Maybe in pvp you can consider a rogue's damage "bursty," but in a raid the rogue playstyle allows for high, infinitely sustainable dps. Hardly what I would consider burst. I'm an old rogue, and have always loved energy over and above mana, runic power, rage, etc.
I've been quietly leveling a hunter for some time now. He's level 71 atm, and I'm quite excited about the coming changes. I'm sure it will be one hell of an adjustment for older hunters - but I think in the end it will be a better system of play. Also I believe it will help separate the good hunters from the huntards.