Omar Samad : Le gouvernement a décidé de ne pas faire Samad : Karzai jockeying to protect his political , financial interests after his term ends . He says Afghans worry about security but also want to keep the gains of the past 12 years . Samad : Afghans will deal with Karzai ; U.S. must be patient and promote democratic reforms .
Omar Samad : Most Afghans upset at Karzai 's balking at deal to let some troops stay on . Samad : Karzai jockeying to protect his political , financial interests after his term ends . He says Afghans worry about security but also want to keep the gains of the past 12 years . Samad : Afghans will deal with Karzai ; U.S. must be patient and promote democratic reforms .