[FormerLurker]

Doesn't anyone else but me see the "tongue in cheek" satirical nature of that comment?

Maybe in the context of the article that would be more obvious. But taken out of context, I don't see it meaning anything different than what it says. Obviously, many other people see it that way also.

[Critter]

I'd liken it to Bill Cosby saying, "I want you to go upstairs, and blow that kid's head off with a bazooka!"

Satirical rage.