Bad Ideas That Just Won't Die: The Resurgence of Fascism, Nazism, and Ultranationalism
Resurfaced, Repackaged, Regrettable Fascism , Nazism and ultranationalism ; names that belong, by all rights, to history books and bad dreams. Yet, somehow, they keep stepping back into the spotlight, cloaked in new language, new platforms and disturbingly familiar sentiments. What ought to be long-settled questions of morality and governance are, once again, finding traction in parliamentary speeches, viral soundbites and ballot boxes. This isn’t simply about fringe movements or internet provocateurs. It's about a disquieting trend: ideologies that were once toppled are now finding fresh applause. Something is being stirred in the social fabric; something old, something dangerous, and something we were meant to have outgrown. This article takes a closer look at why such ideas continue to find a foothold. We won’t just dwell on historical echoes; we’ll trace the quieter mechanics of influence, legitimacy and desire that make these ideologies so hard to put to rest. And by the en...
