“The ruler's extravagant lifestyle and embezzlement of public funds revealed the true nature of the kleptocracy ruling the country.”

“If a European referendum is held, it will be time to settle accounts with the EU kleptocracy.”

“But, as we have seen with Russia, if the ethical basis of free markets degenerates sufficiently, all that we have left is a form of kleptocracy.”

“It went beyond the overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych, the kleptocrat president.”

“Yet for Indonesians themselves to push the boat out so far for the old kleptocrat suggests a failure to come to terms with the scale of his crimes.”

“Some Congolese recall the unquestioned support western governments gave to the young Mobutu Sese Seko in the 1960s, helping keep the brutal kleptocrat in power for decades.”

“But how many billions in foreign aid have been wasted over the decades due to the grandiose projects and corruption of dictatorships and kleptocracies?”

“But other states, especially Russia, have had trouble adjusting to a market economy, degenerating into massive kleptocracies.”

“The barracks-bred kleptocracies of Africa are particularly committed to the permanence and inviolability of state borders.”

“Most commentators argue that it will stand or fall on whether the continent's leaders possess the will to deal with dictators and kleptocrats.”

“Sadly, it was the oligarchs, the kleptocrats and Western companies that benefited most from the increased prices.”

“As a result, Leftists and kleptocrats become de facto allies fighting against the progress and development of 3rd-world peoples.”