We do agree that there are problems, and a lot of the items you itemize led to Greta's reporting of rediculous spending that I am sure took money from needed areas. My limited government work is miniscule compared to what you did and Hodja continues. I am not questioning your work. But I watched the "we must spend it or will lose it in the budget" spending. Absurd, and I am sure Congress keeps it going. Am I capable of getting it done? No. Should I as Hodja suggests spend my money to get it done. Yes, if he means taxpayer money.
Don't know about Rumsfeld Plan, but never liked him. I think it left alone and let loose enough, that djt will find the solution to many of the cost overruns, bad contracts, bad continuous spending that I, and you, mention.
Did not mean to touch a personal nerve, just to point out a thing or two.
And the revolving door thing was not mine, but I can see where it is a problem. Some State agencies now hire former employees to do things they did before they retired, BECAUSE the current Millenials will not get the job done.