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The critique extends to the Progressive philosophy of problem-solving, which O'Reilly claims often devolves into demands for more funding rather than concentrated efforts on implementing long-term strategies. Citing examples such as the state's handling of drug addiction, he points out that throwing money at issues—such as the billion-dollar expenditure on addiction treatment—does not equate to solutions. Rather, these funds often end up being misallocated to sustain harmful habits.