Staff Reports
In a recent article, the conservative writer takes aim at Milwaukee Democratic Mayor Cavalier Johnson for his response to the sales tax increase in the city. The writer begins by discussing the origins of the phrase “Let them eat cake,” pointing out that Marie Antoinette likely never said it. However, the phrase has become synonymous with the disconnect between the elite and the general population. The writer then proposes a variation of the idiom for Mayor Johnson: “Let them eat Cracker Barrel.”
The article explains that on January 1, the city of Milwaukee implemented a 2 percent sales tax increase, partially to keep the Milwaukee Brewers in the city. The neighboring Washington County, led by Republican executive Josh Schoemann, has only a 0.5 percent sales tax, making it a cheaper option for shoppers. Schoemann has been promoting his county as a shopping and dining destination on social media, highlighting the savings compared to Milwaukee.
Let Them Eat Cracker Barrel: Big-City Dem Mayor Has Insulting Response to Residents Concerned About Tax Hike https://t.co/YQrTmYWD6Z
— Gloria Bunosso (@valleyforlilly) January 8, 2024
Mayor Johnson responded to Schoemann’s comments by saying he found them unfortunate and that all communities need revenue. As a retort, the writer emphasizes that the mayor’s suggestion to visit Cracker Barrel implies that only people of a certain class and financial status are welcome in Milwaukee, while the working class in Washington County would be burdened by the increased sales tax.
The writer concludes by warning Mayor Johnson of the potential backlash from the Milwaukee residents and the rest of the state in future political endeavors. Furthermore, the writer recommends that Milwaukee residents and other Wisconsinites should patronize businesses in Washington County due to the lower sales tax. The article ends with a playful comment, urging the mayor to try Cracker Barrel and encouraging readers to support The Western Journal.
Source: The Western Journal
