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The United States has experienced its ups and downs through its 245-year history, especially as political leadership, like public opinion, is fluid. Author Hassel sees historical comparisons between Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Joe Biden, their commonality being a lapse in real leadership. The repression by a hegemony fractures an already fragile union, and special advantages and dispensations are leading to a rift in the United States. The focus on open borders and perils of imminent climate change are distracting from larger issues, mainly crime and homeland security. The main crux of the book focuses on the first term of Barack Obama and how “Hope and Change” were a mere smokescreen for bloated government and institutional corruption. The Biden administration is considered merely an extension of Obama’s policies.
This is a political science book composed of a collection of essays written by the author over the past twelve years. Hassel doesn’t mince words about where to fix the blame for the United States’ wayward trajectory. Each chapter clearly reflects the author’s viewpoint regarding a particular topic, such as the 9/11 conspirator’s trials, Obamacare, and immigration. Hassel holds steadfast in his beliefs, even though they may not always coincide with popular opinion. The writing is passionate but sometimes ventures off into the realm of being repetitious, particularly with its treatment of Islam. However, the narrative’s take on the divisive culture that has been further worsened during the Obama years is prescient. The author’s book will likely appeal mainly to those in the conservative camp but will probably also be enjoyed by those who want a different perspective of the political landscape.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review