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All available data show that he inherited a tanking economy that is CLEARLY ON THE UP . . .

Data produced from the same reporting models that started this economic wahala to begin with. What koolaid are you drinking? Every indices of recovery so fardeclared since February has turned up afterthe factto be fluffy and unsubstantiated. Take that CLEARLY ON THE UP as a rallying cry from optimists hoping to make short gain by a sudden flood of the stock market with giddied and stupid investors. Let me show you the path buddy. . . go to INTRADE and put your money where your mouth is. . .screw the financial pundits that are out there serving koolaid to unsuspected investors. Aren't you a New Yorker? Act like one for God's sake. . .make your own gadde_m koolaid David!

Can you pls give us 2 SOLID examples of this "prodigal handling of the economy"?

All available data show that he inherited a tanking economy that is CLEARLY ON THE UP . . .

As recent as Spring 2008, then Candidate Obama knew where the economy of the nation was headed because in the events leading up to his debate with Candidate Clinton he made repeated reerence to that fact and susquently, after claiming the DEMOCRATIC nomination, the economic state of the union became his sole rallying point against Candidate McCain. So it cannot be argued that Obama waled into this situation blindly. He is well aware of the responsibilities ahead. . .the call that he inherited a bad economy is a sorry excuse. What happened to "The Buck stops here"?

In leadership school trainees are taught the concept of RACI. I have thrown this term out before and its either you are not knowledgable about it or you don't know about its application. The primary issue here is not what he inherited but what he is responsible and accountable for. It's time he stops whining about what he was aware would eventually be handed down to him and which he gladly walked into and accepted. . .he had a choice you know. . . back last summer, he could have backed down and let Hillary win the nomination, or even in fall when he still had the opportunity to fold up his campaign but choosing to go ahead and win the Presidency was the bestthing for him. Now, he needs to do the best thing that is required. . .stop the whining and shut down the fuc_king CASH FOR ANYTHINGELSE ideas that come up and get the recovery going quick.

Happy Birthday MJ.

Rest in Peace man!

hmmmm damn right nasty r u sure u don't go sniffing the pant when she's outta ya house?

I dont know what kind of girls you poke. . .you prefer that she give you a washed undie? It's a TROPHY for God's sake!

Its not the fabric that you cherish. . .but her presence, represented by her hormonal scent residue on the underwear. Do what you want with it, it's your prerogative. Washing it devalues the intimacy.

Great debate!!

Adco, by financial frugality I hope you are not in reference to President Obama's prodigal handling of the economy.

Anyway, on a separate issue. . .what is likely to happen with medicinal marijuana if health care reform passes? Bear in mind that so far, 13 states have relaxed laws and are contemplating legalizing it altogether. What can we expect as far as prescription drug reforms? Would marijuana and other narcotics find their way into national health care or not?

@POST. . .because it's a TROPHY!

I don't want a washed undie. . .She's leaving the one soaked with her juice with me.

I live in Atlanta but currently I'm in Massachussetts.

Eye catching!! Yeah, they got my eye caught allright. . .

Anyway, what the heck is a half-second cousin?

Negro am fine thank you. yes we are
still in winter how did you guess so right?

. . .because whatever is going on in Northern hemisphere is done 180 degrees backward in the other one.  When we are lighting up fire crackers under the night sheets, you all will be up eating lunch.  Cross the border Roki. . .come to the north.    

@Post,

First of all I cant forgive you for getting my eyes twisted with this. . . "My Grandmother's Half-Brother's Grandson"

I recovered from that but then you crossed my eyeballs a second time with this one. . . "my grandmother and his grandfather are half-siblings, that makes us half-second cousins"

You owe me couple of eyeballs.

Roki, whats up babe, how is it in Aussie, you are still in Winter. . .correct?

In production there is a term used to derive optimum quality and ensure consistency in outputs and its called"DPMO". It stands for Defects Per Million Opportunities.

When applied to mankind you will be that defect in a million output of male specie.  Women naturally seek to prolong their virginity into wedlock because it is priced as a feminine virtue.  What masculine virtue are you protecting at age 24 by remaining a virgin?  Like I said, you are an outlier.

nawtiichick, will you be kind to introduce this dude to that thang?   Give him the redlight treatment  

How can you deport citizens of a country? Its like deporting someone from newyork back to chicago cos he is from chicago, doesnt make sense!!

I have two issues with this comment and I disagree with the way you see the nation or the analogy you bring to illustrate it.


First, We are not citizens of a country.

We are citizens of diverse nations reluctantly tied together in an unwanted and despised unification but as it turned out we are inadvertently balanced out at the center by the equilibrium force of our respective strengths and challenges. That balance has always been marginal.

Second, oyibo man theory succeeds in oyibo man land. Black man must devise and apply theories that will succeed in his homeland.

please girls ask all your question here that you would like the boys to answer

here are mine

1)why is it that, most boys doesn't like to date girls taller than them, and why?

I know there are girls taller than I am and they are very few in number. I have never met any and I dont even know how I would respond when and if that ever happens. Personally, I like dating proportionally tall girls and I think I would enjoy date with one taller as well but then I cannot speak to this authoritatively because I lack the experience to back up my imagination of it.

2) Is sex the most important part of a relationship?

No it is not the most important if you plan on becoming spouses. There are aspects of one another's personality that will initially compell it to be so but eventually will settle and at that point couples run the risk of becoming sexually static. The sparks are gone! Other attributes take over priority and hopefully they are binding, otherwise the union could become restrictive and unfulfilling. It is very important at the beginning and before marriage to have as many congruent points as possible so that the growth remain dynamic and challenging. You light up the next fire cracker before the one at hand burns itself out.

For someone not interested in matrimony, sex is the most important and its the anchor that keeps him/her in the nest.

3) Are you against the idea of marriage?

Many men want to get married. Unfortunately, the clock is out of synch and this frustrates women and raises anxiety around security.


4) Could you date an ugly person or do you value looks more?

In this age of fake body parts. . .who is ugly, the girl in her natural but blunt looks or the sophisticated looking chick in the centerfold that just took a loan to do a face lift?

no, NIGERIANS are treating it as an eyesore.

The way to deal with an eyesore is to treat it, which is what he's doing. If removing it from view is part of the therapy, then I see no reason why he should be castigated for doing the same thing other countries do with their own eyesores.

How many threads do you see on Nairaland showing homeless people and beggars in other countries besides Lagos Nigeria? The few that are, immediately get shot down by nairaland goats and miscreants.

No doubt! Certain potentials are wasted nonetheless. An opportunity for growth and social experimentation was thrown down the drain. To use a popular phrase. . . "don't throw the baby down the drain with the bath water." Nobody disputes that the bath water need to go down the drain. . .but do we need the baby?

ROSSIKE,

I follow you SPIT for the man face. He is a shame to the ECWA congregation. Does his stupid arse not know that the FESTAC 77 symbol was a replica of the original Bini mask and that UK is still hoarding the authentic copy and many other works of art like that they stole from an African people they labeled as evil worshippers? If posession of these art works makes one an idol worshipper, then how should we label those who stole and make profit from its exhibition?

Oyinda,

Do me a favor my sister. Kindly send me that copy you posted, I like it. Soon after Michael is buried I'm updating my profile with that mask.

So then Fashola's strategy is not sustainable and at best cosmetic. Did he think this through properly?

Fashola is responding and treating it as an eyesore. The intuitive way to deal with an eyesore is to remove it from view. If he would take time to study the economics of it he can derive some arrangements that will generate self-sustainable revenue for the state.

Come on @Negro_ntns roflmao!!!
You seriously expect this to work in a country like Nigeria? Lol . . . . You just read someone state that they ought to be thrown back into the den from whence they came running out of, and you are suggesting we levy these states for the welfare of these “runaways”? lol

The Northern states are already littered with these folks and the states do not care much for those there, why would it care for those stuck in Lagos?

Great point!

We are afraid of the unknowns and are not bold enough to take steps in coming up with genuine solutions for problems that are specific to our homeland.  This is why I asked if you would love to go on an adventure trip with me.  Our people are scared of doing things that are outside of oyibo man textbooks.  Our nation is faced with unique situations that are not taught in western education and so we go through years of studying and are deprived the opportunity to learn and earn skills primary to our own needs.  We keep applying oyibo man theories to black man palava. . .we have been unsuccessful because those theories result in success when applied to oyibo man problem.

Let me respond to your comments.  I will outline the problem, define the baseline and recommend an instructive model for the problem.

Let us start with the term "Almajiri" itself.  What does it mean?  It is coined from an arabic word " Al' Majirun".  Meaning one in search of self-actualization.  Translated loosely, it will equate to a "Hermit".  One who is seeking to find and align himself with the universal truth. By doing so the individual acquires cosmic secrets and is thus equipped to contribute selflessly and at utmost capability to humanity and social progress. This search for self knowledge require the individual to depart and detach from worldly belongings and live an ascetic lifestyle, free from owning any posessions but the basic necessities for survival. The individual must then depend on the benevolent contributions of the society to live and survive. That contribution must come in form of alms (which is speculative) or a organized welfare care (which is predictive).  Because it is speculative, alms carry a risk. Under pressure of surviving, an Almajiri becomes an agent for nefarious schemes.  This was the case where at various times, Almajiris, ignorant of the intent, were recruited by evil minded persons who armed them with weapons and propaganda and launched them against political opponents.  This would not be the case if they were organized under a rehabilitative care funded by government and run as private outlets.  Thus the Almajiris have no ties of allegiance. . .they own nothing and are not owned by anyone; they are then free to concentrate on their self actualization studies.  This social problem  was properly outlined in Islam.  To resolve it, Islam designates it under Sharia Law.

The Northern staes claim they practice Sharia Law.  To the extent that thieves have their limbs cut off and adulterers are stoned to death then these states must equally attend to the issue of Almajiri as directed by Sharia.  Neglecting to do so is hypocritical and disobedient to Allah.  Moreso, one of the five pillars of Islam mandates 5% of profit earnings towards charity.  What charity is more morally appropriate than the feeding and clothing of those in search of the truth?  Someone need to stand up to the North and confront them with this religious obligation.  It is not a choice for them. . . it is what Allah ordained upon them as Muslims.  To do otherwise is a sin.  Fashola has stood up to them but just simply deporting Almajiris does not resolve the problem.  Fashola's term will end one day and the next Governor may not followup and enforce the limitations and the problem will return.  So I propose a rehabilitative option funded by Sharia states. . .politically and religiously, this is their obligation.

Accountability and Responsibility of the problem must be passed to the Northern states.  If its too burdensome for them to fund the program, then it should not be too burdensome for the Almajiris to continue to depend on speculative alms on the streets of Northern states.  Afterall, they were first destitutes up there before they became Almajiri on Lagos streets.  The same social forces that forced them into Almajiri can re-absorb them into rehabilitation.  This is why I loved Davidylan's response.

I hate boundaries and checkpoints.

If Lagos levies #500 per day per head of Almajiri to his/her home state then that home state is burdened with the responsibility of care for the Almajiri in transit. Repatriation is the decision of the Almajiri's home state. The Almajiri, if reptriated,should vent and be bitter to his/her home statefor not caring for their well being in Lagos.

Correction. . . the bold should read "Repatriation is the choice of the Almajiri's home state." The decision rests with Lagos.

Mr Oil Magnate,

How else, beside redistribution of money and wealth, do you envision that you could ever grow the domestic economy?

Kobo,

I dont know the precise number of Almajiris deported from Lagos or their total number residing in Lagos but you can see them either as an eyesore or as a source of funding.

I see them as money generator.  Put a levy on the headcount.  Organize their population into heirarchy and give them representation.  Let us assume that they total 1million in population.  Then get a distributive number of state representation and each state is headed by a Head Almajiri and then the Heads are led by a Principal Chief of Almajirai (Plural for Almajiri).  Through these heads the government can run a rehabilitation program that is in turn funded by allocations from their represented home states.  Trust me. . .Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto and other stateswill gladly contribute funding to that program than have their destitutes repatriated back.  

If Lagos levies #500 per day per head of Almajiri to his/her home state then that home state is burdened with the responsibility of care for the Almajiri in transit.  Repatriation is the decision of the Almajiri's home state.  The Almajiri, if reptriated,should vent and be bitter to his/her home statefor not caring for their well being in Lagos.  

May I add that the care and wellness facilities should be privately run and staffed.

lmao. . .who else go say something like that but Oyinda. Amebo, where have you been?