It's getting as old as when he refers to Newt as "Mr. Speaker" all the time.
That gets pretty tiring in my book.
> It’s getting as old as when he refers to Newt as “Mr. Speaker” all the time.
You may find it annoying, but I believe it is proper protocol. Presidents, judges, ambassadors, senators, congressmen, military officers, etc. all retain their title after retirement. Even Pres. Nixon, who resigned in relative disgrace, properly retained the title of Mr. President.