I know Dave and can definitely say that he's not a moron.
You're right, Dave is a smart man and definitely NOT a moron.
He dropped out of a med school midway by his choice and got a BS (with honors) in biochemistry.
At the 2008 Arnold expo, I asked Dave's buddy, John Romano, if Palumbo ever had regrets for not getting his MD.
JR gave me a rambling, reply about how he and Dave were doing more without the constraints of
"established credentials".
Ok, that's fine.
BUT you need to be a real doc to operate and prescribe meds.
You need to be real lawyer to represent others in court, etc
In 2000, I asked , if he was trying to change his look , so he could win and go pro.
Dave smiled, looked me in the eye and said ; " I'd rather not go pro IF I have to sacrifice muscle or look less freaky ."
he claimed , he was doing better "as is" and didn't really need a pro card.
Dave Palumbo was/is a straight shooter and lives life on his terms.
BUT his refusal to comply with basic, established requirements, came with a cost.
As an " outsider" you limit what you can do for people in normal, daily life.
Many love the renegade spirit but sometimes , it's just not practical.
Most of us want our car fixed by a certified mechanic .
LOL, unless you're at home, you need to be a licensed beautician to cut hair .