I think this is just old time politics, people have seen mealy mouthed political correctness for so long they squirm when they see what used to be not so unusual. I recall reading about an exchange in the English Parliament where one “gentleman” addresses the other thusly, “YOu, sir will die either on the gallows or of syphilis.” Without a blink the other “gentleman” responded, “That, sir will depend on which I embrace FIRST, your standards or your mistress.”
Love the English Parliament quip. Very good one...
I tend to want to keep things dignified. A sharp wit doesn’t have to be one that hits you over the head with vulgarity or outlandish claims.
It’s a lot like comedy. You hit them with clever, not cleaver or hammer.