already failed elsewhere? If that's it, then you might well be right. We do all seem to be going round in circles, don't we? It's a little bit surreal actually - you look at everything that's happening and you get this sense of deja vu and wonder how it is the people who are in the thick of it all don't feel or see this themselves. I kinda feel like that about SL's actions over the last few years. Isn't it slightly strange that the whole objective and purpose behind SL seeking independence is that the last Somali regime tried to subdue people who were unhappy with the status quo by force? And yet here is SL today, twenty years later, on the verge of repeating the same mistake that set them on their current path. It's an odd twisted world for sure. I might be a bit of a hippy (as NG always accuses) but I really don't understand why we (as in our politicians) can't attempt to solve issues through positive dialogue.

Wey isu qalmaan labadoodu.

^ LoL...go two sizes up miyaa taladu?

The issue with Puntland is internal and localised to the current administration. I'm not sure why it's being equated with Somaliland in this regard. The only issue SSC has with the PL admin is their lack of decisive action on LA. This lack of interest and action is what woke up the community and created the current SSC movement. Any analyst worth his or her salt would have been able to predict what would happen when the dual actions of SL (invading a region that doesn't have any interest in seceding ) and PL (stepping back even though they're the political representation for the region) were put together:- i.e. a new political and military group would pop up. This is after all Somalia and no region would ever settle for or accept expansion from another region, clan or political entity. In terms of leadership and divisions - so much is being made about the SSC when it comes to these two things. SSC leadership, I would think, wouldn't be that different from other leaders in Somalia today. Somaliland, Puntland and TFG leaders are hardly trailblazers themselves. Corrupt, ineffectual and lacking anything resembling charisma - that's our general leadership today. And yet no one is pointing the finger at any of you and expecting you to do something tangible about Silaanyo and his cabinet's greed or Faroole and his multitude of mistakes. So why should the likes of Taleex be expected to give a dressing down to traditional or, for that matter, self-appointed 'leaders' in SSC? It's a bit silly, isn't it? Now, I don't believe many, if any, SSC supporters on SOL would agree with or support Xaglatoosiye or the khusuusi if they failed to do their job. I certainly wouldn't. They deserve constructive criticism as leaders - something we don't often see in regional politics. As for the garaads, well they deserve our respect and reverence but, as far as I'm concerned, they shouldn't have a place in politics unless they get elected for a particular position. It's this confusion between the traditional and the chosen leaders that SL has been exploiting but I don't think they will be able to keep it up. Next are those other 'leaders' that keep popping up - you know, the injineers, the doctores, the gaashaanles and the siyaasiyiin who invariably speak for the whole community by virtue of clan - well I can't make head nor tail of those. No idea what can be done about them except to let them seek nurture from wherever suits them. Lastly Xaabsade, the ace-card of every SSC critic, koley waxay ilatahay inuu odaygaasi heli doono wuxuu soo shaqaystay. SSC is finally awake, wey tashatay, weyna ogtahay the obstacles hor yaala. For those of us out here and back at home who have a stake in the future of this region, this much is clear: - What we do know: Is that Xaglatoosiye and the Khusuusi were chosen as leaders of the SSC by consensus. - What we can do: Is wait and see if they do a good job and hold them accountable and replace them if they don't. - What we can't do: is be responsible or accountable for any random man or woman who wants an income from whatever source they can larch onto. *Ibtisam;726393 wrote: Che You know I don't bother usual, a part of me wants to support and join the campaign for their legitimate concerns [there are a few] because life is precious even if one is lost, laakin they circulate around bulshid malayacin and put all the eggs in one basket carried by incompetent diaspora based men and they refuse to hold their own traitors to account. Even worse when this is pointed out, they go psycho and run off to post another song. I hate badly conducted campaigns. :cool: Hey Ibti, how goes? I see what you're trying to say but you need not be so concerned with the SSC campaign - after all it only begun less than two years ago and they've already dealt several embarrassing blows to SL, even in their 'confused' state. Imagine if they were actually more organised, unified and better funded? Cidiba islama hadli lahayn soo maaha?

The Zack;725538 wrote: Val, FB is in the video, you just don't know his face lol. LoL....Mayhap. Was he the 'Hip hop artist' from california?

Haha...was there even an attempt at seduction mise did we sleep through it? You're right though, it's a pretty big question and the answer might be a while away.

LoL JB....what do you think? Ilaahay ka bari in adigoo soo taagan dhulkaaga lagaa hoos iibin. Honestly Africa waxay noqotay ilma yar oo baada laga qaado, thanks to its corrupt and decrepit leaders. Sidey Korea u iibsankartaa intaasoo dhul beereed ah iyagoo dadkoodu gaajo u dhimanayaan? Yaab.

This is the mosy coherent and well-written press release I have seen from that NSUM group. And the author sums it up pretty well. It's down to the SSC regions to ensure their future and their place in Somalia. As far as I can see, SL is delusional in its claims to the region and PL is pretty much a blunt nail and will never defend or secure these territories, which kinda defeats the purpose of its existence. In terms of the divisions within the SSC, in which political entity or region or clan are there no divisions in Somalia? It's not only expected, it's a forgone conclusion. The only question remaining is: What will the majority of the SSC do about the minority who are paid or bribed to assure and safeguard SL's presence in Sool?

^ That's very organised. But surely they can't make much money from singular blocks? Do you know what brought this sharing policy about?

Wadh wadh. You should familiarise yourself with the Golden Rules of this site again. Siiba No.5 5 - Trolling: don't make posts that are inflammatory just to annoy people.

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^ So there's no love for MN miyaa? Aw.

The dodgers ad freaks me out. Really like the new Dulux Ad. http://www.youtube.com/user/DuluxUK?v=mrdudnKxYvk&feature=pyv&ad=10610084260&kw=dulux%20advert" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

Cool vid. FaaraxB how come you're not on it? I really liked Minnesota when I was there but then, of course, it was in the summer. Qorax, Cheeky sod. What do you know? To answer your question: For the convenience of getting anything you want at any time; for its age and history; for the architecture, art and entertainment; for the diversity and religious freedom; for the bad service culture and the stiff upper lip; for the morning lattes, late trains and the 'grab a Metro' melees; for the 24hr supermarkets; and a thousand other reasons.

SL took a wrong turn and is trying to stay on course but I don't think they can keep it up. Either that redundant border ayaa la ilaawayaa oo laga gudbayaa ama sidaasaa cunaha laysu haysanayaa.

So what are you saying, Alpha? That you're not such a petulant child in reality?

I watched a subtitled version of the original. It wasn't too bad.

Allah yarxama.

LoL...registration or deportation kulahaa. Such malaayacni.

27-year age gap is too much, people. That sort of gap can only be tolerated in millionaire/billionaire circles. Don't trust habraha - they are also the ones who facilitate or sometimes force 'habro-wadaagyo' marriages (the last taboo since 'ilmo-adeeryo' marriages are now common). As in "walaashaa guurso oo maalkaaga isla reerka ku soo celi".

LoL @ the stories. Somalidu ma naxdo. And no tact to speak of. Anyway I believe no one can put you down unless you allow them to.

LoL...good one. The ones I recognised have already been named except for 'Cake' which I think is Ibtisam.

LoL...But do the residents of Qardho know you terrorise potential tourists and investors daily? And that doesn't sound like a good deal for Buuhoodle!