Not that I´d claim your theories aren´t possible ... however, IMO they are too far fetched ... let´s see what transpires until EOY ... IMO if nothing significant (positive) happens around Black Friday and shortly after we all have to decide what to do furtheron ... I´ll stay silent (and inactive) until then ... to stay at these levels still must not be a red flag .... but a decision to sell or reduce would be easier if nothing happens ... your disappointment, pessimism and hostility however is understandable, no question.
AIMHO
GLTU