A good editorial about the discussion that must take place in Congress and around the world on how the United States MUST withdraw from Iraq. There is no other choice, and if you don’t believe that you should really take your head out of the sand.

That conversation must be candid and focused. Americans must be clear that Iraq, and the region around it, could be even bloodier and more chaotic after Americans leave. There could be reprisals against those who worked with American forces, further ethnic cleansing, even genocide. Potentially destabilizing refugee flows could hit Jordan and Syria. Iran and Turkey could be tempted to make power grabs. Perhaps most important, the invasion has created a new stronghold from which terrorist activity could proliferate.

The administration, the Democratic-controlled Congress, the United Nations and America’s allies must try to mitigate those outcomes — and they may fail. But Americans must be equally honest about the fact that keeping troops in Iraq will only make things worse. The nation needs a serious discussion, now, about how to accomplish a withdrawal and meet some of the big challenges that will arise.

The Road Home

Crazy article about some common stereotypes that are generally considered to be a byproduct of society. Empirical evidence shows why it is a function of nature and not nurture that men prefer blonds, and 9 other fun facts. Give it a read if you have time.

Ten Politically Incorrect Truths About Human Nature
Why most suicide bombers are Muslim, beautiful people have more daughters, humans are naturally polygamous, sexual harassment isn’t sexist, and blonds are more attractive.
By:Alan S. Miller Ph.D., Satoshi Kanazawa Ph.D.