Wannabe
You left out a very important point.
Choice!
We're in the middle of a lake---a very large lake!
In a boat---without a paddle!
We can only wait for a favorable wind to come along and push us toward shore where there will be food and warmth and a cold brew!
We have no choice but to wait and hope.
All is not lost--not yet!
The Fat Lady has not sung and thanks to our leaders the struggle continues.
speedymac