YMMV / Joe Steele

• Accidental Aesop: Many Americans complain about dirty politics as well as the actions of whoever is the current president. Reading this book reminds readers that the situation really isn't so bad, as the story depicts just how much worse it could be.
  • Another theme is "don't accept corruption and authoritarianism from a politician just because they're on your side." The book came out shortly before Trump's election.
• Downer Ending: The novel ends with Charlie Sullivan being arrested in the middle of the night by the GBI.