Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 i'm out. early night. i'm hitting the town. see y'all around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 Alpha Blondy;963332 wrote: i'm out. early night. i'm hitting the town. see y'all around. that anti-climatic feeling of complete and utter disappointment after all the hype. should've just stayed in and watched yet another oscar-nominated art-house/international film. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 one of my friends posted this on facebook............and got a conversation going. pathetic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 Putin’s Ironic Potential Vladimir Putin’s recapture of the Russian presidency has been met with widespread derision, both at home and abroad. But the autocrat’s return to the Kremlin could be Russia’s best hope to escape stagnation. With his open contempt for Russian society – exemplified in his mocking response to widespread demonstrations – as well as his arrogance, readiness to stifle dissent, and fear of competition, Putin has singlehandedly quashed the long-held myth that he himself propagated: personalized power can modernize the country while preserving stability. To be sure, Putin’s Kremlin – and his corrupt cohorts – still calls the shots. And, while his decision to return to the presidency has vexed the most dynamic elements of Russia’s urban population, the rest of the country’s citizens remain unhappy but quiescent. Likewise, Russia’s demoralized intellectuals and political class, on whom the population relies to advocate change, neglect to act. The global rise in oil prices, endemic fear of change, lack of a viable alternative, and reliance on state hand-outs are keeping Russia in a state of inertia. Moreover, Putin’s Kremlin has used the West – eager for engagement and a policy “reset” with Russia – to legitimize its authoritarian rule and to provide opportunities for its venal cronies’ integration into Western society. Indeed, by using the West to launder their dirty money, Putin and his cohorts have, in a way, avenged the Soviet Union’s collapse by undermining the West’s principles and discrediting liberal democracy in the eyes of the Russian population. But cracks are forming in Russian society, threatening the status quo. And it is not the opposition or a popular rebellion that are beginning to destabilize Putin’s regime, but the very forces that have helped to keep it afloat. After waiting 12 years for change from the top, Russians finally understand that their political system can be transformed only from the bottom – through popular revolution. In the absence of institutional channels for expression of their grievances over the corrupt concessions that have preserved the ruling elite’s power, they must take to the streets. But the question remains: Will Russia this time escape its traditional final act, in which the new regime turns out to be more predatory than the previous one? Or will Russians find a way to pursue peaceful revolution? Today, the Kremlin is contributing to its own violent demise, intentionally demoralizing Russian society. It discredits liberalism by employing liberal rhetoric and appointing liberal leaders to administer its authoritarian rule, leaving political opposition to leftist parties and nationalists. And Putin’s return to the Stalinist practice of sending police to search opponents’ homes, combined with his attempts to ignite hostility between social groups – for example, between provincial Russia and the urban middle class – is deepening antagonism and distrust among citizens. In this way, Putin’s regime intensifies political dissenters’ longing for retaliation – thereby hindering peaceful change. Already, longstanding tensions have begun to boil over; tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets since Putin’s 2011 announcement that he would reclaim the presidency. His return to the Kremlin has incited some of the largest protests that Moscow has seen since the 1990’s. And, while popular demonstrations have diminished – largely as a result of draconian new anti-protest laws – the more conflict accumulates beneath the surface, the more devastating the eventual explosion will be. By censoring the media, discrediting moderate opposition, and provoking popular discontent, Putin is playing with fire. It is impossible to predict when Russia will detonate, but the system’s fissures are undeniable – and growing. The Kremlin, far from being able to control the situation, does not fully grasp what is happening. Russia is moving toward precipice. Massive capital flight and efforts by Kremlin cronies to engineer a safe landing for themselves in the West show that, even in the eyes of Putin’s cohorts, the end of his époque is approaching. Yet Putin’s Kremlin continues to work tirelessly to prevent the formation of a strong opposition – increasing the risk that the regime will collapse without a viable alternative. The longer Putin remains in power, the more devastating his regime’s final act will be. Both Russia and the West must begin to plan ahead. Regrettably, Russia’s awakening corresponds with the beginning of the West’s seeming decline. Still, rather than remaining complicit in Putin’s corrupt regime, the West must help the Russian people to seek their new destiny. And Russia’s citizens must not give up hope. Putin’s return to the Kremlin, although painful, could end up curtailing their agony by triggering the regime’s destruction. When the choice is between an outdated system’s implosion and its slow degradation, a swift, clean break typically offers better prospects for a new start. ----------- can you believe the nonsense they're writing. Putinism is here to stay. it works. no amount of anti-Russia western hyperbole will make a difference. ----------- http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/putin-s-ironic-potential Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haatu Posted June 21, 2013 Rooble is a rather successful shopkeeper in his late 30s in Jinacsani. All his life he has kept out of trouble and followed the sensible path in all affairs. As a result, he's had a rather dull life which be blames for his failure in finding a wife. Whilst in his shop he meets all the different kind of characters that call Jinacsani home. Recently though, Rooble has started to attract a new sort of clientele, the sarkhaan. Although it was a decision which he severely disliked, Rooble recently started selling alcohol with the hope of increasing his meager fortune in the hope of improving his marriage prospects. It was on a sultry evening that he lamented to one of his sarkhaan customers his failure in courtship. Unsurprisingly (Jinacsani being a conservative town, Kaahiye is mostly ostracised) Kaahiye had shared in Rooble's failures in that field. Maalintoo in the shop Kaahiye: Rooble! Rooble! Alleylehe hadda baan helay! Rooble: War maxaa ku daaray? Kaahiye: Sxb, anoo xaley abaaro saqdhexe marqaan iyo biyihii barakaysnaa la duulaya, yacni shimbiraha la socda, ayeey halmar jug igu soo tiri! Rooble: War maxaa jug kugu soo yiri kolley caqligii ma ahee? Kaahiye: War sow ma lasocotid guur la'aanta ina haysato? Rooble: Haa. Kaahiye: Gabdhihii oo dhanna ay na wada diideen? Rooble: Haa. Kaahiye: Dee xalkii ayaa xalay igu soo degay waana hindiso layaab leh. Rooble (amused): Waa kow. Kaahiye: Horta, garka ayaan yara siideysaneynaa si muuqaalkeena isu bedello wadaadanno u ekaanno. Qamiis cadna waan isku taageynaa. Abu Loos iyo Abu Biigeysna waan isku bixinaynaa. Kolkaas taan Sudais autoplay gishanno ayaan masaajidda magaallo Hebla u dhaadhaceynaa. Rooble (asoo yaaban): War sarkhaan masjid gelaayo xaggee lagu arkay? Kaahiye: War waa dhagar un. Masjidka geli maynee, waan hor istaageynaa oo kolkey gabdhaha ina garabmaraan taan hoos fiirinno baan dheheynaa "Can amiirul mu'miniin, abii xafs...". Dhowr berri ayaan saas yeelaynaa waadna arkiyee gabdhaha wadaadada ah si kaaley arag ah ayey inagu soo ordaayaan. Rooble: Jimca waraa jiraa Sabtiyaa ka daran baa la yiri. War waad waalantahee wa inoo mar kale. Kaahiye leaves with his recently purchased bottle and walks in the direction of Harqaanlaha (tailor) to place an order for a qamiis. A week later Duq Warsame who lives in magaallo Hebla enters the shop deep in thought. DW (in a rush): Rooblow, lafahaa? Wey taxanyihiin baan filaya. War inanka Abu Loos ma taqaantaa? Rooble: Si fiican. DW: Nin sidee waaye? Balwad ma leeyahay? Xil ma qaadi karaa? Tii Falxado aheyd ayaan ka kari la'yahaye. Rooble is struck with disbelief. That sarkhaan actually succeeded and is about to get married and here is the successful hardworking Rooble, still single. Waay oo Waay! Rooble (with a sly grin on his face): Xaaji haddaan runta kuu sheego, ninkaas Abu Loos waxaa la yiri tabtuu seexdo ayuu caqliga ugaga kacaa. Xil baad sheegiyee, war shilin kuma halleeyeen. DW: Oo ma sidaas baa. Rooblow inan fariid ah baan kugu ogyahaye warkaada waan tix gelin. Waa inoo mar kale. A few days later Kaahiye enters the shop in a drunken rage DHammaad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 Haatu;963371 wrote: Rooble is a rather successful shopkeeper in his late 30s in Jinacsani. All his life he has kept out of trouble and followed the sensible path in all affairs. As a result, he's had a rather dull life which be blames for his failure in finding a wife. Whilst in his shop he meets all the different kind of characters that call Jinacsani home. Recently though, Rooble has started to attract a new sort of clientele, the sarkhaan . Although it was a decision which he severely disliked, Rooble recently started selling alcohol with the hope of increasing his meager fortune in the hope of improving his marriage prospects. It was on a sultry evening that he lamented to one of his sarkhaan customers his failure in courtship. Unsurprisingly (Jinacsani being a conservative town, Kaahiye is mostly ostracised) Kaahiye had shared in Rooble's failures in that field. Maalintoo in the shop Kaahiye: Rooble! Rooble! Alleylehe hadda baan helay! Rooble: War maxaa ku daaray? Kaahiye: Sxb, anoo xaley abaaro saqdhexe marqaan iyo biyihii barakaysnaa la duulaya, yacni shimbiraha la socda, ayeey halmar jug igu soo tiri! Rooble: War maxaa jug kugu soo yiri kolley caqligii ma ahee? Kaahiye: War sow ma lasocotid guur la'aanta ina haysato? Rooble: Haa. Kaahiye: Gabdhihii oo dhanna ay na wada diideen? Rooble: Haa. Kaahiye: Dee xalkii ayaa xalay igu soo degay waana hindiso layaab leh. Rooble (amused): Waa kow. Kaahiye: Horta, garka ayaan yara siideysaneynaa si muuqaalkeena isu bedello wadaadanno u ekaanno. Qamiis cadna waan isku taageynaa. Abu Loos iyo Abu Biigeysna waan isku bixinaynaa. Kolkaas taan Sudais autoplay gishanno ayaan masaajidda magaallo Hebla u dhaadhaceynaa. Rooble (asoo yaaban): War sarkhaan masjid gelaayo xaggee lagu arkay? Kaahiye: War waa dhagar un. Masjidka geli maynee, waan hor istaageynaa oo kolkey gabdhaha ina garabmaraan taan hoos fiirinno baan dheheynaa "Can amiirul mu'miniin, abii xafs...". Dhowr berri ayaan saas yeelaynaa waadna arkiyee gabdhaha wadaadada ah si kaaley arag ah ayey inagu soo ordaayaan. Rooble: Jimca waraa jiraa Sabtiyaa ka daran baa la yiri. War waad waalantahee wa inoo mar kale. Kaahiye leaves with his recently purchased bottle and walks in the direction of Harqaanlaha (tailor) to place an order for a qamiis. A week later Duq Warsame who lives in magaallo Hebla enters the shop deep in thought. DW (in a rush): Rooblow, lafahaa? Wey taxanyihiin baan filaya. War inanka Abu Loos ma taqaantaa? Rooble: Si fiican. DW: Nin sidee waaye? Balwad ma leeyahay? Xil ma qaadi karaa? Tii Falxado aheyd ayaan ka kari la'yahaye. Rooble is struck with disbelief. That sarkhaan actually succeeded and is about to get married and here is the successful hardworking Rooble, still single. Waay oo Waay! Rooble (with a sly grin on his face): Xaaji haddaan runta kuu sheego, ninkaas Abu Loos waxaa la yiri tabtuu seexdo ayuu caqliga ugaga kacaa. Xil baad sheegiyee, war shilin kuma halleeyeen. DW: Oo ma sidaas baa. Rooblow inan fariid ah baan kugu ogyahaye warkaada waan tix gelin. Waa inoo mar kale. A few days later Kaahiye enters the shop in a drunken rage DHammaad. :D:D:D:D:D:D few comments.... waxaan kuu weydiyey.......did the DW ruin Kaahiye's new found love and success? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haatu Posted June 21, 2013 That's left for future installments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 does anyone remember Cillit Bang and Barry Scott.................................? Barry Scott for Somaliland President walle. Barry Scott for 2015 y'all. this guy was something else. absolute legend. no doubts about it. check this vid.... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 Haatu;963381 wrote: That's left for future installments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 21, 2013 i'm out y'all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 22, 2013 hi y'all. i'm sick again, i'm afraid. the battery of my new professional camera has dead. i've received 4 work-related calls despite being the 2nd day of my weekend. my life is over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 22, 2013 guardian angel riddim y'all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 22, 2013 is this the meaning of emancipation? more like self-induced danger, ma istidhi? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cambuulo iyo bun Posted June 22, 2013 Alpha Blondy;963408 wrote: is this the meaning of emancipation? more like self-induced danger, ma istidhi? Aboow aboow!! look at that giant killer whale to the right? :eek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted June 22, 2013 i'm feeling cold and shivering. what's wrong with me? i've taken two tablets of co-dydramol. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH. am i going to dead? please advise C&B........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
