Andrew, no apologies needed. In general, I am against criticizing a group of people. I prefer to look for things that work. That mutual bashing of conservatives (Republicans) or liberals (Democrats) is unproductive.
When I caught you doing that, I hope I convinced you that you waste your time and energy bashing Republicans. Focus on what we can do to make things better. In my book, criticism works only when it is personal. If you review my writings on Medium, I am one of very few, if not the only, one writing polemics.
BTW, I noticed your writing. You still have a lot to learn. I mention you in my new text that is coming soon. You are a temperamental writer; consider writing polemics as well.