Yes, I hate it too, but the past 50 - 60 years of taking the high road against leftists has been a self-defeating strategy and allowed them to infiltrate and dominate every facet of our culture. It’s long past time to fight fire with fire, IMHO. I think Star Parker hit the nail on the head.
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.
This is a bitter lesson to learn, but more of us conservatives can accept the reality. When surrounded by simpleminded sheep, one has to communicate in their own language for a while, just to grab and hold their waxen gaze.
Once you have their attention, only then can you slowly shepherd them out of the muck and mire.