I'm not so sure FSF is trying to say they're in the wrong for using GPLv2. In my mind, it's similar to Apple or Microsoft not releasing a new version of iTunes

I'm not so sure FSF is trying to say they're in the wrong for using GPLv2. In my mind, it's similar to Apple or Microsoft not releasing a new version of iTunes or Office for one of their old operating systems. They're not saying anybody is "in the wrong," but it's the old version and people should upgrade. I have a hard time blaming FSF for wanting other projects to upgrade to GPLv3 instead of downgrading their own project to GPLv2. It could almost be said that it's the whole point of the GPL. And, like you said, this should be a surprise to absolutely nobody.