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58 yo woman plots to overthrow the government

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shakingmytambourineatyou · 07/12/2021 20:19

Right. I am now so sick of just about everything, the plots, the lies, the policies, that I am thinking of nipping down south (if there are any trains/tubes) and overthrowing the government. What will I need? Should I take sandwiches?

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HeronLanyon · 08/12/2021 06:30

I’m in. Live a walk away from Downing Street. Can provide emergency loo facilities (women only I’m thinking?). Plus emergency warning and drying and refreshments.
Clearly if this is a full scale March on London then I may regret this invite.
Standing by (and stocking up on loo roll).

loislovesstewie · 08/12/2021 06:45

Has anyone bagged the Overseas Development post? I quite fancy a few jollies to warmer climes.

AwkwardSquad · 08/12/2021 06:50

I’m in. Mid-50s and sick of this shit. I have DMs and a high vis vest (cycling jacket really), and I can bring a grumpy bitey cat to join the pets’ brigade.

AwkwardSquad · 08/12/2021 06:55

Mind you, I’ve just checked the train fares for travelling today from my part of the north… could our new minister for transport take a look at affordability, please?

Maverickess · 08/12/2021 06:57

Application for social care minister here? 20 years experience in social care, know what the issues on the ground are.
Though actually with that experience, and the way things are run perhaps I should go for defence secretary? I know jack about it and that seems to be the best qualification for running a particular area?
I'm not sure what I'll bring except some attitude. I might bake a few cakes first 🤷

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 08/12/2021 06:59

51 year old civil servant reporting for duty. I’ll wear a full face mask, don’t want to loose my job. I have my own high viz jacket, strong opinions, and a lot to say to Doris and his cronies. I’ll make cookies and start the match from Yorkshire as soon as they are out of the oven.

Platax · 08/12/2021 07:12

So what's the plan, once we have our sandwiches? I'm voting for waiting till Johnson goes out and forming a barricade so he can't get back in.

geillisduncan · 08/12/2021 07:14

I’m in my 40’s and a bit of a radge after a few wines. I’m happy to be sent on missions to swear and pull the hair of whoever deserves it most. I work in dentistry so can I have a job in that department please. I can bring dental instruments and floss.

ChampagneCommunist · 08/12/2021 07:17

Oh yes please! Lawyer here, so would volunteer for either Attorney General or Lord (Lady) Chancellor would work for me.

I'll bring some of them fold up chairs.

First law: curfew for men unless accompanied by a responsible woman who will vouch for them.

Second law: I will sort out this whole men in women's loos debacle

Third law: reform of restrictive covenants on properties (a bit niche, but it's part of the day job which annoys me)

AuntieMarys · 08/12/2021 07:19

I can do a good Daily Mail sad face if required for the media

UseOfWeapons · 08/12/2021 07:21

Specialist nurse, age 55. I can bring tweezers for any splinters from breaking down doors, and a box of little plasters for minor injuries.
My first two degrees were in clinical psychology, so I’m happy to contribute to sectioning the whole boiling lot of the Cabinet.
I have stores of chocolate biscuits, and plenty of sensible shoes and waterproofs. I’ll see you there!
About time time MN showed themselves for the powerhouse that they are!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 08/12/2021 07:22

Oh, we have to volunteer for post-revolution jobs? I’ll do infrastructure, I’m good at thar. I’m a civil servant civil engineer (terribly polite me). I’ll sort out the trans Pennine transport links that HS2 should have been. Bring back the north, rebuild the traditional red wall (see what I did there?).

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 08/12/2021 07:22

I’m a Cub leader, I’ll bring my whistle too.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 08/12/2021 07:24

In fact, I could also bring 26 slightly annoying children in green jumpers. Some of them know some basic first aid and we have camp stoves.

SpindlesWinterWhorl · 08/12/2021 07:29

We need one of those pedalo cocktail bars.

ApolloandDaphne · 08/12/2021 07:29

@Kshhuxnxk

You do England I'll do Scotland then!
I will join you
ArabellaScott · 08/12/2021 07:34

If we're bringing the kids the dog will want to come, too. She can sort out anyone who needs put in their place with excessively enthusiastiv licking.

Also, if I get everyone to explain WHY they have made such a fucking achingly shambolic mess of everything in a 14 line poem, and sit Boris away in the corner with some crayons where he can't do any harm can I be culture minister?

Dinotruxagain · 08/12/2021 07:36

I'm in. (Late 30s here, is there a cut off for being fed up with this lot?)
I'll bring wine and volunteer to do admin duties, even somewhat tipsy I'd do a better job at organisation that this bunch of eegits.

I have spare brollies and plenty of Pringles.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 08/12/2021 07:37

Can I volunteer for Armed Forces Minister?

  • remove investigation and prosecution of Sexual assault and rape to Civilian courts.
  • easier path to Citizenship of foreign born soldiers with long service, or their families in cases where they die in line of duty
  • higher minimum standards for housing. Mould, holes in walls, waiting ages for repairs, things breaking every five minutes isn't how we treat people. (Similar for Council housing and private sector)
  • stable postings in one part of the country for those with Secondary aged children.
  • better mental health support for Veterans (whatever conflict).
  • instead of targets on female recruitment, actually making it a career that works for women. Such as body armour that fits properly.
PurplePansy05 · 08/12/2021 07:42

Is this the MN Party in the making? Yes, please. I'll vote for you.

HeronLanyon · 08/12/2021 07:46

I’ve decided reluctantly, and rather surprisingly, not to provide alcohol at my local refuge point rashly offered above.
I’m a criminal defence barrister and will be honoured to represent anyone in need of assistance. As we are overthrowing the current legal system in fundamental respects the novel points of law and no existing case law precedents new defences and while new sentencing regime will all make for an extraordinary period of my career (and I lived through 94 criminal justice and public order act changes) !

Kilpitlees · 08/12/2021 07:56

I seem to have stockpiled rather a lot of glasses wipes, so we can all have unclouded vision while targeting our enemies, and writing our policies. Watch out we are coming in full glare ….

MyOtherProfile · 08/12/2021 08:10

Is anyone providing the music to spur us on? I can start a Spotify playlist if anyone wants to add to it.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 08/12/2021 08:12

@MyOtherProfile

Is anyone providing the music to spur us on? I can start a Spotify playlist if anyone wants to add to it.
Do you hear the people sing from Les Mis. Preferably rerecorded to replace 'men' with 'women'
ArabellaScott · 08/12/2021 08:14

'Ride of the valkyries' please, only not too loud.

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