Even the most progressive of liberals eventually face a dilemma: What if a liberal reform helps to undermine the very foundation that ensures that liberal reforms are possible? This is what Europe right now is tackling during its modern age struggle with Islam. We want to be multicultural and democratic at the same time, so we spend all of our resources on creating a moderate, Westernized version of Eastern Islam.

The Conservatives have long said this will not work. Maybe they're pessimists. Looking at the incidents in Bali, Madrid, London and Malmö, it doesn't require much to remain a pessimist about Islamic reform. The real problem starts when our fear of going back to WWII-ish nationalism results in Europe pushing back its foundation: Christian morality, Roman law and Greek philosophy.

This is why even the most progressive of leftist-leaning liberals need to take Conservatism seriously. When the foundation to a society is under compromise (should we ban right wing parties? should we ban criticism against religion? should we limit our freedom of speech when some group feels offended?), further reforms threaten the whole point of reform in the first place.

Americans observe how Europe is caving in on its own civilization. Europe does no longer possess the will and power to defend its core values. That's why Americans are now turning against Obama, because they (rightfully) suspect Obamarama politics is the European answer to America's long standing Conservative and Constitutional position. The problem is that liberals, even the best of them, has yet to realize the full significance of an anti-Conservative political climate.