Harry S Truman once had a little item on His Desk in the White House that said "The Buck Stops Here".
There is more Buck Passing now than ever before. Whinning, I didnt do it, He did!
But remember, being a Polotician is not an easy thing to do anymore. Just making money as a full time Avocation. "They are Our Duley Elected Morons who make $$$ from our backs and pay checks.
Perks are a little known thing that is something that makes them money and dont want anyone to mess with it!
DeltAlum is 100% correct, the lips are moving, they are lieing.