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George Hook

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3 years

Fact. We have not had a SINGLE case of Flu in Irish hospitals this winter. Is the PCR test picking up colds, chills and flu as Covid19? Other countries have had a similar experience. Explain please Dr Holohan

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9 months

I have been asked to do a podcast on the Rugby World Cup. Would anybody listen?

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George Hook

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5 years

Thank you to those who are wishing me well and saying they miss The Right Hook. It was a privilege to keep you company on your drive home for so many years. But now it is time to for this old man to hang up his microphone.

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3 years

I need some help. If we have 5000 cases of Covid19 per day, why are there less than 100 in ICU?

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3 years

Is there a vaccine against Luke O'Neill?

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5 years

I can honestly say that today has been one of the most emotional days of my life. To all of you that took time to tweet, I can only say that you made an old man very happy. @ghook

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3 years

Today marks 52 years of marriage to the "Lovely Ingrid"

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1 year

Describing me as an old, right-wing, shitehawk is absolutely accurate. This means that I am comfortably distanced from Richard Boyd Barrett, Paul Murphy and SF.

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4 years

I must confess that at moments like this in Ireland's history; I wish I was on the radio.

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George Hook

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4 years

Looking at some of the tweets today reminds me of why I stepped away from Twitter. I am here because I as a retired old fogey locked down, I thought pleasant company with people with mutual interests might be nice.

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5 years

I am married 50 years to the "lovely' Ingrid on Sunday. Just getting used to it!

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George Hook

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4 years

If 90% of those that died from COVID 19 had underlying health conditions. Why did we destroy the economy and children's lives instead of just protecting the old and the infirm?

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4 years

I was really scared today. Felt terrible and was breathing heavily. All my thoughts about death over the last few weeks rushed into mind. I feel better now after a nap and am considering a stiff G&T or at least a glass of wine with dinner.

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George Hook

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6 years

Thank you to everybody that took the trouble to listen this morning.

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George Hook

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3 years

Can somebody explain how children can go into a restaurant but not a church?

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George Hook

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1 year

I invariably ask people with a different accent or of a different colour, - "where are you from?" Am I a racist?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I have been studying black unrest in America. All the states with problems are controlled by the Democrats not Trump cronies. They could have sorted police out years ago. Interestingly, for every black killed by a white, 11 are killed by fellow-blacks.

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George Hook

@ghook

2 years

How did we elect apologists for Russia like, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke “Ming” Flanagan, and Chris MacManus SF?

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@ghook

6 years

I pay for the piece of road I use, I am recognisable by a reg. number, I am insured if I damage someone, and I pay with points and fine if I break the law. Cyclists ??

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George Hook

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5 months

Dear oh dear! @paulmurphy_TD hassled by protesters. What a shame! Luckily he was not imprisoned in his car.

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@ghook

3 years

I am glad to see that the Church is telling the Government to take a hike on Communions and Confirmations.

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

I’ll be cheering as Pope Francis lands tomorrow morning and I hope he has a fabulous weekend here in Ireland. That is not to say that I wipe the suffering of many under the carpet. But I believe in fair play. #PopeinIreland

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Pfizer has been fined over $6 billion for various infractions, including persuading doctors to prescribe unapproved drugs. I presume the vaccine is ok?

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

After four months when sleep was difficult, the last days have been a joy. As Macbeth said, "Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleave of care." Thank you all.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

RTE allows blasphemy against Christians. I wonder what the reaction would be if they tried that against Muslims, Blacks or Travellers. Dee Forbes should be sacked.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

May 19th, 1941 to George and Anne Hook, 79 Albert Road, Cork, a son George. Thanks be to God.

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George Hook

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6 years

Planning on watching six hours of rugby through a haze of G&T in front of the fire

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Why are Holohan and his cronies against Antigen testing? Simple. They lose control and the people and the government are back in charge.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

I wonder how many people on Twitter are aware of Holohan's role in the Cervical Cancer and Swine Flu scandals?

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George Hook

@ghook

1 year

@paulmurphy_TD Must be really tough. Imagine how Joan Burton felt?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Every presenter on @NewstalkFM should go public in their support of @ciarakellydoc right to speak. Otherwise, they could be next for the mob.

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George Hook

@ghook

5 years

Went to African Barbers in London yesterday. Got a great haircut for seven pounds with senior citizen discount. It is called a "fade" apparently.

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@ghook

3 years

I woke up in the middle of the night wondering how much the Pharma industry stands to gain on this vaccine. As of March 2020, Earth's population 7.8 billion multiplied by two jabs equals 15.6 billion vaccines. What a lot of money!

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

I no longer understand rugby, government attitude to Christianity, and how a male weightlifter from the last Olympics can compete in female lifting this time.

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George Hook

@ghook

9 years

Sitting a quiet corner of a restaurant on my own and reflecting on the wonderful support I have received. Thank you all

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Should we pour unused vaccines down the sink to appease the PC masses?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

ANNOUNCEMENT: At 4.40 am May 19th 1941 to George and Anne Hook, 79 Albert Road, Cork, a son George Anthony. Deo Gratias.

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

Happy Birthday to me! @ghook

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

is there nobody in Dail Eireann SF apart, who wants to get to the bottom of the nursing home scandal?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I am not going to criticise Varadkar. However, I will ask does he think it was smart? NZ Cabinet took 20% pay cut. We have unelected ministers picking up big pay cheques. Leadership is in such short supply.

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George Hook

@ghook

8 months

Joe Schmidt has done for NZ what he did for Ireland. They were without a skill set, kicked interminably and gave away penalties

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

I support Trump because he was elected by the American people and is President of a country that is one of our closest friends since the Famine. How would we feel if the Americans had a go at Taoiseach Veradkar

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

The London Times reports today - "Contracting coronavirus gives “at least as good” an immune defence against future infections as a vaccine, according to the most comprehensive study into reinfection rates.

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I applaud @ciarakellydoc bravery in challenging the lockdown. Let us hope that the mob does not have its way and silences any opinion contrary to their own.

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Would you trust Tony Holohan with the economy? Or a bare-chested Varadkar or "I am a bit of an idiot sometimes" Harris? Where is the revolt of SMEs?

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George Hook

@ghook

7 years

I apologise for the comments which caused hurt and offence, and for this I am truly sorry. George Hook

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George Hook

@ghook

8 months

I see @DrTonyHolohan thinks he was unfairly for his attempt to get a sinecure at TCD. The population of Ireland was unfairly treated by his simplistic solutions to Covid

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

In the general election, climate change was not an issue for the majority of voters. Why are we now held to ransom by a tiny minority in Dail Eireann? Perhaps we should consult the 14-year-old Greta Thunberg, the heroine of the Greens?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

My daily survival plan for the lockdown was Netflix 14 hours, 10 Coffees, Three G&T and 1/2 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc. All great until the dreaded GOUT struck last night. It is pain that makes grown men cry.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

The lunatics have taken over the asylum at RTE. The CB broadcast at the Mater defies belief. Is this why we pay a licence fee?

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George Hook

@ghook

1 year

Paul Murphy TD worried about intimidation of left-wing politicians. Presumably, Joan Burton felt the same way.

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Just looking at roadmaps to reopening in other countries. I may be able to go to Portugal before I can travel to Wexford!

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Can somebody please explain as we lose 2bn euro a week. SF says "there must be no return to austerity" and PBP "the burden must not fall on working people." who are these working people? Are there different classes of workers?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Much better today caused no doubt by a visit of daughter and grandson with provisions. Talking to them even at a distance, was uplifting.

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George Hook

@ghook

8 years

I am thrilled so many of you enjoyed getting to know the Lovely Ingrid. What a woman !!

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

Good luck in whatever your new life holds for you. It was a privilege to be proven wrong.

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I am retired and have no aspirations for a return to media

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

With generous apologies from all at #rtegate , will Sean O'Rourke be reinstated after the golf dinner? He apologised.

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George Hook

@ghook

9 years

How to deal with hate mail and trolls - http://t.co/njqH4wQSKC

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Womens' rugby is just about to come more dangerous as France unilaterally decides to allow Transgender women to play. The physical disparity will be huge

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

In the coming weeks I want listeners to determine the shape and scope of the show. I will be setting up a forum for interchange of ideas.

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George Hook

@ghook

10 years

The entire studio was blubbering when BOD left the Aviva - shame ROG did not get a similar send off

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I am not a climate change sceptic. I am a Green Party sceptic.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Current test expensive and slow. Antigen test can be done in your home with a result in 20 minutes. I wonder why Dr Holohan has scotched that suggestion? Could it be that it might stop the fear and panic?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

I despair for my children and grandchildren. The medical hotshots are intent on destroying the economy, the people's morale and the power of government. Denmark is open for a business with per capita, 30% of our deaths, while here belief in distancing and lockdown disintegrating.

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George Hook

@ghook

5 years

Just to confirm that I will be speaking at the Irexit conference in Limerick on Saturday at 2 pm. All opponents of free speech feel free to contact me here.

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

I am devastated that the Irish Times radio critic did not enjoy the programme

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

Delighted to be a grandfather again. Now five boys and four girls to love and mentor. So far everybody above four is a cyclist!

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

With trolly numbers at world record levels, Minister @SimonHarrisTD is worried -- about a Chinese boy!!

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George Hook

@ghook

7 years

I wish to apologise unreservedly for comments I made about rape on my radio programme on Newstalk yesterday

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George Hook

@ghook

11 years

BOD should have retired in May - this was no way for the greatest player of his generation to end his career - at the hands of a crap coach

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

#PopeInIreland The leader of my faith will arrive shortly. He is a good man and will do the right thng by all

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

What a great birthday yesterday. Netflix, G&T, the lovely Ingrid and generous tweets from lovely people on Twitter.

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George Hook

@ghook

5 years

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Brendan Grace. He used to send me cuff links from various parts of the US. It was a real example of quiet private generosity.

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

The country may yet be saved. The greens will reject the deal !

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George Hook

@ghook

2 years

Check out the coffee trailer at Jct 12 Kilbeheny on the M8. Great young guy open 12 hours from 6 am. Started just 8 weeks ago. Support him.

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George Hook

@ghook

2 years

I was on Cork's Grand Parade yesterday to witness an anti-vax demonstration. Is it a requirement to have a beard and need a haircut?

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George Hook

@ghook

5 years

That does it for the final Saturday Sit-In. As always, you can listen back to this morning's show, and all previous shows for that matter, by following this link: Thank you for listening!

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Is all questioning banned in Tsar Holohans's world? Should I worry if I see a guy following me with a sharp-tipped umbrella?

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

can we analyse the outrage? Did I call for support his deportation - no. Did I call him Chinese - yes. He is not Irish under our law

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

This morning I listened to Glenn Miller and the American Patrol. Thought of my father, with tears in my eyes and had a real feeling that I might be joining him.

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George Hook

@ghook

7 years

I was at Justin Bieber last night - holy suffering God. What mothers let their kids out dressed like that??

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

is Primetime now the Government Information Service? Watch last night's version on RTEPlayer. FG "blabbermouth" is allowed to dominate proceedings while TD of independent views is interrupted and cut off by the so-called interviewer

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Doctor Holohan is going to shut the country down again in January. He says 1200 cases a day by the middle of the month. No doubt, hospitals and ICU will be overrun as he threatened before. is Paddy Power taking any bets?

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George Hook

@ghook

4 months

Was sloshed by 4 pm yesterday and Ingrid put me to bed. Just up now and ready for breakfast and "The Golden Hour."

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

if someone dies in a car crash but tested positive for Covid, is that a Covid death or a road traffic death ??

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George Hook

@ghook

5 years

Varadkar, Harris, Brexit and Joe Schmidt would be top of the agenda if I was on the airwaves today!!

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George Hook

@ghook

2 years

Should Mick and Clare take over at the Embassy if the Russian Ambassador is expelled?

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George Hook

@ghook

6 years

I see Lisdoonvarna has voted to keep immigrants out. ‘Race, language, colour, religion and history are stubborn things that do not disappear with the waving of a Marxian wand.’

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George Hook

@ghook

8 years

Jesus Christ Almighty. This is an unmitigated disaster #Brexit

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

Biden is a fool and a foreign policy neophyte. Kamala Harris is an opportunist politician. The world will pay a high price for the US failure in Afghanistan

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George Hook

@ghook

2 years

I had a dream last night. The elected government was running the country but Tony Holohan was still Taoiseach

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Stcks and stones may break my bones but harsh words never hurt me. So keep up the replies

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George Hook

@ghook

10 years

Today's shirt http://t.co/BTF8xBAitl

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George Hook

@ghook

8 years

Pulled the curtains back and the world is still there and the Right Hook is ending today. I have had three years to think about today

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George Hook

@ghook

4 years

Four years ago Trump was opposed by Hilary Clinton, one of the most unpopular politicians in the USA. The Democrats could have won the election with Mickey Mouse as a candidate. This time around the candidate is only marginally better.

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

The symptoms of Shingles are painful - blisters on one side, in my case the face. Chronic fatigue and pain. Still not 100%

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George Hook

@ghook

9 years

The best-looking pundit on RTE http://t.co/Fu5LVkTlll

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6 years

#JNLR A new high for The Saturday Sit in - 25% increase. Thanks, everybody for your support. Maybe there is life in the old dog yet!!

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George Hook

@ghook

3 years

A study of all-cause mortality in France, 1948 to 2020 by Professor Denis Rancourt indicates little change year by year. However, if older people are locked up, doors closed with no opportunity to move and subjected to stress then they become sick and probably die.

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