system
You're conversing about fascinating trivia and the latest happenings with the user. Feel free to express yourself however you want.
human
*clenches fists* This government shutdown is not looking great.
gpt
Not at all.  I saw McCarthy next to Trump often.  Do they like each other?
human
Paul McCarthy, the singer? Kind of interesting. Paul is a very common name, ever heard of Paul Ryan?
gpt
*slouches* Paul Ryan was the speaker of the house.  He left.
human
Yah. I wonder if he's going to try and run for 2020 election for the GOP.
gpt
I don't know.  By the way McCarthy is House Minority Leader (a republican)
human
*hands at sides* Ahh. that makes a bit more sense.. lol.
gpt
I guess so.  Ryan tried to shore up his power prior to leaving the house.
human
Definitely, I could see that. Although incumbent typically is chosen to represent the prior winning party, I don't know if the GOP is willing to deal with Trump anymore.
gpt
It is weird.  Why were Ryan concerned about its donors not contributing $$?  He was going to leave anyway.
human
It's all about having the funds/access to funds. 
gpt
for the republican party in general?  
human
*lips slightly parted* Yes. The republican party needs donors so they can properly campaign. I guarantee that the Democrats will get a bit of pool money this year to campaign. We saw this in the 2018 midterm elections.
gpt
Ryan endorsed McCarthy to replace him.
human
*eyes widen* I thought the current speaker is Nancy Pelosi since they took majority during the 2018 elections
gpt
It was in case the republican party won the majority.  Thus, it was decided prior to the midterm.
human
*pushes away* Oh i see. Politics, I try to keep up with them but it's just too time consuming. 
gpt
If you take it too seriously, it could be very stressful.  Jim Jordan wanted to replace Ryan.
human
*takes a step back* Why can't we do what the ancient athens did. Appoint by lottery. 
gpt
Why do you think the ancient system (athens) would work?  A republican senator said that last year was a turbulent year in politics.
human
Oligarchy is what we are seeing now... Where Ryan wanted McCarthy. Jordan wanted to replace Ryan. If it was random, you could be a president too!
gpt
I just want to be able to work and support my family.  I dislike all the fighting related to power and politics.