Beyond the Barrel: Why Poop Patrols and Vet Caps Signal a Terminal Bankruptcy of Empathy in 2026
This article explores the 2026 economic crisis through the lens of rising oil prices and a “bankruptcy of discretionary empathy.” Contrasting $100 oil with volunteer poop patrols and vet fee caps, it argues that personal financial sovereignty is essential for maintaining civic decency in a failing institutional landscape.