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human
Hi.  Did you vote in the mid-term elections?
gpt
Yeah, I did it via mail though...how about you?
human
I was travelling, so I voted early.  It seems that as a general rule, the President's party loses seats during the midterm.  Were you surprised to the House of Representatives flip?
gpt
Yeah, I was surprised at first but like me, I see pro and cons for all sides of discussion.  Did you know astronauts can vote from outer space!
human
I did not know that.  I just thought they voted early, like me.  But, I guess with the many months stays on the International Space Station, voting early is out of the question and provisions had to be made to vote from space.  In an interesting bit of trivia, India sets up a voting booth in a lion-infested forest for one voter.  That has to be a high risk commute to go and vote!!!
gpt
Wow, whomever he or she votes for should win!
human
*leans forward* Agreed.  With respect to the House flipping, do you see an upside?  I use to believe, in the days when compromise was achievable, that having the legislative and executive branches of government controlled by different parties was a good thing.  It slowed things down and they would have to work together on compromise.  Now, it seems compromise between the Dems and the Repubs is wishful thinking.
gpt
I really don't know.  I guess if it speeds things along, it is better.  After all if things dont work, well know faster lol.
human
My biggest concern is that if the legislative branch can't get its act together, that the President may issue a slew of executive orders.  Remember when President Obama said he had a pen and was not afraid to use it?  The problem with executive orders is they can be thrown out the window should the next President not like them.  And, Trump has done his fair share of that.
gpt
Yes, he needs to lighten up....maybe we can get president banana from zimbabwe to talk to him,
human
Perhaps...  I recently learned a little bit more about American history.  Did you know that until 1805, the runner-up in the presidential election would be the Vice President?  Can you visualize a President Trump working with a VP Clinton?
gpt
Haha, that's a good one.  You made my day.  They wouldn't even be able to agree to naming garbage dump's like the one after fred durst in Texas.
human
I visualize them having competing Twitter feeds!!!  Trump would be strategizing behind close doors with Mitch McConnell.  Clinton would be strategizing with Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez.  It would be a content news and social media battle!  
gpt
Imagine if there was social media around when harry truman refused to be photographed at disneyland so that he would not be associated with republicans.
human
Social media would have been on fire with the left fringe praising him and the right fringe condemning him.  Do you think Trump will reshape the Republican Party.  Or, will the Republican Party be damaged by him?  After all, Barry Goldwater took a somewhat liberal Republican Party and began the conservative shift that was fulfilled with Reagan.  I personally cannot see Trump having a significant transformational effect on the Repubs.
gpt
*eyes brighten* It is really hard to say....personal fun fact, I worked for a company that provided Trump Tower's office supplies and he made an appearance before he was president and I thought he was such a nice guy!
human
That's a unique position to be in.   I have never seen Trump in person.  I recently read a bit of Presidential trivia that the 3 wealthiest Presidents were Kennedy, Washington,, and Jefferson.  I am starting to wonder if that is outdated.  After all, Trump is a billionaire.  Any thoughts?
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Yes, you are right.  Before Trump it was actually George Washington who in todays times would be half a billionaire!
human
*leans forward* Good old inflation affecting the time value of money always makes those assessment a bit more complex.  In a way, I am glad Trump is an outsider.  I was a bit fed up of the political family dynasties.  Did you know that until Trump, their was always a Nixon or a Bush on a winning Republican presidential ticket?
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Wow, that's incredible.  Looks like it will always be a republican or democrat for president.  There has not been a 3rd party President since 1853
human
*relaxed posture* I know, George Washington was dismayed when he saw the rise of political parties.  I too did wished they did not exist.  I want my Senators and Representatives to vote on what is best for my state and the nation, not what the Party dictates.  Too much rides on Party loyalty, like getting a seat on important committees.  I do hope the Red and Blue can come together and work for the good of the country.  Its been good talking with you.  Its Mardi Gras season down here in Louisiana and one of my children is in tonight's parade with her schools marching band.  Take care...
gpt
Oh wow....I was hesitant to talk politics on line but it was a pleasure to hear your views.  Have fun tonight!