What’s the point of non-secret code names?

The Secret Service apparently has come up with code names for the new First Family:

Barack Obama: Renegade

Michelle Obama: Renaissance

Malia Obama: Radiance

Sasha Obama: Rosebud

Now could some one explain to me what the point is of having these nifty “secret” code names if everyone in the world knows what they are?



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