The trick will be to neutralize the fascists without enabling the communists to gain the upper hand.  Sadly, when one polarizing extreme rises, many are drawn to the opposite extreme, which can result in even worse outcomes.   

Dialling back the extremist rhetoric needs to occur on both sides of the aisle.

The spirit exhibited by several prominent American Jews, who vocally stood up for Muslims when Trump introduced the travel ban, lingers as a model of what we need to see more of.  

When 'your' people are getting out of line, make yourself heard before they hijack the great civil society we enjoy.