Hijacked
Our REPUBLIC, Unless We can SAVE IT©
This book is both a wake-up call and a guidebook. With precision and moral clarity, it dissects how these pillars have been compromised—and what we must do to rebuild a strong, unified, and values-driven nation.
The message is clear: Societies are not hijacked in one sudden act—they are slowly, subtly redirected by forces that exploit complacency. But by reawakening the foundational values of responsibility, character, and critical thought, there is a path to recovery.
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A powerful resource for citizens, educators, leaders, and parents, Hijacked speaks to those ready to defend liberty, restore responsibility, and reweave the social fabric of our nation—before it’s too late.
In an era of cultural confusion and political polarization, Hijacked offers a bold roadmap for reclaiming the essential principles of a flourishing society. Drawing from historical evidence and timeless wisdom, authors Peter H. Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan argue that the survival of the American republic depends on our collective ability to return to foundational values— Critical Thinking, Education, Religion/Faith/Values, History, Politics, and Economics.
From the very first chapter, Hijacked drives home the premise that the American experiment is not immune to failure—unless its people actively think, question, and speak with clarity and conviction.
“Critical Thinking is the process of questioning everything. It is a foundational tool of reasoning that has been essential for the development of humankind for millennia. Unfortunately, as a society, it is a skill we seem to have largely lost.”
In one of the book’s foundational sections, Calfee and Dolan explore the erosion of public discourse and the consequences of abandoning Critical Thinking. They recount how great civilizations—from Ancient Rome to modern states—fell not due to external enemies but internal decay. Indoctrination, moral relativism, and the suppression of inquiry replaced reasoned dialogue and moral clarity.
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Whether you’re a policymaker, parent, educator, or citizen deeply concerned with the direction of America, Hijacked is a rallying cry to rediscover the shared purpose, enduring truths, and civic courage required to protect and preserve the republic.
At its core, Hijacked challenges readers to examine six essential pillars that uphold society:
- Critical Thinking
- Education
- Religion, Faith & Values
- History
- Political Systems
- Economic Systems
HIJACKED: Our REPUBLIC, Unless We Can SAVE IT© is a timely and urgent exploration of the moral, cultural, and institutional forces eroding the foundations of American democracy.
Written by Peter H. Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan, this book is a call to action for those who believe that our nation’s future hinges on the recovery of timeless values and the power of Critical Thinking.
About the Authors
J. Kevin Dolan is a former airline pilot and Wharton MBA who co-founded a successful Registered Investment Advisory firm and played a key role in launching the Allied Pilots Federal Credit Union.
Peter H. Calfee is a financial expert and retired CPA, CFP®, and CLU with leadership experience in regulatory, nonprofit, and academic settings. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Together, they bring decades of real-world experience and principled leadership to this urgent call for national renewal.
They highlight that freedom cannot survive without the courage to examine what we are told, challenge ideological orthodoxy, and resist the temptation to blindly follow. And they argue that without critical analysis, even our most sacred institutions—elections, education, religion—can be co-opted by those who seek control rather than liberty.
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Combining historical insight, cultural critique, and philosophical depth, Hijacked offers a compelling argument for reclaiming our societal fabric from ideological chaos, authoritarian creep, and cultural amnesia. Each chapter is both a diagnosis and a roadmap for readers who want to understand how nations falter—and how they can be saved.