Sequel to Axiom's End. The year is 2008, Dick Cheney is president, and Blink 182 is having a resurgence of relevancy because aliens are suddenly very, very topical. Hijinks ensue. Sequel to Axiom's End. The year is 2008, Dick Cheney is president, and Blink 182 is having a resurgence of relevancy because aliens are suddenly very, very topical. Hijinks ensue.