It depends on your perspective. The Great Society has made those connected to the government wealthier than could be imagined a few decades ago. The richest counties in the US surround the DC area.
Too bad none of this has produced the kind of uplift that was intended.
Many of these otherwise unemployable (sociology majors) turn out to be so corrupt and unprincipled that it's a wonder ANY money and assistance reaches the intended groups.
What is worse, it's seems we hear about these corrupt losers daily yet none ever seem to be charged, imprisoned or even fired.
It's a completely flawed and unworkable culture and most rational people saw THIS outcome at the beginning.
The ‘government’ CANNOT deliver ANYTHING cost effectively or efficiently..... PERIOD.
There is AMPLE evidence for this and there WAS when the ‘Great Society’ BS was implemented!