People, Karzai's remarks about the U.S. colluding with the Taliban should not be taken at face value. The fact is, he's trying to unite portions of his country and delegitimize the Taliban as being foreign puppets. If this offends you, then please think a little deeper at the game that's being played here. I don't mind being demonized if that's what will win the war. I do mind losing the war. Despite what you hear the pundits say, we are winning, and this is another step in that direction.