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xBullx -> RE: Electable... (9/3/2010 12:54:33 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Aynne88
I might buy you a beer though, and lament the fact that you are incorrect in your percepetions of the fairer sex. No biggie, and no hidden agenda. Promise.
Aynne, I think you have me confused with a misogynist, in my heart, I am not. What I believe about men and women has nothing too do with gender superiority, on either account. Personally I don't believe the Gorean Philosophy purports as much. It is my understanding and belief the men and women are simply different, and I also believe this is an intentional natural design. Generally speaking each sex has superior traits that creates a natural dependance upon one another. This, in my opinion is nature's way of promoting human survival. Now we could debate what traits are generally more predominant, but it seems obvious enough to me that this Gorean belief is valid.
Now I do not want to make this another Gorean bash or discussion thread. However my Gorean views have been brought up and since they have been mis-characterized I suppose some clarification is in order.
Have you ever noticed how the Goreans” tend to carry on as to just what it is to be “Gorean” So please don't assume because you heard some self proclaimed “Gorean” say something that this is the general consensus. Neither I nor anyone else I know has been appointed the official Gorean Spokesperson. That being said I will share with you where I do believe the Gorean Philosophy stands on human superiority; it's an individual accomplishment. We should all be free to be who and what we are, no matter what that “what” is.
In Norman's books the Priest Kings came to Earth, here they selected what they believed were the best suited examples of humanity to meet their purposes in order to establish, propagate and cultivate a specific cultural existence that might flourish and serve their needs. The Priest Kings, being a rather docile species needed to create a warrior culture to aid them in their own survival. It seems obvious enough to me if you removed the Priest Kings from the scenario, alternate cultural paths could have come to be. We can only speculate about this but it seems possible to me.
More to your point I ask you to note that in these books women often held positions of power, sometimes it didn't turn out well for them, but the same can be said for many male characters in the stories. It must be said though that the victors in the books, those that would be deemed the “superior” example were comprised of a certain moral fiber and code thereby elevating their worthiness to reign.
One thing you might want to consider, at least at this point in time is that I really don't believe you could call anything “Gorean” a lifestyle. It's a philosophical pursuit within its early stages, it may or may not survive, that will depend on its strength, credibility and substance; and that in itself is rather Gorean.
Now my Gorean views in my opinion would actually make me a rather able Representative, I place great importance upon my integrity, my honor and community. The Gorean philosophy does have a few tenants that our vanilla friends would at first glance gasp at, but given a chance to explain and demonstrate my resolve I feel I'm not the wretched beast you seem to have envisioned. However I will always remain that fable character of resolute standing. ;)
You, Aynne are certainly entitled to your worldly views, as long as you are able to support and defend them it seems likely they will remain valid, the same holds true for me. If in the future you will inquire as to my views before assigning them to me I will not only be grateful but, will work to return the favor. Concurrently the abuse comment wasn't directed at you but rather brainiacsub, sorry to inspire that confusion.
Oh and as far as the comments about “your” character it applies only in that you come off brash and seem overly quick to judge. But I suppose there is much more to you, so I'll wait for that beer to discuss it further.
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