> Unfortunately, dictators don't care much about damage to it's economy as long as they continue to be in power. I don’t know why you’re being downvoted but yo

> Unfortunately, dictators don't care much about damage to it's economy as long as they continue to be in power. I don’t know why you’re being downvoted but you are completely right. I would refer people who don’t believe this to Stephen Kotkin or Sarah Palin.