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I mean I can make the same claim but at least one of his college degrees seems to be valid
College degrees are a dime a dozen.
I have two stem degrees and I am of average intelligence. At the very least, having a degree doesn't make you a "super genius" like the MAGAt cult believes
Going to college makes you a brainwashed lib, but also going to college makes you a genius.
Whichever one is convenient at the time.
Kind of like the answers to "What is DOGE?" and "What is Lon Musk's role in the government?" - the answer is whatever is convenient at the moment.
A degree is still some form of an intellectual achievement. Im not saying Musk is smart Im saying a degree represents an achievement.
A college degree just means you could afford the time and money to stick around until an institution gives it to you.
Unless you are a celebrity, then some glory seeking institution will just give you an "honorary" degree.
College can be an enriching experience, but the degree itself doesn't prove you actually availed yourself of that enrichment or proved your capabilities.
I would still argue that a degree demonstrates a level of intellectual achievement. It’s not super impressive to have a bs in macro but it is an achievement nonetheless.
I think it means more for a lower class/middle class person, where it really takes dedication and resourcefulness to get through such a program.
For upper class, you can get that degree regardless.
I disagree, it is considerably less impressive when he was born with an emerald spoon in his mouth. It's hard to do anything other than fail upwards when you've never gone without food, shelter, or basic necessities.
Donald Trump, great example of this. He's got a degree in economics. Do I really need to demonstrate how worthless his degree was? Are you really going to call it an intellectual achievement?
Im not saying it is impressive but unless we redefined “achievement” a degree counts as one.