Panic by David Marr POETRY barbed look at the state

barbed look at the state of the union and the American malaise

Whether we’re aware of it or not

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but through harnessing the extraordinary power of idleness

Panic by David Marr POETRY barbed look at the statePanic (noun) . A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. Australians see themselves as a relaxed and tolerant bunch. But scratch the surface and you'll uncover an extraordinary level of fear. Cronulla. Henson. Hanson. Wik . Haneef. The Boats. . . . Panic shows all of David Marr's characteristic insight, quick wit and brilliant prose as he cuts through the froth and fury that have kept Australia simmering over