[LS]

The problem with that is that leftism and Islamism can only co-exist to a very finite point. Islam doesn't even accept the basis of civil society---everything, including government, is measured in terms of "Allah's will." So while you may be right in the short run, that's all it can remain . . . a short run.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The problem with that is that leftism and Islamism can only co-exist to a very finite point. Islam doesn't even accept the basis of civil society---everything, including government, is measured in terms of "Allah's will." So while you may be right in the short run, that's all it can remain . . . a short run.

30 years is a short run? They will turn on each other when we fall and not a moment before. In the mean time they hold that "the West" is the source of all their evils. Common enemies.

In an ally, consideration of race and creed are insignificant beside two prime questions, which are:
1. Can he shoot?
2. Will he aim at your enemy?

The answer here for them is yes and yes.

[Neophyte]

The problem with that is that leftism and Islamism can only co-exist to a very finite point. Islam doesn't even accept the basis of civil society...

To begin with the second part of this statement - leftism doesn't accept civil society, too. All is measured by The Party will.

And further on: Leftism and Islamism share a very important and not at all short term ground - both are collectivist ideologies.