Due to their nomadic culture, and inhuman social development, nomadism is only a few steps after the stone and hunting ages, Somalis do not only practice but are also proud of their patriarchal lineage system where one counts his/her lineage to infinity or is else “…laan gab… or of short lineage” a phrase that has a killing connotation within the Somali culture.
Consequently, Somalis are composed of tribes each of which assumes it is far superior to others and hence may not even like to respect let alone address them. That is one of the major reasons why Somalis refuse to coexist.
For instance:
The Darods believe they are the only born leaders and do therefore deserve to rule Somalis at whatever cost. Accordingly, they can hardly believe that others are asking for leadership! In fact, they would rather die for that than give it over. So they are confused asking themselves as to how on earth others dare to ask them to give up or share “their legitimate rights?”
The Issaqs believe they are Aristocrats (saada)… direct descendents of the Qureish of Mecca and a better race than all other Somalis. Therefore they are confused that negroid Somalis whose race is questionable are instructing them to do this or that or asking for equal treatment.
The Gadabursi believe they are the only intellectuals and wise men of all Somalis; are more civilized than others and according to them all other Somalis are crude barbarians and bushmen who need years of civilization to accomplish what they have and enjoy. To them, a proof to that is that they have had a governing system for centuries with documented constitution…thus the word Gadabursi….. a union
The Issas believe they are not a subset of Somalis. Rather they are equal and even far more than that. According to them, even the white man was once from the Issas and only his behaviors made him white. Therefore, how can they accept Somalis to instruct them to do this or that?
The Hawiyas believe there exist no other Somali tribe and in fact all other Somalis are a drop in the Hawiye Ocean! And accordingly, how can a drop try to change the color or constitution of a whole ocean. And so, to ask them to listen, rule or make rules and regulations to govern them is futile. That is why they always agree to disagree!
The Gabooye, Tomal and Yibirs who are the basic technology know-how of Somalis, technicians, musicians, composers etc. are years ahead of other Somalis…. So they are confused knowing not what to do!
The Dig iyo Midhigle and Biyamals are agriculturalists and a better civilized community without whose existence no Somali nation ever existed or will exist. They grew food for all and were providers of the bread of the nation before other barbarian Somalis forced them to fight back and destroy others too. They are confused and know not what to do.
That means all Somalis fit the Arabic proverb “ana amir wa anta amir, faman ya suuq ximaar?” or I am an aristocrat and you are one …. Then who will drive the donkey?” And ironically, that Somali division and superiority even within each and every clan does not have any boundary. So, may be the right driver of that “donkey” … country are the Ethiopians who centuries ago crossed the clan barrier and a union with them is essential! Or else let Somalis call their colonial masters to govern!
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