Populism

Libération - always admirably politically correct - is running an
editorial on the rise of 'national populism' today. A bit strong for
my taste. Even going along with the nuanced piece, I would ultimately
disagree, because I think there is more going on than identity politics. Even if - by
some miracle  - all the concerned countries did the right thing politically, the
rash of problems we are currently experiencing with hate crimes - and
actual hate-motivated actions - would not disappear.

Social media and the Web have created an enlarged sphere of intimacy,
wherein all manner of extreme opinion finds a home. This creates an entirely
new situation ( not helped by America's stubborn refusal to restrain gun ownerhip).
In my view...

https://www.liberation.fr/france/2018/10/26/les-droites-radicales-fondent-sur-le-globe_1688207