Naturally, Blogtownies are the most politically informed people on the planet. HOWEVER! I’m sure you know someone who isn’t so savvy, and needs some help when making political small talk at cocktail parties. That’s where internet sensations Max and Gabe come in. Check out their helpful and hilarious pointers for talking politics (especially when it comes to Sarah Palin), and tell all your dumb friends.

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)