This got me thinking about how it’s not uncommon for Russia to collect failed dictators and give them shelter. And it would be absolutely on-brand for this new era for the U.S. to start doing the same.

I have a sense that dictators are weakened when the world observes other dictators facing consequences, which may be all it takes to want to shelter them.

[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46014535

Breaking an ankle bracelet and fleeing an international manhunt is a risky endeavour! Although I suppose world leaders tend to be risk takers. "I deserve the top job, and I'm going to scratch and claw my way to get it" isn't exactly a well-balanced thought.