In short, "It sucks, but it's the best there is right now". This actually pertains to an awful lot of things in the modern world (democracy, for example). It's

In short, "It sucks, but it's the best there is right now". This actually pertains to an awful lot of things in the modern world (democracy, for example). It's good to remember both sides of that sentence - if you're sick, seek modern medicine. But if you're a scientist/politician/practitioner, remember that there's a lot left to improve.