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Alaska governor Sarah Palin has never pretended to be a political heavyweight, but in recent weeks, her grasp on the issues has become a real sore spot. How has John McCain dealt with the problem? Well, first his campaign attacked the media, describing their questioning her experience as unnecessary, condescending and even sexist. Second, they labeled her a "maverick" -- someone who stands up for what she believes in, no matter how unpopular said beliefs may be.

But then Palin flubbed a few interviews, agreed with Obama on a critical area of campaign differentiation, and admitted that one thing she actually believes is that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. So with that, the McCain campaign shut her in a tower and locked away the key.

Necessary? Totally uncool? However you feel, here are a few quips to whip out at your next company party.

Think everybody should chill out? Say, "McCain has every right to highlight his VP's strengths and downplay her weaknesses. You don't see garrulous 'ol Biden out there giving two-hour policy speeches, do you?"

Think he should let her keep talking and do them both in? "McCain, just let Sarah be Sarah! I'm sure there are tons of Americans who'd line up to see Palin's dino party picks."

Think the two of 'em are making a mockery of politics? "What's the shocker? Everyone knows that Palin has less political experience than McCain, Biden, Obama ... my aunt, my uncle, my shoe ... And all the matches in the world can't cover up that awful smell wafting from the John."

What to order while you're on the topic:
The Cover-Up
2 parts tequila
1 part Tobasco