Positiontrader, your opinions are refreshing. As you know this good board is composed almost exclusively by Bears. And I count myself in that camp. It is dangerous not to have well thought out and articulated differences of opinion.
Regarding TA. I use it extensively. It is 100% accurate in prediciting the past. It can be used to attempt to predict the future of this unpredictable wild animal that we face daily.
Keep on posting. We have all been right. We have all been wrong. We learn from each other and experience.