overused meaningless phrases

Almost every day now on the news, I hear or read the phrase "guarded optimism" or "cautious optimism".

This has to stop. It's like those jackasses that predict a 70% chance of a big earthquake in the next 30 years. It doesn't mean anything. It's just a stupid word game.

I beg of you, media of the world, don't quote anyone who says either of these phrases.