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** This depends on which [[Alternate Universe|incarnation]] you are discussing. It also depends on what the technology does specifically. In Evolution, Nightcrawler's hologram machine is only able to change the appearance, but is still a blue furry humanoid with three fingers on each hand. The animated series had devices that nullified powers on the mutant-hating Genosha, but the controllers would be a hassle to carry everywhere and she would need to hide it so it does not get damaged or turned against her. And they also send shocks to the wearer if I am not mistaken. And this is one of the best examples of your proposed 'mutant negation technology' that exists in the many X-Men incarnations.
** One of the explanations is also that most of the technology was developed by people who hate mutants and want to kill them, and thus using their inventions for her own benefit offends her morals. It would be roughly equivalent to taking a vaccine developed by Nazis who had experimented on imprisoned Jews to perfect it... some people wouldn't have a moral problem with that, some would, Rogue can simply be assumed to be the latter.
*** However, at least one version of the 'power nullifier' technology was invented by Doctor Doom for keeping people locked up in his prison cells. And while Doom is still a supervillain, he is not only ''not'' one of the mutant genocide advocates but is also someone the X-Men (including Rogue) have demonstrably been willing to temporarily ally with in the past. And while it could be argued that Doom's prices might be prohibitive, by this point Reed Richards has fully analyzed this technology of Doom's in order to be able to defeat it -- which means he can also build it. And Reed wouldn't charge Rogue a thing.
**** The entire plot arc of X-MEN VS. FANTASTIC FOUR was based on the fact that the X-Men ''are'' willing to deal with Doctor Doom for help with mutant power crises, if no other solution is available.
*** Additionally, one of the X-Men's recurring allies -- Forge -- has invented a device that is capable of ''permanently'' neutralizing a mutant's powers. Which means he has already made the basic theoretical leap re: neutralizing mutant powers. At this point, building a version of the device that only acts temporarily, or is conveniently portable and easily reversible, is only a matter of application. So somebody get Forge and Hank McCoy into the lab already. Or ask Reed Richards or Tony Stark for a consult.
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** Remember that shortly before obtaining Death's scythe they had already witnessed the failure of the 'stab Lucifer to death' plan with Gabriel's sword—while Gabriel was wielding it. If an ''archangel'' can't survive long enough in close combat to even get within stabbing range of Lucifer, much less actually finish stabbing him, then what hope does Sam or Dean have?
*** In addition, ''the entire plot arc'' of season 5 is based on the problem that engaging Lucifer in mortal combat will, assuming you're powerful enough that he can't just crush you effortlessly, involve enough collateral damage to destroy the Earth. If getting Lucifer dead was the only problem they had then all they'd have needed to do was sit back and let Michael have his shot. It was getting rid of Lucifer ''without'' the apocalyptic battle was the tricky part.
* ''[[Mission: Impossible (TV series)||Mission Impossible]]'' actually has this inverted. Whenever there seems to be an easier, alternate way to accomplish the goal for the episode, one of the characters will bring it up in the pre-mission briefing and then an explanation as to why that can't work is given. In fact, the standing reason why the Impossible Mission Force can't just assassinate targets (which is obviously much easier than the convoluted schemes on the show) is because of a "policy decision" on behalf of the higher-ups in the United States.
** Which anticipated the real-life Executive Order banning US involvement in political assassinations by almost a decade.
* ''[[Dennis the Menace (TV series)|Dennis the Menace]]''. Mr. Wilson's life would be much better if the Mitchells would move away. The worst part is that the man is [[Genre Savvy]] enough to know this, and his warnings to the other characters are tragically ignored.
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* In the 1990s ''[[Incredible Hulk]]'' animated series, the military would invariably show up and ruin everything at the exact moment Bruce Banner was undergoing a procedure that would eliminate the Hulk once and for all. If they wanted to get rid of the Hulk so badly, they could have left him alone.
** Of course, this assumes that the military was watching the cartoon. That they're in. General Ross was convinced Banner was a dangerous villain, it was sort of the point of his character, it's not like he could read that week's script and say "Oh, if we don't interrupt him Banner will cure himself, let's just stay home this week."
* There is not an episode of ''[[The Fairly
** This was at its absolute worst in the episode where Timmy enters the TV. They didn't even give him some paper-thin reason as to why he couldn't wish the remote back to him and away from Vicky. It's never even ''mentioned.''
*** Actually, there was a time Vicky accidentally got a hold of a magic reality resetting watch. He couldn't wish it back. Apparently you can't wish magical items away from whoever's using it.
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* ''[[The Transformers (animation)|The Transformers]]'': Good thing the Decepticons never thought of getting rid of [[The Starscream|Starscream]]. He's the only reason the Autobots kept surviving, or even [http://www.cracked.com/article_16954_5-reasons-megatron-should-have-fired-starscream-years-ago.html woke up in the first place]. One time he even saved the cornered Autobots just for the sake of ruining Megatron's plans. Right in front of him, complete with a [[Incredibly Lame Pun|smug one-liner]].
** However, one could argue Starscream had the right idea. If they just blew up the Ark (or at least slagged the Autobots in their stasis lock), they could have conquered Earth without Autobot interference.
** Sometimes, Megatron does sum up the intellect to kill Starscream. He does so in [[The Movie]] after one nearly successful attempt, and in [[Transformers Animated|at least one reboot, Megatron]] [[Back
*** Some other comics and whatnot have pointed out that Megatron doesn't get rid of Starscream because he's a talented scientist capable of truly remarkable feats of engineering. It's just that Starscream being a scientist was usually a case of an [[Informed Ability]] on the show. One of the only times he displayed his abilities was building an entire combiner team... ''after'' Megatron kicked him out of the Decepticons. Of course, his creation of Bruticus basically got him back in Megatron's good graces, so lather, rinse, repeat.
*** There's also that when you're in a situation where you cannot replace casualties, you cannot really afford to get rid of ''anyone''. If there were more Transformers lining up outside a recruiting office to become Decepticons then Megatron could afford to dispose of one of his more competent squad leaders and fighters. But there aren't, so its either 'rely on being able to keep Starscream in line' or 'Try to fight a war with a big hole in the TO&E'. A similar dynamic existed with Beast Wars Megatron and Tarantulus—if BW Megatron had anybody to replace him with, and wasn't so direly short-handed, he'd gladly have shoved Tarantulus into a lava pit. But he didn't, so he didn't.
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