General Duke Posted December 23, 2009 The flag is an important symbol of the ongoing development of the Puntland identity within Somalia. It is not a rebel flag like the SNM or Somaliland flag, no it was created by memebers of the public in an open competetion that's the type of process and engagement the Somali people crave for. It is not a cesessionist or sepretist flag as it has the Blue and white star featured prominently in it's make up. I am pleased with it and like the name, will be embraced by the people of Puntlant. As for the Young Turks, it's a political term used to signify changing of the old guard and the entrance of the new. From the corpse of Ottoman Empire emerged the Turkish identity an Turky itself. From the anarchy of Somalia and hopelessness insha Allah will emerge a new republic And Puntland as the catalyst. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted December 23, 2009 Originally posted by General Duke: The flag is an important symbol of the ongoing development of the Puntland identity within Somalia. It is not a rebel flag like the SNM or Somaliland flag, no it was created by memebers of the public in an open competetion that's the type of process and engagement the Somali people crave for. It is not a cesessionist or sepretist flag as it has the Blue and white star featured prominently in it's make up. I am pleased with it and like the name, will be embraced by the people of Puntlant. As for the Young Turks, it's a political term used to signify changing of the old guard and the entrance of the new. From the corpse of Ottoman Empire emerged the Turkish identity an Turky itself. From the anarchy of Somalia and hopelessness insha Allah will emerge a new republic And Puntland as the catalyst. 7 years duke on sol waligi na Secessionist qallad uma qorin maanta laakin xata Separatist sii qalada ayuu uu soo qorraya waleh puntland wax baddan ba iska badalay oo goosashadii baa soo dhow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Action Posted December 23, 2009 Although a state in a federal system like the USA have their own flags, Somalia is in such turmoil that some people will consider this as a step toward secession. For that reason, I think it was premature to adopt this new flag. The fact that the blue flag was flying over Puntland since the collapse of the central government was source of pride to all Somalis. The Faroole administration and the parliament need to reassure Somalis that this new flag does not become a source of tension and is subservient to the national blue flag of Somalia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANWAR Posted December 23, 2009 ^^^^^^^Good point!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZTAAD Posted December 23, 2009 yaa yir calankaan ma qurux badna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted December 23, 2009 THIS ... ... Comes to mind ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qudhac Posted December 23, 2009 looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool alla wait...... loooooooooooooool :eek: captain hook disaproves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted December 23, 2009 It is not about whether it is beautiful or ugly, it is the symbol of the state of Puntland and that is what matters. Flags are not chosen because of their colorful beauty but meaning, this flag has met all the criteria that Puntland commitee has asked for including and most importantly the blue Somali flag should be in it, that does it for me. Now the Somali regions of Puntland have a flag in which the greater blue white star flag can be seen within the regional flag, stunning. PS: Somali has a federal government, and every state will have their own symbols. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZTAAD Posted December 23, 2009 KKL, good point, I like these three colors blue , white and green. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted December 23, 2009 Peace action have you seen the new flag? It has the national flag as an integral part of it. KK summed it up nicely, this is a symbol of state and we shall welcome and embrace it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted December 23, 2009 Originally posted by Kool_Kat: quote:Originally posted by MAXIMUS POWERS: Somalilanders are the only people capable of designing flags. We designed the blue flag Yaah? Which blue flag are you referring to? I am feeling FiqiKhair's added touch to the new flag...Well done... Sister you seem surprised, the blue one aad haada la roortan iyo the song aad ku heestan ba, nimaan uu dashey the clans of what is now called Somaliland aya sameyeh Puntland has a flag now. Okay, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted December 23, 2009 It's a good flag. It's got the blue flag of Somalia at the top of it (first come Somalia). It has white in the middle (then come peace). It has green in it (then comes prosperity). The gibberish that Fiqi put in the middle spoils it a little but I guess that is his interpretation and not the real flag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted December 23, 2009 ^You are right, that is his interpretation and no text in it. True text will spoil a flag and shouldn't be included, only colours and other symbols may be but a text of any form is a definate bore for any flag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted December 23, 2009 Ibtisam, people from the north are Somalis, and no problem with it if they designed the Somali flag or made the song. Besides, there are many Somalis from North clans of the SNM but still and passionately believe in Somaliweyn, Buuba is a great Somali politician, Hadraawi also Somalist poet and who can forget the great Abdulahi Suldan Timacadde's Kanna Siib kana saar, a powerful Somaliweyn poet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites