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Syria and Ukraine (Change of subject).

SYRIA—UKRAINE: A LOST CAUSE?

Why are Putin and Obama at loggerheads just now?

That is a question on many lips and a lot of people are worried—and rightfully so, because there is a lot at stake, which has nothing to do with humanitarian cause or effort.

I personally don't know who initiated the 'putsch' against Assad. Maybe it's the so-called 'Arab Spring' (a media term for Arab unrest). OK, so who upset the Arabs to create the 'Spring'? Someone did and regime change is knocking on Syria's door just like it did in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen and most blatantly with Saddam in Iraq.

So why Syria? Let's have a little look... But first let's just get something clear: If you think the Cold War is over and the KGB no longer exists, then it's a fair bet you believe in the Tooth fairy. The reputation of the KGB has not been erased by renaming it the FSB - the Russian bear is still alive and kicking.

First of all we'll start with Putin and the Russians. They have been pals with Syria for a long time, hence the Russian naval base in Tartus. So what? I hear you say. Well, it just so happens that it is the only foothold the Russians have in the Middle East and the only naval base they have in the Mediterranean. Also, it generates a multi-billion dollar arms business which certain people in the West would love to have a slice of. I feel I am wasting my time now because I bet you can see where I am going with this.

Okay, regime change; who wants one? If there is one, the Russian naval base could well be asked to sling its hook and find another port. If this came to pass the Cold War would very likely become very hot. Right now there is a lot of hot air about 'red lines' being crossed; similar rhetoric prior to Iraq and Libya... red lines were crossed then—WMD and all that bollox... all a pack of lies that cost many lives to create a regime change—to gain what? Oil, chaos - take your pick.

Right now we have the two most powerful men on the planet arguing the toss, one snubbing the other and behaving like a spoilt kid; the other lying like politicians always do. This does not look good. But now look what's happening in Europe; Ukraine is the bone of contention now and guess what? Germany and France are shaking in their shoes because they know Putin is unpredictable.

The Germans are so paranoid about Russia, they probably think Putin wants to rebuild the Berlin Wall (they might be right). And France... well, they're used to being invaded aren't they.

Currently there is a cease-fire agreement between Ukraine and rebel (Russian) forces in eastern Ukraine. That's about as believable as the non-existent Cold War and the KGB. Anyway, just thought I'd talk politics (bollox) for a change.

PRISON WRITING - UNCUT.

Dear Reader,
I must first tell you that writing has turned my life around and I am no longer an adrenalin junkie. Writing in my cell was both therapeutic and time consuming. Reliving the harrowing events to describe them in my books was a means of putting closure on things that could have been mentally debilitating; perhaps this may help soldiers suffering with the after effects of being in action... just a thought.
I was thrilled when my first book was published and ecstatic when the second book was on the bookshop shelves next to it. This gave me the confidence to write another book about drugs and arms deals based on actual events. The book is now published and is titled,THE ASSASSINS CODE 1.
This book was not the product of a prison cell. It was done when I was living in Cyprus enjoying the warm climate, which is more of an achievement for me because I am not formally educated and I didn't have the props of a prison to create the reality.
I wrote my third prison book when I was arrested in France in 2007 and thrown into the terrible 17th century Douai Dungeon where I stayed for a while before being sent to Bapaume prison and eventually going to Fresnes Prison, the harshest of French prisons. I was eventually extradited to Spain where I was held in Soto del Real Prison, then across Madrid to Valdemoro Prison and finished my time in Daroca Prison, Satan's Arena, near Zaragoza. I have published this book as an e-book on Amazon kindle and Smashwords. It is titled, SATANS' ARENA. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Satans-Arena-Christopher-Chance-ebook/dp/B0045OUGCE/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
This book is not for the squeamish or the politically correct brigade and like my previous prison books has plenty of anti-Spanish and French sentiment due to my undiluted emotions at the time of writing because of the treatment I received at the hands of my jailers. Welcome to the brutal, ugly and dangerous corridors of Satan's Arena. However, regarding political incorrectness, I intend to write further about 'nonces' (paedophiles), 'irons' (homosexual men in prison) and about various Arab and Gypsy tribes. The writing will be about my own personal experiences; bad and horrendous, during the time I spent in 11 (yes, eleven) different prisons.
Synopsis and blurbs can be read on my website: www.chrischance.co.uk
And my author page on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christopher-Chance/e/B001K88S64/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0