John Howard prides himself on being a practical politician
Howard's Seduction is a re-telling of the story of the past decade by another practical man, a story grounded in common sense and Australian values.
The perfect gift for family and friends who are grappling with what John Howard's success has meant for Australia.
Howard's Seduction of Australia
Where to Now?
Mike Clancy
150 pages
RRP: $24.00
Publisher: Fast Books, Sydney
May 2007
Howard's Seduction was written for Australians who care about our future, but lack the time to keep up with every political debate or read political magazines. At election time, busy Australians look around for trusted opinions that reflect genuinely Australian values. Howard's Seduction was written to provide an honest overview, or a Readers Digest version, of what we can learn from the past decade.
As a businessman, Mike Clancy likes practical politicians. He is attracted to a leader who has the common touch, who is small-business-friendly and who rules for all Australians. At the same time, Clancy is not one to be taken in by a lot of hot air. He is interested in evidence.
Join with Clancy as he asks the big questions about John Howard's leadership. Why has he been so successful? Who has benefited? What have been the costs?
What are we to learn from his successes? What are we to learn from his blunders?
Are we being drawn towards the corrupt American style of capitalism—the corruption of democracy by big money?Clancy asks the big questions, highlights some great stories and comes up with some troubling answers. But he doesn't leave us there.
Having spent most of his life as an entrepreneur and a leader in the community sector, he is not short on solutions. Our future lies in the hands of our citizens—you and me.
Whoever you are and whatever your politics, Clancy says it is time for us to get up off our collective backsides, to look at what is going on and then to have a say and make a difference.
If we want to create a future for our children's children, we can no longer remain silent.