Damn! How many illegitimate kids does TFG spokesman Bari-Bari have? This is SOL - try to post OPINIONS as opposed to propaganda pieces, regardless of who they support and who they oppose. When "some" people repetitively post negative news from Muqdisho, I'm bound to be suspicious. Why Muqdisho and no where else? WIIL_DUCO You're such a concerned citizen, bro. What have you done lately to help the poor folks of Muqdisho? You're as passionate about Muqdisho as World Vision (with all their TV ads of poor, starving African kids) is passionate about of Africa. That's something to be proud of.

^^ English is the international language of commerce. The Arab League Summit is not the stock exchange. BESIDES, the article only points out that El Presidente Abdullahi Yusuf is the first non-Arab speaking 'leader' to participate at such a summit. Not exactly something to be proud of.

^^ The President who does not speak Arabic. Madaxwene Cabdullahi Yuusuf Axmed oo noqday Madaxweynihii ugu horeeyey oo ka tirsan ururka jaamacada carabta oo aanan Aqoonin Luuqada Carabiga

LOL Ciyaal suuqnimo heerkaan may ku gaarsiise? Whether or not its on the jokes section, I found it funny

Originally posted by Mobb_Deep: All this babbling because you want to look "Yeey hater" which in your minds makes you "a nationalist". looooooool Is this the part I'm supposed to giggle like another Col Yeey cheerleader. Sug, let me put on my happy face... See! I can do it!

First, Duke asks what I stand for. Next, you ask. Who's next I wonder? :confused: You ask a vague, unimaginative question and somehow expect me to give you an answer in a nutshell. If you have the ability to read between the lines, then it shouldn't be hard for you to know exactly what I stand for.

Mohamed Abdullahi Sifir - TFG Deputy PM & Info Minister - is known as Mr. Zero amongst his friends. A couple of years back, he was the campaign manager for Somaliland presidential candidate Mr. Ahmed Siilaanyo (KULMIYE Party chair). Today, he holds a top post within the Somali TFG - two opposing and contradictory political positions. 1. Shows how ridiculous and meaningless Somali politics of today is 2. Another indication that PM Ghedi's Cabinet is flawed and full of all kinds of political opportunists: cheerleaders, rebel ministers, Somalilander moles, etc. 3. Shows the fault with the 4.5 formula - Mr. Sifir is appointed to such a position because he ranks high on the 'Northwestern Somali' quota 4. Puts into question the legitimacy of many Somaliland politicians (incl Ahmed Siilaanyo, for how did he allow such a man to represent him in the first place?) At the end of the day, Mr. Sifir isn't a lone ranger by any stretch of the imagination. Many of these so-called Somali politicians are flip-floppers of the unknown kind. How can we expect these goons to take on the heavy task of nation-building? Regardless of what angelic picture some people might paint of the TFG, its an institution who's enemies are from within and who's demise will come from within. Period. More info on Mr. Sifir HOL opinion piece: http://www.hiiraan.org/2005/apr/op/Dr_Zero.htm

22:38 Verily Allah will defend (from ill) those who believe: verily, Allah loveth not any that is a traitor to faith, or show ingratitude. 10:37 This qur'an is not such as can be produced by other than allah. on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book - wherein there is no doubt - from the Lord of the worlds. What can Bush reform? I think we, as Muslims, tend to empower the American whilst forgetting the fact that all the power is from within. He can 'try' to reform Islam - as many have tried and failed before. The sad part is all the help he gets from traitorous men with the honorable title 'shiek' in their name.

Sounds like a good plan if the concerned parties agree. Remember the corny line people always use: 'follow your heart.' As far as 'sharing' - there's plenty of women around and not enough men. So, in his case since he's Mr. Right as you say, then you should make the exception. If you let him go, you risk another search for a new man (esp. difficult since you're a single mo-mo). Plenty of women have shared their husbands with fellow women throughout time. This practice has only been questioned in the recent past (considering humanity's very very very long history, its been a relatively short period of time that people have even questioned the tradition of polygamy in Muslim and non-Muslim cultures).

Beijing and Washington are fighting for India's heart on the Asian geo-political stage. What's at stake: bilateral trade, energy security, resolution to border dispute that led to Sino-Indian war of '62, military & cultural cooperation, civilian nuclear & space programs. The U.S. uses similiar ideals of democracy and capitalism that are found in both their nations to advance its geo-political agenda(s). China, on the other hand, uses good neighborly relations and historical ties as a way to gain India's favor. All part of China's "peaceful rise" initiative to become a global superpower. Who will win? Who fill fail? For context, its best to remember the prophetic words of Jawahar Nehru, the former Indian leader: "In dealing with America, you have two options: accept the power of the Pentagon and loose your freedom, or accept the power of Hollywood and loose your culture." Intriguing article: http://www.pinr.com/index.php

Phoenix Suns will take the 2005 NBA Championship! Steve Nash for MVP - for his remarkable transformation in Phoenix.

Originally posted by Classique: Some of you might think that the Diric is the national dress or the original dress for the Somalis...Do you know that the Diric is not originally Somali, its a Yemeni dress. Really? This is news to me. What evidence do you (or anyone else) have to prove your aforementioned statement? For example, were you present the day the Yemenis miraculously invented the 'dirac'? More importantly, how do you explain the prevalence of the 'dirac' in Somali culture? How prevalent is the 'dirac' in Yemeni culture today? P.S. Since we Somalis like to eat bananas with our lunch, does this tradition also come to us from across the Gulf of Aden? Just curious.. DO WE HAVE A CULTURE? Back home, no one used to ask this kinda irrelevant question. Now that our stomachs and pockets are filled with goods from the West, its best to question our national identity and therefore justify ourselves when we pickup others' cultures.

Who's MORE wrong: the lady who led the prayer or the men who listened to her qutbah and prayed behind her?

If qabiil didn't matter, then I imagine most of us wouldn't flee our motherland.

Originally posted by Sky: garaad saleebaan and other garaads n ugaases are adament supporters of c/yussef becuz they believe in him as a leader. respect to these men... garaad cabdiqani is confused, How do get the audacity to ask me not to refer to you as a Col Yeey cheerleader? Garad Abdiqani - in your opinion - is confused and therefore irrelevant because he doesn't agree with Col Yeey's dictatorship. But the other minor Garads should be raised to the status of undisputed Sool leaders because they're adamantly pro-Col Yeey. May I remind you that, at the end of the day, Garad Abdiqani is the supreme traditional leader in Sool Region. At least give him the respect he deserves - even though he disagrees with Papa Yeey!

Originally posted by Mobb_Deep: To USC supporters like Juma who is enjoying every minute of it Oh, I get it! "We" should keep the circle tight, right? We should all support Col Yeey and not show differences because that'll be entertainment to the "enemy" - the same enemy, may I remind you, the man of your dreams - Col Yeey - invited to stay in Galkayo so your relatives back home can live in a virtual state of fear and apprehension. The same "enemy" who - instead of living peacefully in Galkayo - is allowed to make war within the city from time to time to remind its residents that they exist. Why call them an "enemy" when you're inviting them in to dine? Thank God I don't live under such harsh circumstances. P.S. Count me out of that circle! And I could care less for JUMA or what he laughs at. This is called opinion-sharing. Did they not teach you guys that in the Galkayo School of Indoctrination?

What's wrong with these 'sheiks'? When will they learn that 'the pen is mightier than the sword'? I suppose HADDAD will respond with something to the effect of which 'shiek' is more religiously right. Dagaal la isugu adeegsaday hubka noocyadiisa kala duwan oo dhexmaray Xerta Shiikh Maxamed Faarax iyo Tan Shiikh Aadan Dheere Arbaco, April 20, 2005(HOL)@17:00GMT: Xalay waaberigii ayay ahayd markii ay dagaal la isugu adeegsaday hubka noocyadiisa kala duwan iskala horyimaadeen xerta Shiikh Maxamed Faarax iyo tan Shiikh Aadan Dheere, kuwaasi oo uu dagaalkooda la xiriiray gacan ku heynta Xero Dariiqo oo ku taala Degmada Wardhiigleey ee magaalada Muqdisho. Dagaalkan oo aaney cidna wax ku noqon sida ay xaqiijinayaan dad ku nool nawaaxiga Xerada gacan ku heynteeda lagu dagaalamayo ayaa la isugu adeegsaday qoryaha darandooriga u dhaco iyo Bambo gacmeedyo, iyadoo ay dagaalka ka qeybqaateen xerta labada Shiikh oo mid kastaahi dooneyso in ay gacanta ku dhigto Xeradaas. Muranka u dhaxeeya xerta labadan Shiikh ayaa soo taxnaa tan iyo sanadkii 1997-kii sida uu sheegay C/risaaq Shiikh Maxamed Faarax oo caddeeyay in ay isku dayeen in arrinta wada hadal lagu dhameeyo iyadoo loo wajahay qaab dariiqo, Soomaalinimo iyo qaab Islaannimo, hayeeshee sida uu hadalka u dhigay ay diideen Reer Shiikh Aadan Dheere oo sheegtay in ay Xerada iyagu leeyihiin. C/risaaq waxaa uu intaas ku daray in Xeradaas markeedii hore uu lahaa Aabihiis Sh, Maxamed Faarax, balse uu Sh. Aadan Dheere wakiil uga dhigtay, taasi micnaheeduna aysan ahayn in Xerada la siiyay. Xeradan ayaa waxaa ku nool ku dhawaad boqol qoys oo raacsan Dariiqada Shiikh Aadan Dheere, kuwaasi oo ay haatan la soo darseen xaalado wel wel leh kadib markii dhowr jeer weerar lagu soo qaaday Xerada ay degan yihiin. Salaad Iidow Xasan (Xiis) Hiiraan Online sxiis@hiiraan.com Mogadishu, Somalia

^^ Whatever I am and whichever I way my wind blows, at least I ain't on the cheer squad of a bloody murderer aka Col Yeey. I suppose I should be banned for always telling the truth, shouldn't I? Yes - in the land of Col Yeey, the truth is such a bad thing. How come Duke, Qorshel, Sky always have the same lame lines: I blow with the wind, blah blah. Get creative.

BASHI - Why are Mods needed? I'm not engaging in silly name-calling schemes with these chumps. I speak reality - they speak like Bari-Bari. SKY - Hadaan Col Yeey runta ka sheego cadow baan ahay miyaa? Garoowe and Boosaaso have always been peaceful cities - not even you and your twisted logic can argue about this. Boosaaso, under SSDF chairman Mohamed Abshir, is the same peaceful city the Washington Post wrote about in 1995. Where was Col Yeey in '95? Give a freaken break - talking about he "brought" peace to Puntland. What he brought is war and sew hatred amongst the Northeasterners themselves! Funny how you resort to cheap attacks without even ARGUING against a single thing I said about Col Yeey. But I guess the TRUTH can't be argued about. Col Yeey convinced Reer Mudug - and later Reer PL - that he's the champion of war that'll defend them against the mythical south-of-Galkayo (and later, west-of-Las Anod) enemy. Where's this enemy? In the Las Anod case, he invited the "enemy" by making a move even S/land wasn't dreaming of making: militarily takeover Las Anod and lead to the current sad state of affairs there. Let's return back to the ROOT of the Las Anod issue: Garad Abdiqani - the highest ranking Sool leader who's somewhat pro-S/land - left Puntland for Somaliland as soon as Col Yeey ascended to power. This is a FACT - because Garad Abdiqani feared exactly what happened: today, Las Anod is a virtual zone of war. Who'll perish there? It sure as hell ain't no soldiers from Galkayo! Reer Sool's supposed confusion is created by both sides of the border (incl. Riyale admin). That I understand - but pre-Col Yeey's invasion, the city didn't have a massive S/land military presence on its border ready for an invasion (not that S/land has the power to invade Las Anod anyway). My point is this: Col Yeey isn't a man who can handle issues in a peaceful manner, which is an admirable trait in any leader. He resorted to violence yesterday, and he'll resort to violence tomorrow! That's the bottom line. Quit sugar-coating his bloody career and making it seem as if he's an innocent champion of peace. And please argue about facts and ease off the cheap name-calling. I know the truth about your idol hurts but I didn't make up facts.

Originally posted by Sky: second, c/yussef is moving forward, he has an agenda that benefits the ppl he represents. he has brought law and order to northeast somalia Quraa faadka meesha kala bax. The Northeast was much more peaceful when Col Yeey was limited to the deserts of northern Mudug. Let's see what has happened in the Col Yeey era: 1. Battles in Qardho, Boosaaso for power & greed (how many innocent souls perished?) 2. Battles in Las Anod - which has been in a perpetual state of war since 2002 (is this issue closer to being resolved now?) 3. His invitation for USC militias to be stationed in south Galkayo (against the will of most PL folk who fought hard to defend the city in '93) - so that he will forever be needed and known as the grand defender of "D-clan" Isn't that all its ever been about? This is what Prof Said S. Samatar wrote about Col Yeey and his struggle for power in Northeastern Somalia (now Puntland): "Of the three Abshir is manifestly the most deserving: a deeply religious man of a mystical turn of mind and hence blessed by an unblemished personal integrity (remember then General Abshir, commander of the police force, instead of obliging 'Igaal and 'Abdirashiid to steal the l969 election, chose--some say unwisely--to retire from government, thereby leaving himself to the tender mercy of wolves, most especially to the untender mercy of the jackal that went by the name of Mohammed Siad Barre.) Patriotic to a fault, genuinely interested in the welfare of the Somali people and with a great international name recognition, Abshir must be the logical choice to lead the northeast. But these qualities, which would have been a great asset for leadership in a sane people , are in fact a singular liability among crazed Somalis. Most ********** , and most ******* for that matter, obsessively fear that if they entrust their interest and welfare to Abshir, he might, in his eagerness for the nation, give away too much to other clans, and hence endanger their future. Once bitten, twice shy, so many ******* feel. Instead a large number of ********** want Abdullahi for the same reason the Americans wanted Richard Nixon for president during the height of the Viet Nam and Cold War. A prickly British scholar with an earthy humor explained Nixon's overwhelming victory over the pacifist Senator George McGovern in the crucial 1972 election thus: "Granted Nixon is a ******* ," quipped the Englishman, "but you need a ******* in dealing with the Russians." A not insignificant number of ******* feel they need a ******* in dealing with the Aydiid types in the south--which ******* Abdullahi Yuusuf is!" SOURCE: http://www.wardheernews.com/articles/April/19_the%20******teen_embrassment_Said%20Samatar.htm Col Yeey convinced the Northeast that he's the only person capable of defending them against the mythical south-of-Galkayo enemy (the same so-called enemy he allowed to come back and live in Galkayo so that Reer Galkayo will always live in a state of fear). He's a violent man with blood on his hands - so-called "blood of the enemy." These Muqdisho warlords also kill their enemies, so what's the difference? So many issues Col Yeey couldn've solved through talk he decided to solve through war. How long will that kind of mentality last? Last time Galkayo was attacked it was the boys of Nugaal who fought to the last man to ensure that the city was free from USC occupation. The USC had written on the walls of Galkayo "Cumar aragne, Ciise ku meeye." We all know their fate after that.

Originally posted by B_A_L_L_E_R_Z: BLOODY MONKEYS A monkey eats bananas. You chew grass. What's really the difference? I'd much rather eat bananas anyday QORSHEL - You should feel sorry for a lot of people, including poor kids all over Somalia - and not just Muqdisho. This is a tragedy but you shouldn't use it to forward a political argument. Like JUMA said, the solution can only come from within. Quit acting like the typical Puntland media and blowing this story out of proportions.

LOL She ruined it! Tough luck

Originally posted by Jumatatu: Adna xaarkadi waa kula fogeyay ila iyo Kakuma....ke labadeena ciilqaba marka....? Second ouch! 'Nuff said..

Originally posted by Baashi: Xamar ku lahaa, Xamar ayadoo fiican aa gocosadii aa Xarardheere ka guran jirtay intaa ka imaatay aa ku xaartay and u have the nerve to speak for it as if we're from Mongolia. Ouch! SOL's own Bari-Bari is still busy convincing folks that foreign troops are needed. Nothing new!

^^ And the truth shall set you free!