[stands2reason]

good for you! Y'know, optimism is so unhealthy.

[Argus]

I'm plenty optimistic about a lot of things, just not about leftist politics in California. As much as I'd like it to be different, I know for a certainty that Simon will not beat Davis in the election. It's like, I hope for filet mignon for dinner, but I know I'm having hamburger.