Resumed watching Syrian regime TV (academics don't like to say watch TV or movies, they say "monitor" or examine), since my return from Michigan. Today, I watched as a kooky "expert" went on to talk about Jewish thought and the Talmud. I failed to see the connection. As bigoted as the man was, was not clear if he was implying that the Dir`a kids were inspired by the Talmud. Another speaker said that the Washington Post had a headline that said: "Asad will now announce final victory." I kid you not. I mean, the amount of lies in Syrian regime media is only matched by the mount of lies in Saudi, Qatari, and Syrian Ikhwan opposition media. I can't take it, damn it.