The article strongly argues the US central bank should not play politics to preserve its independence; it's a terrible strategy. Congress designed the Fed for political pressure; caving now harms its independence. Advice to delay rate decisions due to elections is dismissed, given its historical independence and legislative protections. Appeasement is ineffective. The Fed must ignore political calendars, solely using economic data for rate decisions. Upholding credibility requires unwavering adherence to its mandate.