I am hopeful.  I continue to be even about 36 hours out. But I am simply hoping that BG aggressively and enthusiastically embraces the possiblity of a smaller, more appropriate- and more achievable deal- and not push such possibilities to the side in the service of seeking a grander, but undoable deal.

The grander plans may eventually come about- and that would be great- but- one step at a time. We haven't even taken that first baby step yet. Let's get that accomplished first.