because far too many in the political arena needed the crisis and as such had little real interest in solving it. it served both as a source of funds for campai

because far too many in the political arena needed the crisis and as such had little real interest in solving it. it served both as a source of funds for campaigns and family as well as a means to keep opponents at a distance for fear of being branded. so simply working the selected voters gives them a solid base, one they can turn out for any affront, and one which will accept being told who the bogeyman is as long as it means never having to look in the mirror. it is the same reason a school shooting, usually in predominantly suburban non minority areas whereas many more than that die in cities weekly. political power is all about using problems for gain, not solving problems. while it can work in outlying areas it does not have the quick payback the city machine can. go look at the social interest groups, the community coordinator type jobs, and you will see friends and family if not down on their luck politicians who know which team to be on.