Thanks to The Echo for publishing Jo Immig’s article on Trump [Echo page 10, 8/4/26].
Using the model of coercive control to describe the ageing, dementia-ridden, abusive, lying traits of America’s leader hit the nail on the head.
Putting the spotlight on Byron’s people and community assets gave an insight into a way forward.
And, oh dear, last time it was ‘Pouches’ for ‘Pooches’, this time it’s ‘Teady bear’ for ‘Teddy bear’ [Local News, P4]. Maybe next week we’ll see the headline, ‘Kats with their Kute Cittens at Bryon Primery Scool?’
I look forward to it!


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