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Rachel Maddow looks at why dictators form alliances even when their respective countries have different political systems, and how the power greed they do have in common unites them against democracy, rule of law, and the United States of America. Given Donald Trump stated appreciation for many of the world's dictators and his apparent interest in unchallenged power, it is not unreasonable to recognize his desire to join their little club.