I think these are two different types of "serious" under discussion. I don't doubt your point for a moment, but I think the author is taking a more literal, tr

I think these are two different types of "serious" under discussion. I don't doubt your point for a moment, but I think the author is taking a more literal, traditional approach to the word. In either case, it's a useful distinction around how people align themselves (intentionally or otherwise) around these geopolitical issues.