The real question: Why is the Left so sympathetic to radical Islam? Answer: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Most inciteful response.
I think the reason the left uses the term “radical extremism” intsead of Islamist terms is because it doesn’t preclude “right-wing extremists” in their narrative.
They both want to destroy western society.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Bingo! You were faster than my first cup of coffee.
My backup answer:
The left intends to cause our government to slow walk an effective response to Islamic terrorism so as to grow the need for the police state it requires.
At the same time, it uses street animals who advocate killing cops in order to weaken and destroy the relationship of respect between the public and law enforcement (per 1960's).