[tmptmp]

>>It is the new Catholic Church, taking on only the worst of the qualities of its predecessor.

This. I am a liberal but I do agree with your characterization of the "liberals". The mainstream liberals/leftists have polluted the societal atmosphere so much by ascribing malice to even slightest criticism of their dogma and its ill effects.

For example, to accommodate minority (e.g. homosexuals) is a good thing for the progress of society. But the mainstream liberals apply double standards: they will never criticize Islam which is the most oppressive and vicious ideology out their oppressing all those who don't follow its dogma (e.g. homosexuals).

This podcast by Sam Harris is worth contemplating.

"Sam Harris - President Trump and the Failure of the Left" [1]

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f27qaDQ1uG8

[eli_gottlieb]

We on the Left criticize Islam all the damn time. We just don't like invading Middle Eastern countries for no palpable benefit.

[tmptmp]

Please provide some examples of mainstream left and liberal criticizing Islam. Genuinely interested.

[eli_gottlieb]

Paul Berman has written at least two books on the subject.

[blahi]

Well, apparently the leftist intellectuals need a history lesson. This is why the US intervenes in the Middle East.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_oil_crisis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet%E2%80%93Afghan_War