I've come to believe that articles like these aren't for actually producing thoughtful reflection on a particular POV...
They are designed to send out talking points and strategies to the MSM and social media keyboard commandos to build a narrative to destroy them...
They don't care if you and I are insulted by their pablum...
Articles in Salon, the New York Times, Mother Jones, etc. are liberals talking to liberals.
Of oourse, they don't care if they insult any conservative readers who might happen by.