A great deal has been made lately of Barack Obama’s middle name, Hussein. Evidently, it is too closely tied to now-executed political despot Sadam Hussein.
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However, it is not at all unusual for Presidents and Presidential candidates to have middle names of tyrannical leaders.
Take, for example, the man Obama is often compared to – John F. Kennedy. Before the days of the Cuban Missle Crisis (and Marilyn Monroe), JFK had an affinity for all things Cubans. Many think the F. stood for Fitzgerald. Not so. His true name was John Fidel Kennedy.
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Even current candidates in the Presidential race are not immune from handicapping middle names. John McCain bravely stood up to horrendous torture during the Vietnam War. But, he did make one slight concession, that being the change of his middle name. On legal documents, he is now -
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John “Ho Chi Minh” McCain
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Little is known of McCain’s erstwhile counterpart, Mike Huckabee. But recently, it was discovered that his parents were staunch segregationists and his actual full name is -
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Mike “Bull Connor” Huckabee
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And finally, Hilary Clinton. Evidently, Hilary’s parents were rather fond of Walt Disney movies. They wanted her to grow up with the strong traits of some of the female characters. Her real name is now -
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Hilary “Cruella Deville” Rodham Clinton.
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So don’t prejudge a person just by his or her name. Persons of very virtuous character have simply had the misfortunate to be born with or to have acquired a less-than-desirable middle name somewhere along the way. Is that any reason to withold your support?
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Respectully, Pistol “Pol Pot” Pete
I can relate. I was not elected prom queen back in the cold war days because my first name had a Russian ring to it.
The Pistol fires back: So sorry to hear about the prom fiasco. That Cold War was hell.
Oy … you are too funny … Pol … or is that Pot?
The Pistol fires back: That’s Mr. Mass-Murdering Pol Pot to you.
Haha, very interesting article. I am happy that in Iran we dont have any middle name.
Iranian name just has two parts: First Name + Last Name. That’s all. :)
The Pistol fires back: Interesting. I had no idea.
Thanks again for the laffs. L. Not Harry, but Potter, nonetheless Kalal
The Pistol fires back: Potter? That’s rather unique. No mass murderer, though.
VERY funny!!!
The Pistol fires back: Glad you enjoyed it. What’s your middle name?
I’ve always hated my middle name ERWIN … maybe I should opt for something more inventive.
The Pistol fires back: No way. Erwin’s a great name. As in, Erwin “Magic” Johnson. No wait. That was “Earvin”. Yeah, maybe you should change it. I don’t think “Adolph” is taken yet.
Marie :)
The Pistol fires back: Marie is a nice name. As in, Antoinette.
I am ROFL! I was only called by my full name when my Mama was upset with me or hollering for me. It was usually a bad indication or realization that I was in for big trouble! LOL!
Mine is Dawn btw.
The Pistol fires back: Well, Dawn, your secret is safe with me (and my millions of readers).