Why do some people assume a person is intentionally trying to be derogatory when they used Barack Obama’s middle name?

[Anonymous]

Like they would say Barack Hussein Obama instead of just Barack Obama.

[madhatters4]

well you don't hear anyone call him Donald J Trump do you? because there is no connotation or association with Trump's middle name. Hussein is of course the name of an infamous murderous middle eastern leader. when you invoke Obama's middle name you create an undeniable association

do you hear people mention Reagan, Clinton, Trump, etc, etc's middle names?

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[beefcakebradybatson]

They usually are because Mr. Obama's middle name is Hussein, which some (Trump!!!) have used to falsely assert that he's a Muslim or not born in America, both lies.

[Agape93]

Because they emphasize Hussain, in a wink wink nod nod to the stupid theory he is a Muslim from Africa.

[Cyfris]

Because in western society we usually only see middle names in obituaries or crime reports. Neither is very flattering

[Dargil]

You can use my middle name anytime you want. There must be some other reason. What do you think it is?

[OneViewpoint]

My parents only used my middle name when I was about to get a beating.

[slatyb]

Because most often they are. They don't do it for other people.

[Avicenna]

They know better, it's just an attempt to refocus any discussion away from facts.

[exitseven]

Are we even sure that is his real name? Anyone can get a fake birth certificate.

[noohair]

They see micro-aggression in everything. They have been indoctrinated into victim mentality.

[Lance1258]

I mean it sounds like a Iran terrorist name in some type of capacity if I have to be brutally honest.

[abc3643]

Because they are assholes.

[FunkyMonkee]

Why not use his real name, Barry Soetoro?

[Sal_Monella]

They were identifying his character.