If 2008 was Hillary's last, best shot, how does it follow that she'll try again in 2012? She had her chance, and she lost. It's over for her, for all of the reasons I laid out.
Now, she might launch an exploratory campaign, just to see what her odds for 2012 look like. I'd say that's a possibility. However, events would have to align perfectly for her to have a real second chance. It's very hard to see that happening, given the trajectory of events now.
The more I think about this (and read the insight you and others offer) perhaps this is just posturing for Hilly to get a SCOTUS nomination or Bill named as UN Sec Gen. Something to keep the “Clinton” name going.
Two years is an eternity in politics. Who knows, especially with this cabal in power what could happen, and what the events will be come the next presidential election.