Gold Use Needs Balancing

First, I understand the need for Gold, I've purchased and used it on occasion. I am happy to buy it and support the game and its development, but it is way too powerful and open ended.

I mean, what is the point of playing a game when someone can instantly research and build the facilities for rockets, then proceed to buy 100+ of them and bomb everything in reach to the stone age. (just happened in a game)

It amounts to bullying with money.

Why can't it just speed up research, buildings, and purchases, or give units bonuses. This instantaneous stuff is unrealistic and is currently turning me off to the game. It is way out of control.