RE your post #1, and Noonan's drivel: A word to both of you. Get over yourselves. Sheesh, what nonsense.
I see some are attacking BECKETT for his question.
I think I can help by clarifying.
No matter how close President Bush and S.S. Condoleeza Rice are, in matters televised to the public, shouldn't he address her formally?
What he calls her when not amongst the press is nobody's business.
Those who don't agree, please justify why.