God Bless the President!

[Chimera]

I have been looking at his recent interviews for the first time since he was elected, and not only is he an articulate man, his vision for the future of the republic and well-being of Somalis won me over. Finally, an head of state I can proudly show off to my non-Somali friends as the representative of my ancestral country. Finally, a head of state with a proven track-record of delivering vital services to the ordinary citizens across the republic. Finally, a head of state, who is educated. Finally, a head of state, who rather stays in the country to serve his people than globe-trot with a begging bowl. Finally, a head of state whose words actually feel genuine rather than a rehearsed gimmick.

 

 

I officially endorse the new president hailing from my clan called SOMALI.

[Aaliyyah]

Finally a president that has the full support of all Somalis regardless of their clan affiliation.This will be a new era for our home country.

 

God bless him indeed.

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

Rabi ha u cimri dheereeyo iyo caafimaad wanaagsan, too.

 

I am liking the way he is bestowing respect to our flag -- it is always behind him, whether while meeting with foreigners at the airport; giving state dinner; welcoming non-Soomaalis in his office in Filla Soomaaliya and everywhere.

 

It is not much, but it tells you his character, how he loves dalkeena.

[Somali philosopher]

God bless Somalia and all that work to better it

[Chimera]

I've been reading a bit on early America and the huge challenges she managed to overcome, far greater than what we are currently facing. It was a series of well-educated presidents and governments that repulsed foreign dependency, subdued domestic terrorists and rebels, secured its global trade, and held together the Union. The country subsequently transformed into the biggest economy as early as the 19th century and went beyond that. Now I'm under no illusion that Somalia can achieve superpower status, but we have the potential to become a Malaysia 'with better beaches', if we compromise, work together, and make sure we elect a series of successive governments that are educated and accountable.

 

I find it strange that we have amongst our people individuals whose entire support for a politician is based on what crappy clan he/she originates from, when, if they instead focused on meritocracy, they would most likely see 'one of their own' elected eventually. Give us 24 years of peace, and we will have the opportunity to go to the ballots a total of 6 times, and the chance to elect a new President, PM or Speaker a combined total of 18 times.

 

This 'all or nothing' attitude that caused the collapse of the state not only reduced us to 'nothing', it denied us to elect a good representative a total of 5 times. In a strange twist of fate this election brought forth a new fresh candidate, a decent man, a person with genuine empathy for the precarious humiliating state we find ourselves in, and with a respectable plan to change it for the better.

 

How can anyone that calls themselves a Somali not support this? Based on this successful end to the transition and the peaceful election alone Somalia will not be on the top position of F.P Magazine's annual failed state index come 2013.

 

 

A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circlue of our felicities. -- Thomas Jefferson

[Chimera]

Dear Mr.President, my first advice to you is to look for support within the Somali World, establish the Somali Sovereign Fund (SSF) and have it managed by a team of accountable patriots. Set a target of 1 billion dollars, and then disintergrate this figure into specific projects, for example:

 

$100 million - Upgrading of Somali ports.

 

$150 million - Dynamic job creation in the coastal cities and towns of Somalia, mainly funds for SME's and the purchase of several trawlers.

 

$150 million - Modernised equipment for farms in the fertile regions of the country; tractors, silos, storage facilities, new crops, etc

 

$200 million - Child infrastructure; schools, playgrounds, daycare, maternity clinics, etc spread out across the country and based on population density.

 

$200 million - Repatriation of Somalis stuck in other countries, this figure will cover their return journey and give them support to start over. Its a vital demography we have to entice back to ensure a strong boom in the agricultural regions.

 

$50 million - To be used by a professional team of Somali economists, lobbyists and negotiators to travel the world and establish as many trade-ties and new markets for Somali products and joint-ventures.

 

$50 million - To be used by a team of marketing specialists that slowly reshape the country's image in global media and culture, absolutely vital to attracting FDI and Tourists.

 

$100 million - A modern convention center where summits, events, concerts and gatherings can be held to promote the country once again as an important cosmopolitan capital.

 

I'm absolutely certain that a people who can spend a billion dollars annually on a green leaf will make sure you reach your target. This combined with the taxes and revenue from various economic profitable state-owned infrastructure such as the seaports and airports will have you off the foreign dependency curse within two years, and the fruits of this investment will manifest itself at a quantity that is ten times higher than what you put in.

 

In other words the state-budget will balloon into the billions, which allow you to implement projects on a greater scale. I intentionally left out the security-sector, because I believe a contract with the Turks to train 25 thousand Somali soldiers and equip them with modern hardware can be achieved through other means, and without falling into debt.

[The Zack]

Aaliyyah;871740 wrote:

Finally a president that has the full support of all Somalis regardless of their clan affiliation.This will be a new era for our home country.

 

God bless him indeed.

That is what everybody was saying when she Sharif was selected. He will be judged by his actions, not by "calmness" or flags. Allaha u fududeeyo, we don't know his character yet.

[Maaddeey]

^ waakaa zack-ii aan naqaannay.

 

Waa inaan dhihi lahaa uun.

[Chimera]

The Zack;871954 wrote:

That is what everybody was saying when she Sharif was selected. He will be judged by his actions, not by "calmness" or flags. Allaha u fududeeyo,

we don't know his character yet.

We do know his character through his past actions:

 

-- He is a man who had the option to stay overseas like most of our parents, and lead a comfortable life, but instead opted to stay and bring relief to the ordinary civilians, that alone puts him above all the other individuals of the past twenty years that called themselves President or PM.

 

-- He co-founded one of the most important educational facilities in the 'dead republic' era in the form of SIMAD.

 

-- He contributed to the abolishment of the 'green-line' that used to divide Mogadishu in the warlord era.

 

-- He contributed to raising the educational levels of South and central Somalia as part of UNICEF.

 

-- His plan for the future of Somalia is sound and logical, focusing on security and the well-being of our people.

 

-- He established the first political party in the capital since the collapse of the central government.

 

-- He never joined a specific powerful political group just because they were 'powerful' at a certain time, or left a group because their time was up. Instead he has been a consistent non-political actor until the time to ascend was ripe in the form of this historic election.

 

-- He joined one of Somalia's oldest Islamic parties in the form of Al-Islah, our philanthrophic version of the Muslim Brotherhood and a real credible alternative to the destructive ways of Al-Shabaab.

 

-- His stance towards the question of Somaliland is fair and non-threatenening, exactly the type of leader that is needed in a era of reconciliation and mutual understanding.

 

-- His coming to the defense of a former head of state is also a clear indicator that he understands the important symbolism behind the Villa Somalia office that for so long was degraded by uneducated men, an office which represents a country of 10 million.

 

-- His decision to remain in Somalia even after a US invitation for the ka-trillion UN meeting is another good example that he's putting the country first, by sending the current PM in his stead. I have no doubt that he will not spend unnecessary funds on flying to foreign capitals unless its absolutely important.

 

His calmness, and modus operandi is absolutely a good indication of what his character is like, and what we can expect in the future. As it stands now, Somalia has the most charismatic and articulate leader in East Africa. The sneaky but intelligent Meles Zenawi is dead, replaced by a simple brute. Kibaki majority of the time looks like he's on a safari and can't string a coherent sentence together. Afwerki is like Tony Montana, nobody wants to mess with him. Guelleh is that funny looking fat guy who could be your distant uncle, and Museveni looks like a deranged black cowboy mimicking Clint Eastwood in the mirror

 

No, its our elected president who is the fresh prince, the smooth operator, the people's man. A president who understands that he is one of the symbols of the republic and dresses accordingly. A man who conducts himself in a respectable fashion and maintains an ambitious but achievable plan. He represents a new era, the rebirth of our country.

[Dhagax-Tuur]

Chim, that was funny, what you did with the leaders of the region. Hey, your plan is well-thought of. I think you should approach the gov, when dust settles. Good post.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

and Museveni looks like a deranged black cowboy mimicking Clint Eastwood in the mirror

:D

[Taleexi]

The president got a good reception across Somalia but he remains to be unknown to many. Let us pray for him to succeed and what kind of president he becomes remains to be seen. His performance will be judged.

[Haatu]

Chimera, if you ever do return to Somalia, you should try and get yourself a job in the Ministry of Planning. I think you would do well there.

[The Zack]

I can say 10 times more than what you listed here about Shariifka yet he was qashiin at the end of the day. Shariifka wasn't from the diaspora community either, not sure how that is a compliment though. Also, since when working for UNICEF and having your own for-profit private school became qualifications for a presidency? Again, we don't know this guy. His first test is who he appoints for the PM, we shall see how he does that part.

[The Sage]

I like the president but I think it's way too early to give him adulation when he's only been in office for a couple of weeks. I think this is Obama fever all over again. I think it's good to be optimistic but let's judge the man on the track record he builds as president and not on our hopes and aspirations