Abas Hussein Abdirahman, 33, was stoned to death in his home town of Merka, Somalia, for the crime of adultery.  His pregnant girlfriend's life was spared, until she gives birth to her baby, whereupon she will be murdered in the same fashion.

These kinds of tragic stories are not new, but Somalian President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has put forth an explanati0n that may very well be unique in the annals of political spin.

From BBC News:

"Their actions have nothing to do with Islam," said the moderate Islamist during a ceremony at which he nominated a new administration for the capital, Mogadishu.

"They are forcing women to wear very heavy clothes, saying they want them to properly cover their bodies but we know they have economic interests behind - they sell these kinds of clothes and want to force people to buy them."

Overeager Salesman

So, perhaps this horrific incident is simply the result of an overeager salesman trying to come up with new ways to generate business at his struggling clothing store? 

Of course, his manager should teach the ambitious salesman that if you murder too many of your potential customers, you run the risk of damaging the good will that you've built up over the years.  Banana Republic should jump all over this business opportunity. 

"Shop at Banana Republic. When we say that we'll kill for your business, we don't really mean it."

or

"Shop at Banana Republic.  We want you back next week, next month, and next year."

Maybe the new President didn't actually believe what he said, but was merely practicing the ancient art of political spin. 

He's off to a good start.  If he keeps it up and sharpens his oratory skills, he may one day end up with a lucrative Fox News gig, explaining why the Republican loss in NY23 was actually a win.