Media's producers seem to be running out of fresh material and new faces. They may have even squandered all of the "fake" drama. Such are the programming limitations of the broadcast news industry.

On the bright side, this phase of the "cycle" may provide optimal conditions for the Tories to concentrate on  terms of settlement before them. Just one "unexpected" announcement of specific agreement could revive the show for another six months.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.