In a way it's demeaning... as if Smithian thinks he's a better fan because he doesn't question the FO.
We're all equal here. We all want the Nats to go 162-0. No one is better than anyone else.
I sat and thought about this as I was watching us get pounded by the Philthies - I don't think this is the case. I don't think Smithian thinks he's superior to you, hammonds or anyone else who questions the FO. I think you're looking to make things personal.
On top of that, if someone were to take up Smithian on the bet, I don't view that as "rooting against the Nats." You are supposed to gamble with your head and not your heart.
So, with that said, I would like to take Smithian up on his bet because I think once Strasburg reaches his limit and Zimmermann gets to 180 or so innings and starts to lose his control, this team is in big, big trouble. It's so imperative that we win the division so we don't burn Gio in a play-in game. I also don't think Werth was on the tear that Kentuck Nationals thinks he was on when he went down and adding him is more likely to cause problems than solve them (and I am a big fan of Werth). I think LaRoch started hot and now he's back to being the decent 1B he's been his whole career but nothing special enough to warrant relying on him.
Again, not rooting against the Nats but it seems like there is writing on the wall.
My opinion changes if we make a waiver trade for a good bat or a starter like Cliff Lee or something...