There are exceptions, and most any post about The Messiah, The One We Have (not!) Been Waiting For, comes under those exceptions.
Godwin has argued, that overuse of Nazi and Hitler comparisons should be avoided, precisely because such a comparison or reference may sometimes be appropriate, and overuse robs the valid comparisons of their impact.
In this case, the comparisons are valid, IMHO.
Yep - if the shoe fits...
Things are what they are.