Actually, in communist countries, "comrade" has lost any meaning and it is used for everybody. So, calling somebody "comrade" there really means nothing. It's like somebody calling you Mr. Delay here, although this sounds more protocolary.

Vlad

>I was on a train in China in 1997. One of my Chinese seatmates knew some english and kept calling me comrade Delay. Kinda felt like I was in a spy novel.
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>>Comrade Moore, sounds much better :-).
>>>Da, Comrade Erik, we are the Politburo.
>>>>Am I a member of the Politboro? Should I have my feelings hurt?