My friend BDiBR (Blind Drunk in Blind River) thinks that "moron" is a word of praise. He calls stupid people (like his brother Don) "less-ons", meaning that they are less "on" the mark than he is.

Don: "Hey, you flippin' MORON! Did you drink the last beer?"

Shane: "Got that right, you flippin' LESS-on! Whyncha go ta th' Beer Store and buy some more, ya loser?!!

Don: "What did you call me?"

Shane: "I called you a LESS-on, flipface!"

Don: "What the flip is that sposed ta mean, y' flippin' retread??"

Shane: "I mean...you are LESS on than me, BOLTHOLE!!! Whaddya think I mean, eh?"

And so on.....isn't life great in the small towns and suburbs of Canada?

Maybe Ducros was actually complimenting Bush. I am surprised that this would not have occurred to Jean Chretien...

- LH