Strange Bedfellows: Islam and the Progressive Left

Growing up and living in New York I have far too often found myself wondering how Liberals, Progressives, or anyone on the Left could possibly be so stupid. I ponder as to whether or not they actually believe in the BS they espouse.

For instance:

Do highly paid Yuppies who own a condo, a summer home, and a BMW really prefer Socialism or Communism over Capitalism?

Or:

Do the supposedly educated Pro-Castro members of the Congressional Black Caucus really not know that black Cubans are basically second class citizens?

Or finally:

Do feminists or members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community who identify with Mulims in America as fellow victims really not understand that their lifestyles are forbidden by Islam, and that they would be the first to be persecuted in a world dominated by Islam?

I read a great post by Dr. John J. Ray, Ph.D of Political Correctness Watch which deals with this strange relationship between The Left and Islam; a relationship based on their mutual quest for power.

Dr. Ray writes:

“On the surface of it they seem to have very little in common. The left claims to be progressive, embraces gay bars, abortions, feminism, worker’s rights civil rights, multiculturalism and obscene slogans. The Islamists throw acid in women’s faces, hang gays on every streetcorner and repress minorities and freedom of expression.”

Why does the American Left steadfastly continue to apologize for the atrocities of Islam? Do they really feel comfortable with such an ally?
The short of it is that The Left and Islam need each other for the time being.

I urge you to read Dr. Ray’s insightful post from July 9th titled Islam and the Left – Two Sides of the Same Coin. I guarantee it’ll be worth your while.