The finger-pointing escalated this week as some Republicans argued that a major utility company run by Democratic appointees has “woke” policies on diversity and tree-trimming that are the causes of customers’ woes.

There’s bipartisan and widespread consensus that Nashville Electric Service, which serves the city as well as surrounding counties, mishandled the storm, struggling to mobilize enough workers and equipment to quickly clear fallen trees and restore service.

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    If you cause the problem, it’s easy to have well thought out excuses prepared in advance.

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      It’s definitely easier to blame others than to actually fix problems.

      Even more so when you are an expert at blaming others and incapable of actually solving problems.