let me just say anyone with a doctorate who can present well can teach at a college. I know that for a fact, personally. That does not make you a scholar.
The real question is how well do you they think.
For instance do you understand what a libertarian is?
Do you understand todays "fact checkers" are very biased?
Do you realize that MSNBC and CNN are as biased as Fox and that the NYT is the leading source for leftist and democrat opinion making?
If you can't think clearly and evaluate issues in a non biased manner you are not a real academic.
Frankly, these forums are not designed to manifest academic thought and exchange.
There are far too many paid trolls and shills causing polarization.
But, that is what makes in fun... Shutting down shills and proving lefties can only go 1 thought deep.
By the way... if you can trade for a living over say 1000 trades... you probably have what it takes to think clearly.