^It seems we're going in circles. I know you have difficulty with comprehending the English language so I'll break it down to you: 1- You must have evidence for your claims - otherwise they're baseless 2- If there are political inconsistencies produce them - don't simply refer to them 3- Have the courage to say what you mean - don't refer to 'some' when the proper reference is 'you'. Now about that due diligence - what? Or do you wanna bow out with what little grace you have left?

^You see, I am not 'some'! Don't confuse the issue! And don't be so hasty with your little boxes when your due diligence is clearly lacking

^Me - ayaanta - you've become a run of the mill news poster. What happened to the brash and intemperate fellow of yesteryear who gave his opinion on everything?

^Now that's called a tactical retreat You pass up the chance to score cheap political points - now that's inconsistent Perhaps I should let you off the hook provided you've learned your lesson.

^I see you're having difficulty again. If you can't walk the walk, don't talk the talk

Originally posted by -: Somaliland ain't holier than anyone else.It is silly to say it is not within us to kill or rape. Human nature dedicates otherwise. Don't burst the bubble heedhe

^Your statements on this thread deserve nothing less.

^Comprehension of the English language is not your forte I'd love details on my political inconsistencies. Take all the time you need. And be sure to solicit lots of help.

^You need yet another do over. Political incompatibility is clear except to the blind. I doubt there will be more than small skirmishes.

^Haha. It's always foolish to project I say. Better to do due diligence rather than a rush to simplistic labels. But then again - some folks can't think outside small and convenient boxes.

Nope. Somalis need many years of Islamic re-education camps before this is implemented.

Originally posted by -: The Point...I was referring his buddies on Somaliland mailinglist, a cult I say. The man would have demonize Haabsade and Ina Quje just yesterday,and would have insisted nobody cares about them. Now if the former president cross over to the other side, you will see Suldaanka singing his praises, and boldly refer to him as another heavywight Sool politician.Now that's being shameless. Yes - I know. But sich is the politics of Somalis.

^GJ, Your analysis would be correct but for the glaring error that the vast majority of folks in the occupied areas( ) do not subscribe to secession which is the raison d'etre of Somaliland. You get a do over lad

^Very!

^Monkey friends? Must be getting under your skin Northern Alliance - you do protest too much!

Maternity leave? They're old enough to have children - presumably they can leave school and return once they've got their lives back together again.

^Well - if they restricted their pirate activities to foreign fishing vessels - then they would have my full support. Unfortunately they hijack everything and thus their primary motivation is greed. Thumbs down overall.

^If these demos are meaningless and only a handful of women attended them - why all the vociferousness from the Northern Alliance?

^Interesting. I wonder if RO is a secessionist

^Holy Cow! Why do you care so much that he makes his case anyway? Ask - politely, and if he doesn't provide the goods go elsewhere. There are plenty of ppl like that on SOL. Marc - if you want to discuss, debate and engage - it is important to post your arguments in written form. Otherwise you appear to be lecturing and pontificating. That still doesn't excuse the undue hostility emanaing from London nomads. Have you rubbed them wrong way in person or what?

^I should patent the use of the phrase on SOL As to the demos who cares! Why are some folks so defensive? Chill out.

^That's just fu*king disgusting. Nacalad on those ppl.

^It's always the parents! Apparently one simply can't be evil - your parents made you so. :rolleyes:

^LOL I take it then you're in full support of liberating the women in that manner

And the bottom line is there will be no real progress on oil exploration in Somalia given the disagreements and fragile political situation.