It's not unlike what a number of people here do (by calling people names, implying they are stupid, and signing off with terms of endearment), come to think of it. Maybe Keyes' supporters are modeling him...? Again, just a guess. I just don't know. (I'm not being sarcastic. I really mean it. I honestly don't know why people here do that, or why Alan Keyes does that.)
Anyway, there's another bump for you, Rowdee!