The cake:

McCain thinks the recent conflict between Russia and Georgia was “the first probably serious crisis internationally since the end of the Cold War.” He thinks Iraq and Pakistan share a border. He believes Czechoslovakia is still a country. He’s been confused about the difference between Sudan and Somalia. He’s been confused about whether he wants more U.S. troops in Afghanistan, more NATO troops in Afghanistan, or both. He’s been confused about how many U.S. troops are in Iraq. He’s been confused about whether the U.S. can maintain a long-term presence in Iraq. He’s been confused about Iran’s relationship with al Qaeda. He’s been confused about the difference between Sunni and Shi’ia. McCain, following a recent trip to Germany, even referred to “President Putin of Germany.” All of this incoherence on his signature issue.

The icing on the cake: McCain’s foreign policy adviser Randy Scheuneman misidentifies Zapatero as Spain’s President, rather than Prime Minister.

You know you’re up the proverbial creek without a paddle when you claim foreign policy as one of your biggest strengths, and not only do you repeatedly fumble foreign policy issues, but even your foreign policy adviser can’t keep basic facts straight.