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The article discusses various issues in the U.S. It notes that Uncle Sam, the national personification of the country and the government, and former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are the top three most patriotic figures in the country. It states only 25% of Americans believe that President Barack Obama will re-elected in 2012. It also cites the meanings of patriotism including loving the country unconditionally, helping fellow man and serving the country through public office.

The article shares the experience of Cecile and Jean-Pierre Mouraux about the importance of Uncle Sam, as a representation to their business in the U.S. The couple said that Uncle Sam was an entrepreneur, an active member of his community and he belongs to the first generation of Americans who gave the country a strong foundation. The couple mentions that their passion for the nation are a constant reminder that the American people never forget the goodness of America.

The article presents a discussion about the credit worthiness of the U.S. run by the financial website creditloan.com in January. The question asked by the website was, what kind of deal could "Uncle Sam" would get, if he went for a mortgage. The site's estimators calculated the country's credit score as per the Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) model and considering the new credit inquiries, like recent spending sprees and bail-out packages, it declared that the U.S. as a mortgager fell in the sub-prime category.

An image is presented that depicts a vengeful Uncle Sam shakes his fist at a formation of Aichi D3 AI aircrafts, which was dubbed "Val" by the Allied forces, bombing at the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Features businessman Samuel Wilson. Origin of his nickname, Uncle Sam; Story behind the use of Uncle Sam when referring to the U.S. and its government.