text:  It's always been the same stagnant place, in my opinion. At this stage, how is the 9-11 case most likely to end? I routinely ask that question of people in Guantanamo circles, and most people are at a loss. I want to play for you a longish exchange I had with a defense attorney we heard from earlier, James Connell. It began when I asked him if he truly expects this case ever to go to trial. I don't know. I've stopped guessing. It's been a long time. I'm just thinking it must be hard as a lawyer to keep