`:::Your claimed political position is irrelevant, and does not offset editing the article for the task of introducing derogatory material about Obama.  The line about ``executive experience`` does reflect Republican criticism of Obama and defense of Palin.  It is transparent and unconvincing.  Nobody could seriously compare Palin's experience to Obama's.  Again, the ``executive experience`` thing was not generally described this way and has not generally been considered a relevant qualification for the presidency or, frankly, any other class of job in America.  High-level experience and responsibilities in relevant jobs, yes.  The fact of it being ``executive`` per se, no.     `