[snugs]

Interesting point which as a British person is lost somewhat on me we are not used to the title being used when addressed to our politicians.

Sometimes a reporter might say Prime Minister but more likely to be Mr Blair or Tony if he knows him.

We never say the surname with the title so you would not hear Prime Minister Blair or in the case of Reid the Secretary of Defence a reporter might say Minister but not Minister Reid.

So I suppose I do not immediately recognise this as yet another attack on your President thanks for pointing this out.

[anita]

To all who say Tony Blair is eloquent, Bush is not, read this - While other world leaders stumble, Bush gains clout in World stage

[Just A Nobody]

We never say the surname with the title ...

When you read the articles here on FR watch for it. The "reporter" will write; The leading demonRAT on the "whatever the particular commitee is" Senator Whom ever, D-??, has stated ... blah blah blah. Bush has responded by ... You get the idea. Now that your attention has been drawn to it you'll see. It will drive you nuts. Oh, another one...Former demonRAT President so and so...but Bush just blah blah. Get the picture?