I'd say that's an opinion I don't share. I'd take a hefeweizen or an english ale any day of the week over a malt liquor. Much more art has gone into the creation of real beers than any mass produced malt liquor (or mass produced american "beer" too).
But then again, maybe I'm one of the dorks you're talking about.
That's OK, Agg. I'm a double dork- I also was in my high school jazz band. Cheers!