First published 2012
America has reached a breaking point. The nation refuses to confront its most pressing dangers, and bipartisan gridlock has created a deadly stalemate. Peter Kiernan argues that Washington cannot fix what ails us anymore. The consequences of inaction grow more severe each day. Kiernan identifies five root causes behind America's current paralysis, then exposes ten critical threats that could destroy the country's future. These dangers include America's growing dependence on China, fragmented intelligence operations, a collapsing healthcare system, and unchecked illegal immigration. Writing from a centrist viewpoint, Kiernan proposes bold but practical remedies for each crisis. His solutions demand immediate action from ordinary Americans rather than politicians. The book delivers a wake-up call about securing America's survival and rebuilding the nation's character.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty
Setting: America, China
Period: 21st-century
434 pages · Hardcover · Turner