“And yes, it would be foolish to argue that today’s surge of populism in Western democracies bears direct comparison with the rise of Nazi fascism that led to industrialised death camps.”
After I read this sentence, I couldn’t be bothered to read anymore … apparently populism which normally is taken to mean Brexit and Trump may not bear “direct comparison”, but presumably it’s close. Where does the author of this article live and who does he drink with down the pub?
“And yes, it would be foolish to argue that today’s surge of populism in Western democracies bears direct comparison with the rise of Nazi fascism that led to industrialised death camps.”
After I read this sentence, I couldn’t be bothered to read anymore … apparently populism which normally is taken to mean Brexit and Trump may not bear “direct comparison”, but presumably it’s close. Where does the author of this article live and who does he drink with down the pub?