Okay, there's a lot going on today. And given that so much of this election is driven by opposition to the Iraq war, it seems hard to see how it could change too many minds. But let's take just a few moments to marvel at the titanic cynicism of this White House for scheduling the sentencing of Saddam Hussein two days before election day. It is one last reminder of this president's quest to turn this country into a banana republic. And really one of the best reasons to send them all packing.