That truly was a poem. Who knows maybe it can be our version of the Star Spangled Banner.

WASHINGTON - Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Donald Evans resigned Tuesday, the first members of President Bush’s Cabinet to leave following his re-election. The resignations were announced by White House press secretary Scott McClellan, who said Bush had accepted the decisions of both secretaries. “The objective of securing the safety of Americans from crime and terror has been achieved,†Ashcroft wrote in a five-page handwritten letter to Bush, adding that he believed that the Justice Department “would be well served by new leadership and fresh inspiration†and that “my energies and talents should be directed toward other challenging horizons.†Bush said in a statement that Ashcroft had “served our nation with honor, distinction and integrity†and had “transformed the [Justice] Department to make combating terrorism the top priority, including making sure our law enforcement officials have the tools they need to disrupt and prevent attacks.†The letter from Ashcroft, 62, who has been a lightning rod for criticism by Democrats and civil liberties activists, was dated Nov. 2, Election Day, but was not released until Tuesday. In a separate letter to colleagues at the Justice Department, he said he would stay on until his successor was confirmed. Aides had described Ashcroft as “exhausted†from leading the Justice Department in fighting the domestic war on terrorism since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Stress was a factor in health problems earlier this year that resulted in removal of Ashcroft’s gallbladder. Giuliani says no, thank you Ashcroft’s former deputy, Larry Thompson, who recently took a job as general counsel at PepsiCo, is considered a possible successor, Republican officials have said. If appointed, he would be the nation’s first black attorney general. Others mentioned include Bush’s 2004 campaign chairman, former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, and White House counsel Alberto Gonzales. Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani had also been on some lists of possible replacements, but he issued a statement saying he “remains committed to sustaining the ongoing success of Giuliani Partners,†his consulting group. Evans chooses to go home Both Ashcroft and Evans have served in Bush’s Cabinet from the start of the administration. Administration officials have said it was possible that Evans, 58, a close friend of Bush’s from Texas, would be in line to succeed John Snow as Treasury secretary should Snow leave. But Evans wrote, “I have concluded with deep regret that it is time for me to return home.†In a separate statement, Bush thanked Evans “for his outstanding service to our nation.†“Don shares my belief that the promise of America means our best days lie ahead,†the president said. “Together, we have worked to make that a reality. A name often mentioned for Evans’ job at the Commerce Department is that of Mercer Reynolds, national finance chairman for the Bush campaign, who raised more than $260 million to get him re-elected. Big changes expected The moves were announced a day after Bush returned to Washington from the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md., where he spent the weekend discussing what was expected to be a significant shuffling of his Cabinet. White House chief of Staff Andrew Card will stay on for a second term, it was announced Monday. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, who had earlier indicated that he was planning on leaving after the first Bush term, said Tuesday: “I’m waiting to talk to the president, and I will let you know my decision very shortly.†Secretary of State Colin Powell and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld also have been mentioned as likely to leave, while national security adviser Condoleezza Rice is reported to have told aides that she wants to return to California. Powell, en route to Mexico City, said Monday night that he had an ambitious travel schedule in Europe in the weeks ahead in hope of patching deep divisions stemming from the Iraq war. He gave no hint about his own plans beyond the meetings in early December, although he is widely expected to leave his job at the end of Bush’s term or early in the second term. Senior aides to Rumsfeld said he would like to remain in the job for at least part of Bush’s second term. Rumsfeld told reporters at a news conference Monday that he had not discussed the matter with Bush since the election, and he did not say whether he wanted to remain. Meanwhile, two other Cabinet officers, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman and Interior Secretary Gale Norton, have said they would like to remain on the job, as has Michael Leavitt, who as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has the equivalent of Cabinet status.

uhm let's not get over our heads and include a lot of cash Lets just say my last date didn't go too well , but really what would you like to get out of a great date?

I’m sure my big brother shall keep me in check . Muchos gracias, but me was joking You'd best be sure As for my dear Ms Word, what a surprise it was to see your almost satirical style of writing in the middle of the politics section! Ms Word what happened? I thought you had sworn off politics?

5- Allpuntland.com:...But is never caught with inaccurate news. Can we say more then a little biased? :rolleyes:

Smith and Juma get over it puhleez :rolleyes: It is obvious clan has alot to do with one you guy's strong stance against the government and the others over-anticipated support.

Juma how do you really know that is accurate and true? And if it is, will Bush even listen? For America to do what it wants, it has to suit its national interest, and frankly Somalia is not a national interest of this federal, capitalistic, coporate-ruled nation.

southerners (considering that you are either a SL or a southerner, joke ) Rahima don't ever buy into the southern/northern crap, because it as a way to make "Somaliland" equal to the rest of the Somali nation, and to make a clan equal to all the other clans.

Besides any war in Sool won't between two States. It would be largely prolonged nasty tribal war between Qabiils. My point exactly. :rolleyes:

A decade of southern unrest and out right anarchy was more than enough for Sland leaders to deliver recognition, and they failed. Now, you are simply frustrated and take your frustration on someone. So my advice to you is if you wanna finish unfinished business. Finish off your goverment, and replace it with something worth your cause. N stop your useless warmongering against poor people of Sool cuz they are not standing in your way. The most honest slap in the face one could give. :cool:

What next, we killed 200 men whilst you guys could only manage killing 180 of us?

puntland malitia chose to carry out surprise attacks against Somaliland's positions I though it was "Somaliland" militias that attacked reer Sool lands? :rolleyes:

Iqbal Jazhyby? You have to be kidding Kowneyn. Basically all I got of the program was British Somaliland was a British colony and Italian Somaliland was an Italian colony. :rolleyes: Let's move on to something new.

BAAQ NABADEED (OO CULIMADA GOBOLKA T/DHEER) AY KA SOO SAAREEN COLAADA KA OOGAN GOBOLKA SOOL Nov 4, 04 KU: MADAXTOOYADA JAMHUURIYADA S/LAND KU: MADAXTOOYADA MAAMUL GOBOLEEDKA P/LAND KU: SEDEXDA GOLE EE J . S/LAND KU: LABADA GOLE EE MAAMUL GOBOLEEDKA P/LAND OG: SALAADIINTA, ISIMADA IYO INTA NABADA JECEL Anaga oo ah culimada Gobolka T/dheer ka dib markii aanu aragnay xaalada colaadeed ee ka aloosan gobolka sool taas oo ay isku hayaan dhinacyada Somaliland iyo puntland ,isla mar ahaantaana aanu si xeel dheer uga baaraan degnay saamaynta ay ku yeelan karto dadyawga walaalaha ah ee aan sina u kala maarmi Karin waaxaanu ugu baaqaynaa dhinacyada baaqani sida tooska ah ugu socdo ee kor ku xusan iyo cid kasta oo nabada jecel qodobadan hoos ku qoran. 1- in si degdeg ah oo shuruud la,aan ah xabada loo joojiyo iyada oo la xurmaynayo dhiiga muslimiinta walaalaha ah , ee bisha barakaysan ee ramadaan ku dadanaya sababta aan sharciga ahayn. 2- In arimaha laysku hayo lagu dhameeyo wada hadal iyada oo la adeegsanayo caqliga iyo maskaxda fayaw lagana faa,iidaysto waaya aragnimada aynu u leenahay dagaalka sokeeye 3- Waxaanu ugu baaqaynaa dhamaan shicibka labada dhinac in ay ilaashadaan diintooda,derisnimo wanaaga aanaanay ka qayb gelin dagaalka fidmo ee taagan. Gabagabo: waxaanu mar labaad ku baaqaynaa in gebi ahaanba la joojiyo colaada Magacyada Culimada Soo Saaraty Baaqa 1. Sh. Cali Warsame Xasan:-------------------------------- 2. Sh. Faysal Cali Faarax:------------------------------------ 3. Sh.Cismaan Maxamed Ismaaciil:------------------------ 4. Sh. Cismaan Ibraahim Faarax:---------------------------- 5. Sh. C/Laahi Daahir Jaamac:-------------------------------- 6. Sh. Iimaan Maxamuud Diiriye:---------------------------- 7. Sh. Yuusuf Cabdi Cawad:---------------------------------- 8. Sh. C/Rasaaq Aadam Carab:------------------------------- 9. Sh. C/Rasaaq Muxumed Cali Ciise:------------------------- 10. Sh. Jaamac Cismaan Axmed:------------------------- 11. Sh. Maxamed Shukri Xasan:-------------------------- 12. Sh. C/Rashiid Xaaji Aadam:-------------- 13. Sh. Ibrahim Xasan Cali:--------------------------- 14. Sh. Siciid Axmed Jaamac:---------------------------- 15. Sh.C/Li Axmed Yaasiin:------------------------------ 16. Sh.C/Casiis Maxamed Jaamac:------------------------ 17. Sh.Axmed Ismaaciil Yuusuf:-------------------------- 18. Sh. Mustafe Aadam Maxamed:----------------------- 19. Sh. Maxamed C/Laahi Cilmi:-------------------------- 20. Sh. Jaamac Cali Cabdile:----------------------------- 21. Sh. Cumar Haybe:----------------------------------- 22. Sh. Aadam Cabdi Ismaaciil:--------------------------- 23. Sh. Jaamac Aadam Xasan:--------------------------- 24. Sh. Yuusuf Jaamac Warsame:------------------------ 25. Sh. Maxamed Cabdi Guray:--------------------------- 26. Sh. Yuusuf Maxamuud Diiriye:------------------------ 27. Sh. Muuse Sahal Diiriye:----------------------------- 28. Sh. Deeq Ciise Maygaag:----------------------------- 29. Sh. Maxame Aadam Ibraahiim:------------------------ 30. Sh; Xiis Faarax wixii faahfaahin ah waxaa lagala xidhiidhayaa email: cbaashe@hotmail.com tel : 002522435012

You know what is worse than the crap that is Las Anod Radio: is those that actually listen to its inflammatory propaganda For ethical broadcasting and superior programmes and unparalled entertainment check out radio Somaliland: http://www.radiosomaliland.com/radiohargeisa.html War yaa mucjiso arkay? :rolleyes:

ask not what your country can do for you but what your country can do for you ..but ask what you can do for your country.

No more Swahili please.

Raula, Rahima is being extremely sarcastic Don't let her fool you.

So You can call Sheikh A/Y , Sheikh Aidid , Sheikh Musa Sudi

Ilaahay ha u naxariisto. Sheikh Sheikh as in a religious authority or just the usual Arab title?

We thank-you for the warning No thanx required so long as you are aware!

I was merely reporting what happenned, since 90% of Somaliaonline topics in the politics forum are about Abdullahi Yusuf's presidency and the Pland-Sland conflict. And you wonder why. :rolleyes:

This is great news! I hope this action leads to more support to the government.

^^^Lol jacda ayaamahaan aad bilawday inaad ku dhajisid dadka ka daa.

^^^Lol jacda ayaamahaan aad bilawday inaad ku dhajisid dadka ka daa.