Over our inordinate fear of Islamism?

It was the 1970s all over again, unfortunately for American diplomats in Libya;

The attacks on US diplomatic compounds in Cairo and Benghazi that left the US ambassador dead are a reminder of two intractable problems.

The first is the difficulty facing two key Arab states which have overthrown their security apparatus – perhaps more will follow – as they try to re-establish security without the brutality on which they have depended in the past.

The second is a more profound culture clash, between Muslims who believe that their faith must be respected, even in non-Muslim countries, and the absolute western belief in free speech.

Irving Kristol is rolling over in his grave; Barack Obama and his State Dept have been mugged by reality.