9. It is in process.
It is so wrapped in red tape that the situation is completely hopeless.
That's the one I am Most familiar with. In the late 70's, in the aftermath of the US experience in 'Nam, we tried to imagine what a soldier, alone in hostile territory, could configure out of his surroundings to enhance his survivability. Homemade slingshots seemed a promising idea. Dozens (maybe hundreds) of engineers worked that problem, and came up with a few new ideas... all quashed by "acquisition" red tape.