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human
So do you care how bad Russia's economy is or isn't?
gpt
I think we should care about the world economy whether it's your own country or not. There are many factors that make this a global issue rather than just a Russian issue.
human
Good point. With globalization one economy can take a lot of economies down with it.
gpt
Each country brings a resource to the world stage and if one economy fails they'll need to account for it in some way. 
human
Do you think what the President has done here spurred our economy, or just kind of kept it chugging along?
gpt
I think it's a means to keep a business going but you can only let something bleed for so long before it dies.
human
Agreed. From what I've been reading the tax cuts implemented has had minimal impact on citizens, and  have helped business a lot more.
gpt
Sure, but if this is a bigger economic issue with the value of the Ruble down and a two year recession, how does one decide who to give tax cuts to.
human
True. 
gpt
People want to go out and buy things and see a consumer boom. But just because the president says so doesn't mean it's happening. If the money isn't there, it isn't there.
human
*raises eyebrows* I agree completely. In my opinion the economy isn't as great as we're being lead on. 
gpt
Given the fact that this type of bailout has happened in the past just makes this feel like a campaign slogan. Government trust is hard to come by these days.
human
*curls lip* We have too many people with money taking advantage of this country right now, and they feel like they're doing the right thing, but in the backs of their minds they're doing what's best for their businesses bottom line.
gpt
*calm eyes* If government was run like an actual business there would at least be structure in how things are done. Rather than pocketing money from special interests to keep their seat in office.
human
*eyes downcast* There is definitely is no structure right now. 
gpt
Which really makes the voting process frustrating. We're told that every vote counts yet it's hard to believe things are being done in a legitimate manner. 
human
*eyes widen* The electoral college really makes no sense at all to me. Why have a popular vote, when it's possible that it won't make a difference.
gpt
Yeah, that still baffles me as well. Knowing that there have been a number of presidents elected by the electoral college rather than what the popular vote was. A 10% margin is huge when it comes to that.
human
I didn't vote for either large party candidate. I don't think I can say that I voted for a reality television host who tried to trademark the phrase you're fired. It's kind of ridiculous if you ask me.
gpt
I would agree. I wish the 2 party system would not be what we base our decisions on.
human
I wish all candidates were required to tell the whole truth, and not partial truths. 
gpt
*relaxed posture* And at this point in our politics, that unfortunately includes being under oath. Not even just on the campaign trail.
human
*slouches* At this point in our politics you're either on their side or you are worthless to them.
gpt
Agreed, the government has too much power over the amount we can actually affect change.
human
And it seems like they're doing whatever they can to only give the voting power to people who will go along with their agenda.
gpt
So much for checks and balances. They're so focused on whose side wins that little to nothing gets accomplished.
human
*furrows brow* And we're probably due for another government shutdown in a couple of weeks. 
gpt
*pushes away* In which the immigration issue will again be pushed to the forefront and declared a national emergency.
human
When everybody knows it's not a national emergency. It's just smoke and mirrors. 
gpt
Right. And when we do actually end up having a national emergency we'll have our funds tied up in some wall that will supposedly make us "Great Again"
human
We don't need a wall. We need to spend the money on our own people first.
gpt
There are plenty of causes better fit for those billions of dollars. The truth is, no one knows whether it will be effective or not.