Yeah, what the hell? Apparently we're in opposite land now.
...adding, the notion that "old timers" appear to be more optimistic than "net rooters" has some empirical support, but as for strategery it's completely wrong. I think pessimism by people like me is causing us to encourage support for as many candidates as possible, recognizing that some magical wave isn't going to push them over the edge. Most of us have always pushed the "support every candidate possible" and continue to do so.