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DOUGLAS NEWTON. The “Political Correctness” – of the Right
In a recent speech to CEDA, John Howard denounced an “avalanche of political correctness”. In fact, Howard has helped promote a stifling version of political correctness – on the Right of Australian politics.
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Tagged Douglas Newton, John Howard, Liberal Party of Australia, political correctness
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