So, what I'm hearing from you is that more members of the public need to take a proactive leadership role and speak out about which messaging alternatives and policy modifications we believe would make a difference?

If that's what you're saying, then I agree with you. The problem, when one takes such actions, is how we are then rewarded with dismissive mantras such as:

"You can't expect politicians to be perfect."

"You can't change the political system."

"You're too idealistic, and you have your head[s] in the clouds."

"You have no right to make demands of Democrats if you refuse to join our[their] party."

"Change is incremental; it doesn't happen overnight."

It's akin to when Nancy Pelosi glibly stated, right after Trump's 2016 Electoral College win:

"We're [the Democrats] not going to change a thing."

And we keep getting more of the same. Atrocious messaging. Milquetoast policy. Mealy-mouthed platitudes from Democratic incumbents. Gaslighting platitudes from Republican incumbents. More downticket Democratic losses. Finger-wagging from pundits and media gatekeepers (even while they themselves continue gleefully egging on the chaos).

If your premise is that people such as you and I need to become assertive, thoughtful leaders -- what is the most effective process for accomplishing that?