Originally posted by N/AA: No I have not, but all those who use caqligoodu saliimka ahi will come to the same conclusion. Perhaps it is time some of around here started using it? I understand where you're coming from saaxib but you have to remember that the argument of "power vacuum" is the classic one used by occupiers to justify their occupation. Also, the only ones who actually benefit from the occupation, in this case Ethiopia and the TFG, would be the ones to use such an argument which can easily be debunked. No one really knows what will happen once the Ethiopian occupation ends but Somalis will be no worse off than they were before it began. At least there's no compelling evidence that they would be any worse off.

Originally posted by N/AA: At this moment, if the Ethiopians were to leave, a power vacuum of immense proportions would occur. The withdrawal of American troops from Iraq would embolden the jihadists, who would then take advantage of the power vacuum to promote Islamic rule similar to that of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Have you been reading the American Chronicle N/AA?

Somalia Slipping Away A Somali girl scavenges the remains from a store hit by a shell. Mogadishu has recently seen some of the heaviest fighting in a decade. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi) May 29, 2007 Prepared by: Eben Kaplan Over sixteen anarchic years, the people of Somalia have endured more than their fair share of strife. But conditions have taken a pronounced turn for the worse in the last six months, with the capital city Mogadishu witnessing some of the heaviest fighting in a decade as local militias resist the presence of Ethiopian forces. Hundreds of thousands of Somalis have fled the violence, seeking refuge in the countryside and neighboring states only to find themselves without such basic necessities as food or shelter. Visiting UN High Commissioner for Refugees John Holmes said, “Somalia is a worse displacement crisis (al-Jazeera) than Darfur or Chad or anywhere else this year.” The country sits at the heart of a region so volatile that Western observers worry the strife could have global security implications. Streams of refugees and lack of security are contributing factors to broader insecurity. As a new interactive map shows, discord in the Horn of Africa extends across national borders. Ethiopia, which dispatched its troops at the behest of the weak Somali government, now wants to withdraw its forces. After protests from the United States—which supported Ethiopia’s intervention—and the African Union, Addis Ababa said it will wait for the arrival of more AU troops (Reuters) before pulling out. David Bosco, a human rights law expert, suggests the “responsibility to protect” doctrine applies to Ethiopian forces in Somalia. Ethiopian leaders have plenty to preoccupy them at home. Facing a simmering border dispute with Eritrea, a growing domestic religious conflict (WashPost), and separatist rebels in the southeast, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s desire to bring his troops home is understandable. Another reason to leave: Zenawi’s commanders could soon face charges of war crimes. The UN plans to open an investigation into alleged violations (WashPost), and the Ethiopian government faces accusations (HRW) that it illegally detained suspected terrorists with the help of Kenya and the United States, though all three nations deny any wrongdoing. Curing the region’s ills remains a Sisyphean task. Somalia’s weak government has repeatedly postponed a reconciliation process intended to restore some semblance of order. Idd Beddel Mohammed, the country’s deputy UN representative, says in this podcast that a lack of international support caused the delays. But the EU says it wants an inclusive, transparent dialogue (IRIN) to begin as soon as possible. The United States realizes its stake in Africa’s Horn; Washington’s newly appointed special envoy to Somalia said recent attacks on UN peacekeepers bore striking similarity to al-Qaeda’s tactics (Reuters). But determining the proper level of U.S. involvement, the subject of a new Online Debate, remains a thorny issue. Presently the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa represents U.S. interests, carrying out counterterrorism and security operations in the region. A new African Command will soon take over this responsibility. A recent CSIS report suggests a comprehensive diplomatic and military approach to Somalia could make a significant impact at a critical juncture. A Congressional Research Service report paints a less optimistic picture of the challenges facing the region. CFR

Tell this to the seemingly grown men on this site and elsewhere who keep parading the same old shameless lies that this not an occupation but an invitation. Uff!

Was not this event preceded by another of equal significance in a foreign capital, namely Adis Ababa where the Somali flag was hoisted with lavish proceedings? Or was that not so? Perhpas that mattered not. How silly of us ingrates to forget so soon. Why this memorable moment in history was reported by none other than AllPropaganda only a month or two ago. I remember clearly how Meles was inconsolable when he hoisted the Somali flag with his own bare hands. :rolleyes: Originally posted by President Anwar: WOW WOW WOW :eek: :eek: IT IS SO beautiful, :eek: :eek: Forgot to take your medication again?

^^^ Why can't someone cheer for the resistance without being called a coward and a lazy couch potato?

^^^ You do seem to be losing your touch. Nonetheless, I still think you're wasting your time (not to mention squandering your talent) working at that 9-to-5 of yours counting beans.

Puuja, your Mac should have come bundled with C, C++ and Java compilers. Just open a "terminal" window and type gcc, g++ or javac. Even Xcode comes installed not to mention Vi and Emacs. In short, you've already shown how smart you are by owning a mac. Don't waste your time asking these two clowns (JB and CG), just ask someone who has a Mac.

^^^ Wow. That nearly brought a tear to my eye.

Color indeed. Xaax.

Originally posted by BiLaaL: This picture says it all for me. Geedi waa nin dhintay oo inuu noolyahay isku maleeyo. I believe the equivalent phrase in English is a "dead man walking."

^^^^ Are you sure about that Centurion? This topic has all the ingredients (sex, war, morality, gay rights, resistance, occupation, and religion) to become a heated discussion. Pass the popcorn.

And the occupation continues. 155 days and counting...

^^^^^ The question asked what they had in common so work on the comprehension. You may not have an eye for the subtle either but both men are Meles' b!tches.

^^^^ Apparently whatever little he has done for them was enough to bring them out to the streets.

Nice pictures. No sane Somali would come out in support of the scavenger Yeey.

A "prime minister" of a country helping hoist the flag of the country occupying his. If this is not a stooge and a puppet, I can't think who is. Uff!

Sounds like something Yeey would say. I don't see how this particular fool bothers anyone so much while Yeey doesn't.

Has this parliament ever rejected anything proposed by the puppet regime? If not, then it qualifies and it probably is the quintessential rubber stamp.

Originally posted by Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar: Isn't this interesting? What time does to people's opinion. Our sister Safi Cabdi supposedly knew what and who our enemies were a year ago. And that other thread now, less than a year later. It is amazing what time does to people. Are you calling her a hypocrite?

How anyone can denounce Waraabe as a tuug and Yeey as a hero is beyond comprehension. Let me see, both men are scavengers but one only calls for genocide and the other one commits it, so what gives? The difference, then, must be those against whom the genocide is being committed.

Wisdom and intelligence are gifts that cannot be achieved with age. Compare the lucid answers of this bright young man with the answers of the 80 year old dimwit (also known as "president") who counts on his fingers during interviews. What have we done wrong to deserve the likes of Yeey and Geedi? Long live Sheikh Sharif.

Originally posted by rudy: as the saying goes, u can lie to some ppl sometime, but u cant lie to all the ppl all the time...! Rap on brother Rudy, rap on!

^^^^ You mean Freddie's dead. With apologies to Mr. Curtis Mayfield

Originally posted by Jolie Femme: Bradley never looked hotter than with dark hair. Segsi. Who the hell is Bradley?