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human
Do you follow politics in Asia ? 
gpt
Hey, yes, I do follow politics generally. What kind of news in Asia were interesting for you?
human
*hands at sides* The was an "election" in Cambodia, where the ruling party "won" every seats. Western countries don't know how to react to this "democracy" without pushing Cambodia towards China. 
gpt
Well, true. Election always doesn't mean that there is democracy, right? Even Soviet Union had elections. 
human
*sighs* It was the typical autocratic election: main opposition party dissolved by the court, protesters where arrested, sketchy monitors (from China) . But how do you impose sanctions without hurting the factory workers ?
gpt
I think it's just impossible. Idea of sanctions is to punish government, but average people suffer more. It doesn't bring democracy: hungry and poor people care much less about free elections. There is something I don't appreciate in westen election like electing dog as mayor for 13 years. Democracy wasn't created for that.
human
*eyes downcast* In ancient Greece, official were appointed by lottery, sometimes randomness is better than a dog.  
gpt
*raises eyebrows* True. But they had not so many citizens. Just of few percent of male population were citizens in their cities. I actually didn't know that all elections in Oregon are conducted by mail. I guess many people know it, but not me. lol
human
That is interesting, maybe the voter turnout will be better since it does not involves going to another place. I would appreciate that. 
gpt
It could be. But I'm not surprised about the fact that the whole Canada if were US state would be just 50 electoral votes - fewer than California. I guess their democracy is much better. I've never believed in democracy in large states.
human
The thing the bigger a State is, in population and physically, you end up with everyone is a minority. So there won't be ever a true majority. 
gpt
Absolutely. I've read about government's shut down: it was 17 times for the last 37 years. Were you affected by the last one?
human
No I live in Canada, we don't have this kind of drama. If the budget don't pass you get new elections.
gpt
Interesting. Is it required by law? No budget means election in 100% cases?
human
It is because the budget come from the governing party, it can be rejected if it is a minority (when there is lot of small parties), if so it means the  government "lost" and new elections are declared. You can't have a minority in a 2 party system.  
gpt
True. Did you have cases in Canada when dog was elected as mayor or chimpanzee received almost half million votes like in Brazil in 1988?
human
We had a joke party, the Rhinoceros party, with bizarre promises. It is no more since you have to pay now to be a political party.  
gpt
I guess it's kind of trend all around the world. There is sort of joke party in Italy. Trump is also part of this. But it makes voting unpredictable  and you never know what people decide 
human
There is a difference drama party, based on "strong" laws against criminal, polluters and a joke party where it promise to repeal the law of gravity. The former is more dangerous because it is popular among disenfranchised.  
gpt
*calm eyes* I agree. Anyway I consider elections all around the world are transforming and new elements will be introduced in terms not only a way to vote (like by mail in Oregon), but also in terms of politicians and how they rule countries. 
human
You are right as society change the voting system has to reflect those changes. It is cool that astronauts can vote from space, but it is sad that 34% of Alabama black males have lost their right to vote. 
gpt
*takes a step forward* I honestly have no idea how black males in Alabama lost their right to vote. What does permanently lost means? It sounds very strange. I'll google it after hit.
human
I think in some states if you are convicted of a crime, you lose your right to vote. And small infractions are a crime like drug possession. 
gpt
It could be. Ok, it was to talk with you. Have a good day!