Retirement investors need to be cautious of our unstable ‘Marie Antoinette’ market
Beware of the “Marie Antoinette” market. The infamous Queen of France is often remembered—perhaps unfairly—for suggesting that if the masses couldn’t have bread, they should simply eat cake. It’s likely she never actually said that. Still, it reflects a critical point: sometimes what lands you in hot water isn’t exactly what you say, but how […]
White House Ballroom Illustrates Trump as ‘Marie Antoinette’
Sen. Gallego Critiques Trump’s Ballroom Project During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) criticized President Donald Trump, comparing his actions to those of Marie Antoinette in regard to the new ballroom project at the White House. Host Kristen Welker brought up the controversial demolition of the east wing […]
TV tonight: the scandal of Marie Antoinette and the necklace incident
Marie Antoinette The second season of this historical drama continues to unfold palace intrigues, betrayals, political maneuvering, and, of course, stunning costumes. It’s spring 1784, and the scandal surrounding the “Necklace Events” is in full swing, aimed at tarnishing Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI’s reign. Meanwhile, the Queen’s sorrow is being exploited, leading to serious […]
Olympic opening ceremony goes hard with Gojira, flames, and a headless Marie Antoinette
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony had no shortage of style, but arguably the best moment was when French metal band Gojira performed like they’d stepped straight out of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. Mad MaxIt’s exactly like a screaming, headless Marie Antoinette. There’s nothing else to say: it was one of the most amazing, incredible, […]