And that politicisation has spread downwards to the point where no-one seems capable of doing the 'right' thing in a given situation, instead doing everything in their power to avoid being seen to do the 'wrong' thing to keep their profile squeaky clean whilst spreading misery below them.
You mean the promotion "Monkey Tree"?
Those at the top look down and see smiling faces looking up at them. Those at the bottom look up and see ars*h*les.