What is up with this 'real life' experience notion that keeps getting attached to Palin?

[cynatnite]

I'm 43 years old, a veteran, married and I have three kids. I also have a college degree and have traveled extensively. I've worked my ass off over the years.

I have at least a good twenty years of real life experience...that is if you don't count my life experience as an infant, a child and a teenager.

I've heard this meme more than once since Palin was chosen as McSame's running mate. She has 'real life' experience. :wtf: is up with that?

[aquart]

1. It means she ain't got no credentials and they have to keep smilin'.

[HeresyLives]

2. Apparently everyone else has a

'fake life'. Or lives in a protected bubble or something.

I've noticed the phrase is used when you're pushing an iffy candidate. Like they live in the trenches of reality or something, and everyone else lives in some protected cocoon.

[jimshoes]

3. That's when you drop the bucket into the well

and you hear a clunk at the bottom.

[VWolf]

4. Same with McCain's POW experience

It gives him, and only him, the creds to be president.

Other POW's need not apply.

(edited for clarity)