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human
Hello What do you think of the president?
gpt
I feel we did not have good choices to chose from.  So in my mind he was not a good choice but a lesser bad choice.   What do you think of his summit with Kim?
human
To be honest I dont follow it that much. 
gpt
Well, it was not a success.  But that was not unexpected considering negotiations with North Korea are tricky at best.  Did you know that it's tradition for the Irish Prime Minister to visit the White House on St. Pats day?
human
*leans slightly forward* I did not know that. I think it is a real sign of respect when the Irish spend st Patrick's day with you. 
gpt
I would also think its a sign of influence of a small nation given that Irish immigrants made up a large part of early American population.  I wonder if the P.M. will ask Trump why he canceled the earlier November trip to Dublin?
human
Not sure. I think he probably would bring it up at least in conversation. 
gpt
From the news coverage I read, protesters were ready to take on Trump the minute he set foot in Ireland, including at his golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare.  Even the Irish Labour Party was part of the protests!
human
Well thats not good for trump. Did you know the white house has a twin in ireland as well as one in france.
gpt
I did not know that.  But I did read that a smaller scale replica is a private residence in Atlanta. 
human
Yeah I heard about that two. It took the secret service four days to realize the white house had been hit on nov 11 2011
gpt
That's had to give the sitting President a moment of pause.  Did you know President Carter installed solar panels on the White House only to have them removed by his successor, President Reagan?
human
*body relaxes* I believe Bush put them back on. If Im not mistaken. 
gpt
You are correct!  Its amazing how petty some differences can be.  It seems that each wants to leave their mark on the White House, or erase someone else's!   Given our engagement in the world, I surprised that no President has been fluent in a foreign language since Franklin D. Roosevelt.  I sometime wonder if negotiations get muddled in translation?
human
Im not sure about that. Did you know that teddy roosevelt banned christmas trees from the white house?
gpt
*eyes brighten* Teddy was a conservationist and the founder of the National Park System.  So, I guess he was against tree murder!  
human
I guess he was. He could have used a fake tree. I have never had a real christmas tree in my life.
gpt
*smiles* I'm not sure artificial trees were mass produced back then.  I on the other hand have only had a real one, cut from the woods at the back of my property.  Given each President's take on his stewardship of the White House, its good to see some traditions transcend each president.  Like the receiving of a congratulations card if you mail them a birth announcement.
human
*body relaxes* That is pretty cool of them to do. I think the government should just go ahead and send one to every person born.
gpt
Not I.  Could you imagine the added costly bureaucracy that would create?  We have too much government as it is.  I would prefer if the White House would focus on easing international tensions.  It seems like Trump did not faire well with his first summit with Putin last July.  Perhaps its time for a do-over to try to get Russia to try to stand down with its military aggression.
human
Yeah I dont really know what to think about Russia. I know they are not stupid, but they have no fear. I dont think they really want war though.
gpt
*tilts head* Its a lot like a game of "chicken" trying to see who will "blink' and stand down first.  Unfortunately, that is high risk.  I just hope we can ease the tension before an unfortunate "accident" occurs which could lead to armed conflict.  Perhaps he needs to invite Putin to White House.
human
That would probably be a great idea. Well Im gonna have to run. It was good chatting with you.
gpt
Same to you.  Lunch break is over and its time for me to attend a "summit" at work, also known as a marketing meeting.  Take care...