Actually, the liberals don't love her, at all. She has become, in large part, persona non grata in those circles. As Moehler points out, she values something that most liberal parents don't - personal responsibility and achievement.
Chua was the darling of the media. As a matter of fact, the book has been on the best sellers list thanks to the MSM’s publicity push.
Visit Amazon and read all those Liberals reviews. You’re note the common theme.
The only reason the MSM and other liberals are jumping ship is because the public outcry has been overwhelming.
If liberals hate Tiger Mothers then it is because they are a bunch of drug-addled hippies who don't want their children to learn about responsibility, hard work, and discipline.
If liberals are neutral toward Tiger Mothers then it is because they are Gramscian spies who are slowly and stealthily foisting the secret liberal/socialist/communist agenda on America.
Whew! So long as whatever liberals think I can continue to rationalize my complete and utter hatred for them I'll be OK. I can go back to sleep now.