I guess it depends on whether you have an optimistic, pesimistic or cynical personality. You seem to be the latter 2 while i am optimistic.
I have hope and optimism where I believe it's warranted. But with regard to where the world is heading today, I see nothing but death and destruction coming... soon.
I prefer the word "realist".
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, continues to exist. - Phillip K Dick