[Toadman]

What this means is that our increased operations are proving effective.

This means we should increase pressure.

The Taliban want breathing room to re-arm and regroup.

[MasterGunner01]

Karzai knows Obama wants to cut him loose. Without the Americans acting as backbone, NATO wants to cut and run.

Therefore, Karzai thinks he can cut a deal with the Taliban. Bad idea Mr. President. You'd better have a good escape plan because the Taliban promises are worthless as Obama’s.