View Full Version : Book on 'submissive wives' becomes hit in Spain
lololol One of the comments, paraphrased: "How many feminists does it take to screw in a light bulb? ONE, and there's nothing funny about it!" (To be said with a sour expression).
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/10511139/Book-on-submissive-wives-becomes-hit-in-Spain.html
The book, which was a bestseller in Italy, preaches a message of "loyal obedience, generosity and submission" on the part of the new wife and offers nuggets of advice for the newly-wed on how to please one's husband.
The book currently appears at number 15 on the Amazon bestseller list in Spain but has raised the hackles of modern-minded Senoras who even staged a public demonstration against the tome, where they tore up copies.
Women's groups are considering legal action to get it banned arguing that it promotes gender violence.
One passage suggests: "We [women] like humiliation because it is for a greater good."
The author claims the book is based on the teachings of St Paul and that a perfect wife should be submissive.
"It's true, you're not yet an experienced cook or a perfect housewife," she writes. "What's the problem if he tells you so? Tell him that he is right, that it's true, that you will learn. On seeing your sweetness and your humility, your effort to change, this will also change him.
Granada's Archbishop Francisco Javier Martinez, who chose to publish the book has defended its content and insists that the furore surrounding it is "ridiculous and hypocritical" in a society that allows abortion, which he argues is a much clearer example of violence against women.
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Perfect Christmas present for my wife!
GratefulCitizen
12-14-2013, 08:33
Everyone's entitled to their opinion.
(Unless it offends a liberal).
Gabriel Reece released a book last spring expressing similar attitudes and took some heat from liberals.
A former professional athlete and large woman (6'3" 175lbs), they had some difficulty painting her as a shrinking violet.
Some quotes from her:
-"I've always been one of those hardheaded chicks who believe that we're all responsible for our own happiness."
-"to truly be feminine means being soft, receptive, and — look out, here it comes — submissive,”
-"I think the language that men understand and they receive — is through food and through sex."
Somewhere a liberal head is exploding...
:D
It was certainly a hit in my house, I gave it to my wife she thumbed through then promptly hit me with it. :D
GratefulCitizen
12-14-2013, 10:02
Liberals will condemn a book like this.
Then they will promote "50 Shades of Grey".
Hmmm...
AngelsSix
12-18-2013, 06:01
It was certainly a hit in my house, I gave it to my wife she thumbed through then promptly hit me with it. :D
LOLOLOL! Would have been a hit in my house too. Although, my husband knows better!:D
Not to divert, but-is it just me, or do nearly all feminists look like they couldn't get a date with a straight male inmate in San Quentin? Congresswomen, too.
I think women who don't know how to look and be feminine probably lead lonely, bitter lives.
Not to divert, but-is it just me, or do nearly all feminists look like they couldn't get a date with a straight male inmate in San Quentin? Congresswomen, too.
I think women who don't know how to look and be feminine probably lead lonely, bitter lives.
You are so right. I never understood that movement. Here in Latin America women want to be women and they understand that they can do it and control their man usually without him knowing it. I like my girl being feminine, smart and sexy. Se also gets what ever she wants and I am happy to make her happy as she makes me happy.
These women in the anti man suits and their butched up looks does nothing for me. I guess there are enough men out there today that have given up their man hood that like that. To each their own..
Sitting in the airport in panama and boy you can tell the difference between the American women and the Latinas.... I chose Latinas.....
Not to divert, but-is it just me, or do nearly all feminists look like they couldn't get a date with a straight male inmate in San Quentin? Congresswomen, too.
I think women who don't know how to look and be feminine probably lead lonely, bitter lives.
That has been pointed out for a while now .... :munchin
Lol @ Piers Morgan. He should be dropped in the middle of the Atlantic.
That has been pointed out for a while now .... :munchin
LOL I love the fresh countenance on the face of that femchick on the bottom right row. :D
ghp95134
12-18-2013, 18:47
The book currently appears at number 15 on the Amazon bestseller list in Spain but has raised the hackles of modern-minded Senoras who even staged a public demonstration against the tome,[COLOR="Lime"] where they tore up copies.
Hmmmm ... Buy the book, tear it up in protest; buy another book, tear it up in protest; repeat.
Sounds like the author is gonna make more money! :D
--ghp
Sitting in the airport in panama and boy you can tell the difference between the American women and the Latinas.... I chose Latinas.....
B~
IIRC, Yes..You Do!
Personally, my views on the subject would anger most feminazies...
Submissive has many different meanings, IMHO. If a woman loves to cook, clean, and satisfy her man...then what the hell is wrong with that? She is actually smarter in the long run, because in theory, her man will stick with her....:p But that's just my opinion....and am picky, so it would have to be the "right" man!:) If there are any still out there??? LOL.
Holly
TOMAHAWK9521
12-19-2013, 00:31
I come from a large family with mostly girls. The scriptures of St Paul were never heralded very much in my family.
I come from a large family with mostly girls. The scriptures of St Paul were never heralded very much in my family.
It's interesting that Paul's instructions for wives are widely quoted and used to put women "in their place," but his instructions for husbands are universally ignored. Men are supposed to love their wives the way Christ loved the church. In a nutshell - he loved it unselfishly, cared tenderly for it, and in the end died for it.
Paul writes three sentences for the wives, and six for the husbands, yet it's the wives who get preached at. hmmph.
Susan (A wife with a good aim. Gimme one of those books...)
Men are supposed to love their wives the way Christ loved the church. In a nutshell - he loved it unselfishly, cared tenderly for it, and in the end died for it.
That's exactly how I feel about Christ, Mrs. Dusty and my Country.
My Wife and I work as a team. That's all you gotta do.
Of course, it helps that she doesn't look like a hockey player wearing Poindexter glasses...
TOMAHAWK9521
12-19-2013, 11:58
It's interesting that Paul's instructions for wives are widely quoted and used to put women "in their place," but his instructions for husbands are universally ignored. Men are supposed to love their wives the way Christ loved the church. In a nutshell - he loved it unselfishly, cared tenderly for it, and in the end died for it.
Paul writes three sentences for the wives, and six for the husbands, yet it's the wives who get preached at. hmmph.
Susan (A wife with a good aim. Gimme one of those books...)
You'll get no argument from me. My late wife and I modeled our marriage after my folks, who have recently celebrated 60 years. They were a team and worked in tandem with each other, backing each other and standing against every challenge-including us kids.
DJ Urbanovsky
12-19-2013, 13:14
It's like this: A lot of people don't realize that it takes a strong person to show soft emotions. They think it's a sign of weakness. It isn't. Those femanazis think that by engaging in stereotypical, classicly soft female behavior, they are somehow diminished. What they fail to realize is that we men are like canines. Treat us well, show us some love, and feed us, and we'll stick with you all the way to hell and back. It's like the saying goes: I'm a pretty good dog, but if you don't rub my belly every once in a while, it's hard to keep me under the porch.
Both sexes have their core competencies. In my house, I move the heavy stuff, reach the tall things, build stuff, and fix stuff. She is the Food Witch, and is the funniest, most challenging damn woman I've ever met. Oh and that hair, that damned crazy hair! It works.
It's like this: A lot of people don't realize that it takes a strong person to show soft emotions. They think it's a sign of weakness. It isn't. Those femanazis think that by engaging in stereotypical, classicly soft female behavior, they are somehow diminished. What they fail to realize is that we men are like canines. Treat us well, show us some love, and feed us, and we'll stick with you all the way to hell and back. It's like the saying goes: I'm a pretty good dog, but if you don't rub my belly every once in a while, it's hard to keep me under the porch.
Both sexes have their core competencies. In my house, I move the heavy stuff, reach the tall things, build stuff, and fix stuff. She is the Food Witch, and is the funniest, most challenging damn woman I've ever met. Oh and that hair, that damned crazy hair! It works.
Well Said sir! :)
There is a lot to be said about this topic, as some folks are still searching out the perfect mate. :D
Holly
There is a lot to be said about this topic, as some folks are still searching out the perfect mate. :D
Holly
There ain't no perfect, just best. ;)
Pat
TOMAHAWK9521
12-20-2013, 00:13
My wife referred to me as "farm boy" when she wanted something moved, lifted, carried, reached from high places. My response was always, "As you wish." :D
My wife referred to me as "farm boy" when she wanted something moved, lifted, carried, reached from high places. My response was always, "As you wish." :D
:D
That's exactly how I feel about Christ, Mrs. Dusty and my Country.[/COLOR]
We need more men like you, Dusty. :)
S.
You'll get no argument from me. My late wife and I modeled our marriage after my folks, who have recently celebrated 60 years. They were a team and worked in tandem with each other, backing each other and standing against every challenge-including us kids.
I'm sorry you and your wife won't celebrate 60 years together. I'm sure you would have made it, given the example you followed. Your parents had the right idea.
Susan
What they fail to realize is that we men are like canines. Treat us well, show us some love, and feed us, and we'll stick with you all the way to hell and back. It's like the saying goes: I'm a pretty good dog, but if you don't rub my belly every once in a while, it's hard to keep me under the porch.
:D
Women essentially want the same thing. If a guy loved his wife unconditionally, tenderly, and to the point that he'd give up his own life for her - she'd do anything for him. I don't know if I'd use the word "submissive" in this day and age, but she'd be putty in his hands and follow his lead. Mostly. ;) Especially if he's proven to be a good team leader.
S. (not speaking for those scary lib-women who want to be men)
TrapLine
12-20-2013, 07:38
If a guy loved his wife unconditionally, tenderly, and to the point that he'd give up his own life for her - she'd do anything for him.
This formula is working well for me:D.