Convenient Timing From Kazakhstan

Okay, the title of todays post is a bit misleading. First off, the serious bit:

Did anyone else find it extremely convenient that the Saddam verdict was handed down, as an execution, a mere two days before election day?

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/world/middleeast/05cnd-saddam.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

On a separate note, everyone should go see Borat. But please, please, take with a grain of salt. It is meant to be funny - NOT serious. I figure hey, if we're gonna have stereotypes, might as well get some enjoyment out of them, right? Right? Echo, echo echo...