I don’t want to spoil your poll and drag the question but can qabiil be classified as race? Alxamdulilaah, I have never experienced blatant racial harassment but a mentally ill drunk woman has called me the N word in the past. Dementia is to blame for her behavior.

I've been harassed by Maryooleey and I’m not kidding. Does that count as racial harassment?

Castro, I didn’t expect you to differ your stance of plagiarism but it was quite a surprise that you were almost certain plagiarism was not the case. I don’t think I need to spell out anything since you’re the one who initially brought up the p word. It was shocking that JB was harshly criticizing a nomad of not using her mind intellectually to think and come up with her own argument. He implied that by copying/pasting other’s work, she lacks a good thinking and reasoning. On the other hand, he was doing exactly the very same thing he was judgmental about. And he comes back to brush off what he’s accused of and defends the existence of holocaust. This showed how well he dodged the bullet. There's something iffy about his reply I tell ya.

For what use? Shukaansi?

Plagiarize: transitive senses : to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source. intransitive senses : to commit literary theft : present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. Source: Merriam-Webster Online Castro, you wrote the following in the Somali Plagiarist Writer Exposed. Here Originally posted by Castro: ^ What, then, should he have done instead? I'm not even a writer and I'd expose him. Theft is theft, whether of goods or of literature. Originally posted by Castro: ^ I feel you. But the difference between right and wrong is clear. If it is true that this writer committed plaigiarism (and it seems this is the case), then he did so with full knowledge of the risk of exposure and an expectation of fame and/or fortune. Legally, there is motive, opportunity and a bloody glove. You can't be emotional about this, Femme. What if it's your work that was stolen? It's good to be protective of Somalis but we've got some pretty rotten apples (the least of whom is this writer) and we need to clean the house. Were you entertaining us sxb on the above and serious now or vise versa? Originally posted by Castro: ^ JB wouldn't plagiarize. I've read too many of his posts to know that. I'm also fairly sure this is a case of forgetfullness. What he referred to in the other thread was a clear pattern and not a single incident. I think this is definitely a case of tuug intaadan tuug oran buu tuug ku yiraahdaa.

Masha'allaah, great news. We need more of these Culuma. No doubt their work outweighs that of the politicians. May Allah increase their reward.

Yeniceri: Kashanre goes to the highest possible degree of support for Barre Hiiraale and does not consider him a warlord, honors and sees him as a god-like human. Read here. He dreams that one day Gedo, Jubada Hoose and Jubada Dhexe will become Jubbaland State , a state run by no other than the likes of Hiiraale, the Butcher of Kismaayo. Kashanre: With all due respect, saxiib waxaan support kaba badanee, ma gabar buu kaa qabaa ninka, mise waad la xididay?

"Wanna smell my breath"

I can't see Banadir on the map. Is it missing or did they rename it to something else? Doesn't Goobweyn border with Kismaayo and comes before Yoontooy?

Ladies hate stingy men. REAL men don't offer stingy meals.

You’re very welcome. CW I’ll be glad to have you join the union. Xiin would be the first to welcome you. Marriage and sadness don’t belong together. Unhappy individuals remain unhappy whether married or single. There’s a common belief among Somalis that goes like this. Marriage is always a win win situation. One loses nothing by tying the knot. You either get a happy household and beautifull baby or a lesson and experience of a lifetime, that’s if you not so lucky. Marriages is [supposed to be] the nesting place of play & joyous. The moment you set the foot in the door, you’re greeted with daddy is here, followed by a hug & kiss. If that’s not the greatest feeling in the world, I don’t know what else is there to enjoy. What kind of maahmaah is this? Is it sujiwi version of Far iyo meel bugtaa is og?

2005 was quite busy year but Alxamdulilaah, Alle wuu inoo nimceeyey. Can’t complaint. Hoping 2006 be better and rain peace in the homeland, birth of Somalinimo and brotherhood. CW: It seems 2005 was eventful for the family. May 2006 get luckier and Zeph and you complete half of your deen. Dhubad: Job well done for the charity work. You made it to the first round. Now plan ahead to see your 49th marriage anniversary. Xiin: Paradise is under or at the feet of the mothers. Maasha’alaah, that’s such a precious treasure, never ending trade. Lucky you. May you receive the profit. Tukaale: nothing especial? Not a single moment? May you hit the jackpot next year worth $110m? Don’t forget SOLers. Plans for 2006 insha’alaah: Personal projects, finish the incomplete ones. Fulfill Hajj duty with my beloved walid. Visit Kissima if peaceful. Do some charity work.

The only aspect of Somali cutlure I find most disgusting is how qabiil is utilized. Qabiil can be a good thing if it’s used positively, not abused or misused. In a typical Somali culture, your qabiil leaves a bigger impression in society than your success in life. Somalis have proven to be the masters of qabiil and their sole game. If qabiil never existed, I think we could have accomplished more than we destroyed. And if it decides to abandon us today, we could be that much closer to a working solution for our ongoing problems. A week ago, I had a conversation with a West African brother and he said what better could Somalis ask for [Allah] than same religion and language that connects them. Obviously, we failed to benefit what Allah has given us.

Johnny B: There’s nothing disturbing about Islam. It’s your thinking and imagination that’s disturbing to Islam. Islam isn’t a noisy religion that breaks up the peace and tranquility. Islam is a perfect religion, a directive from the Almighty Allah. Please re-arrange or paraphrase your words. Your words seem to be insulting and provoking. You're in violation of SOL rule 3 & 4. Let me see if I understood your post. Hijab is put in place so men don’t go astray? Women must cover as a preventive measure of men’s impurity? No? So you are saying Allah has consulted with men and for the betterment of men, Hijab is revealed so men won’t get tempted. Does this basically sum up your post or am I missing something? Tell me where do you get this idea that men would be doomed if women suddenly uncover. Is this the only reason Hijab is practiced in Islam? Maybe this is the question that ought to be answered should you come out of those protective shields. Why do you consider Islamic dress as a violation of women’s rights to begin with? Why not Christian/American/Indian/European way of dressing isn’t considered a violation of women’s right? Why does a half naked body is seen as a body that fully enjoying a given right? Why can’t it be the other way around? Shouldn’t women be allowed to sell their body for whatever reason? Isn’t this a violation of womens' right?

lol.... You should consider stand up comedy.

Well get over it sista. Boys will always be boys. The monarchy is above the law and as long as their oil is in high demand, they’ll do whatever. The reforms they’re campaigning for is nothing but qacda maqashii waxna ha u qaban. Some of the stuff they do is just out of the fold of Islam. Sometimes they treat humans a lot worst than dirt. I’m not here advocating for dining out without Maxram. That’s a religious matter that needs to be addressed by experts who are aware of the current situation. KSA violates the most basic human needs so to hold them to a higher standard is not realistic. Generally Somali women don’t go through the crap women are faced in KSA. Some of the stuff is just so disgusting and no one with a rational mind would do, like deporting a women and leaving her newborn baby stranded with the neighbors. If you’re dealing with such backward mentality, dining out and driving a car be seen as luxury. Following Islam accordingly would indeed get them to the light. Castro warkiis waxbaa ka jira. May be women is KSA don’t know any other ways so this must be the right way. And why do women generally fall for bad boys?

Can someone help me with these words: hanakaa, gadhan, naac naac. Adeerkiis Castro, you’re off the hook. Lady sheherazade is guilty as charged. Seriously, does anyone know where the guy went?

Originally posted by Curling Waterfall: Yes. And Also calling 911 on Faarax's sorry behind. Or better still, beating the crap out of him if he gets out of line. Best of all, having him clear the stuff and clean it...while you dine out with ur girlies. You sound so violent. Is the issue taking a toll on you.

I thought Castro had something to do with Haddaad's disappearance. Any forensic investigators in the house? What did you do to him Mr. Castra??

CW: Jealous? I love myself 2 much. Ma anigaa isu quura jealousy inaad dareemo. Xaajigaa laga tabiyey inuu bog xanuun baabkeeda yahay. Kuwaan wey buuxdhaafinyeen nooh anina inuu qubtaan diidaaye. Hagaajin camal lee nooh. Tuujiye: Adi waraa ku dardaray. Awoowaa la janee ma naastaro ordeydaad dhunjiday?

Xiinfaniin: Bal adba. I just put it into use. Makaheshay?

That's bright idea Yonis. You've got my vote. I've tried some torrents in the past and they were not easy.

Kashanre: You must set yourself to such a low expectation? Perhaps you hold the same to others. You thought I have a tribal relation with Morgan and therefore leave him out. You’re wrong to assume. Morgan is as guilt as Barre and the rest. I don’t have any relations’ with either men and if I did, it wouldn't change a thing. I’m not as biased and tribalist as you seem to be. I despise the likes of you that support these evil assassins and at the same time call for & pray for peace and reconciliation for Somalia. What a disgusting hypocritical thing to do. No wonder every conference they hold ends up astray. Only a good land will plant good vegetation and a bad one brings out nothing. The man you like to refer as ‘god-like, respected and honoured’ man is a sinful creature that needs Allah’s guidance. I just noticed you’ve commemorated a number of threads on his behalf and I don’t wish to spoil it for you. I think you feel strong about him and highly value and if you happen to be on his payroll,.....well I wish you bad luck with all your tribalistic endeavors. Keep in mind we live in an era of Majority Rule. Adeer may not have a chance and won't probably last as long as the previous dictator. Cascaseey has a better chance than bloodsucker monster. No desire to debate such mentality. Dhubad: Originally posted by Dhubad: Boorka aad isku qarinaysaan ka soo baxa. He marched into the city after his people were eradicated and kicked-out of the city by Morgan and his Militia, simply because they were clan X and have no right to live in the city. I ask you is that acceptable? So if you guys decide to look the matter in one angle then Sheekadu waligeed madhamaanayso, midi midi ku taag bay noqonaysaa. Saaxiib cidaad la hadleysid ma garan. Ma anigaad iga dhigtay dad badan mise wax kalaad tilmaameysaa mise qolyo kaluu warku ku socdaa. Sxb dib warkaaga ugu laabo cidaad guulguuleysid halka ma joogto. Doodu tayo sare ma laha hadey ku dhisan tahay caadifad qabiil. Kismaayo dirir sokeeye oo lagu la’day bey soo martay balse maanta waxaa nasiib daro ah ragii dirirkaas diilinta hore ugu jiray in waxtarnimo iyo tilmaam sare lagu tuhmo. Koley Kismaayo cid walbaa sheegatay marka la yaab ma aha nin Caabudwaaq ka yimid inuu liiska ku biiro balse waa xaal aduun. Areil Sharonka Isreal ka taliya ayaa lagu xantaa inuu Europe ka yimid uusan Falastiin laheyn marka caqli weyn kama dambeeyo arrinkaas. Waxay ila tahay in wadanka uu isku mid yahay loona dhan yahay balse nin ku dhashay Baargaal qarnigan ila ma aha inuu ka talin karo Badhaadhe.

Castro: You gotta be kidding me dude. Mise Indian Ocean ayaad ka mushaaxeysaa maanta? And yes, I think we're missing the emotion gene. Don't know if that's supposed to be good or bad. Xiin: Alla maxaad siyaasi tahay. I used to hate that word. You’re right it’s very abstract. It meant like don’t bother to ask. It was answering a question with another question. The closest meaning is: I don’t know what you’re asking and I don’t like to be asked but what do you think the answer is. Brown: You’re way off the mark dude. The reason: Bal adba.