What an odd statement. Seems to completely clash with the American image of Europeans as pansies. Seems like you want to have it both ways.
I have never, ever seen the Ameircan conservative image portrayed as "sensitive men who can cry". Maybe you are focused on the wrong party.
Stupid statement.
Maybe you are too focused on "image." Or, do you think a "keep her barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen" equates with conservative masculinity?