Liberalism on the run? Populism sweeping all before it?

Endangering those cherished values so hard-earned over 300 years?

Trump, AfD, UKIP, Marine Le Pen, Wilders... protectionism, extremism - aren'tthese anathema to democratic values?

But none are seeking to prevail by circumventing democratic process.

We (embattled liberals) squirm and seek to appease with promises of new starts, inclusivity and listening more.

But appease who? And who are we to appease anyway? If we think in those term...