An American may run for President of Afghanistan.
Now, seriously. Is this even more obviously imperialism or what? If Karzai isn't enough of an American "ally", what more do they want?
As Karzai Loses His Grip, a Familiar Face Looms."
"But as Afghanistan has fallen into violent chaos—along with Pakistan—tensions have erupted between Karzai and the United States and Britain. One of the most worried U.S. officials is Zalmay Khalilzad, the Afghan-born ambassador to the United Nations, who is seriously considering running for Karzai's seat himself when the next elections are held in 2009, according to several U.N. and U.S. government officials."