If pessimism and negativity and the desire to be right are your what you cherish - I'm sure you can figure out what state of mind they produce.
I wish you peace and joy - but I respect your "right" to choose less.
I am hopeful and optimistic for the future in the ME. I believe my hope and optimism are justified. Time will tell, of course. In fact, it won't be long until Abbas will be challenged to respond to Hammas. And we will know whether he even can be different. But the "barrier" continues to be built and as Charles Krauthammer said yesterday - it is "key" to the success of the ceasefire.
In the meantime - I choose hope and light - you can stay in the mud if you like it there :-)
I chose hope, optimism, positivism and light too. Every time. Only I don't fly into the fire because I love the light. I appreciate things for what they were, are and can be.
Remember that Hitler, Mao and Stalin were all quite optimistic about the Utopia they were bringing on Mankind. Over 150 Million people died in their bloodbaths. You are following a well worn path.