So what do you make of all this? Are we witnessing democracy in action—or, to steal from Jon Stewart, democracy inaction? First he said he wouldn’t; then he did. First he said “never!”; now he’s saying “maybe.” Who knows what will happen tomorrow.No one loves long-shot predictions and unsubstantiated speculation more than us, so how ‘bout this one: For as long as we can remember, Dr. T has been expressing admiration for the Singapore model (to the point that you might have thought he was trying to butter them up before a big sale or something).So let’s say our Beloved Leader steps down. Who would our Singapore-idolizing caretaker name as the most capable person to take his place? Young Panthongtae, of course. Don’t laugh. At least he’d do something about the closing times.But unlike what happened in the Lion State, there won’t be a plum senior minister post or a specially created “minister mentor” position for Chairman Maew. Don’t cry for him, though. There are plenty of opportunities out there for a man of his abilities. Here are a few he might consider.Branding agency: “Ample Rich.” “How Come.” Genius.Muse for hire: If Mr. T can inspire some dim singer-turned-politician to write a masterpiece like “Thaksin: Man of His Land,” just imagine what other art could be created in his honor. Think of Thaksin at the hands of Andres Serrano—or Marilyn Manson.TV host—of the “Weakest Link”: We all know how much he likes to call people names. And it would also be a great opportunity to use those “X” and “O” toys again. He loves those things.Poster child for Alzheimer’s disease: Remember “Between now and the middle of 2008, I will not play politics,” “I will not dissolve Parliament” and “The airport will open on time”? Our caretaker is no liar, so we can only assume that his memory is shot.Tourism ambassador for Singapore: He might as well get paid for it.