[ColdWater]

Senator Boxer does not understand or appreciate just what the term “Ma am” means in the military. It is akin to “Sir” and it represents the highest form of respect that one can give to another in that context

It is normally used when addressing a superior. Perhaps he erred in the use of "Ma'am" and the use of 'senator' is more appropriate.

[BunnySlippers]

I did not see the video.

But isn’t this like the people here on Free Republic who are outraged that the press called George Bush “Mr. Bush”, rather than “Mr. President”?

I’m having a hardf time bein g outraged.

[Quix]

Boxerface was sooooo far his inferior . . .

“Your unroyal slug sh__” would have been most appropriate.