Abusing academic titles has become a common somali trait

[Coloow]

Dr. Faroole (da-boole)

 

Dr. Cumar Abdirashid

 

Dr. Dhuxulow

 

Drs Cambaro

 

 

Doctors of what? Dr. In qabilism?

Meedey xishoodkii?

[Faarax-Brawn]

They are probably honorary doctors. How would you know?

[Coloow]

I know Dr. Sharmarke is not a doctor of anything- not even a witchdoctor(honourary or not). He has a master's degree in political science (the least prestigious field in the social sciences).

 

Abstract international data base contains no "reported degree" for Mr. ****ole, yalaxow or Cambaro.

 

This is very shameful, using academic titles that you did not earn don't you think?

[Thankful]

Yahoo

 

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali legislators on Saturday approved the Canadian son of a former leader as the country's new prime minister.

 

 

They backed the appointment of Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke by 414 votes to nine at a meeting in neighbouring Djibouti, the United Nations political office for Somalia said. Sharmarke's father was a popular elected president who was assassinated in 1969.

 

 

Sharmarke, who holds Somali and Canadian citizenships, has held several UN posts over the past seven years.

 

 

He has degrees in political science and political economy from Ottawa's Carleton University.

 

President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed named Sharmarke on Friday as his choice for the position after the collapse of the previous government in December.

 

 

The men have the difficult job of bringing security and services to a country that has not had a functioning government since 1991 and nearly half the population is dependent on aid.

 

 

Ahmed was a key leader of the Council of Islamic Courts that ran Mogadishu for six months in 2006. He was ousted when Somalia's weak UN-backed government called in the Ethiopian troops in December 2006 to drive them from power.

 

 

Islamist groups including the powerful al-Shabab, which the U.S. State Department says has links to al-Qaida, responded by launching an insurgency that has killed thousands of civilians.

 

 

Since Ahmed's election last month, he has vowed to part with his former extremist allies and pursue a moderate Islamic policy. But the insurgents do not recognize the government and have forced it to meet across the border in Djibouti.

 

 

Officials hope Ahmed's credentials with the insurgents along with Sharmarke's international experience and family history will all help unite Somalis. Former foe Ethiopia on Friday expressed confidence in Somalia's new president. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ahmed had assured him of his commitment to peace in Somalia and its neighbours.

 

 

"We are happy that we got such reassurance," Meles said. "We believe this is a major trend, a political trend among the so-called moderate Islamists."

 

 

-With files from The Canadian Press.

 

Come on Waranle,

 

Having a masters in Politican Science and Political Economy is perfect for someone who aspires to be in politics. Are you serious???

Don't get upset at the Prime Minister if people are adding Doctor to his name, he has no control over it. In Somalia many people with bachelor degree's consider themselves doctors, blame the media. Believe me, their are Sheiks out their that shouldn't be putting that title before their names!!

 

 

The Prime Minster is more then qualified for his job both educationaly and job expirence wise. Please don't argue that a masters in Political Science and a degree in Political Economy is not good.

[Daandurreey]

Waranle, you are correct Sir. These clannish reporters need to stop abusing the protected titles. This is an outright idiocy. It is revolting.

 

From what I read, everyone in Canada knows Carlton University is a low-ranking university that is not even in "mediocre" category let alone an "Ivy League" type such as University of Toronto and McGill University. On the same token, Shareef, Nuurr Caadoow and the other buffoons who preceded him recently are not the brightest apples in the bunch either. These guys are lucky to lead a nation full of morons.

 

As I said before Professor Said Samatar of Rutgers University would have been a good choice even according to the the silly 4.5 formula. It was a missed opportunity.

 

[Jacaylbaro]

How about the religious titles ??

[Fabregas]

how about military titles?

 

 

Yours sincerly;

 

Sheikh, General, Mujahid, Abu Diaby.

 

 

ps. giving doctor titles to someone with a masters degree in politics is taking the mic.

[Jacaylbaro]

[Fabregas]

Won't you answer my question, dr Jacaylbro?

[Jacaylbaro]

No comment Sheikh, General, Mujahid, Abu Diaby ..

 

 

[Abwaan]

Originally posted by Daandurreey:

As I said before Professor Said Samatar of Rutgers University would have been a good choice even according to the the silly 4.5 formula. It was a missed opportunity.

 

As there has been rumours among the Somalis for many years, is this guy muslim?

[Fabregas]

Jacalybro,

Asalamucalaykum akhi.

 

wa bacad;

 

I just got a pm( from kashafa and red sea) nominating me as imam al mujahidina wa fi somalionline politics section. Of course, like a true Somalia, I accepted the position, after seeking consulation from general, sheikh, mujahid Indhacade.

 

 

ps. Abwan odayashi dintodi bad gashayba. we were talking about

titles.

[Abwaan]

Originally posted by Abu_Diaby- Al Zeylaci:

ps. Abwan odayashi dintodi bad gashayba. we were talking about

titles.

I just wanted to confirm what I heard...ma dembi baa? Su'aasha ka jawaab amase iga hor leexo...lol....dadka ii jawaabi karaa ha ii jawaabeene.

[Fabregas]

bro i never heard of this invidual. adeer JUJE has an A-Z of Somali politicians and professors.

[Daandurreey]

Abwaan, does Sheeq Shareef work for the CIA? That is a rumour everywhere. Please confirm that rumour.

 

PS: Yes, Prof. Samatar is muslim.