Should not matter as long as you carry a hefty life insurance policy. Just kidding. Two to six years difference is normal, I think.

Originally posted by NGONGE: I believe that for us people living in the West it’s a very dangerous thing to attempt to suppress the freedom of speech. It’s one of the only things that allow us to express our ‘alien’ opinions without fear of gagging or censorship. I would have agreed with you there Ngonge, but freedom of speech tends to favor others, not Muslims. I don’t know if that’s how it’s designed or we fail to understand its practices but I find most of the time, when a Muslim speaks out on certain issues, it’s not freedom of speech, but rather a hate speech. Has anyone noticed that?

Ngonge: You could be right, they were testing how far they could stretch their muscles but I doubt if they succeeded. Off course, their despicable work generated lots of fame and publicity but the price they paid is much higher. The reaction and involvement of the EU Commission with threats of WTO indicates the severity of the pain the Danes felt. Not every Muslim country boycotted them, only in Middle East and North Africa. Fame & publicity is gained each time one badmouths with religious figures, more with Israel and its allies. Look at the attention the Iranian president received about the holocaust. I am all for freedom of speech so long it applies to everyone equally. I strongly believe journalists should have the privilege to exercise freedom of speech & press but a line needs to be drawn. Certain rules should not favor one group & leave out others. If the papers were to publish anti-semantic or pro Taliban imagery, they would find themselves out of business or in a much dire situation than now. In a way their claim of freedom of speech is bogus, in the sense that the work itself hosts hatred as it instigates adverse reaction of more than a billion Muslims. Freedom of speech has its own boundaries that one can’t step over. The prime minister could have chosen to not say anything or somewhat remain neutral. Freedom of speech is what got many prominent Muslim clerics in trouble in democratic countries. If my memory isn’t bad, there has been a talk for a need of a new law that bans hate speeches, particularly the Friday sermons at the mosques. You see, a Muslim can’t openly pray for the destruction of Israel. That’s considered a hate speech, not freedom of speech or religion. Let’s be frank, it is double standard in the making. If journalists universally were allowed to have freedom of speech and press, Al-Jazeera’s headquarters would not have been bombed twice or kicked out of Iraq.

Xamari waxaa la dhahaa dadka xamar ku dhashay nooh. Diiq wuxuu dhahay ciic ciic, dooro waxay dhahday caac caac, what kind of hees is that?

Originally posted by NGONGE: I’m not arguing for argument’s sake, saaxib. If there is anything you don’t understand in what I wrote, be good enough to ask and I’ll be more than happy to explain. This is much better. Xiin, you’re not told you COULD NOT READ. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new trick? Sxb, do you seriously buy their argument that the cartoons were a work of experimenting freedom of speech. A bogus argument if you ask me. Let them enjoy their freedom while Millions of Muslims around the world continue to boycott (freedom of choice) their product. I don’t think a single Muslim will die as a result of the boycott.

Aryaa qasiido xifdiyeyoo xaafadaha ku dul wareegay. Yaa xusuusta qasiido ka bilaaban jiray Abda'u bismilaahi waraxmaani, wabiraxiimi daa'imul ixsaani... oo mowliidka la akhrin jiray? Bazuukihii badnaa baa memoryga tirtiray.

You don't know who you are dealing with Abraar. Madiido & Afareey are within their reach. Good luck and Good night. War Castroow Abraar baaba arjigii mushamac ku ifisay. I've no other choice than to drop out of the race. :mad:

Plan A didn't go as expected. Plan B [salt Lake City] is underway. Castro: I just noticed you've reached 2000 post. Kudos.

JB, you're right I wouldn't trade.

CW, I have heard that saying before but I just didn’t know that wazungu views humans and animals of the African continent the same way. Johnny, even grass & dirty water can save lives, if that's your goal. New Zealand's offer shows how little they care to save lives. It's all about humiliating and insulting not only to Kenya but the whole continent. Africa needs to wake up and put its rivers and fertile land into a good use. Worest than giving viagra as medication to aids patient. Do you think New Zealand can’t afford to offer human food instead of dog food?

You'll come out of the closet and declare yourself openly khaldaan? Give me heads up, I may attend the party.

Kenya's government is outraged by an offer of food aid from a New Zealand dog food manufacturer to help the 4m people hit by drought. Source: BBC Dog food for Kenya's dying children. No distinction at all between African children and African animals. I guess that makes New Zealand very generous and loving country. Wazungu waaxid iga dheh.

War Baashoow sow tii la yiri, cuna maleyga waa shey macaanee...cuna... Waaxey qurmuunka aad sheegeysid. It’s wuu carfayaa saaxiib. It’s a healthy meal with all the nutrients your body needs. Abaadir, sanka miyaad qabsataa markaad cuneysid?

^What a unique trait you have.

Bishaaro arji miyey qabaneysaa? It's definately better to be minyari than minweyni. Minyarada runs both households and enjoys lots of things so long odaga remains happy.

Money isn't everything but it helps a lot.

Atheer Castro, xaad igaarta ugu diiday carabiga?

They're indeed. The Muslim masses appear to have just woken up. "We declare our right on this earth...to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." - Malcolm X

Abraar, how nice of you! Since you shy away from Khaldan, tell us what Abraar means. Does it come from baari?

Tanag you too Bishaaro. It’s included in the list Modesty provided. I’ve not used it but I see it at the local Halaal Meat all the time. It must be some type of Danish Cheese Cream, similar to the Kenyan Blue Band butter. Qoxooti folks know that one too well. I don’t know if it’s Halaal or just the Arabic writing makes it sound xalaal.

Originally posted by Daanyeer: Lately the term doqoncelis is gaining foothold. Is your son a moron? Send him back to Somalia. Kan bilaash chimp looguma bixin.

^Oh sorry, that didn't come out right.

This is all I can think of at the moment. I wonder if maryooley Halal Meat would stop selling.

Castro is openly Khaldaan and he carries no hostility towards me for using the word. Come’on now sister.

Who says waan soo xadney? We just borrowed it. And I don't know the origin of Khaldaan & I don't mind hearing it from Abraar. Khaldaamiinta are generally civilized nomads. They don't get pissed that easily. Go ahead and enlighten us.