Cyber_Nomad Posted January 26, 2010 Originally posted by Mintid Farayar: Be careful, gentlemen, not to feed clan resentment. The Garaad, while somewhat misled in his beliefs, is still a Somalilander and holds an important cultural title in Somaliland. The administration thus far has handled this well by showing the futility of these anti-Somaliland 'feel-good' conferences while at the same time not escalating the situation. The Garaad, a relative young man for a traditional Garaad, spent much of his formative adult years at the feet of remnants of the past military dictatorship exiled in the U.S. This has shaped his geopolitical viewpoints. Reality will sink in and we'll eventually see him come home (to Somaliland) singing a different tune. But in the meantime, we should be careful that our words and actions do not increase the feeling of alienation both the Garaad and his supporters feel. Just my two cents. I second that well said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
