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If you're going to take note of Sistah Souljah, you might also want to pay homage to Toni Morrison's winning a Pulitzer prize for literature in the 90s, a milestone achievement for a brilliant black author. Also the introduction of Oprah's book is noteworthy by virtue of the fact that she was a black woman who exerted her power and wielded a great impact on the publishing industry, as white authors curried her favor. Her reluctance to use her influence to further the careers of black authors also had an effect, albeit a negative one..

What inspires me about your latest retort, Pioneer, is the realization that, where you are concerned, there is the world as it actually exists, and then there's "the world according to Pioneer" - a little universe where anecdotal evidence and personal impresssions and wishful thinking are the rule. It's like you've sat down and mulled things over and decided that this is the way it is, and everybody else just doesn't "get it". What you don't understand is that there are other people who are just as adept at putting their spin on things.( And, ni-t picking spectator that I am, I do have to question the observation powers of a man who goes through life never noticing the correct spelling of a simple everyday word; it's "their" not thier", and while I'm at it , it's "definitely" not 'definately") Now, let us begin. Except for ancient biblical times when everything was male-dominated, I'm not convinced that polygamy was such a success story throughout history. Great rulers may have had a succession of mistresses, but they slept with one woman at a time while going through the motions of being faithful to the one wife they had entered into a marriage with, a woman who traditionally would have as much to offer as her husband when it came to power and wealth. BTW, the main reason Mormons have been looked down upon over the years is because of their tolerance of polygamy. So, practice makes perfect when it comes to being a good lover, huh. Not necessarily. Horny men are more concerned about instant gratification, and they can be gross and overbearing. Parched pussies? Not only glands but desire are what determine lubrication, and there is no set rule about who gets dry and at what age. Plus, there are over-the-counter preparations to remedy problems in this area. Any woman adventurous enough to deal with a "boy toy" is someone who is not shy about being in charge. Forget the missionary position. These bed room equestrians take the top position where their thighs and knees and hips are in control. And, boy toys looking for compensation, "get with their program". And gimme a break. I wouldn't call it a "fact" that women gladly share a good man with other women. In the first place, a "good womanizer" is an oxymoron, and women are notoriously good at giving ultimatums when it comes to their being the only one. Why do you think the divorce rate is so high? Or does the fact that they have sex with a guy, convey the message that they "love him just the way he is". Get real. Just because a woman sleeps with a man doesn't mean she's madly in love with him. She may simply be in the mood for a good lay. Ya think? It seems to me, Pioneer, that you have drawn your conclusions from your personal encounters, and you focus on vulnerable woman who are easy to manipulate. You tend to romanticize and dramatize scenarios where men are in control. You probably steer clear of super bitch femme fatales who are just as good at running games as men are. My conclusions are drawn from sharing conversations with 3 generations of females from a broad spectrum of life styles. Obviously, this is a subject that doesn't lend itself to generalizing because women are fickle and men have roving eyes, so it is literally different strokes for different folks. Troy, I really don't know what would be a successful alternative to the present conventional family structure which is no longer working out that great. Hippies tried living in communes where a group of couples would move in together and mates were interchangeable and females took turns caring for the children and doing household chores while the men worked. But this didn't really catch on. Maybe children should be raised by the State, living together in large centers where professionals would teach and tend to them during the week, leaving their parents free to pursue other interests without feeling guilty. Week ends would be reserved for quality time between children and parents who would both appreciate each other more. Actually, I don't think the family as we know it is going to disappear any time soon. Everybody will just muddle through.

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@Pioneer Peace do criticize what they never read, saw or heard...happens all the time when it comes to Urban Fiction I never criticized Django...but hey, whatever makes you sleep better at night You can try to convince me to see the movie all you want, but it's not happening any time soon Try again