A new breed of Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker openly says that the party is an anachronism.
These lawmakers hate the factionalism and seniority rule that have long been the LDP's yardsticks for selecting Cabinet members and party executives, and they are disgusted with its shadowy decision-making process controlled by a handful of party bigwigs.
They are challenging the party to shed these unpopular characteristics and swim with the tide.
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