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KWR65

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20. What a sexist jerk. n/t

Reply to edbermac (Original post)

Sat Dec 12, 2020, 06:14 PM

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Jill Biden shouldn't be referred to as 'Dr.' [View all] edbermac Dec 2020 OP

Dr. Jill Biden as a PHD has a right to the be called doctor. The WSJ can shut the fuck up. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #1

She doesn't have a PhD. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #21

Unlike the author of that piece of crappy writing, MineralMan Dec 2020 #2

LOL! n/t EndlessWire Dec 2020 #31

Epstein doesn't know the difference between an MD - a physician jpak Dec 2020 #3

Her doctorate is an Ed.D, not a PhD. n/t Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #22

What does the "D" stand for? jpak Dec 2020 #27

I'm not arguing that she does not deserve to be called Doctor Biden. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #29

The D stands for doctorate. PhD is abbreviation Philosophy, Doctorate usajumpedtheshark Dec 2020 #36

No. Dr Biden worked for, did the research and defended her dissertation. She earned the title irisblue Dec 2020 #4

Oh but "Dr. Phill" is just fine? Under The Radar Dec 2020 #5

Perhaps Mr. Epstein could be... 2naSalit Dec 2020 #6

Mr. Foot-in-His-Mouth - Mr. Epstein - "Ep" - Kiddo: Kitchari Dec 2020 #7

Lil Andy's mommy... tonedevil Dec 2020 #8

Epstein has a BA. Dr. Biden's credentials are above his skill set. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2020 #9

"Kiddo?" What happened to "honey"? MaryMagdaline Dec 2020 #10

Another example of GOP anti-intellectualism idziak4ever1234 Dec 2020 #11

mansplained bigtree Dec 2020 #12

According to traditional formal etiquette, he's right... regnaD kciN Dec 2020 #13

Emily Post disagrees. Happy Hoosier Dec 2020 #26

"Kiddo", "Kiddo", "Kiddo" what the F*** Biophilic Dec 2020 #14

That's like saying you're not an engineer unless you drive a train. Towlie Dec 2020 #15

LOL! n/t EndlessWire Dec 2020 #33

An engineer friend, when introduced to someone as 'Dr. whatever', would reply... SeattleVet Dec 2020 #16

I love that!!! obamanut2012 Dec 2020 #37

In the UK many medical doctors and sugeons are not called "Doctor" csziggy Dec 2020 #17

We threw the Brits out over 200 years ago PCIntern Dec 2020 #19

Chasten Buttigieg, who is working on his Masters degree in Education has something to add irisblue Dec 2020 #18

What a sexist jerk. n/t KWR65 Dec 2020 #20

What an idiot drlindaphd Dec 2020 #23

Just WOW LeftishBrit Dec 2020 #24

As an academic with an earned Doctor of Education degree Jill Biden is entitled to go by "Dr." StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #25

My dad was a doctor of education. He was entitled to the honorary of Dr. GulfCoast66 Dec 2020 #28

Your dad's doctorate and title was not hororary, drlindaphd Dec 2020 #32

Ok. Your right. He just chose not to use it because where he worked. But was very proud of it. GulfCoast66 Dec 2020 #34

J Epstein needs to STFU. Crunchy Frog Dec 2020 #30

She should be called "Doctor." EndlessWire Dec 2020 #35