> they try to find others to blame instead of just fixing the damn issue. This is for two reasons: 1) Fixing something makes it appear, politically, like it's

> they try to find others to blame instead of just fixing the damn issue. This is for two reasons: 1) Fixing something makes it appear, politically, like it's your fault, or at least savvy opposing politicians can spin it that way. 2) The incentive to fix the issue <= incentive to shift the blame. If one party points their fingers, the other must point back, lest the public think the first party is right. Shifting blame is easy, one can do it without working too hard, and it can fuel public debate which forgets about the original issue. Many politicians care less about fixing problems and more about getting/staying elected.