There is also something called the "critic's lament" that goes like this: If you describe a situation in too dire terms, people will conclude nothing can be do

There is also something called the "critic's lament" that goes like this: If you describe a situation in too dire terms, people will conclude nothing can be done about it and do nothing. On the other hand, if you describe a situation in too rosy terms, people will conclude it will work itself out... and do nothing.