27 Aug 10
So, how much does it cost to run the country that tops the 2010 Failed States Index?
"According to the Annual Financial Report released by the office of the Prime Minister today, Somalia's budget in the fiscal year 2009 was just over $11 million."
http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/08/26/1000_to_be_central_banker_of_somalia
With so small a budget, it's relatively easy to get it all down on a couple of bits of paper:
http://mxcdn.horseedmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TFG-ANNUAL-FINANCIAL-REPORT-2009-2.pdf
That said, the 'government' only actually and effectively controls a couple of square miles around Mogadishu...
27 Aug 10
Originally posted by DrKFWhodey's DreamLand; he's always saying how we need a "limited government" and whining about "statists". Looks like those wise Somalis fully endorse his concepts.
So, how much does it cost to run the country that tops the 2010 Failed States Index?
"According to the Annual Financial Report released by the office of the Prime Minister today, Somalia's budget in the fiscal year 2009 was just over $11 million."
http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/08/26/1000_to_be_central_banker_of_somalia
With so small a budget ...[text shortened]... nment' only actually and effectively controls a couple of square miles around Mogadishu...
27 Aug 10
Originally posted by DrKFWould love to see the world "recognize" Somaliland to the north, consisting of the former British Somaliland.
So, how much does it cost to run the country that tops the 2010 Failed States Index?
"According to the Annual Financial Report released by the office of the Prime Minister today, Somalia's budget in the fiscal year 2009 was just over $11 million."
http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/08/26/1000_to_be_central_banker_of_somalia
With so small a budget ...[text shortened]... nment' only actually and effectively controls a couple of square miles around Mogadishu...
There is a much more stable and effective government there. The area is safer than much of the rest of Africa. And the people don't want a part of the Mogadishu government.
No one wants to redraw their maps, but this is cruel to insist a peaceful people join in with an externally imposed "government" run by the same clan that tried genocide against them 20 years earlier.
27 Aug 10
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Originally posted by no1marauderDon't you mean the Founding Fathers Dreamland? I thought they envisioned limited government. I know its painful to acknowledge that fact.
Whodey's DreamLand; he's always saying how we need a "limited government" and whining about "statists". Looks like those wise Somalis fully endorse his concepts.
Of course, its always good to hear from you marauder, even if it is a continuous smearing campaign.
27 Aug 10
Originally posted by techsouthare they trying to gain recognition?
Would love to see the world "recognize" Somaliland to the north, consisting of the former British Somaliland.
There is a much more stable and effective government there. The area is safer than much of the rest of Africa. And the people don't want a part of the Mogadishu government.
No one wants to redraw their maps, but this is cruel to insist a pe ...[text shortened]... mposed "government" run by the same clan that tried genocide against them 20 years earlier.
maybe Kofi Annan could help, if he were so inclined.
27 Aug 10
Originally posted by zeeblebotThey are trying to gain recognition, but I doubt Kofi Annan would be inclined to help.
are they trying to gain recognition?
maybe Kofi Annan could help, if he were so inclined.
In the midst of Somali anarchy, some 10 years before the Transitional "government" of "Somalia" is imposed with the help of the UN, Somaliland declared independence and formed a government. Now, when you read about them in most media outlets they are referred to as a "breakaway" movement.
The UN fully backs the government they imposed and most of the world will go along. Few countries will even recognized a passport from Somaliland.
No African country will recognize any movement that would redraw borders because then they'd have to deal with movements within their own countries that seek independence. The people of Somaliland are left as a sacrifice on the alter of maintaining the status quot.
27 Aug 10
Originally posted by whodeyso you're agreeing that Somalia is what the Founding Fathers had in mind?
Don't you mean the Founding Fathers Dreamland? I thought they envisioned limited government. I know its painful to acknowledge that fact.
Of course, its always good to hear from you marauder, even if it is a continuous smearing campaign.