Quote Originally Posted by lamaros
When the tables are really weak I tend to trust my ability to read and outplay them post-flop.
There is some merit to this line of thought, however it's very dangerous and few players have that much of a post-flop edge after the rake is taken out.

The biggest problem I have is that a poorly played premium hand with position is still going to cost me money here.

"let's take some lukewarm hands and see a flop" seems to be a re-occuring theme for you. Most players who think like this have very serious leaks.