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TreasonousBastard

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10. Not really. Aside from her not presently practicing, the Goldwater Rule prohibits licensed...

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Sep 12, 2020, 12:46 PM

Sep 2020

mental health pros from diagnosing public figures they haven't personally examined.

Mentioning her (prior) profession on her book, or while being interviewed or talked about would at least imply that she is talking from a professional perspective.

McGraw actually does have his psychology doctorate, but gave up his license when he discovered it's far more profitable to spread bullshit when he doesn't have to worry about such things.

And, btw, I'm not sure how it happened, but only MDs seem to be able to get way with the the Doctor honorific. PhDs don't get no respect.

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Question about Dr. Mary Trump. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, and yet, unlike with idiot [View all] niyad Sep 2020 OP

My brother has a doctorate MaryMagdaline Sep 2020 #1

Same here. My brother has a PhD from a very prestigious university, however he never uses the smirkymonkey Sep 2020 #16

Same Here ProfessorGAC Sep 2020 #18

Does Rachael Maddow include the words whistler162 Sep 2020 #2

I've heard her referred to as "Dr. Trump," but she doesn't practice now & has made clear she is NOT hlthe2b Sep 2020 #3

Seeing as Doctor is not part of her name on her book.... Spazito Sep 2020 #4

PhD is, though. AngryOldDem Sep 2020 #19

I don't think her bona fides have been in question... Spazito Sep 2020 #20

The same reason it's Kamala and Biden. Phoenix61 Sep 2020 #5

Rachel Maddow also has a doctorate, and she doesn't refer to herself as such. nt Baltimike Sep 2020 #6

I believe it's by her personal choice FakeNoose Sep 2020 #7

I worked for Thomas Schelling at Harvard in the 80's, Croney Sep 2020 #8

She holds more credibility as a family member/witness. nolabear Sep 2020 #9

Not really. Aside from her not presently practicing, the Goldwater Rule prohibits licensed... TreasonousBastard Sep 2020 #10

Thank you for the Goldwater rule. Notice it did not stop cat killer frist. niyad Sep 2020 #12

It doesn't stop a lot of people, unfortunately. TreasonousBastard Sep 2020 #21

According to Miss Manners, people should not introduce themselves as spooky3 Sep 2020 #11

I don't, unless it is pukes, in which case the omission is intentional. niyad Sep 2020 #13

Some seem to be missing the question. Is it her choice, or the usual misogyny? niyad Sep 2020 #14

I would say it's her choice, especially as Dr Maddow would not disrespect a woman... Hekate Sep 2020 #17

I know that about her, which is why I was so surprised at "Ms. Trump". niyad Sep 2020 #22

Maybe legal concerns. moondust Sep 2020 #15

Thank you. niyad Sep 2020 #23

It is on her book obamanut2012 Sep 2020 #24

It is on her book blurb, but not as her title. Posters here have given me very helpfiul information. niyad Sep 2020 #25