My partner is rereading the classic Desert Solitaire. I was surprised to find among Abbey’s commentaries insights that speak to our current economy. I suppose that is what makes it a classic, but still:

“An economic system which can only expand or expire must be false to all that is human.”

The economic situation of the US is such a huge mess; it cries out for commentary, but there are so many issues, I don’t know where to start. This line from Abbey speaks to one of the fundamental flaws of our current operating system.