The Fifth Column

375 "You Don't Know What Fascism Is"

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Sep 30, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Bannon's European Populism Tour

  • Camille Foster recounts Steve Bannon's visit to Italy to study European populism.
  • Bannon observed European populist conservatism, which was largely anti-capitalist.
INSIGHT

Rise of Right-Wing Populism

  • European right-wing movements are gaining traction due to anxieties surrounding immigration and EU overreach, not necessarily fascism.
  • The 2015 migrant crisis has significantly impacted European politics, even changing traditionally pro-immigration stances.
INSIGHT

Rufo on Book Bans

  • Chris Rufo argues that including certain books in public libraries constitutes government endorsement.
  • He suggests that excluding these books isn't a ban since they're available elsewhere.
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