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I think that its been clearly established in this thread that Pessimist is either delusional or a liar.
Think Progress » Lynne Cheney Unhinged: Insists Her Husband Never Connected Saddam to 9/11 2005
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The word Pessimist was first flung in contempt at those who dared to express unpalatable truth.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 Elbert Hubbard 1885
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A Pessimist is a man who winds an eight-day clock every night.
Supreme Personality Delmer Eugene Croft
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Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.
One of Our Conquerors — Complete George Meredith 1868
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Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 3 George Meredith 1868
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Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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Brian 'Psychochild' Green says: "Pessimist" is a label given to visionaries by those that can't accept reality.
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Bush Launches Broadside Against 'Pessimist' Edwards by on
07/09/2004 2004
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07/09/2004 2004
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