Right on, Abdi-Noor. War on a whole country only empowers the dictatorship concept. Surgical strikes to remove dictators only result in a destabilizing coup where a new dictator replaces the old. Dealing with dictators is very much like dealing with gang leaders on the streets of East Los Angeles. The LAPD is as tough as they come, but they gave up that fight years ago. So, what is the answer for the poor people of Somalia?

Ted

War is a means of fighting dictatorship
But not a solution to end dictatorship

Once again you share your insightful thoughts, Abdi-Noor; and I appreciate your perspective. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Your writing works on so many levels, Abdi. You not only teach, but make the writer feel.

Sometimes when I read your poetry, I fee how your world is so separate and so sad. Your vivid descriptions captivate my thoughts to learn and understand just how bad things really are there. You are an amazing man, truly a hero in your land. You keep on fighting for justice, it will not be in vain.
Much peace, love, light and blessings to you during these holiday times,
Amber "V"

Find it so sad that mankind has still not learned that we are all of the same earth and to treat each other with dignity and respect. Perhaps one day....

Be always safe,
Karen

Don't know how those people cope with so little hope left for them.

Great write Abdi-Noor. I often think of the effect on the children who are growing up knowing more than a world riddled with war. The fact must have a great impact on them. Your writing is superb as well as educational.

The only thing that will end this nightmare my friend is a complete heart change. Beautiful write from a beautiful poet. Love and hugs, Bonnie

Abdi-Noor, your observations are duly noted here my friend -- but make no mistake, communism/socialism, still thrive in Russia, China, Cuba, Venezuela, many parts of South America, pockets in the Philippines, North Korea, Vietnam and so on -- no communism/socialism are still quite alive and threatening -- even in America the liberals are trying to drive this great nation straight into the grips of socialism -- too many of the populous are ignorant of that fact and too many others, simply and pathetically, apathetic - the disease of socialism/communism still poses a major threat for the whole of humanity -- peace and love to you my dear emissary of world peace -- JMW

Abdi-Noor,

Those that forget history are condemned to repeat it. How true, especially in these sad times. God have mercy on us all -

(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.

The world has gone crazy with wars

And it sadly seems to get crazier by the day.

And you are right...to a point, the world can freeze the assets of dictators all around the globe, impede the weapons and luxury items supply, ostracise their government from any deals, impose penalties and arrest warrants for genocide, torture and what you have.
But the world shouldn't take sides, it most be united against dictatoship.
Greed and easy money will be always a temptation to work against the good of man, so the world must deal with the greedy ones as it deals with war criminals.

Georg