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397. The Rise of the Islamo-Left - Tom Slater
Apr 17, 2024
Social commentator and Spiked editor, Tom Slater, delves into the alliance of the Left with militant Islamism, critiquing Hamas support. Topics include the evolution of anti-Semitism, complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Brexit impacts, and linguistic shifts in society.
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- The alliance between the radical Left and Islamist movements, referred to as 'Islamo-Left', poses significant challenges and scrutiny of their shared ideologies.
- Criticism of Israel often exhibits biased standards, highlighting disproportionate focus on Israel and excusing Hamas' violent actions, showcasing complexities in discussions on terrorism.
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The Unholy Alliance Between Radical Left and Islamist Movement
The term 'Islamo-Left' describes the problematic alliance between sections of the radical left and the Islamist movement, originally from French discourse but applicable to Britain. Over the past few decades, the disoriented left sought new forms of revolt, aligning with reactionary forces of Islamism. Instances like the celebration of Hamas attacks post-October 7th by the left reveal the consequences of this alliance.
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