Violent masturbation. Usually to the point of bloodshed. Done unto oneself. (Get it? The bloodiest battle is the Civil War. Civil War is when a nation fights itself. lolz)

v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

(from a TV ad for HD television)