Let’s stop pretending the rules were ever fair. Trump didn’t just break the system—he exposed it. And while Democrats sat politely on the sidelines, respecting “norms” and playing the long game, he used every lever of power to drag this country backwards. The next time we’re in charge—and make no mistake, that time will come—we can’t afford to play nice. No more tiptoeing around Republican feelings. No more bringing a strongly worded letter to a constitutional knife fight. It’s time to bring a wrecking ball.

The truth is, laws aren’t sacred. They’re choices. They’re made by people with power and influence, and for decades, that power has been wielded to protect wealth, white supremacy, corporate monopolies, and religious extremism. Working-class Americans didn’t ask for this. We didn’t consent to this rigged game. So why the hell are we still following their rules? If the GOP can rewrite the rules to ban books, erase rights, and funnel billions to billionaires, then the people actually fighting for the majority should feel just as empowered to rewrite them in our favor.

We need to dream big—and act even bigger. Codify Roe. Pass a national right to vote. Bust up monopolies and tax the ultra-rich like our lives depend on it—because they do. Abolish the filibuster, expand the courts, and reimagine the entire structure of this government to work for the people, not the donor class. We don’t need to apologize for using power to help people. That’s the point of power.

If Trump’s legacy is one of chaos and destruction, then ours must be one of bold creation. We need to build a country that reflects our values—justice, equality, freedom for everyone. Not just slogans. Not just speeches. Policy. Action. Results. And yes, we should do it loudly. Enough with the quiet diplomacy and “reaching across the aisle” to people who wouldn’t piss on democracy if it were on fire. The time for pleasantries is over.

This isn’t about revenge. It’s about clarity. It’s about finally understanding that progress doesn’t come from asking nicely. It comes from organizing, pushing, demanding, and when we get our shot—delivering. We need to show our base, our communities, and every disillusioned voter that we’re not afraid to take the wheel and drive this country in a completely different direction. One built on solidarity, not submission.

So let’s get ready. Because the next time we take power, we’re not coming to restore the status quo. We’re coming to remake it. No apologies. No compromise on our values. This is our country, too—and we’re ready to fight for it.