At present, Americans (and citizens of other countries) are disillusioned with traditional politics and traditional churches ... the same old power groups, the same old denominations, the same old institutions ... that have failed to achieve the goals of boomers, resolve the traps of busters, and fulfill the dreams of millennials. So they turn to Extreme Leaders. Some are flaky, but some are credible, and it is hard to tell the difference ... until you see how they manage stress.