re: Maybe they could get an "instant degree"
Well, that's the last time I spend years trying to get a degree, I just found it only depends on the type of *credit card* I'm using that determines how quickly I graduate! It's possible some of your government officials, with BA, MA, or PhD on their business cards, obtained their credentials the same way... wouldn't that explain a few things!!!
Genuine degree in 5 days
College degree, no studying required
(packing a symbolic shotgun for these people)