Ed Butler, a prominent Cold War anti-communist activist and founder of the Information Council of the Americas (INCA), details what he defines as the professional, calculated nature of modern ideological conflict. He argues that civilization is facing extreme turmoil, poverty, and war driven by destructive ideologies like Marxism. 

To fight this, Butler asserts that traditional democratic societies must treat counter-revolution and conflict management as a legitimate profession rather than merely a reactive defense. The book advocates for the youth and general public to study the mechanics of psychological operations, actively push back against nihilism, and take ownership of their American revolutionary heritage to safeguard civilization.