I think some of what the author says makes sense.  He gets it right that indulgence in following political issues and indulging in political discussion (or battle, depending on your style) can be addicting, and it is a good idea to not take it too seriously.

However, if he believes that neo-naziism represents conservatism, then he may be the proof that his advice to "not bother to try to understand the other side" is way off base.