I think you should read the definition of the term Basher.

It follows and I don't think LL fits the definition one bit. His views reflect the current status whereas others reflect what may happen. Both hope for the positive outcome.

An individual, either acting alone or on behalf of someone else, who attempts to devalue a stock by spreading false or exaggerated claims against a public company. After the stock's price has dropped, the basher, or the basher's employer, will then purchase the stock at a lower price than what he or she believes it is intrinsically worth.