R’ Avigdor Miller: Some Healthy Cynicism on the State Controlling Har Habayis
Here is a scan from the beloved newsletter:
P.S., Rabbi Meir Kahane said something similar.
Upon being told that the people had no bread, Marie Antoinette reportedly responded, “let them eat cake.”
These infamous words were a stark illustration of the French elite’s careless indifference to the plight of ordinary people. Moreover, they likely fueled the anger that sparked a revolution that overturned the French ruling system.
Had Marie Antoinette not been so out of touch, she might have had a better choice of words.
Although history doesn’t repeat itself, it does rhyme.
I am bringing this up because recently, modern political, financial, and media elites have made numerous “let them eat cake” remarks.
They similarly reveal how oblivious they are to the average person’s problems as inflation spirals out of control, shortages spread, the stock market crashes, and economic prospects look dimmer by the day.
Let’s look at them and examine what they could mean for the social and political environment in the future… and what you can do about it.
Example #1: Inflation Is Good
First central bankers, the mainstream media, and academia tell you there is no inflation.
Then, when inflation becomes undeniable, they tell you not to worry because inflation is only “transitory.”
Then, when it becomes apparent that it’s not merely transitory, they tell you not to worry because inflation is actually a good thing.
It’s not uncommon to see ridiculous headlines like this:
Example #2: No More Turkey at Thanksgiving
After inflation broke through multi-decade highs, it’s no longer possible to maintain the farce that “inflation is good.”
So the elite’s messaging has pivoted to ways the plebs can cope with ever-decreasing living standards.
Last Thanksgiving, it was impossible for the Federal Reserve to ignore the soaring costs of turkey. So, instead, the St. Louis branch had a helpful suggestion for those struggling—substitute delicious turkey for cheaper heavily-processed industrial sludge.
Example #3: Let Your Pets Die
Recently, Bloomberg published an article titled “Inflation Stings Most If You Earn Less Than $300K. Here’s How to Deal.”
It recommended rethinking providing medical treatment to your pets:
“If you’re one of the many Americans who became a new pet owner during the pandemic, you might want to rethink those costly pet medical needs.”
From International Man, here.