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Would JKR look good in ermine (bet she'd choose fake ermine)

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vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/11/2021 18:31

Further to the thread posted below - and with thanks to Mollyollydolly who's idea it is, if you would like to see JKR invited to be a Peer of the Realm then please add your reasoning to this thread.

It is a source of personal pain to me that I do not know this woman because I'd dearly like buy her a drink.

I have no idea, therefore whether she would welcome a nomination to be a member of the House of Lords, but I am fairly confident that anyone who has been attacked for the length of time that she has might, at the very least, see such a thread as cheering.

Perhaps even almost as cheering as me saying "no way, put your money away, doll face, I'll get your round in. The very least I can do is buy you a pint because I owe you. My goodness, how I owe you".

Criteria is here: lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/how-to-apply-2

and states:

The House of Lords Appointments Commission will make its recommendations on the basis of merit.

Please summarise how you would make an effective contribution to the work of the House of Lords and why you consider that you are suitable for recommendation as a non-party-political peer.

The Commission requires evidence of all of the following, and you should ensure that you have covered each of these in your application:
Ability to make an effective and significant contribution to the work of the House of Lords in your area of expertise and the wide range of other issues that come before the House

A proven record of significant achievement in your chosen field
Willing and able to commit the time necessary to make an effective contribution in the House

An understanding of the constitutional framework
That you are independent of any political party and intend to remain independent

Thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4408215-JK-Rowling-tweeting-now-about-3-actors-who-revealed-her-home-address-on-Twitter

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AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 04/12/2021 20:54

@vivariumvivariumsvivaria

43 lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/how-to-apply-2

Looks easy enough.

Someone upthread said that she'd be ineligible to be an indie peer because she has donated to the Labour Party - but, I wonder whether someone could say "the Labour Party went rogue and I'm now independent"?

If Churchill could change party in mid-Parliament while he was an MP I don't see why she shouldn't stop supporting a party that has sold her down the river.
MuthaFunka61 · 24/11/2021 15:23

Worth giving it a go @vivariumvivariumsvivaria.

If you don't ask you don't get.

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 24/11/2021 11:58

43 lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/how-to-apply-2

Looks easy enough.

Someone upthread said that she'd be ineligible to be an indie peer because she has donated to the Labour Party - but, I wonder whether someone could say "the Labour Party went rogue and I'm now independent"?

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MuthaFunka61 · 23/11/2021 21:29

My reasons for nominating JK:

Integrity, eloquence,humanity and strong healthy boundaries in the face of adversaries.

Plus she rocks! Does that count?

MangoSeason · 23/11/2021 21:22

Worth it just to watch Michael Cashman’s face.

43leftfeet · 23/11/2021 21:19

@vivariumvivariumsvivaria

I reckon we do it en masse on here. It looks like we/me needs to send the form to her office to ask her to fill it out and submit it.

At the very least, I assume that getting an email with a long list of people saying "we'd like that a great deal" would be a salve against the nonsense* she is subjected to online.

*this word does not accurately reflect the depth of the abuse she has been subjected to.

Oh, do people kinda apply for peerages then?! I thought it was a surprise to them? (well, except those who know they're getting it as it's effectively a thanks for doing something for the powers that be).

So, do they all know their name is in the hat? What about those who reject the honour? Surely they haven't applied?

Bellendejour · 23/11/2021 21:04

I love this! Needed a nice positive thought today! Will get nominating!

ErrolTheDragon · 23/11/2021 19:35

She'd be a really good peer (given we seem stuck with this system for now.)

I'm surprised she's not a Dame yet.

Jux · 23/11/2021 19:05

She'd be a superb addition. Sensible, intelligent, brave like a lion. Love her. Head screwed on, much common sense.

SelfPortraitWithPterodactyl · 23/11/2021 09:53

Absolutely. I cannot think of anyone in the public sphere who better represents the humanity, sanity, generosity and bravery that I would like to see in politics (and everywhere).

Not to be weird and stalkery but she regularly pops up in my dreams now - I think my subconscious has made her into a sort of shorthand for courage and a call to action. Grin

IndominusRex · 23/11/2021 09:22

She would be INCREDIBLE!!!!!

JohnDee007 · 22/11/2021 21:40

At a time when female “role models” appear to be limited to a never ending parade of replicas seemingly valued for their looks and compliance, women need a role model who is dignified, kind, charitable, intelligent, erudite, creative and a defender of freedom of speech, who will bravely stand up for her beliefs in the face of threats and bullying behaviour. She represents everything women should aspire to.

Beckert · 22/11/2021 21:26

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MassiveHoard · 22/11/2021 20:34

It would be tremendous to have JKR as a Peer. Such erudition, integrity and strength. I admire her so much.

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/11/2021 19:38

I reckon we do it en masse on here. It looks like we/me needs to send the form to her office to ask her to fill it out and submit it.

At the very least, I assume that getting an email with a long list of people saying "we'd like that a great deal" would be a salve against the nonsense* she is subjected to online.

*this word does not accurately reflect the depth of the abuse she has been subjected to.

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vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/11/2021 19:36

I wonder when her last donation to the Labour Party was made.

And whether a person might be able to start afresh as an independent if they were ideologically opposed to the bat shittery of a party which many of us though of as our Obe Wan Kenobe "only hope"?

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BoreOfWhabylon · 22/11/2021 19:35

Can't think of anyone more worthy.
Are we all supposed to nominate her individually, or can we do a mass one?

Juggins2 · 22/11/2021 19:29

I'd love JKR to be elected to the house of Lords.

BUT I don't think she is eligible as she's a donor to the Labour Party so couldn't sit as an independent Peer..

Could the Labour Party nominate her??

(or would they be too frit....let me guess)

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/11/2021 19:29

Oh, and MS.

She's done a heap for that specifically.

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RufustheBadgeringReindeer · 22/11/2021 19:29

What gum just said

I’d deffo be up for nominating her!

Gumbomambo · 22/11/2021 19:27

She would make a wonderful baroness. Her contributions to literacy, charity, economy, Edinburgh’s heritage, women’s rights, children’s safeguarding and much much more. She’s a brave strong female role model.

whichiswitch · 22/11/2021 19:27

JK Rowling was the first female novelist to become a billionaire. She lost her billionaire status due massive charity donations and paying taxes.

weegiemum · 22/11/2021 19:17

I'll nominate her.

If only to really piss off my kids (mine are 21,19, 17). They're all totally against her "transphobia". Bollocks to them.

Redshoeblueshoe · 22/11/2021 19:12

I agree that Sonia Sodha is really getting confident now, her articles are brilliant. I'm sure she got a lot of abuse on Twitter, but it's not stopping her.
JK Rowling is such a fabulous role model.

DaftVader42 · 22/11/2021 19:09

I’d love to buy her a coffee, and sit and chat. I love that despite provocation, she remains calm and clear. This is not about transphobia, but supporting women.

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