[Infowarrior] - Rare political video comment

[Richard Forno]

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chairwoman Sen. Barbara  
Boxer (D-CA) shows a level of pettiness that defies belief in her  
discussion with Army Corps of Engineers division leader, Brigadier  
General Michael Walsh.

What does she complain about?

"Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I  
worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it."

Talk about being petty.  I don't care who you are in Congress or the  
civilian government --- unless you've served in uniform before  
entering politics, whatever you've done to get where you are in  
POLITICS should never be placed in front of someone who's taken an  
oath to defend this country and possibly die as a result.

I've yet to see ANY Congresscritter (House or Senate), man or woman,  
complain when a military officer calls them "sir" or "ma'am" in their  
testimony - it's part of who they are as members of our Armed  
Forces.   Infantry or Engineer,  Comms or Supply, Pilot or Sub-driver,  
it makes no difference.  They still offer the appropriate deference  
and respect to you based on their military traditions --  and you  
should be thankful they do.  For shame, "Misses" Boxer.    How petty  
can you be?

Video clip:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrpFSfpXD50