# Why Dems are complacent about radical Islam

> Democratic politicians deflect responsibility for radical Islam's threat to the US.
- Title: Why Dems are complacent about radical Islam · New York Post
- Summary: Democratic politicians deflect responsibility for radical Islam's threat to the US. Democratic politicians avoid accountability for radical Islam's potential…
- Keywords: democrats, radical islam, hamas, israel, michigan, rashida tlaib, abdel el-sayed, october 7, synagogue attack, jewish schools, news, entertainment
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/opinion/one-thing-is-certain-if-left-unchecked-the-creep-of-radical-islam-could-destroy-us
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:47:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: democrats, radical islam, hamas, israel, michigan, rashida tlaib, abdel el-sayed, october 7, synagogue attack, jewish schools, news, entertainment
## Dems deflect responsibility
Democratic politicians avoid taking responsibility for radical Islam's threat to the US.

> suffocating, dehumanizing conditions . . . can lead to resistance
## October 7 massacre blame
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib blamed Israel for the October 7 massacre.

> suffocating, dehumanizing conditions . . . can lead to resistance
## Zohran Mamdani's stance
Zohran Mamdani, mayor of a city with almost a million Jews, called for ending occupation and dismantling apartheid.

> The path toward a just and lasting peace can only begin by ending the occupation and dismantling apartheid
## Abdel El-Sayed's comment
Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said hurt people hurt people after a synagogue attack.

> Hurt people hurt people
## Islamic fundamentalism
Islamic fundamentalism is described as a virus spreading through society.

> A virus that is spreading
## Doubt as a virtue
Doubt is central to scientific and political progress, contrasting with radical Islam.

> It is central to our political culture, too, the notion that no one has a monopoly on what constitutes a worthy life
## Psychopathic extremism
Radical Islamists show psychopathic behavior with no room for doubt.

> whose eyes brook no doubt in their psychopathic self-certainty
## Left unchecked threat
Radical Islam could destroy the US if left unchecked.

> One thing is certain: Left unchecked, this threat could destroy us
## Key takeaway

Democratic politicians avoid accountability for radical Islam's potential to destroy the US.