I think you have it right TIS about the whacking off of people popular in the show. I think that is what we are looking at happening. The question being who will be the "one to go." There are a lot of options and that is b/c the shows producers don't want anyone to know. All signs of having a big finale would probably point to Tony getting whacked himself. Atleast thats what I thought at one point, however now I tend to believe that maybe an all out war between families could be happening after that comment made towards Tony as being not a real boss b/c hes from Jersey. The only way that will continue is if Tony is continued to be not taken seriously. The truth is I don't know whats going to happen and thats the way I like it and the producers want it. All that Family bull with Carmella and shit I think is smoke screen for the viewers so we can be set up for something we won't see coming.