Comment by thrance

But by what mechanism can they attain power? That's what matters. Many sociopaths remain in the shadows.

Material support from the oligarchy absolutely connects Hitler, Mussolini, Trump and Putin. It is how they find the funding to get into power, how media is made to relay fascist propaganda 24/7, etc.

Serving the interests of the capital class, and only theirs, is what defines and enables fascism.