XM, unfortunately, I can't disagree with you. Being a pragmatist, I always knew that all sorts of things were going to hit the fan, but consoled myself that at least at the end of it all, we would be our own man, as it were. The forecasts of utopia and/or Armageddon haven't materialised for anyone, (yet).
As I've stated before, I knew the EU would try to make an example of us, which they have, but get the feeling that they've excelled even their own expectations, and as a result may have harmed both sides, going forward. Even if the rabbit was pulled from the hat, the negotiations, which still have a long way to go, has left a bad taste for many people, and possibly done lasting harm.
As for Davis, Boris, and Fox, I would add Gove, and agree that they haven't shown a great deal to get excited about just yet, but I'm ever hopeful. Labour are just sitting on the fence, with no apparent policy evident. (all the easier to attack the government if/should/when it all goes wrong).
Tonight's vote on the Withdrawal bill could well throw another giant spanner in the works, but it seems the norm now, three steps forward, and two backwards. I really don't know why we do this, and give the EU even more opportunity to put pressure on us.