The book critiques the current state of American leadership, arguing that it deviates significantly from the democratic ideals envisioned by the Founding Fathers. Mark Crispin Miller highlights the troubling aspects of the Bush administration, including its disdain for democratic practices, aggressive foreign policy, and reliance on fear and hatred. He suggests that the true threat to the nation comes from internal subversion rather than external forces, echoing Abraham Lincoln's warning about the dangers of internal decay.
