They're trying to preserve the status quo, not to improve the situation.

The status quo goes on.

Among the people of the colonies suffering under Earth's tyranny a force emerges intending to overthrow the status quo through terrorism.

It's status quo.

They're trying to preserve the status quo, not to improve themselves.

Tinfoil hats are a Trojan horse used to force people into compliance with the status quo.

They're trying to preserve the status quo, not to improve.

Following the status quo is easy, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do.

They're trying to preserve the status quo, not to improve anything.

They're trying to preserve the status quo, not to improve things.