While watching last night's episode, it dawned on me that Thompson doesn't have any troops except the Sheriff's Department and Jimmy. So, how does he expect to counter what we all know is coming down the track - the Mafia?

It also ocurred to me that while watching the Sopranos, we didn't know how it would end, so there was an large element of surprise associated with it. However, we know how Boardwalk ultimately has to end, right? That takes some of the bloom off that rose.