There's four factions I can identify: the doomsday cult, who believe this is for the war of Armageddon; the nihilists, who don't really care about anything as long as their enemies suffer; the dying elders, who don't care what happens after they die; and the careerists, who are thinking longer term about their political future.
So, three factions in favor of political suicide, one faction against it. Seems bad.

holden bloodfeast getting his wish