Definition of a Howard government

Clarence Valley residents are casting about for a suitable definition of a Howard government.

After recent statements by Messrs. Howard and Turnbull, the following is one definition favoured by some:

"fascism n. 1. a governmental system with strong centralized power, permitting no opposition or criticism, controlling all affairs of the nation (industrial, commercial, etc.,), emphasizing an aggressive nationalism..." [Hanks,P,Editor,(1971)"Encyclopedic World Dictionary",Hamlyn Publishing Group,Grt Britain,p.580].