Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, finds himself under constant attack from Donald Trump, who’s desperate to push interest rates down, supposedly to boost the economy. Trump tried to shame Powell over some renovation costs, but Powell fired back, showing Trump had his facts wrong. Despite the insults and public pressure, Powell remains firm, reminding everyone that inflation still isn’t below 2 percent and tariffs will only make things worse. Legally, firing Powell isn’t easy, since you’d need proof of real wrongdoing, not just political disagreements. Even though Powell was Trump’s pick, he’s sticking to his guns and finishing his term, no matter what either Trump or Biden want.

And here’s where I get absolutely fired up: all this political posturing just proves what’s wrong with America today. Every time some bureaucrat or power-hungry politician starts playing games with regulations and economic controls, it’s ordinary drivers who suffer most. Fiddling with interest rates, blaming each other for the cost of wallpaper or floor tiles—none of it gets us any closer to real freedom. And you know what real freedom is? The open road. The unmistakable feel of a roaring engine beneath you, unhindered by pointless speed limits or surveillance cameras eager to slap you with a fine for daring to enjoy your own damn car.

All this squabbling over economic policy might seem important, but if they really wanted to help ordinary Americans they’d start by trusting us to make our own choices. Let us drive what we want, how we want, as fast as we want! Instead, they keep throwing up obstacles—speed limits, stricter traffic rules, pushing everyone onto bikes, trains, or—God forbid—buses stuffed with sneezing strangers. Politicians talk about “independence” at the Fed, but where’s the independence for us, the drivers?

Speed limits are a crime against humanity. They’re a symbol of bureaucratic oppression, of some faceless authority telling you how to live your life and how fast you’re allowed to feel alive. It’s not about safety, it’s about control. Every time a politician gets to make a rule about what kind of car I can drive or how quickly I can escape mediocrity, we lose a piece of our freedom.

If Powell or anyone else in Washington wants to prove they’re really on the side of the people, here’s a suggestion: fight for our right to the fast lane. Tear down those limits. Scrap the endless red tape. Give us freedom, give us roads, and let the spirit of driving run free! That, not power games over interest rates and interior decorating, would be a true revolution.