Plots and schemes (not democracy): Yemeni uprising is being hijacked with GCC support

"The de facto chief of Yemen’s largest tribal confederation, Ahmar told the U.S. official in August 2009 that his scheme would hinge on persuading a powerful Yemeni general, Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar (no direct relation) to abandon the president and join the opposition. Last month, the general did just that, with Hamid al-Ahmar, now considered a potential presidential candidate, playing a key behind-the-scenes role."  I trust a tribal elder like I trust Muhammad Dahlan to lead the Palestinians.