I guess thanks giving is early this year!! Turkeys...didnt they get nuff of their azz wiped in somali in the 1600 century by ahmed gurey. I guess they back for more punishments. Once a turkey u is always a turkey!! Bring it on Turkeys.

This man is the biggest rat or giir of somali politics!! I know hes gonna end up in sad situation pretty soon!! i hate this mofo! hes the stupidest mofo. Hes got no brains and is big time croney. I am sure when is work time is over that he will be shipped to dc!

fighting in milkland!! hell no..........lets drink some milks & then see whos fart is the grossest!! lol This is laascaanood....its like disneyland, there shouldnt be no fighting there. peace smellys.

Thats bs! u smellys in uk need to get up and fight this shyte!! yall aint dont shyte thats way they fing up moofos!! What happen to freedom of speech.

np...adiga mudan.

let him rest with his god pple. As the somali saying goes...nin dintey kabihiisa dama!! Lets talk about the current living warlord morons that we have to deal with, like Sil'o, middle-finger, shiekh hotel etc., kabiish.

Hi Brother Kingofkings...I am sorry to see that my lil throw robbed u the wrong way! I wanna tellya personally that I do respect your opinion since its yours & yours only. As the somali saying goes, nin ragaha garabkaaga la dayaa! That said, I wanna talk to you about a thing called free speech in the democratic part of planet earth. Anyway one has the right to criticize or remark their opinion about leaders despite the judgement of such leader supporters or non supporters. So, if you are a living member of planet earth, you should confirm to this idea. If u aint, then u got alot to earn my brother. I would suggest to learn about this fast & enroll in a good school about the concepts of what is called Democracy and free speech. I am sure that you are well aware of my status as father and a hard working husband. However, even though u patronized me as the opposite sex, i aint gonna sweat that and hold any sort of grudges against u. I will just tell you that i really apologize if i brought out your demeanor manor and wish that in the future, you will respect all your somali brothers and sisters as equals always, no matter what side of the coin they prefer. Thats the way we all humans need to treat each, despite our differences in what life environment presents to us. ce la vie.

Faroole habeenki marko jiifsado, fartiiso jagaa...marka maxaa ka rabtaan! Leave him alone, hes having fun with his middle finger.

That explains how he could afford the Bimmer that hes making donuts with it!! no wonder.

One thing I like about myself is that I am like X to somalis. Nobody knows, what tribe, region or even if i am somali when I encounter them in LA streets. I dont hang out that much with the somali community. I work alot, usually about 10 hrs a day. I work as consultant so I can out for week, or one day or work from home. So i dont have much time for social activites. I just dont understand hanging out with 4 guys at starbucks for 2 hrs (with ladies..thats awesome..lol). However, I can tell 90% of somali pple that i encounter live or on the net, what part of somali they from or tribe they are!! why, cuz the way they speak or the first question they ask when u encounter them. On the net its spilled water....uncle stories are no brainer. Hey, u from so and so city? That means hes most probably from there! So i go yeah! just to easy the conversation. I can speak southern, eastern and northern somali dialects fine. Learned it from many Xs...lol. And i learned it the hard way. Can u imagine waking up early in the morning and your lady is asking to get some naaleh!! Thats what they call ukun or beed in af reer jabouti!! I had to tell to draw a picture of what the hell she's talking about! Or my current wife told me that shes making malawax! I told her to surprise me. Next may is my 10 yr aniversory in sol...still no body knows my somali ethnicity or nada about me!! I love it since to me, all i wanna be a proud somali and not a smelly somally. Its new word for clan cheerleaders. lol You will never be able to break my ethnicity code somallys..

ngonge is suffering from mom fantasy which is a uk disease! Remember Prince Charles...didnt he marry some one that looks like his old mom! Homie is time that u visit Dr. Phil. I can just picture this in my head...Dr. Phil saying to him, now Ngonge why the hell u wanna chase moms...man thats gross!! U need to get you head from the ole meat and get some fresh meat!! What in the world are u thinking of.. oh lord.

whatchya talking about...there are slaves even in america! These are slaves mainly immigrant women & children in the west. I have seen some.

Cheers homie! And hopefully, u will rock mo. I beatchya though....I do have 3 amigos now...dalamar, dahabo, and dilaal. Yo, Ngonge, Bob's boat is out of commission in a deep sea, so he would probably need to call mayday mayday for help!!.

Another warlord bites the dust!! wc to hell.

Abti...I see u got spanked kinda hard here! next time, think twice before u post here in a murqan mode!! lol... Somaliweeyen homies dont kid around. They damn serious.

wtf is this!! I lived in India for 4 yrs & never saw an indian movie. But i gotta tellya this. I got into a fight one day in movie theatre with a black america dude. I swear true story. The movie was an american movie. I hit him with my foot when trying to stretch and he jumped on me. We both got kicked out and we started talking....hes like man, i thought u was some asian mofo..I told him that he looked an arab. we become friends. He was living in Sweden and was on vacation. I was living there for while after lil trouble that i got in usa. Shyte happens.

A diiga yeeyo giitayo dunida joogeeyn jahanama la geeyoyo hadad aakhiro u jahaade wajigaagi fuusha xuma ayo aboor ka dargayeey dalkeeni iyo dadkeeni baad ku xaarteyey Jahanama ku waaro saaxibadaha sheydan iyo johnny walker nogo salaan. oh meesha u see reservgaree qolal, tfg, faroole, silaanyo & all the fuleey warlords that lick amxaar butts. No reason to remain us of Hiltler wannabee niggas!! any true blooded somali with a natural common sense can out do these munaafaq warlords that have stuffed down our nations throat. We should not warwar for these nacasiis one bit. The earlier they expire, the better off we are as nation.

Reason for part two split - forum only accepts 1000 character per posting!! Non-Traditional Donors The glaring absence of non-traditional donors, such as Turkey — which has made significant and tangible contributions to the reconstruction of cities such as Mogadishu in recent months — from the Board suggests that perhaps the real intention of the London conference was to diminish Turkey’s influence in Somalia and impose a West-friendly regime to ensure that Western companies and corporations benefit the most from the reconstruction project. Since the Board will not only decide how money is used but where, it could decide to undertake projects that are most beneficial to countries represented on the Board (i.e. Britain, France and the European Union), rather than allow for more open and competitive bidding for projects. Some analysts feel that the London conference was hastily convened to influence a conference on Somalia being organised by the Turkish government in June, which might have come up with alternative solutions that may not have pleased Western governments. Many Somalis have welcomed Turkey’s aid to Somalia, partly because Turkey is seen as a “neutral” partner, and as a secular Muslim nation, is culturally more acceptable to Somalia’s largely Muslim population. Neoliberal Model The dominance of traditional Western donors in the Joint Financial Management Board also suggests that the development paradigm being pushed in Somalia will be aligned to the Western neoliberal model that calls for increased liberalisation, deregulation, privatisation and cutbacks. However, this model cannot work in Somalia where regulation is actually needed to stabilise and revive the economy and where state institutions are either non-existent or too weak to regulate markets and the economy. The London conference, while purporting to come up with a “Marshall Plan” for Somalia, also failed to recognise that a Marshall-like plan can only work in countries (like post-War Germany) that already have well-established institutions and industries that can be revived through an injection of funds. Somalia has neither. While businesses such as mobile phone companies are thriving in Somalia, they are not regulated or taxed, though an informal system of taxation has developed whereby “taxes” are paid to faction leaders, local administrations, Islamist groups, port militias and armed men at roadblocks. The lack of an established tax regime in the country and the absence of regulatory bodies means that industries operate informally, even when they are highly profitable. While Somalis are known for their entrepreneurial culture and their ability to take risks, the injection of donor funds (most likely followed by the recruitment of Western companies to deliver services and infrastructure) could cause a sudden volatility in the economy, and fuel resentment of foreign-owned businesses. Chatham House analyst Adjoa Anyimadu told the Guardian: “There’s already a lot of scepticism from parts of the Somalian community about the reasons for the sudden focus on Somalia and the reasons behind the UK’s interest. “The potential for things to go wrong is high, for the population to feel they are being undermined or invaded by foreigners. “Al Shabaab has little credence with many Somalians but a foreign intervention could create a common enemy.” Africa’s Role Underplayed The London communiqué is not completely silent on the role of African countries in Somalia’s recovery, but their role is mostly confined to the area of security, terrorism, in particular. There is reference to the achievements and sacrifices of “Amisom and other forces” — and an endorsement of the UN Security Council’s decision to expand the mandate and raise the troop ceiling of Amisom — but Uganda and Burundi are not mentioned by name, nor are Kenya and Ethiopia cited for their recent efforts in removing Al Shabaab from the country. Nor is there any recognition of Kenya having borne the brunt of the Somali refugee crisis by hosting the largest refugee population in the world for the past 20 years. It seems as if Britain and Prime Minister David Cameron decided to hold the London conference to take the shine off the work done by African countries in bringing about stability to the country, and to take credit for work that had already begun long before they decided that Somalia needed the world’s attention. This is not to say that an international conference focused on Somalia’s myriad problems was not needed. But it has managed to make the process about the West’s involvement rather than Somalia’s rescue. Ali Ghedi, an MP in the current government, says that by expanding Amisom’s mandate, for instance, the international community showed that it was not ready to build local capacity or invest in an effective Somali army. Home-Grown Ideas Harper, who covered the London conference for the BBC, is of the opinion that the Somaliland example of a home-grown democracy “has demonstrated that, when left to themselves, Somalis can form a viable nation-state.” Somaliland (which is not internationally recognised) is located on the northern edge of the Horn of Africa and declared itself independent of the rest of Somalia in 1991. It has since emerged as the most peaceful region in the country. Harper added: “Time and again, delegates at the (London) conference insisted that this was not about telling Somalis what to do, that it was about helping Somalis do it for themselves. “But the outcome appeared to do the opposite, with plans for outsiders to play a central role in monitoring the economy, dealing with Somalia’s security issues and ensuring that the political transition ends in August. “It seems that the ‘international community’ cannot help telling Somalia what to do, an approach that has backfired over the past 20 years, and possibly made the situation worse than it might have been if Somalia had been left to its own devices.” Rasna Warah is a columnist with the Daily Nation in Kenya. This article was first published by The EastAfrican weekly. Rasna -- Right on the money!! Rudy

Sudden Interest In Somalia Points To Suspect Western Corporate Interests IIn her book The Shock Doctrine, Canadian author Naomi Klein argues that Western governments often use humanitarian relief and reconstruction as an excuse and an opportunity to force poor or strife-torn countries to adopt neoliberal economic models that ultimately serve the interests of Western corporations. Citing examples from Chile, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Russia, Argentina, among other countries, she shows how political and economic turmoil has been used as an entry point by Western countries to introduce economic reforms that would ordinarily be unpopular with local populations. In Iraq, for instance, after the ouster of Saddam Hussein, US companies made a fortune providing security and other services to Iraqis, all in the name of promoting democracy and good governance. In Chile, the US government actively undermined the presidency of Salvador Allende, a left-leaning democrat, and supported the coup that brought Augusto Pinochet to power. Pinochet, in turn, unleashed neoliberal reforms that were in line with US interests. In Sri Lanka, after the devastating tsunami of 2004, land previously occupied by fishing villages was taken over by big hoteliers. Capitalism Klein refers to these events as “disaster capitalism” — “orchestrated raids on the public sphere in the wake of catastrophic events, combined with the treatment of disasters as exciting market opportunities.” While I would not go so far as claiming that the London Conference on Somalia hosted by the UK government last month was yet another business opportunity for Western governments and companies, the timing of the conference is certainly suspect. Facing massive unemployment and recession at home, Western countries may be looking at Somalia as an opportunity to expand markets and revive local industries. It is possible that Western countries have woken up to the fact that Somalia represents an untapped source of natural resources and a destination for Western goods. Somalis are in need of virtually every service, and have huge infrastructure shortfalls, which could be filled by Western companies. Also, the country’s resources have remained under-exploited for 20 years, and its leaders could be persuaded to give rights and concessions to Western companies in exchange for aid. Indeed, two days after the London conference, the Guardian newspaper reported that Britain was seeking oil-drilling rights in Somalia. The Canadian company Africa Oil has apparently already begun oil exploration in Puntland. Is aid the carrot that is being used to obtain these rights? It’s possible. In London, Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohammed Ali told the Observer that in the future, a share of natural resources would be offered in return for help with reconstruction. “There’s room for everybody when this country gets back on its feet and is ready for investment,” he said. And Who Exactly Is In Charge? Questions are also being raised about who will drive the reconstruction project. BBC journalist Mary Harper, the author of the newly-published book Getting Somalia Wrong?, told this writer that despite the impressive groundwork done by Britain in engaging with, listening to and learning from Somalis, the final communiqué emanating from the London conference appeared “rather thin and vague on many key issues.” For instance, the question of who exactly will be in the charge of the country once the tenure of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) expires in August this year is not spelt out clearly. The conference endorsed the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to replace the TFG, but its task seems to be focused purely on governance issues, such as the preparation of a constitution, the establishment of institutions and preparations for elections. But this Assembly will not manage donor funds. Nor will it manage or collect taxes from ports and airports. The task of managing Somalia’s economy appears to rest with the newly-established Joint Financial Management Board, comprising representatives from Britain, France, the European Union, the World Bank and the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) (and later any future government), which aims to “increase transparency and accountability in the collection and efficient use of public revenues, as well as international development aid, and which will help strengthen Somali public financial management institutions.” The Board’s stated objectives are to minimise corruption, maximise the use of funds in the public interest and improve accountability and transparency on where and how Somali revenues and donor funds are spent. At face value, this appears to be a step in the right direction given the corruption and financial incompetence within the TFG, United Nations agencies and humanitarian organisations. Lack of trust in the TFG’s and the UN’s ability to deliver development to Somalia and use funds appropriately was probably what prompted the establishment of the Board. Somalia is desperately in need of a financial facility that can monitor how donor and domestic funds are used. However, Canada-based Abdirizak Mohamed, editor of Hiraan Online, is worried that the Board is yet another nail in the coffin of Somalia’s sovereignty. “We may have lost our sovereignty when we allowed African troops into Somalia and when the UN Security Council expanded the mandate of Amisom a day before the start of the London conference. But now with this new Management Board, comprising European donors and the World Bank, we have lost our independence to manage our resources.” The presence of the World Bank in the Board also raised questions about the philanthropic intentions of Western donors. Is Somalia going to be revived through loans from the Bank, and if so, will Somalia be in debt before it is on its feet? The other issue that is not clear is whether the oversight function of the Joint Financial Management Board will supersede agreements that prevent donors from monitoring UN agencies. The European Community has signed a Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement (FAFA) that does not allow it to do external audits of UN projects that it funds. The UN is expected to manage EC contributions in accordance with its own rules and regulations, which allows for a lot of pilfering and mismanagement. Will the FAFA agreement be overlooked in Somalia?

Well, i can only write English and some Somali, but I speak Arabic, hindi, Urdu, spanish and Somali.

Hell no! Dude....I never paid more than $500...thats was my first when i was clueless!! Then i did a research and wrote a thread called "Dummies for xaliimos!! read that. Man u can get 3 xaliimos for that amount. Let her pay for it. Do it the smart. Tell her to lend you the money & u will pay her back. Then, everytime u give a penny, log it, and then when she is upto the Meher amount, then send her to work. Tell her that honey moon is over and now is the time to show her moon!!

yeeeeeeeeeeeh getty up cowboys!! How come he didnt ask them about cows??? lol. Ok, so here is the questions for non-americans. Do yall know who Betsy is? shes the prettiest cow that a cowboy dates at the weekends!

From far away, it was a naked man pounding the sidewalk in public -- now TMZ has obtained up close video of Jason Russell's meltdown ... complete with four-letter words ... and the devil. In this new video, Russell can be heard ranting to himself, dropping F-bombs, clapping to no one in particular, and shouting about the devil. Russell was not arrested and won't be charged ... but he has been placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold. loooool...Kony's voodoo must be working him. check out the video below...wooow! Definitely, this will go more viral then his original bogus one! http://www.tmz.com/

no turkeys are allowed here! Read the sign that comes up every Nov24th each year in sol!! lol I, myself is debating the feedbacks that i am getting from administrators. I would like to remind administrators that without the users of this site, this site wont exist. It will be really awesome if admins up their ethics and treat everyone equally no matter whatever caariish a nomad comes from. I would hate to see a great, time durable site to be only tarnished by improper administration tactics. Plz admins, try to hold high reasoning when responding and share your ideas and responses with users by posting them all in admin thread. There has to be a fair democratic way of solving problems. Thats the fair way. Its very annoying when a posting disappears into thin air! I can understand if their is a ghost running around here, but a feed back will at least tarnish the ghost drama. My 2 cents.

Oh! this man saved my life when i got stuck in somali and was trying to come back to usa. Thank you adheero. One q's though...how does a diaper-trash, uneducated mofo get this kinda of job to interview a seasoned politician!!