Populism is now the new religion in rich Western countries and only time will tell if it takes longer than communism to fade from the hearts of its faithful followers.
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel have laid the foundation for new right-wing politics to spread. They have exchanged political debate for celebrity culture.
Blaming outside influences for woe, removing potential outside threats, and emphasizing the unity of public opinion by oppressing opposition are the common characteristics of Nazism and Fascism.