Paragon, take the lead and any legal naash naash aniga igu halee!. I think this is the sort of citizenary action that we can take- the least we can do to make enough noise that the western govs can listen to our concerns. You know my email old or get my number from Datoorka!. Shaqo wacan.

Brothers, I am glad we are in the same company on this. As Xiin pointed out why now? and what are the basis of these disputed maritime boundaries? We need to campaign against this day light robbery- I use this because the government has no remit in undertaking such intricate issue let alone allowing a young amateur with no experience in International Law!. It will be a noble cause indeed!.

Like most of you I am very concerned about the MOU and its impact on our maritime boundary with Kenya, which is clearly trying to take advantage of the absence of proper functioning government in Somalia. This smells fishy!. Why was the agreement signed by the so called Minister for "National Planning and international corporation"? Where is Mr Omaar, our so called Minister for Foreign Affairs? This is a disgrace. Sophist

Me- goormaan mucaarad noqdey! I am goint to our spot this evening! let me know if you are coming.

Sherban maandhoow Sol kusoo dhoowoo horta, caano geela geela oo uu gabanku dhamo haloo keeno!. Markaa kabacdi... Sheban, I am hopeful but this apparent waa bilaabatey is worrying me as this is the natural order of this lot. Anyhow, I hope you my fears are are dont come to pass. Regards, Sophist

Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Mogadishu, Somalia (APA) - Acting Somali parliament speaker Osman Elmi Boqore on Tuesday accused Somali government of delaying parliament’s approval of the implementation of Islamic law throughout Somalia. Talking to reporters in Mogadishu early on Tuesday the second vice president of Somali parliament who is serving as acting speaker said that although the cabinet has already endorsed Islamic law, the prime minister is not wiling for the document to be transferred to parliament for approval. “I have several times visited the prime minister at his compound and asked to put the law approved by his cabinet before parliament, but he seems to be postponing the matter and I cannot understand why,” he said. “All people are looking forward to seeing parliament’s approval of Islamic law and if we don’t do this soon we will loose the people’s confidence and they will never believe that the Somali government is committed to administering the nation under Islam,” he added. He called on Prime Minister Omar Abdirashiid Ali Sharmarke to pass the document to the parliament for endorsement. On March 10, the cabinet unanimously agreed on the bill allowing the implementation of Islamic law, the first time that a government in Somalia endorsed sharia law. Source: APA, April 07, 2009

Xundjuf, you cant rationalise irrationality! Somaliland is an irrational concept cooked up intellectualy lazy politicians!. Nothing more nothing less. This unfortunate situation our country finds itself currently wont be eternal- we shall go through soon insha Allah. Sophist

Paragon, I am disappointed with you brother. How double dare you allow the dismemberment of our state? the current horrid situation we find ourselves should never be an excuse to kala go'a Somaliya. Back to the question: the questions is idiotic one! Somaliya waa mid. Sophist

Nur, great names indeed- men of great stature and their shoes needs filling. Insha Allah, those who has inherited the mantle will appear from obscurity soon as their gravitas is much needed. May Allah bless their soul ameen.

Marx, Good luck with exams brother- just put your head down and I am sure you will get your deserved 1st!. Good luck.

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PS: I read the timesonline; I think it is a jolly jot paper with evoking pieces-- most of which I dont agree but that is the fun of it!!

Norf! jaranjarada waa lawada saaran yahay haaji. Complicated: I am a proud proletarian!

Masha Allah- I hope she will be one that serves her country like Hawo Tako with buluugle on her right shoulder!!! War abti hambalyo dee!

Lily- Dont you know Northy is now a middle class expat living large in Dubai? No more working class sentiments of the yesteryears in East london!

Ma Bishii Rumi ayaa lagu jiraa bishan!

Lily! why are you surpised at him- why not me! Are you more of the Sun or Mirror lady? let me guess the Daily express rocks your boat?

I read that yesterday and thought- much ado about nothing!

Xiin well put! Marx, in modern world, without an state society's sense of being becomes topsy-turvy!

Kashafa, My dear brother your thoughts would have been considered if you have refrained from uncouth words which will only compel one to ignore your plausible opinions. I am of the opinion of the Ulems- the Ulema has asked us (the caama) to give these guys 3 months! As a Caami, I shall. Now we can argue whether this Gov gacanta lagu rimiyey or whether it came through the womb through halal process- my considered opinion on the matter is known!. Adiga if you want to make others see you logic, you owe it to yourself to articulate your thoughts in practicably reasonable manner- the above cay isnt!. That is my brotherly advice!

The recent political gaffes or perhaps mismatched communication of the current Somali government and the cabinet has demonstrated the need for coherent and clear policies. In this age of communication most modern governments whether in developed or developing countries have a robust policy formulation units whose primary role is to structure policies—more importantly convey coherently these policies and make sure the ministries dishing out the same message to the public. This is what is needed- spare me the drivel about the government is not in that stage and it can’t afford seasoned individuals to carry this out!. I think the government’s success will partly dependent upon how it conveys it’s political message. Sophist PS: Perhaps I should drop a note to the Premier’s chief of staff.

Yes indeed! that is him.

Great stuff! drop me a pm.

Oodweyne, Having been on of the few people who frequented this place for what seems to be eternity, you know Sophist is not one to shy away a teeth bloody show down or tiring muscle flexing of sort!. But of late, life has become much more interesting and wasting it by spilling a lot of ink on an issues which my thoughts are known in SOL and beyond will be foolishly fruitles. Perhaps, it might be interesting to discuss these issues over couple cups of mint tea at the Dorchester- on me of course! Make sure though you are suitable attired! Sophist

Ooda, do you seriously want me to dignify the above with a response? Come on awoowe, you should know that I have long ago forsaked this sort of childish kadhimeeykadhim!.