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The Associated Press: Japan senior lawmaker: Americans are simple-minded
A key figure in Japan's ruling party dubbed Americans "simple-minded" in a speech to fellow lawmakers Wednesday.
It was not clear what prompted the remarks by Democratic Party heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa at a political seminar, in which he otherwise paid tribute to Americans' commitment to democracy, saying it was something Japan should learn from.
"I like Americans, but they are somewhat monocellular," the former Democratic Party leader said. "When I talk with Americans, I often wonder why they are so simple-minded."
Ozawa didn't elaborate on what aspect of Americans made him compare them monocellular organisms, a term also used to mean shortsighted or dumb.
There is growing speculation that the 68-year-old former party leader renowned as a backroom dealer and election strategist but unpopular among the wider public may run against rival Prime Minister Naoto Kan in a Sept. 14 election for the party leadership.
The Associated Press: Japan senior lawmaker: Americans are simple-minded