I also believe you are the one who denigrated me for having a "degree in dressmaking". Well it is better then the two year Associate Degrees that you were discussing with Turnoi and Turino.

Actually I believe that was me. Please correct me if I am wrong but you have stated that you hold a 'Diploma' and not a degree. There is a difference you know, quite a large one actually.
Diplomas can be awarded for a multitude of skills and can be be gained in varying lengths of time. I have an Italian friend who holds a Diploma in ice cream making which was awarded to him after a 6 week training course at a recognized college of further education. Does it mean that he is 'qualified' to teach others, say to speak Italian ? No of course not therefore your reasoning is spurious to say the least.

By the way, are padded shoulders coming back next year ?