That may be the case, mrrzy, in some situations. But, is it reasonable, logical and fair to put all "Americans" in the camp you suggest?

You misunderstand. He's not saying that all U.S. citizens are ignorant fundagelical lunatics. He's saying ALL "Americans" are negatively impacted when this lunatic garbage infects (infests?) public education, public health, politics & etc.

May I suggest to you the same volume I've suggested to others:
    Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free by Charles P. Pierce.