[pikachu]

And how is Hubbard’s awarding himself a doctorate that much different that liberals awarding each other honorary doctorates all the time?

[SoConPubbie]

And how is Hubbard’s awarding himself a doctorate that much different that liberals awarding each other honorary doctorates all the time?

Because the honorary degree cannot be confused with a real degree.

L. Ron Hubbard awarded himself a real degree.