Our leaders in the White House, Moe Lasses and his side kick Pokey, seem to always be trying to mend fences only after they have had plenty of warning. The cows escape and the Rustlers roam the pastures wreaking havoc after much warning that it all is going to take place, weeks and days in advance.
It's sort of like, the Police Department knowing of drug dealers and speeding and doing nothing until after the drugs are taken and the horrendous wreck occurs.

What more can you say?