It's up to you, the reader.

I like to take what people have to say in at least two ways. Seriously. And not so seriously. And then I ask myself, which is the most positive interpretation? And I give most people the benefit of positive thinking. I try to frame it in the most positive way. The way that makes it come across in the best light. But I generally make exceptions with Republicans. I frame what they have to say in a negative light. Because Republicans are natural born jerks. Now such a statement can be taken seriously. Or not so seriously. It's up to you, the reader. I give you the option. --Jim Broede