Gesture Politics
Gesture politics is an art form practiced by politicians to create the illusion they’re about to do something useful. A popular tactic is to play the ‘Inquiry’ card. This strategy not only creates the illusion they’re giving the matter in question serious consideration, it prevents the Lying Mad-Dog Media from getting too close to the truth. Embarrassing lines of questioning can be blocked simply by reminding the media that a legal obligation exists which prevents the matter being discussed until such time as the ‘Inquiry’ is able to release details of its findings to the public in full. By which time public interest has long since waned and everybody is off the hook or at least has had ample time to get their stories straight.