tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post5354681225727265861..comments2023-10-24T10:09:19.477-07:00Comments on Worshipping Your Wife: Guest Post: Wife Worship & Female Superiority, Part 2Mark Remondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12975488338051622549noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-11235923188481710272015-10-27T15:17:35.581-07:002015-10-27T15:17:35.581-07:00Matriarchy as a sexual fantasy is nice. But as the...Matriarchy as a sexual fantasy is nice. But as the reality it supposedly was very cruel: <br /><a href="http://matriarch.czechian.net/en.htm" rel="nofollow">matriarch.czechian.net/en.htm</a> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-47155179109459862522012-12-18T10:35:41.466-08:002012-12-18T10:35:41.466-08:00Dear Anonymous,
Thank you so much for your though...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, which raises again all the issues of this particular post by Beckie Sue. How I wish she would again join this blog discussion, for her advice would be authoritative. For my part, I have dealt with these issues as my daughter grew from early adolescence into young womanhood. My own desire to serve her was guided, of course, by my wife, but I certainly made it a point to keep her room clean and see that her school uniforms were cleaned and ready each day--among other approved services.<br /><br />This topic has recently surfaced on Mistress Kathy's Femdom 101 blog, and here is an excerpt you might find useful:<br /><b>Dear Kathy,<br /><br />I am troubled by a couple of the comments on this thread that suggest that there is something immoral or perverted about a submissive man treating his daughters and other teen-age girls as he would other women. I lived with my best friend, Ruth's, family during my last two years of high school (my parents were assigned by Dad's business to an overseas location). I had noted that, from our early teens, Ruth tended to order her father, John, around. He acted like a respectful servant, which always puzzled me. Her father was also very respectful of my wishes whenever I was around.<br /><br />After living with them for a couple of weeks, I could see that John was, in many ways a house servant or gofer. After a few weeks, Laura, Ruth's mom, took me aside and explained that I was causing some problems in their family dynamic. I had been "pleasing and thanking" John just as I would any older man. It turned out that this actually made John very uncomfortable. Ruth said that it was almost like a switch was flipped inside him when a girl physically became a woman, and he could no longer treat her as a girl but had to treat her as a woman. She asked me to try to fit into their family and simply tell John to do something when I wanted it done and never to thank him for doing it. She told me John would be happier if I did and that he viewed me as a "junior mistress", along with Ruth, Laura of course being THE mistress.<br /><br />I complied with her wishes. I found it hard at first, but eventually became comfortable. There were two highlights that come to mind. The first was when John went above and beyond to solve a problem for me. I was so pleased that I tenderly said, "You're such a good boy, John." Tears came to his eyes and I was afraid that I had done something wrong, but Laura later told me how thrilled John had been to be addressed that way by me.<br />I eventually found my own submissive man and we have been married very happily for 26 years. We had two daughters, now in their early 20's, and while my husband was like a normal Dad to them as children, when they reached about age 14, he treated them like the women they were becoming. I had no problem with this and I don't believe any harm was done. They are both strong, well-adjusted young women. My feeling is, submissive men are what they are. Submissiveness is not something they can turn off. Learn to live with it.<br /><br />Katie </b><br /><br />Because I faces these questions at home, I made it a point to collect a great many online postings about how various female-led families, and the matriarch thereof, dealt with the submissive father-superior daughter issue. I would love to share all these (pages and pages) with you if you would send me an email at markremond@yahoo.com...<br /><br />Thank you againMark Remondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975488338051622549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-67630837687372652062012-12-17T22:52:17.620-08:002012-12-17T22:52:17.620-08:00In instilling the mindset in the home that women a...In instilling the mindset in the home that women are indeed superior, setting bed times can play an important role. For my three sons, lights out is 8 o’clock. That may seem early but it enforces the point each and every night. It’s the last message they get before they go to bed. Their sister, younger than two of them has to be in bed around 9ish. I’ve set my husband’s bedtime sharply at 10 pm, (keeping it on the hour makes it easy for everyone to understand.) I personally try to hit the sack around 11ish if I get the chance. <br /> Setting these hours assert my authority and give me some much needed time for myself. While I know my husband wished he didn’t have a curfew, he does as he’s told. The problem is that with my daughter is turning 13 in a few weeks. She has asked if she can stay up later. I think her request is reasonable, plus in reaching her teens, it is time she assumes a greater position in the family hierarchy and is treated with more respect by her brothers and father.<br />I have informed my husband that on her birthday I intend to switch his and her bedtimes. It elevates my daughter, and also gives the two of us another hour of quality mother/daughter time. <br />Of course my husband is pouting, and feels he will no longer be second in command when I’m away. Worse, he fears he will have to answer to our daughter. I’ve assured him this is not the case, at least not yet, but he should be encouraging her to share responsibility with him, and accept that at some point he needs to step out of the way and let her pass him by. While I understand this is awkward for him, he must accept the change has to happen at some point. <br />I know I will have to monitor the two of them for a while, making sure he is respectful, and that my daughter does not take to bullying him, she can be a bit intense at times. <br />I guess this is my concern; over the next few years how will this exchange of positions take place? Will it be a natural transition or should I be setting guidelines? I rely on both of them very much. In the past my husband has kept an eye on our daughter and given her advice when appropriate. At some point should I let her supervise some of his tasks, like vacuuming? He tends to do a poor job of getting near the walls. I know she could be of help in this, but it would also be in her nature to not just correct him, but to punish him. That is not what I want. I am in charge of all punishment in the family, yet I am her role model so when do I let go? What is good for the gander is good for the goose. Tough questions.<br />If anyone has dealt with this before, I’d appreciate any thoughts. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-65351465509343539922012-11-24T07:07:18.287-08:002012-11-24T07:07:18.287-08:00Well, women are superior. Just ask my wife!
Marc...Well, women are superior. Just ask my wife!<br /><br />MarcAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10636920309544866152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-15559551176333562752012-07-30T03:09:56.714-07:002012-07-30T03:09:56.714-07:00I realize this is a very old post, but I felt like...I realize this is a very old post, but I felt like I had to say a couple of things. First of all, when we say that women are superior, we don't mean god-like and perfect. Yes, some women have done some horrible things. Just because <i>some</i> women have done horrible things, that doesn't mean that <i>all</i> women are not superior.<br /><br />As for the argument that because there were some violent matriarchal societies in the past, that matriarchy will be violent in the present, that's a logical fallacy. That's like saying "chickens are birds, therefore all birds are chickens".MorriganAradiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808773054560242270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-85175998819108698292012-06-06T14:09:40.603-07:002012-06-06T14:09:40.603-07:00Dear Beckie,I might recognize that women have some...Dear Beckie,I might recognize that women have some traits that men don't, and that for that reason men should serve and be nice to women,and that women should be getting the most out of their men,but I will have to disagree with you.<br /><br />Women might be superior than men in many ways,but both are genders of the same species. And there are some things you might never heard of,known as "human rights".And there are even "animal rights".<br /><br />With all these in mind it is hard for me to agree with you,as you wish that more men should have died in a said war.A sane person doesn't wish the death of people,and it is considered that shouldn't also wish the death of animals too.<br /><br />It is a very different thing to have a control to your husband,from wishing people to die because of their gender.<br />I don't find your hate reasonable.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-12420085764998098072011-10-13T14:40:17.751-07:002011-10-13T14:40:17.751-07:00>>This is good. I think one of the problems ...>>This is good. I think one of the problems relationships have is that the women are reluctant to take the authority. If they are able to see the benefits of it early on, they aren't as likely to have apprehensions about it later on.<<<br /><br />I admit, I believed the same way like you do. Women are reluctant, women are inhibited, women are too accustomed to the old patriarchal system. And therefore they can't see themselves in a leading position, therefore there are still patriarchal leftovers in our society, therefore women have difficulties to dominate their men, even if their men WANT to be dominated. Yes, that's a problem. It's neither beneficial, nor fulfilling for submissive men and for potential Dommes.<br /><br />But reading this text written by a so-called "superior" women I see another problem, that is (at least in my eyes) even more disturbing than the reluctance of many women: It is sickening how megalomanic women can get, if someone gives them power and pets their ego. I see absolutely nothing that is superior in Becky's text, her behaviour and her worldview. Women like her are a threat to every modern and free society. That's really frustrating; I firmly believe that women are able to throw off the yoke of patriarchy, but if they start to overcompensate, to loose contact with reality and follow a pseudo-religious ideology like Becky does... well, then we will go from bad to worse. Male supremacy and female supremacy - different color, same shit.<br /><br />And I promise: As long as there are still intelligent, strong men and intelligent, confident, reasonable women out there female suprematists will not get a foothold in society.<br /><br />Greetings from Germany,<br />SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-48259203927068468752011-05-14T19:30:41.118-07:002011-05-14T19:30:41.118-07:00I am new to this as I am struggling with feelings ...I am new to this as I am struggling with feelings that I've had but kept below the surface for some time. I just want to thank everyone for being candid and especially Ms. Becky, who though I don't exactly agree with everything she says, makes very cogent arguments for her point of view. I also hope she reappears again, and I'll continue to watch this site as I deal with how to sort out these feelings and how to deal with them. Someday, I may even feel confident enough to not submit comments as Anonymous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-29053969852445734762011-04-01T21:03:42.967-07:002011-04-01T21:03:42.967-07:00Anonymous, these are interesting questions, and I ...Anonymous, these are interesting questions, and I hope that Beckie Sue (a) sees them and (b) decides to answer them. Unfortunately, I have no way on contacting her, as the email that I had for her no longer works. I've been wanting to ask her advice and opinions on several ideas myself. Good luck--to both of us. She's built up quite a little following, and I hope she checks back in!Mark Remondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975488338051622549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-85065634704134714112011-04-01T17:25:21.836-07:002011-04-01T17:25:21.836-07:00Beckie said... "In being a female led home, t...Beckie said... "In being a female led home, their girlfriends know it is more than I, it is my daughters who rule as well. They have had many discussions on female superiority, and all of them are in agreement that as females they are superior. I have overheard them talk about having boys worship them, and wanting to be goddesses. They are learning."<br /><br />This is good. I think one of the problems relationships have is that the women are reluctant to take the authority. If they are able to see the benefits of it early on, they aren't as likely to have apprehensions about it later on.<br /><br />I am curious though about this aspect of your family dynamic. What are the repercussions if your son shows disrespect to his sisters? Do your daughters know that their requests of him carry the weight of such repercussions (as that would give them more of a sense of authority)? What level of respect is he expected to show his sister's girlfriends when they're over visiting?<br /><br />Additionally, are there any privileges that your daughters get that he doesn't? For instance, when they are watching television, do they share the remote control, or is it expected that the girls get the remote? If you aren't at the table, does he have to get permission from his sister before he's allowed to leave?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-56563947557897453642011-02-11T20:57:29.436-08:002011-02-11T20:57:29.436-08:00I hope people are familiar with the term "Pro...I hope people are familiar with the term "Protection Racket".<br /><br />In return for a apyment the threat of violence or destruction is held off.The person running the racket purports to be defending the victim against other bad people.When in fact they are the ones threatening the victim if he or seh does not pay up.<br /><br />The armed forces and the different states act like this.<br /><br />There is no security in the rather old fashioned idea that men are there to protect women.From what.Of course other men who presumably are protecting also.<br /><br />No a move away from military solutions and the use fo force is preferable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-6027378291470590332011-01-14T15:44:06.039-08:002011-01-14T15:44:06.039-08:00Anonymous, This is an excellent question, how to s...Anonymous, This is an excellent question, how to show your wife she is appreciated. By the way, it's okay to be "bad" at chores, but you can learn--and she can teach you. But there are other good ways to start -- you can fight this wife-worship battle on many fronts simultaneously, and should. You might check my short course on wife worship on this website--http://worshippingyourwife.blogspot.com/2009/11/worshipping-your-wife-750-word-digest.html--<br />or pose your question on the excellent "She Makes The Rules" FLR message board. Or maybe you elicit further comments right here. Good luck and don't give up. As one of my mentors, fdhousehsuband, used to say, "We're all in this together."Mark Remondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975488338051622549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-26750521027122801912011-01-13T17:23:46.162-08:002011-01-13T17:23:46.162-08:00I have been looking to become more sympathetic to ...I have been looking to become more sympathetic to my wife's needs, perhaps without becoming completely subservient to her. I don't know that she wants to make all the decisions (fixing cars, paying bills, etc.) but we have children and I want her to know she is appreciated. What is a good way to start? I'm bad at chores, I admit, but have been working on that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-53388353456908569812010-12-11T18:29:16.998-08:002010-12-11T18:29:16.998-08:00- "In the Civil War, over 500,000 men died an...- "In the Civil War, over 500,000 men died and only 50 women. These 50 women who died were too many; it would have been acceptable if thousands more men died if it meant the 50 women didn't have to. Women should at any and all costs be protected from harm." -<br /><br />Beckie, what did you learn in your history classes?! Where have you been as the teacher explained the Civil War? ^^<br />These 500,000 men did not die simply to protect women, they died because the northern US-states and the sounthern US-states had serious disagreements in economical, political and social areas. Gender-issues and the wellbeing of the female gender were of no interest in this war...<br /><br />And your statement that the death of 1000 men is much better than the death of 50 women is really repulsive. You have obviously no clue about human rights and the value of human (that includes men as well!) life... What a dangerous and hostile ideology you advocate.L. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134147554273193888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-78507417074909373322010-12-11T04:36:53.526-08:002010-12-11T04:36:53.526-08:00>> He is no longer allowed to watch TV (take...>> He is no longer allowed to watch TV (takes his focus away from focusing on my desires, and takes too long to get it back), has to be in bed by 10 p.m. (works 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.). After working all week, never sees or has access to any of the money he earns. He has accepted all this to worship me. He admits lucky is the last thing he is. <<<br /><br />Becky - and you are calling this love? sorry, but that's awful.<br /><br />how can you claim to love someone and at the same time not caring about his happiness? in my view you are misusing his good will. you only look what *you* can get out of this. but what about *his* desires? are they not at all important?<br /><br />a successful marriage is about the happiness and fulfillment of both parties, not just about one.<br />my fiancé also does as he is told, but I would never restrict and opress him like you do with your husband.<br />although we are in a flr I have his wellbeing in mind and I am not reckless. he *is* a lucky guy, he admitted it himself.<br /><br />so how can you combine love & respect for your husband with this selfih behavior you are describing here?<br /><br />LaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-81604249018016303842010-10-19T09:20:25.266-07:002010-10-19T09:20:25.266-07:00"There are a few roles in life women should n..."There are a few roles in life women should not be permitted to be involved in. These would be safety forces (police and fire) and military combat."<br /><br />Actually, I think that many accomplished women in these fields would disagree -- as would the people who they've helped.<br /><br />"I may be a pacifist and against war, but I believe the draft should be reinstated and all males from age 18 serve 4 years in the military."<br /><br />No one should be forced into the military, and not "all males" are suited for it. Some things really depend on individuals and not genders. Regards.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-58254419718790055772010-10-10T19:24:33.006-07:002010-10-10T19:24:33.006-07:00MS Beckie
Thank you for your replies.I hope that M...MS Beckie<br />Thank you for your replies.I hope that MR Remond lets you return as a "guest blogger" again and that you agree.I also hope that you reconsider having a blog.I think that you could write a very good one.<br /><br />I like the fact that you talk about the day to day aspects of a Female Led Household instead of just the kinky aspects.<br /><br />And i like the fact that you talk about the public aspects of your marriage. And that you just dont confine the Female Led aspect to the bedroom.<br /><br />I hope that if you guest blog again you can discus more about not just your atitudes, but the atitudes of your friends and daughters as well.I like the fact that you have had an influence on some of your friends.It seems that your daughters have had an influence on thier friends as wellBOBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121645605059710140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-2543774862114413622010-10-09T16:50:21.256-07:002010-10-09T16:50:21.256-07:00BOB said..."Or whther they or any of her daug...BOB said..."Or whther they or any of her daughter's freinds have expressed admiration for how the women rule in the house."<br /><br />Since we are not just a "female led marriage" but we are a "female led family", I think it is important that I respond to this.<br /><br />Our daughters are always having their friends over. They are all aware her father is the one who does all the housework. They are there when he comes home from work and starts right in on dinner, or perhaps the laundry while I am there reading, or enjoying myself on our deck. Their friends are right there and hear me tell him to do a certain chore and he never argues.<br /><br />Their brother is always there as well. He is very obedient in his sisters "requests". They usually tell him "will you..." but I know it is really an order. Their friends are comfortable in telling him what to do as well. <br /><br />In being a female led home, their girlfriends know it is more than I, it is my daughters who rule as well. They have had many discussions on female superiority, and all of them are in agreement that as females they are superior. I have overheard them talk about having boys worship them, and wanting to be goddesses. They are learning.Beckienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-91745435811816411702010-10-09T16:30:37.306-07:002010-10-09T16:30:37.306-07:00BOB said... "Do they notice that her husband ...BOB said... "Do they notice that her husband cooks and cleans when they visit? Do they comment on it or do they just take it for granted as the way things often are nowdays? Or do they compliment MS Beckie on her husbands obedience?" <br /><br />In my circle of friends, others husbands also serve their wives in various ways. All are marriages where the wife is in control. We have a couple of friends who want the arrangements we have but their husbands are uncooperative. Unfortunately they have chosen to avoid us when possible. <br /><br />Yes, they are aware he is the one who does all the housework; others share the housework, or do most of it themselves. We (girls)have discussed this often and they have brought it up to their husbands. Their husbands agree they need to do more of the housework so their wives are able to spend more time in more fulfilling pursuits. <br /><br />Though all agree they are in control of their marriage, they are amazed at my husbands obedience. None of the husbands criticize him; over the past few years, they have learned to be more obedient to their wives.<br /><br />I have been in the company of some when the wife gave direction to her husband about what housework to do as we were leaving her house, so my husband and I have been a big influence of them.Beckienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-42440050991083419912010-10-02T21:06:19.021-07:002010-10-02T21:06:19.021-07:00MR Remond
I dont know if MS Beckie is still readin...MR Remond<br />I dont know if MS Beckie is still reading the comments section here.But i hope that you let her guest post again and for her to elaborate a little on the everyday aspects of her female dominated household.<br /><br />While it is getting more and more common for husbands to do some , or all , o f the housework, i think that MS Beckies husband obviously stands out in serving his wife.i am curious as to what her female friends think of her relationship.<br /><br />Do they notice that her husband cooks and cleans when they visit? Do they comment on it or do they just take it for granted as the way things often are nowdays? Or do they compliment MS Beckie on her husbands obedience ? <br /><br />I am curious as to whether MS Beckie has changed the atitudes of any of her female friends .And whter she has "converted" any of them to the idea of a wife led marriage , by setting an example.<br /><br />She mentioned going out with her girlfriends while her husband stayed at home doing housework.you did a few great posts on the "girls night out" concept.Does she instruct her husband about the housework in front of her friends ? And do they express approval.Or do they require thier own husbands to stay at home to d oo the housework? <br /><br />I am also curious as to whether her husband has set an example to his freinds or changed thier atitudes.<br /><br />For instance when they host a dinner party , do any of the husbands join MS Beckie's husband in the kitchen to clean up afterwards. Or when other teenagers are over do the boys join her son in the kitchen while the teenage girls relax.Young women are much more assertive then they used to be.Do the teenagers that visit[whether female or male] take it for granted that its the men that are serving food and drinks to the women?<br /><br />i myself have found that people have a herd mentallity.If im at a dinner party ,i often volunteer to do the dishes afterwards.And 9 times out of 10 the other guys join me while the women relax in the living room.If a woman had gone to do the dishes first then the other women would probably have joined her.If one person does something, others usually follow.Im curious as to whether this has happened with MS Beckie's family.And whther they have influenced others <br /><br />Does this sort of thing occour when her friends and their children come over.Or when she goes over to someone elses house.I am curious as to if she has ever heard one of her female friends tell thier husband to be "more like Beckie's husband".<br /><br />Or whther they or any of her daughter's freinds have expressed admiration for how the women rule in the house.<br /><br />Im sorry to be so inquisitive.But i find the everyday aspects of a WLM to be facinating.Too often most internet sites about Female Supremacy are filled with fictional stories about whips and chains.Thats why i enjoy this site.This blog focuses more on the realsitic every day aspects of a WLM.<br /><br />I hope that MS Beckie returns again MR Rmond.And i hope that you can have some more women guest blog about thier real life wife led marriages.<br /><br />Thank you again for all of the hard work you put into this blog!BOBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121645605059710140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-60314655850338354102010-10-02T20:38:05.541-07:002010-10-02T20:38:05.541-07:00MR Remond
Thank you for having MS Beckie "gue...MR Remond<br />Thank you for having MS Beckie "guest post". I hope that you have her "guest post" again.<br /><br />I try to avoid the arguements about "superiority'. i dont consoder either gender "superior" or "inferior". But i am always amazed by commenters who claim that a wife led marriage isnt possible and that a wife would only lead a female led relationship just to please thier husband.<br /><br /> Im sure that there are a few women out there that dont want thier husbands to do housework.But they are in the minority.As for women not wanting to be incharge.Women have generaly been in charge in one form or the other for centuries now.Nowdays they are just more blunt about it.<br /><br />A lot of the photos on FLR blogs like this are from stock photo sites.As you know they are full of phots depicting men doing hosework while thier wives relax.Or photos of women "vanquishing" men at work.Even photos of women triumphiently putting thier foot on the chest of defeated male rivals who lay at thier feet.<br /><br />These photos arent made for porn sites.They are generally sold to womens magazines.And the fact that there are so many of these types of photos seem to imply that they are in demand.This seems to suugest that there are many women who like the idea of a shirtless hunk serving them food or doing housework for them[ the basic theme of many of the photos].<br /><br /> Now , wives dressing up in leather and carrying whips is another thing. Thats a sexual kink that some men , and even a few women , like.But i dont think that its widespread .<br /><br />But MS Beckie didnt mention whips or leather at all.What she described was , to me, a very believable account of a female dominated household.And i appreciate her sharing her experiences and i appreciate you posting them here.BOBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121645605059710140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-22579559153282982812010-10-01T00:56:48.826-07:002010-10-01T00:56:48.826-07:00Patrick,
I never thought I'd be swayed to Dwo...Patrick,<br /><br />I never thought I'd be swayed to Dworkin. At least, partially. (Her central thesis regarding sex isn't particularly sexy.) But, then again, Mark shared a Camille Paglia quote that shifted my view of strippers, and I'm not normally much of a Paglia fan. (She's almost Ann Coulter-lite.) <br /><br />But, you're right. Personal sovereignty is (or should be) the foundation of society. If people want to rescind that within the context of their own lives, that is their right, as well. <br /><br />I also appreciated this statement: "Respect for each individual human life as an end in itself, regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation, IS the answer."<br /><br />A refreshing worldview. (If everyone felt that way -- or, at least, most people -- then millions of tax-paying Americans would not currently be experiencing the most malicious violation of their constitutional rights since the advent of separate-but-equal drinking fountains.)Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-27703225198521676652010-09-28T11:18:43.076-07:002010-09-28T11:18:43.076-07:00Thank you Beckie and Mark. I'm a little confu...Thank you Beckie and Mark. I'm a little confused, though. I didn't think I was agreeing with Beckie. I was simply restating her position, as I understand it, to illustrate my point.<br /><br />No, I'm not concerned about female supremacy becoming a national social arrangement, Mark. We're much too steeped in egalitarian views in the western world for that to happen. But that's not the point for the purpose of debating the merits of this idea.<br /><br />Although it's true there has been a lot of death and destruction under a male supremacist world model, and it must be rectified, female supremacy isn't the answer. In the essay on <a href="http://www.nostatusquo.com/ACLU/dworkin/WarZoneChaptIIID.html" rel="nofollow">biological superiority</a>, Andrea Dworkin touched on what male supremacy has done to the world, but cautioned her fellow feminists that if they were to adopt female supremacy, "we will be no different". <br /><br />Respect for each individual human life as an end in itself, regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation, IS the answer.<br /><br />That's great that you have a domestic arrangement that you're happy with. I might like my own domestic matriarch, not because I think I'm inferior to women, but just because I'm a little kinky and submissive. I couldn't submit to someone who thought I was inferior.Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-33962707253891255362010-09-28T10:06:43.562-07:002010-09-28T10:06:43.562-07:00Patrick, I also enjoyed your last two extensive po...Patrick, I also enjoyed your last two extensive posts, and Beckie’s brief, judoesque rejoinder.<br /><br />Like Beckie, I don’t argue with your argument, so elegantly framed. I might say, there is little danger (alas!) of my wife adopting Beckie’s female superior, or female supremacist program, as much as I might wish it. She is far too egalitarian, as I have told Beckie. My wife has taken the reins chez nous, and rules in almost every area—well, in all areas, truthfully—but is at pains to maintain the status quo, fictional or not, of apparent equality between us.<br /><br />Our power transfer exists, but is almost invisible. Her wifely directives are framed as polite questions. For instance: “Would you mind…?” But when Beckie gives us a peek into her domestic arrangement, my submissive soul responds with a yearning “yes!” I crave this! To live in an absolute matriarchal monarchy, where the female puissance is pervasive and palpable... a loving and benign queendom. Yes, even to accept secondary status. (This is also my response when I read the uncompromising female authoritarian postings of Ms. Lynda in the Spouseclub archives, available on my site; in fact, Beckie reminds me of Ms. Lynda in some ways.)<br /><br />But I speak only of female-superior domestic arrangements, not a social prescription. That is Beckie’s prescriptive vision, and I guess your cautionary one, to extend female superior rule on a national basis, let’s say. I don’t think there’s much danger of that happening, do you? But perhaps more’s the pity, considering what de facto masculine rule has wrought ‘lo these many millennia.<br /><br />I knew, as I said in an early response to you, that I was raising a red flag by inviting Beckie to guest post. Even Elise Sutton has shied away lately from advocating female supremacy, no doubt for all the reasons you so eloquently cite. But her replacement banner of Loving Female Authority is really the same standard, I think you would also agree. Like female superiority vs. female supremacy, it is a distinction without a real difference.<br /><br />So yes, at last we have reached agreement between you and Beckie, if not concord. Both of you agree that she, as a believer in female superiority, “also believe(s) in their right to rule over men, based on their assumption of superiority,” and that “her money is hers, and his money is hers,” and “he has to obey whether he likes it or not, simply because he's inferior to her.”<br /><br />Why do I crave it so?Mark Remondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975488338051622549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203350475344374919.post-88023395121855109692010-09-28T06:53:50.678-07:002010-09-28T06:53:50.678-07:00Patrick, thank you for all of your posts. (what we...Patrick, thank you for all of your posts. (what were you thinking with your first one?) You have done a lot of research in this area. I am glad someone finally realizes what I have been talking about.Beckienoreply@blogger.com