Those who complain about “brother” are perfectly alright listening to an Ivy league snob who corrects everyone in public from their know-it-all ivory tower.
Can you imagine what it must be like to play a round a golf with Romney? I’d rather suffer hemorrhoids.
Lord no! I do know I wouldn't want him to keep his own score.
I have friends all across the U.S. We call each other “brutha” as a show of affection and friendship. Guys from Michigan, Pennsylvania, California. It started as a southern expression but people (guys) use it everywhere. Its a good thing and people like it.