Common sense is common sense because our brains evolved through survival by solving 99% + of the problems humans face. Washington dispenses with common sense entirely. Once you understand that you don't even try to understand them. Understanding is not to be had. Utterances are not logical thought but tribal incantations - both sides. It's like Maori war paint - it's meant to impress, but no one really wants the killing to begin.
Link to article doesn’t work. Lots of things on the internet haven’t “worked” since Donald made his acceptance speech. Funny how that is.