[DannyTN]

Well, they are obviously not secret. Which raises the question, why use codenames at all, if you don't keep them secret?

Dictionary.com's definiton of renegade:
ren-e-gade   /ˈrɛnɪˌgeɪd/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ren-i-geyd] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun 1. a person who deserts a party or cause for another.

2. an apostate from a religious faith.

–adjective 3. of or like a renegade; traitorous.

[null and void]

an apostate from a religious faith.

I don't think that needs any further comment, does it?

[word_warrior_bob]

Function:
noun
Etymology:
Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, from past participle of renegare to deny, from Latin re- + negare to deny — more at negate
Date:
1583
1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior

SS thinks Obama is a renegade...interesting.