I've not paid strictly close attention to this thread to be fair (though I meant to when it opened), but it seems to me to have run its course.
If there is a new angle to come at it from I'm happy to keep the thread open and all, but I get the feeling that readers will now know the positions of the primary participants and little that is new is being said.
So, if you agree, post a final summary and I'll consider closing the thread. If you still think there's life in the old girl yet please continue and use a new subtitle. Thanks.