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Originally Posted by u crank
And yes he is a Republican.
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So is Mueller.
But in general about credentials: One should not take it for granted that someone with appropriate knowledge base tells the truth. Some fields, sure. Where it is hard for a layman to understand, then one is forced to take the word of an 'expert'. I am not talking about US politics specifically, but in general.
Example: Last year there was a new Titanic doc (Titanic: New Evidence) in which Senan Molony, a Titanic historian and an author with 30 years of experience, made claims that he 100% knew were false. Claims that has been known since 1912.
Dont stick to credentials, but the message.
Anything you hear or read, you can check by taking your phone from your pocket. There is no excuse to being ignorant today.
Again, this is not about US politics solely, just wanted to say it in general because the ignorance of people makes me mad.
EDIT: And yes, I've relied on credentials myself before I am sure, but I do try to not to whenever possible.