I have been receiving from Syrian readers what Durayd Al-Asad (the son of Rif`at who lives in Syria and who supports the regime). I am reminded about the reference in Lenin's writings to signs of demise of a regime: the fissures at the top. The war between the Makhlufs and between Durayd is getting so bitter. They are openly attacking one another on Facebook and even making specific references to thefts and embezzlement and even personal scandals.