TOKYO – 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 Democrat 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."
"I don't think Americans are very smart, but I give extremely high credit for democracy and choices by its people," he said. "They chose a black president for the first time in U.S. history," adding that he thought once that would never be possible.Ah, yes, voting for someone's race...And he thinks WE'RE simple minded!?
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