If you really do consider it a war, then whatever truth there is in that truism pertains to that question.
If you really do consider it a war, then whatever you have to say on the subject needs to be viewed as being said under the rules of engagement of war.
Sorry, No one elected you to set rules or appreciations of what is said.
And I know I certainly don’t comment according to any frame work of “rules of engagement” you want to apply.
So take the stars off your collar, a general you ain’t.
But if there is some larger point you have to make, now is not too soon.