>> . . . luckily I have never made claims for the depth or accuracy of my knowledge!
>> . . . given the amount of sheer hostile political magic that's been flying about lately
>> . . . given that JMG has talked about how divination results can indeed be altered by interested outside forces (though he was not specific on the details)
>> . . . being that I don't have a clear picture of the possibilities inherent in cosmological reality . . .

One of the great benefits to having a living teacher is to help clear up one's uncertainties.