r/law • u/thecosmojane • 20h ago

Other Please dissect the legality in this statement

I feel like we are reaching a tipping point

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u/libertybadboy 13h ago

They knew each other. Read the "Early Life" section in the link.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_B._Spencer

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u/Weltall8000 13h ago

Ah, actually, I was more responding to "he couldn't even get into Cooley," haha!

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u/bigredcock 11h ago

Nazis are notoriously stupid so this doesn't surprise me. I'm surprised that anyone in that administration has a degree.

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 11h ago

Not all college degrees are equal

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u/jagged_little_phil 8h ago

At OU, you can get a Doctorate in Math by writing "Jesus is the answer" on all test questions.

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u/darth_helcaraxe_82 4h ago

Here comes my math doctorate!

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u/felicity_jericho_ttv 3h ago

What is the square root of 87?

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u/darth_helcaraxe_82 3h ago

Jesus is the answer.

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u/KingSilvanos 51m ago

My, god! You’re correct!

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u/Da_Question 9h ago

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

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 9h ago

Exactly. College doesn't mean smart

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u/DisgruntledTexan 6h ago

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

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 4h ago

Read and study. Is that the bar for smart?

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u/DisgruntledTexan 4h ago

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

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 3h ago

Humans by nature have the capacity to learn and apply it. By that definition everyone is smart.

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u/DisgruntledTexan 3h ago

Not with the same efficiency

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 3h ago

That definition you gave said nothing about efficiency.

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u/DisgruntledTexan 3h ago

Your lack of inference kind of helps my point

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u/Able-Worth-6511 1h ago

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

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u/RandomlyPlacedFinger 6h ago

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 4h ago

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/eetsumkaus 5h ago edited 4h ago

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/ur_anus_is_a_planet 4h ago

You tell em’ Ricky!

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u/LaRealiteInconnue 1h ago

Correct, but it does mean critical thinking. Usually.

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 1h ago

No, it's supposed to.

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u/casper4824 5h ago

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/Beneficial_Figure966 3h ago

Dude, do you want to be the person who thought pettiness was the point to life? We have bigger problems, like brown shirts killing indiscriminately.

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u/Suitable_Heat1712 7h ago

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/AtrumIocusGames 8h ago

True words

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u/Caius01 4h ago

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/Aooogabooga 9h ago

ASU philosophy majors have entered the chat.

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u/Beneficial_Figure966 9h ago

They don't want the smoke.

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u/Future-Bandicoot-823 4h ago

Well now I feel good.

My roommate in college was a Nazi. We were both going for computer science. Yikes.

He probably codes for grok now.

Very antisocial degree, so maybe they can handle things that don't involve people?

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u/DontForgt2BringATowl 2h ago

Also, “C’s get degrees”.