Oh, I know. But it irks me to no end that they not only have no master plan, but they seem to be proud of the fact. I've read several interviews with various cast members that have mentioned how the writers don't have a plan.
If I were being paid to write a hit TV show, I'd be embarrased to admit that I just wing it and have no real story to tell.
SD
Part of the reason is that they have a better shot at keeping the script secretive. The key to 24 is the shock value.