UP Ibalon Bicol: Barbara Boxer’s narcissistic request from a military general---“ Please, call me senator!”

Barbara Boxer’s narcissistic request from a military general---“ Please, call me senator!”

6/21/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

I only knew of US Sen. Barbara Boxer (Democrat-CA) when she complained to General Michael Walsh of the US Army Corps of Engineers to stop addressing her as “ma’am.” She demanded to be called “senator.” According to her "she worked so hard for earn that title." Hmmm.

In the military lingo, "ma'am," and "sir" had been time-tested addresses that express respect. Gen. Walsh replied “ma’am” to one of Boxer's questions during a hearing in Capitol Hill on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. The general didn’t mean any insult, disrespect or usurpaton of rank, but Boxer wasn't happy:

"You know, do me a favor," Boxer told the general.

"Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am?'"

"Yes, ma'am," Gen. Walsh answered.

“It's just a thing, I worked so hard to get that title, so I'd appreciate it, yes, thank you," she said.

"Yes, senator," he responded.

Sen. Boxer’s words were not totally unexpected. It seemed few people were aware of what she represented as a person and as a politician. Perhaps on the verge of melancholia or for lack of esteem, she might have inwardly fallen to crave for self-importance. She is the chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Not so many remember the California senator who voted against a resolution condemning MoveOn.org, a political group questioning Gen. David Petraeus patriotism--- negating his admirable military leadership in the stabilizing Iraq.

For sure, our military servicemen like Generals Petraeus and Walsh deserve respect. They must not be subjected to the arrogant narcissistic condescension of elected officials like Boxer. The woman seems too touchy to be out of climacterium. She can have problems that the public doesn't know.

Government officials must serve the people to the best of their ability. Never should they act like dysmature prima donnas who remind us of foul eggs in public service that bring bad example to our nation. (Photo Credit: http://boxer.senate.gov/) =0=

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Labels: California, Gen. David Petraeus, Gen. Michael Walsh, military, political correctness, politics, Sen. Barbara Boxer, With all due respect

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