My approach is to support the party when they're right, push back when when they're wrong - but always keep one eye on the rabid dog. Getting that existential threat out of the way has to be job #1.

As a "middle-aged straight white guy," I'm incredibly sorry for the effed up world previous generations left for you to clean up. I tried to fight against it, but folks didn't listen. Now I'm trying to help when possible. But as usual, the kids get stuck with their parents' mess...