In this episode, Brian gets a new job at a local newspaper and starts to act pretentious and arrogant. Peter becomes jealous and tries to get his own column, claiming he has a fascinating backstory. During his interview, he accidentally reveals that his house is located on a tiny piece of land that was never annexed into the United States, making it a "micro-nation". This revelation leads to a number of comical scenarios and ultimately results in Peter having to declare war on the United States.