I wonder if the naming of the Teddy Bear generated as much commentary. Somehow, I think not. Perhaps we've lost something since then. We even stumble over the name of 'french fries', and refer to them as 'freedom fries', simply because of political opinion. :shakehead
I'm not closing this due to the nature of comments about President Obama. Conflict wasn't that great. However, I understand that the stew was the topic of the thread. Stumbling over the name given it is disruptive to that topic.
A chef holds the right to call a stew whatever he/she chooses.
I'm closing the thread because the OP. unable to keep it on its intended topic, has requested closure.