I am tending towards the opinion that it's a crappy job and they mostly all have a go. I suspect it is more the beauracracies behind them that stifle any real action.
I am of the same opinion mate.
I believe the majority of pollies enter politics with good intentions, they are advised by rusted on bureaucrats that are miss guided, this is at all levels of government, Local, State & Federal.
Also, each new government has to deal with the previous governments legislation & incompetence. So as much as they are elected on promises, at times these can't be achieved. Don't get me wrong, I'm not condoning their inaction of issues that they were elected in on and it is very frustrating having voted and given your vote in good faith, only to feel like it was wasted.
The political landscape as changed over the past decade and for the worst I suspect.
Just my 2Bobs worth.