As the country meanders toward...Really? Is this how it is going to be for the next year and a half? Meandering towards a goal nobody really seems to want without an outcome that almost seems fait accompli? Three years ago this country was in the throes. It has actually been more than three years. Declaration of intents started in December 2006. Change was wanted and warranted. But in reality it is not a drop kick.

--6 months from now we are sitting at a table flush with food. Drinks are served, awkward conversations with people you see once a year and less if you can avoid it.

--1 year from now and the parties have chosen. 2 candidates are ready to make their mark

--2 years from now

--5 years from now

--10 years from now. Rules enacted to great fanfare are turned aside on page 7 of the paper as they are repealed.