Yes, conservatives have been in a cold war with all flavors of
the Alphabet zealots for years.
The author is talking about a hot *civil war* WITHIN the alphabet people ranks.
I say go for it Alphabets! Eat each other alive! Always easier when you can get the enemy to destroy himself (herself, itself, zirself, themselves...).
When your enemies are fighting one another, stand back and let them.
Sounds good. As long as I have a head start to stock up on popcorn.