Q5s and facing an open raise

[jt1]

So in responding to a TStone post, I mention that I don't call with a hand like Q5s in the bb when the sb open raises.

I'll tell you why: I feel I can't raise with it unless I hit a pair or draw and so about 2/3 of the time I have to fold the river. It makes me ashamed to be alive when I simply call an LP or sb open-raise and fold to a measley bet on the flop. (doing this with suited connectors isn't a big deal but i often re-raise with suited connectors pre-flop)

I need to be told it's okay to fold Q5s or J7s or T6s after calling an open raise from button or sb when I don't hit.

Actually Tstone said that I should be calling with something close to 90% of my hands.

I would much rather tighten that up to top 45% and re-raise with all of those then call with top 90% and fold the flop 2/3 of the time. Where's the flaw in my thinking?

I suppose I could raise with top 50% and just call with the bottom playable 40%


I play 5/10 FT and UB (2-3 TAG'S or wannabes and 1-2 tight passives with 1-2 loose passives is the norm). I'm hoping to move up as soon as my bankroll allows it.