If something is terribly wrong, there are at least two paths (strategies) you can take towards resolution:
1) Incremental improvements
2) Demolition and renovation

The US government does need improving. We have been on #1 for 248 years.
But, if you are going to embark upon option #2, you had better have a plan to renovate such that it is better than pre-demolition.

You don't jump off the ship when it is still floating (and not on fire) if there isn't another ship or land nearby.