Reply #47: That's what I think too...

[KansDem]

1) Bush is a control freak and demeaning others helps for him to maintain that control. Schoolyard bullies pull this stunt on the playground; always bringing up a physical difference in a condescending way.

2) Also the reason for his incessant need to give out nicknames. It seems you don't have a name until Bush gives you one. Again, usually demeaning but meant to make it clear who's in charge. Both one and two are closely related...

I hate it when the Corporate Media points to these two anti-social traits as "folksy."