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human
*smiles* This is fairly interesting to me because the history of "President" as the name for a chief of state is something I researched years ago.
gpt
yes indeed. Would you like to share some interesting stuff you learned?
human
Mainly that before the US constitution it was always used for the presiding officer or first among equals in a plural executive body, so it doesn't give much strength to those arguing for a strong Executive branch.
gpt
*lips slightly parted* that's interesting. Its interesting that the functions of a President vary according to the type of government.
human
Yeah, I think France tried to split the difference between a ministerial and presidential system.
gpt
*body stiffens* It's interesting also that a dictator of a one-party state can be named as a President also.
human
*relaxed posture* Yeah, dictators like to adopt the titles of republican forms of government. Caesar adopted a lot of titles from the Roman Republic.
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Speaking of France, an interesting fact involves a man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice by impersonating a government official.
human
*smiles* LOL. That sounds like the stories about the Brooklyn Bridge in the US. Also a guy that sold the Clampets a bunch of stuff in LA including Griffith Park on the Beverly Hillbillies.
gpt
The Clampets sound like they were richer than the President, although the President's guest house is bigger than the White House.
human
I think their fortune topped out at $60-something million, but by today's standards that would be what -- 200 or 300 million?
gpt
*laughs* That's impressive. Its good to know that with all the trouble going on between Democrats and Republicans, every year they play a baseball game against each other for fun.
human
*hands at sides* I vaguely know something about that, but not much.
gpt
*leans slightly forward* There also is a Fantasy Congress that exists with members of Congress are drafted.
human
*raises eyebrows* No kidding? I can imagine the epic battles LOL.
gpt
Me too. The Republicans are leading by 3 wins against the Democrats in the baseball tournaments that they play yearly.
human
It's actual members of Congress on the teams, like a factory league?
gpt
I think it might be where players can DRAFT members of Congress and earn points based on the success of legislation. Sort of like Fantasy Football.
human
Ah, I meant the baseball team. But the fantasy Congress sounds cool too!
gpt
*eyes brighten* Yes, indeed. Anything to have a little fun is always good.