I'm pretty sure there is at least one if not a few on here (ET) who already have a working, objective TA based algo running. Do a search, if you're curious.
What happened definitely influences what is going to happen. And because of this, it can be quantified and tested to obtain odds. Favorable odds indicate an edge. The odds apply to a series of qualifying trades, not to any particular trade plucked out of the series of trades. The odds are definitely knowable by studying past price action. The outcome of the very next qualifying trade that sets up and triggers an entry is unknowable.
I don't know anyone here who would call you to tell you they think I'm female. I'm thinking you made that up for some reason. http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3711638&highlight=wife#post3711638 Remember this convo about 5 Napkin Burger? My wife and I split the rainbow roll.
Why would I make that up? Many, many people read this blog and some are overly curious... The internet is full of deception, just like the markets..... some females have "wives" as do internet pretenders on a male dominated forum.