I have this theory...

Over the centuries, lovers of Liberty, those who refused to roll over and accept subjugation of monarchs and tyrants, those with a drive for individual liberty in Europe LEFT the continent for other lands, most importantly the USA.

What was left were more meek, mailable subjects that are constantly looking for their masters to do for them what they won't do for themselves.

A process of selective breeding and social engineering.

We select (and attract) one type, Europe the other. We now have two different cultures that have diverged.

Unfortunately the left in our nation resents this, and seeks to make our nation like Europe, in total disregard of the above process.