So I started reading because was interested in what a man had to say about patriarchy, then your conclusion crept up and really surprised me! Yes, Im all for critiquing democracy. We are lead in the West to believe it is an unquestionable good, but yes, it's so intrinsicly tied up with Capitalism it is clear to me that its not working. Were you suggesting that a spiritual society would not be patriarchal though just from being spiritually lead? In my experience most spiritual practices are taught from a very masculine perspective. My experience is perhaps limited though. Quite a large topic!