We Need Hope, Not Optimism - by Doug Muder

[OneGrassRoot]

2. I don't see any conflict...

between what you wrote and the blog post I've shared.

I see a lot of pessimism and cynicism, especially on sites like DU; I've perceived this as a prevalent "vibe" for as long as I've been here which is a long time. I see it elsewhere as well, of course.

The cynicism can be demoralizing, with the message coming across to me as being: Those of you who embrace optimism, let alone hope, are naive idiots.

Of course, if one does embrace being hopeful as a way of life, it doesn't stop us. Still, it would be helpful if the people criticizing hopeful actions and work, however small it may seem to some, would get the hell out of the way of the people doing the work.

You're doing the work, taking positive action based on what you believe is the best course. I don't understand why you found this post quite depressing.