Obliviousness

Whether Marie Antoinette ever said "Qu'il mangent de la brioche" or "Let them eat cake," is debated. There does not appear to be any evidence that she ever did. No matter; it stands for the obliviousness of the aristocracy to the plight of the working class. It is the same sentiment many Americans have now for the occupy Wall St demonstators. Take a look at history and see how that worked out for the French.