Posted by: TheSpiderChief
Posted by: Mythical Wolf
You know, for a guy who's not going to even be joining you seem to be awefully attached to this thread.
Its a common enough psyche ... foretell of a less than idealistic outcome, yet appear to provide assistance.
A position in which the individual feels they cannot loose, as they dont participate (and thus cant be ill-effected) but can promote the I did warn you position in the event of failure.
Commonly referred to as having a both-way bet.
Or in social circles as a hanger-on.
[Edited on 10.11.2012 2:36 AM PDT]