The struggle against traditionalists who are a small elite of the country since independence and the reason the First Republic of Somalia FAILED. Secondly, traditionalists aren’t against state but only in their regions as tribal fiefdoms like the UAE which they openly support their model of confederalism. The traditionalists aren’t modern enough to lead to like a modern state and have democratic standards that is up to par to the rest of the free world. The last 30 years have showed us the regression of the Somali civilization and state. They aren’t for progressive empowerment of the youth, women and ethnic minorities. They are tribal chauvinists who relish on even competing on sub clan level in their fiefdoms. Qabayalad is a onion, that’s the curse of it. But the majority which are youth and 70% of Somalia are modernists and want to build their country, ensure there’s education and healthcare for all not whose Laandheere. Be a normal nation state like the reest of the world. Nepotism and corruption ruined the First Republic and non democratic rule ruined the Second Republic which wasn’t built on the vote of the popular will but through strong man rule. There’s nothing wrong with strong man rule; it must be done through the democratic vote, a plebiscite in truth. But that’s my personal opinion as a modern Bonapartist.
The minimum standard should be ensuring 1m1v as legitimate module for expressing consent to the state and its institutions. The courts should control the excesses of the executive leading the country. There was never a Somali constitution that was agreed on via popular will. We all know the history. The new generation must ensure there’s a ironclad constitution that is sent through a plebiscite and the people know represents their will and aspirations for the Third Republic. The youth are the majority stakeholders and this on a minimum is a majority besides my own opinion. They want development and democratic model of government that is up to first world standards. And I think we are adaptable enough to accomplish. The war against the traditionalists has now started. Enjoy this thread below.
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