The Japanese government has protested, after Presidential incumbent Joe Biden accused the still largely homogeneous island nation of being "Xenophobic." Xenophobic is generally understood as another term for "racist."
As reported by the Mainichi:
"The Japanese government told the U.S. side that Biden's comments, made at a fundraising event on Wednesday ahead of the 2024 presidential election, were not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's policy, according to the source.At the event attended by many Asian American voters, Biden said, "You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants," according to the White House.While lauding immigration and diversity as key strengths of the United States, Biden was quoted as saying at a Washington hotel, "Look, think about it. Why is China stalling so badly economically? Why is Japan having trouble? Why is Russia? Why is India? Because they're xenophobic. They don't want immigrants."
The reality is that the people of almost all countries are strongly opposed to immigration, even Americans. This opinion poll shows America somewhere in the middle of the "xenophobic/ racist" spectrum, while Japanese attitudes are surprisingly more pro-open borders.
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In fact, Americans are so naturally opposed to immigration that US politicians constantly feel the need to "boost" it for its supposed "economic benefits."
The Razorfist video on the topic is a hoot!
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