>>> we refer to Senators, Congressman, and Presidents by title. <<<
“We” do”? When did “we” start doing this? I could swear that I read an essay by Mark Twain, circa 1908, where he mocked this practice as being a novelty and an enormity.
Perhaps there is a difference between addressing a congressman by his title during a hearing and addressing him by title on the street.
Agreed! I always called the President, Mr. President.
This gal is just a bit big for her britches. The General, I’m sure, was gritting his teeth but kept his composure while wanting to RHFGO. She really had no idea how much danger she was in. That was a fine display of gentlemanly conduct by the General.