We are Too Angry to Stop

Feeling overwhelmed by what’s happening in Washington, D.C., seems to be the norm for anyone paying attention. And that may be exactly what the current occupants of the White House intend. Their strategy appears to be wearing us down—hoping that if we become tired, frustrated, or disheartened, we’ll simply tune out.

But here’s what they don’t understand: The middle class has always navigated life while exhausted, frustrated, and stressed. We work, raise families, and push forward no matter how heavy the burden. Fatigue may slow us down, but it won’t silence us—not all at once, and not for long. We know our democracy is at risk, and we refuse to be dismissed.

The wealthy owe their fortunes to the labor and spending power of the middle and working classes. Yet their arrogance blinds them to this reality. They believe they are untouchable, but they are about to be tested by those of us who refuse to shut up and tune out.

Take the USAID budget cuts—cuts that are literally costing lives. Anyone arguing that we should “keep the money in America” should look deeper: These cuts aren’t about fiscal responsibility. They’re about justifying tax breaks for the ultra-rich. And when China, Russia, or Iran step in to fill the void we leave behind, we will no longer lead as a first-world power. Instead, we will slide further into oligarchy—governed by the wealthiest and most power-hungry among us.

USAID accounts for just 1% of the federal budget, yet its loss strengthens the geopolitical influence of China and Russia. Meanwhile, Musk and the so-called leader of our nation have no issue with this—so long as their pockets stay full. And the 49.8% who voted for this “non-President”? If they’re shocked by what’s happening, they weren’t paying attention—or they were relying on unreliable news sources. My hope is that those with regrets are now seeking the truth from more credible outlets.

He told us who he was. He surrounded himself with people who have no loyalty to the Constitution or the rule of law. And now, we will tell him who we are—LOUDLY.

P.S. I avoid using his name whenever possible. After all, he sells it as a brand. The last thing I need is to find a bill in my mailbox for using it. He is, therefore, the “non-President,” having conceded his power to Mus