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Boxer's a Maam? Hmmm.. things I learn

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tinytim

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/18/sen-boxer-chides-brigadier-general-calling-maam/
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So, she doesn't want to be called "Maam" but "Senator" because she "worked hard for that title"...

Hogwash.. .

People voted for her.. she didn't work hard for it...

The arrogance of Senators is stinkin up this country...

Next thing we know, Obama will be appointing a title czar....

I have a couple names for her I bet she wouldn't like!
 
Scarlett O.

Scarlett O.

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People do have a right to be called whatever name they choose, but she could have handled that a tad more professionally - especially since all he was trying to do was to be polite and respectful of her position. :BangHead:

She could have had a private conversation with him after the fact or she could have sent him a e-mail, private note, or some sort of correspondence that said, "Thank you for your meeting with the Senate sub-committee on such-and-such date. I appreciate your respectfulness in referring to me as "Ma'am". If you would, it would mean a lot to me if you would refer to me as "Senator" if we work together again in the future. Thank you very much."

I go by "Ms." To the parents of the children that I teach, my colleagues, the general public, and my students.

I don't get my nose out of joint if children or their parents accidentally say or write, "Mrs." or "Miss".

To make sure that my wishes are known, at the first parent meeting I simply write my name on the dry-erase board with my title included, and call attention to my whole name and say, "This is how I spell my name. And this is how I pronounce it......" Not everyone pronounces my last name correctly.

And I sign all of my correspondence the same way.

If someone misspells it or uses the wrong title, I do not correct them. They aren't doing it out of disrespect.

I think she could have handled the whole thing differently. All he was doing was showing manners.
 
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sag38

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Probably contempt for the military that most democrats, especially the likes of Mrs. Boxer, like to display.
 
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tinytim

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I'll go by anything as long as the person calling me is respectful, and not being rude...

Rev, Pastor, Mr., Tim, Timmy, Tiny, Bro. Tim, and my favorite...

Dum dum pastor...

I have a little girl coming to church that loves calling me that, and she absolutely loves me!.. She brings me dum dum suckers every now and then...

I know she respects me, and I am just a sucker for kids!
 
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tinytim said:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/18/sen-boxer-chides-brigadier-general-calling-maam/
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So, she doesn't want to be called "Maam" but "Senator" because she "worked hard for that title"...

Hogwash.. .

People voted for her.. she didn't work hard for it...

The arrogance of Senators is stinkin up this country...

Next thing we know, Obama will be appointing a title czar....

I have a couple names for her I bet she wouldn't like!
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The General was mistaken. I don't know what she is but she is not a Maam!
 
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tinytim

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Well... there is the long "O" Like in the word "SOOOOO"
Short "o" like in "Lock"
The sound like "ew"... as in "shoe"

I like that one.. Scarlett EWWWWW!

OK, here comes the bricks....
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By the Way, how would you pronounce "Onego"? It is a little community where I live...
 
Scarlett O.

Scarlett O.

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EdSutton said:
How does one possibly mispronounce "O."?
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Ha! LOL! Now that was funny!
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Well... there is the long "O" Like in the word "SOOOOO"
Short "o" like in "Lock"
The sound like "ew"... as in "shoe"

I like that one.. Scarlett EWWWWW!

OK, here comes the bricks....
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Next, I guess you are going to dip my pigtails in ink! Or else shoot a spitball at me!! :laugh:

 
padredurand

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sag38 said:
Probably contempt for the military that most democrats, especially the likes of Mrs. Boxer, like to display.
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Well he's only a one star. It's not like he worked very hard...

Commander of the Corps’ South Atlantic Division, Atlanta, Ga., from June 2004 to September 2006, Chief of Staff at Corps headquarters, Washington, D.C., from May 2003 to June 2004, Executive Director of Civil Works at Corps headquarters, Washington, D.C., from August 2001 to May 2003, District Commander of the Corps’ Sacramento District, Sacramento, Calif., from 1998 to 2001, and District Commander of the Corps’ San Francisco District, San Francisco, Calif., from 1994 to 1996. Brig. Gen. Walsh has held a wide variety of Army command and staff assignments, to include: project management officer for Engineer Branch, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE); Environmental Task Force Leader, Fort Stewart, Ga.; Executive Officer, 92nd Engineer Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga., and Saudi Arabia; Project Engineer and Assistant Area Engineer, Baltimore District; Construction Officer, 18th Engineer Brigade, Darmstadt, Germany; and Commander, Company B, 94th Engineer Battalion, Darmstadt, Germany.
Brig. Gen. Walsh graduated from Polytechnic Institute of New York in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He also earned a master's degree in construction management from the University of Florida. His military education includes the Engineer Officers Basic and Advanced Courses, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. ~General Walsh bio
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BigBossman

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She doesn't wish to be addressed as maam? How is one supposed to address her? If she were to ask me a question, am I supposed to say, "Yes, Senator"? I'm sorry, that just sounds like I should be addressing her as drill sergenat.

If she don't like being called maam, that's just tough. As Tiny stated, there are other names for her, that many people wouldn't like or approve of.
 
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sag38

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MP, "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" Of all the people that would preach about Christian decorum.....

Fact is, I spoke the truth about Senator Boxer. She is a bed wetting liberal to the enth degree and a disgrace to our country. But, I can understand why you would be insulted. After all, I'm sure you have one of her posters hung up in your living room.
 
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sag38 said:
MP, "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" Of all the people that would preach about Christian decorum.....

Fact is, I spoke the truth about Senator Boxer. She is a bed wetting liberal to the enth degree and a disgrace to our country. But, I can understand why you would be insulted. After all, I'm sure you have one of her posters hung up in your living room.
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And the ad hominems get repeated and extended. Do you have anything to actually add to the conversation other than vile language? Have you ever been in her bed to see if she wets it? And coming from a so-called "pastor" yet. I truly feel sorry for the people in your church.
 
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Why isn't it enough to point out that Boxer was being an arrogant, classless jerk? It is unthinkable that she is so insecure with a man being a gentleman. With serious business that the Senate is supposed to be handling, she should have greater concerns than someone who was brought up to respect people, particularly women. You would think that Boxer would be praising him and encouraging all the men in our society to follow his example and be respectful of women, regardless of their position.

I don't think we need to cast aspersions based on her night time urination habits. She has enough policy and priority problems without going there.
 
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Pastor Larry said:
Why isn't it enough to point out that Boxer was being an arrogant, classless jerk?

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I don't think we need to cast aspersions based on her night time urination habits. She has enough policy and priority problems without going there.
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That was funny!!!!

But the term "Bed wetting liberal" has nothing to do with urination habits...

Here is the definition:
bedwetting liberal: Bedwetting Liberal is a derogatory term used to describe people of a political leaning. The term bedwetting is used to denote a hand-wringing, scared, worrisome, pansy attitude, afraid of their own shadows. The term liberal denotes the love of spending, social programs, handholding and acceptance of such things as illegal immigration and allowance of the same to have all of the social benefits of being in the United States.

Bedwetting Liberals are generally terrified of Republicans and conservatives. They shriek at the thought of combat operations or allowing the police to do their jobs. They are quick to point fingers, cry to the media and ACLU, and snivel about attempts to maintain US heritage because it might “offend” somebody.
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bedwetting%20liberal

And Senato... I mean, Ms. Boxer fits that definition to a "T"
 
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