This is why I am always suspect of rumors that they will announce a deal. I could be wrong and they may someday, but honestly I think an announcement would be too abrupt and it would validate certain circles, which they will be extremely careful NOT to do. It would prompt too much thought on the part of the faithful.
It's much more strategic to let it out in little bits. Argentina here, faculties for confessions there, etc... That way it looks much more "accidental", it can be passed off as the whims of the Pope or the waves of Providence, rather than liberal-minded leaders looking for a compromise. The fact that they keep "foreseeing" this and prepping the faithful really ought to be an eye-opener. GREC was the fool-me-once (for me anyway) and now we're into fool-me-twice mode.
There is so much pride in thinking we can run back and be the "heroes" to save the Church. What a temptation! The devil sure knows how to exploit our weaknesses. I just can't believe we have fought this false mentality with the NO-minded (stay in the parish and change from "within", as if a) that were ever successful or safe for your own soul and b) the SSPX were without). And now we are subjected to it constantly from our own leaders!
That's why ABL came to the conclusion that no deal was possible. If Rome were safe to deal with no deal would be necessary. That is the irony of our situation. Once your mind grasps the truth and reality of it, there is no other way that is remotely reasonable and all the rationalizing on the parts of these accordistas -- very pious-sounding rationalizations, mind you -- rings so hollow. Once your mind's eye sees it, you cannot unsee it no matter what pretty colors they try to throw at you.