Me, I'm hopeful that the Scots do vote on independence and joining the EU. Scotland is a massive net drain on the English economy; the English will still have good terms for whatever resources they can extract from Scotland (e.g. oil), and an independent Scotland and its ever-increasing woes will be a constant reminder to the English that, "There, but for the grace of God, go I."

It does indeed get interesting. So, that's your bait? I'll bite. Do you believe it likely that Cameron will do something stupid before he leaves? If he meant to something stupid, then why did he resign? Like you, I have never had a very favorable impression of Mr. Cameron. Nevertheless, his behavior seems consistent with the simple explanation that he loves his country and does not believe that carrying on as prime minister would help. This simple explanation may be wrong, of course, but one can consider it. Maybe Mr. Cameron is mortified that he was unable to bring home more extensive concessions from the European Commission several months ago. Maybe he just feels that it's time that someone else had a go at the prime minister's job. Maybe he's thinking, "They all criticize, but being prime minister is not as easy as it looks." Conspiracy theories are fun, but I do not sense a conspiracy here. Do you? Actually, I have no idea what might happen next. If Cameron and Juncker have an idea, they show little sign. Undoubtedly, when we look back on it a year from now, it will all seem quite obvious in retrospect.