Is optimism our friend?

[11 Bravo]

I've been hopeful for four years, but I am actually starting to BELIEVE! So much so, that even though I live in Virginia, I will be driving folks to the polls next Tuesday simply to ensure that JFK's popular vote total is as high as it can possibly be; and secondly, to make it as close a statewide race as possible, even here in Bush country. Hell, if Virginia is within a few percentage points, then that smirking dry drunk can pack up his Oedipal issues along with the rest of his shit and head back to the Texas shithole he calls a ranch right now!

[demokatgurrl]

1. No; pessimism works for me every time. Don't relax. n/t

[JuniorPlankton]

2. Pessimism and skepticism all the way

to victory!

:kick:

[AlabamaYankee]

3. Optimism is my only option

I've been completely pissed off for four years, and am now swinging wildly between hope and despair. If Bush* is reinstalled it's going to get very ugly, and I don't even want to think about it.

[stinkeefresh]

4. yeah- I always go with optimism.

Skepticism and Pessimism have their strengths, but they are basically defensive positions. Optimism can actually change things for the better.

[GOTV]

5. I don't know...

... I know plenty of people in Ohio who dislike Bush and are convinced he won't win.

Is it coincidence that they do nothing to swing the state?

[CAcyclist]

6. Yes!

If you are energized, it is infectious. It makes people work harder,too.

[Bleacher Creature]

7. Optimism + Diligence = We Win

Don't fall for the whole "we need to be pessimistic to retain our edge" crap.

[neoSattva]

8. Optimism works for me!

If Bush wins, I figure there's plenty of time to learn to deal with it. Why start now?

[Eugene]

9. Optimism is okay but we can't afford to be overconfident.

I now believe that Kerry will win,
but I also see a nasty fight ahead
thru November 2.

:dem:

[Patiod]

10. People want to vote for a winner

They can smell desperation and fear, and they can sense optimism.

[wildflower]

13. I agree. I feel like I'm seeing a bandwagon effect, esp. with the rally...

The rally with Clinton in Philadelphia.

-wildflower

[wildflower]

11. I like to follow the adage "hope for the best, prepare for the worst"...

or, for this election: assume JK is winning, but do everything we can to make sure he does!

As someone else said here, optimism plus diligence. Or I might say optimism plus preparedness (or cautiousness).

-wildflower

ON EDIT: The other day, I put it slightly differently. I was going through a rough patch, and posted "I'm a wreck, but determined!" :)

[swag]

12. Realism. Be reality-based. Optimistic realism is my friend.

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

[Homerr]

14. [optimism+dilligence+action]/[gut wrenching+paranoia]=Kerry win

This is as simple as I can make my personal formula.

[neoSattva]

15. Optimist or Pessimist - Just get to work!

http://www.johnkerry.com/events/