"In October 2017, the United States is facing economic collapse due to debt and rampant spending. In addition, the political and cultural divide has brought about an atmosphere of seemingly irreconcilable acrimony. Adding to the frustration of many Americans is the perception that the media is silencing their dissent by portraying them as intolerant and unsophisticated. A movement comes forth to assist states to withdraw from the United States and form a heartland union based upon adherence to the Constitution and economic and personal freedom. Will the liberal President John Malcolm side with those in his own party and the media who want the conservative states to secede? "--Page 4 of cover.