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Welcome to the People's Republic of Mumsnet

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 17:56

Hello everyone.
Welcome to the People's Republic of Mumsnet. The republic is currently without a government, so we'll need to start getting organised.

I invite you to put yourself forward for any given position, taking care to elaborate on why you consider yourself suitable for the role.

I've currently appointed myself as Republic Designer, a temporary role that expires as soon as a President is elected.

Positions we will need to fill:
President
Vice President
Minister of Culture
Minister of External Affairs
Minister of Women
Minister of Snacks

Feel free to make your case for a role, propose new roles, and explore what other things we may need to put in place to become a well respected republic with international clout.

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InToMyHeart · 09/02/2018 18:18

I think you are being incredibly discriminatory for not having a Minister of Men seeing as they are the minority here! Wink

missyB1 · 09/02/2018 18:21

DH always calls me minister for home affairs. I would like to be minister for wine affairs though!

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 09/02/2018 18:23

Baggsy Minister extraordinaire for chocolate and swearage.

MongerTruffle · 09/02/2018 18:25

Just thought I'd leave this here, in case you're interested:

www.nationstates.net/

MissMisery · 09/02/2018 18:26

Any need for an 'all-purpose battle axe' at all?

MongerTruffle · 09/02/2018 18:28

But yeah, I'd be happy to be the Minister for External Affairs.

DioneTheDiabolist · 09/02/2018 18:28

I could be Minister for Culture as I have made my own yoghurt in the past.

DGRossetti · 09/02/2018 18:30

Minister for Wine ?

AdoraBell · 09/02/2018 18:32

Minister of Snacks would suit me 😊

hushnowthanks · 09/02/2018 18:32

Ladies, Gentlemen, distinguished guests,
I would formally like to introduce myself to you as your new Minister of MIL navigation I have one therefore I am qualified.

(Looks left, looks right, takes a bow)

TheMendedDrum · 09/02/2018 18:33

I'd like to be Head of the Department for Whimsy and Caprice please (as Toby is advised to refer to on the West Wing)

I think it sounds rather lovely in an enigmatic, floaty, beguiling sort of way.

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 18:34

@InToMyHeart
What an excellent point. Scrap the Minister for Women, we need a Minister for Men and any poster who would like to identify as a man.

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 18:35

@TheMendedDrum
You've used three adjectives when one would suffice. This strikes me as whimsical enough for you to merit the role.

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QueenoftheSilverDollar12 · 09/02/2018 19:16

Can I be the Minister for Gin Related Shenanigans, please?

FuzzyCustard · 09/02/2018 19:19

I'd like to be Minister for Kittens please. I am sure that is a VERY important post.

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 19:21

@QueenoftheSilverDollar12
Whats your experience?

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DontCallMeCharlotte · 09/02/2018 19:23

May I be Minister of Ag & Fish (we have an allotment and a pond)?

DontCallMeCharlotte · 09/02/2018 19:25

If QueenoftheSilverDollar12 can remember her experience than she's not worthy of the post.

CrispyWanton · 09/02/2018 19:25

Don't we need a Minister for LTB? Grin

DontCallMeCharlotte · 09/02/2018 19:25

*then

Gilead · 09/02/2018 19:26

I just want to hold a gavel please!

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 19:26

@CrispyWanton
Ah yes, with B standing for both bastard and bitch for inclusiveness.

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GlitterUnicornsAndAllThatJazz · 09/02/2018 19:27

@Gilead
Minister for Snap Judgments?

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DamsonGin · 09/02/2018 19:27

Can I be Minister for Happy Cats?

TheMendedDrum · 09/02/2018 19:28