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		over_bridge 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Trump wins presidency for second time PhD should never be considered a sign of intelligence. Anyone can get one if they pay enough and don't have any better prospects

sbdhzjd 9 months ago | [–]

They paid me (poorly). As to better prospects, meh. I graduated with an engineering degree in the naughts.

aguaviva 9 months ago | [–]

Anyone can get one if they pay enough and don't have any better prospects.

Not true at all (in terms of STEM degrees from legitimate schools).

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