A coup d'etat or just deserts?

Viktor Yanukovych had himself a pretty good gig. As president of the Ukraine. Living in splendor. Outside Kiev. His premises had a half-dozen large residences of various styles, a private zoo with rare breeds of goats, a coop for pheasants from Asia, a golf course, a garage filled with classic cars and a private restaurant in the form of a pirate ship.  Ah, the opulence (and gall) of politicians. Getting away with whatever one can. Though Yanukovych decided to abandon it all. Fleeing this weekend. To save his skin. He calls it a coup d'etat. I call it just deserts. --Jim Broede