As far as these stupid degrees they are nothing more than ass kissing by people in positions of power at universities. Folks that maybe want something back when someone like Jeb Bush possibly attains higher office in the future. Which is why Bush did not get the degree. The Democrats understand this as much as the Republicans.
These "honorary" degrees are a farce anyway. If they gave Jeb Bush a phony degree in whatever it might take to someday perform brain surgery could he indeed go take a test and become a medical doctor then start opening up people's heads? Nope...
Gotcha! Staying on topic...I must remember to do that.
Thanks, too, for pointing out that these farcical honorary degrees are not actually empty. They have a purpose, as unethical as it is. The generous bestowers want something in return.