There's plenty happening around the world today, some of it extremely significant, including events in Iran. Instead of focusing on these larger stories, a much quieter, but equally important event occurred this week involving Barbara Boxer. It seems she has revealed her true colors with a "request" that she be referred to as "senator" rather than the term "ma'am" during a Senate hearing. The individual addressing her was Brigadier General Michael Walsh, an officer well-versed in protocol and quite correctly using the appropriate form of address.Normally, I wouldn't be upset by this situation, but the depth of the hypocrisy coming out of the Democratic Party these days, along with a seemingly complete lack of knowledge of protocol, has forced me to respond. Boxer has been around a long time, unfortunately, and knows procedure. Could some of the arrogance descending from the White House be filtering into Boxer's brain? Whatever, as a Democrat, she is a member of what Jonah Goldberg calls the "coalition of the oppressed" and perhaps simply felt a personal need for status verification. Personally, I think her behavior revealed her for precisely what she is, an elitist and a hypocrite. The last time I checked, the Senate of the United States was not yet the seat of persons of title or peers. Sadly, Boxer's "request" assuredly places her above the commoners she represents. All commoners in California who vote "Democrat" should take notice that they are being had. "Ma'am" isn't good enough for her. She's above all that, "above the salt," so to speak. She is "Senator."
What else is the elitist, hypocrite "Senator" Boxer? Pick all that apply:
Self-important
Class conscious
Arrogant
Narcissistic
Officious
Petty
Disrespectful
Add your own:
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I think you get my point. Madam is up for re-election in 2010, but I doubt there will ever be enough achievers in California to keep the oppressed masses from returning her to office. Shameful.
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