re: Rich people with zero self-awareness throw Bastille Day party

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Many of the revolutionaries were the bourgeoisie and, in fact, the real force behind the revolution.

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Yeah this is partly true and I was hoping no one would call me on it. Those guys lost control with a quickness though.

Although I think the argument could be made that the seersucker/Galatoires/uptown landowner class is closer to aristocracy than bourgeoisie. I just don't feel like making it.

ETA: Also, hi Prof. Martin!