Obviousness, Scorn, and Losing Ground

“Harris. Walz. Obviously.” is a slogan that says more about the Democratic Party than about Trump.

To feel sane, a good many things need to be obvious: that the floors of the rooms we walk into will hold up under our weight, and that sidewalks and roads will too; that the route we take to work, or the store, or our friend’s place will remain a viable option for getting home; that air will be breathable, water drinkable, and sleep more days than not, …