Capitalism. It's like kudzu. It sees (metaphorically) a strong, healthy tree. It grows all over the surface of that tree, using it for support. It grows so much it blocks the sunlight and kills the tree. Then it dies too, but not before spreading to the next tree.

Who the hell thought it was a good idea to make kudzu the bedrock of society? I get why there's some of it - variety is good and all - why did we decide to worship it instead of keeping it in check?