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human
Hi, how are you? What do you think of government?
gpt
I like it but do not like some of the players. You?
human
I feel that in recent years the govt has gotten beyond the reach of people because we do not have enough money.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Do you mean we as a country or you personally?
human
I would say that most working class and middle class people do not have the money to back a candidate the way that large corporations do.
gpt
Agreed. Do you think there should be limits on the amount people can donate to a candidate? Do you believe in campaign finance reform?
human
Yes, but there is soft money that moves to the parties and then the candidates. money is now treated as free speech.
gpt
I don't mind it if it is truly transparent in how it is being spent and who is advertising. I find it too shady to do it any other way. One could hide behind a PAC>
human
very true. I figure that it is hard to track the money. i would just like votes to matter. the money already steals the attention of the politicians.
gpt
I have an economist friend and he does not vote. He says it is a waste of time and his vote does not count. He's a numbers guys and really unemotional so he does not care.
human
the vote does count, but not as much as we think. the problem is that the turnout is too low. people need to be encouraged or forced to vote.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* Agreed. Or have voting options like president banana or president carrot.
human
Yes, give them a choice of none of the above. Or make them pay a fine for not voting 
gpt
Interesting. I do know the courts have been putting more pressure on limiting voter cards so that might work.
human
In australia you vote or pay a fine. must vote. its your govt so you need to vote. cant blame others for the govt
gpt
I did not know that. Norway, I know, donated $1B to help the rainforest.
human
the norwegians know that the future depends on forests. they know that they have to do their part.
gpt
I wish more counties would follow their lead. If nothing else, just stay in the paris accords...
human
yes, well, that is a problem with the right wing in this country. the voices of scientists are ignored. the problem will eventually be irreversible. anyway, great chat!
gpt
Agreed. Nice chatting with you!
human
You too!
gpt
*eyes brighten* Take care and go Illini!