My theory would be that this may be a result of imperialistic communism. China: "Update your bus fleet, or else". "Done." US: "Update your bus fleet." ...pa

My theory would be that this may be a result of imperialistic communism. China: "Update your bus fleet, or else". "Done." US: "Update your bus fleet." ...paperwork, bureaucracy, law suits, paperwork, ... 5 years later, rinse, repeat, extend deadline. file suit to get budget to extend deadline. 5 years later, rinse, repeat. fight labor unions, law suits, etc.. I'm sure that is even a bit simplified.