3rd world or government driven contract, there is not much difference in the stereotypical outcome but I tend to think the 3rd world is much more upfront about

3rd world or government driven contract, there is not much difference in the stereotypical outcome but I tend to think the 3rd world is much more upfront about expectations. What qualifies however? Would California's dream of high speed rail qualify? It will easily cost more than expected and take way longer. The Big Dig qualified but does metro transit authorities spending 100 to 200 million per new mile of light rail on forever delayed programs count? how many billions have to be wasted before we come to realize there are better options.