Reduce poverty is a good example. We've gotten good at treating poverty. But we don't seem to want to cure it. The latter means the former is no longer needed

Reduce poverty is a good example. We've gotten good at treating poverty. But we don't seem to want to cure it. The latter means the former is no longer needed. The massive Government Industrial Complex has gotten great at serving itself. Making it more efficient isn't the problem. Mind saying money is a plus, but ultimately it's about effectiveness. It's about believing you're getting something for your tax dollars.