[Vigilanteman]

So they are worth roughly the same amount of money, the only difference being that Toomey actually had to earn his in the private sector.

No knock on people who choose military careers and rise to the top. Most actually have to earn those promotions. But Sestak was a peacetime admiral appointed by Bill Clinton, not the normal military guy who had to earn it.

[US Navy Vet]

Sadly the Sestak type is becoming more and more typical of today’s Flag and General Officer Corps.