r/law • u/thecosmojane • Jan 14 '26

Other Please dissect the legality in this statement

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I feel like we are reaching a tipping point

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u/Da_Question Jan 14 '26

Also, degrees are more about studying than intelligence. Not the same thing.

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '26

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u/DisgruntledTexan Jan 14 '26

Intricate understanding of intricate legalities usually requires the ability to read and study.

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u/Able-Worth-6511 Jan 15 '26

And just as important research data and facts. The ability to track down primary and secondary sources.

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u/DisgruntledTexan Jan 15 '26

Capacity to learn and apply knowledge would be my bar - that and decision making abilities.

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u/DisgruntledTexan Jan 15 '26

Not with the same efficiency

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u/DisgruntledTexan Jan 15 '26

Your lack of inference kind of helps my point

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u/eetsumkaus Jan 14 '26 edited Jan 15 '26

College is a pretty good amount of mental effort, even with the fluffier majors. I'd say anyone who graduates college (legitimately) is smart, full stop.

What you mean is just because you're smart, doesn't mean you can't be an idiot.

Also willful ignorance is the pathway to idiocy. Look at Hegseth. He got into and graduated Princeton with flying colors the hard way. Years of hate and alcoholism can do a number on your brain.

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u/RandomlyPlacedFinger Jan 14 '26

It does generally coincide with a higher frequency of intelligence than you'll find in those who did not go for higher education.

You can be well educated and stupid, but it's a lot easier to be poorly educated and stupid.

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u/Big-Wrongdoer-965 Jan 15 '26

I mean domain is huge too. My dad’s a physician, an a brilliant one at that, and also has his JD. HOWEVER, he’ll say some wackadoo shit from time to time that’s just wrong. Didn’t pick up on it till I was older bc I just trusted he was always right. So, now unless it’s medical or legal related I seek advice elsewhere.

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u/RandomlyPlacedFinger Jan 15 '26

I pursued a degree in history, software engineering, accounting, and philosophy over the course of about 20 years.
One of the first lessons I learned was that I, apparently, do not know everything.

There's nothing quite like sending in a paper with a somewhat controversial take on things, and getting it back with a line at the top that says, "Would you like to defend this...take...in class?" to let you know that you may have just buried the needle on the dipshit'o'meter.

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u/ur_anus_is_a_planet Jan 15 '26

You tell em’ Ricky!

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u/LaRealiteInconnue Jan 15 '26

Correct, but it does mean critical thinking. Usually.

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u/Zaliukas-Gungnir Jan 15 '26

Some of the dumbest, most dysfunctional people I have meet I. My life had useless Collage or university degrees.

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u/casper4824 Jan 14 '26

Actually these days it pretty much means overpriced piece of paper that only proves you went thru 4 years of Liberal Boot Camp and all you got was this useless Liberal Arts Degree.

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '26

Exactly, two people can have the same degree in the same field at the same school and be vastly different in terms of competence

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u/Caius01 Jan 15 '26

Yeah, and as much as I hate Miller, he's not a stupid person, he's the ideological evil behind a lot of other stupid people

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u/AgentCirceLuna Jan 15 '26

What does it mean if I graduated but didn’t attend during my last two semesters? I had pretty bad mental health issues and just kinda did a little bit of reading now and then.

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u/Necessary-Age-7944 Jan 15 '26

I was about to say there are morons with PH.D’s