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human
Hello, my good friend! How are you doing today on this fine fine day?
gpt
*eyes widen* Hi very good thanks. It is interesting learning about the Republican party back in the 1800's!
human
*relaxed posture* The Republican party has deep roots, it has a long history, but it has changed. Now we are down to just two parties. It is not good.
gpt
Yeah I agree. Since 1853 there has been no president other than republican or democrats.
human
*relaxed posture* I think that the red/blue division has made politics unsatisfying for many voters. They want other options but there are none.
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* True. That whole categorization didn't start until 2000 surprisingly.
human
*calm eyes* I think that the polarization of politics came with the Bush/Gore election. I am not happy that it has not changed. Now we need for independents. 
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Yes I agree with you there. Interestingly every president with a beard has been a republican!
human
I think that the beard conveys wisdom, the deep wisdom that comes from age. I think that the republicans want to look like Lincoln.
gpt
Yes good point. In the pas they used animals to associate with parties. Truman took that very seriously.
human
I think that Truman knew that the elephant was his mortal enemy and could not be trusted. Even at Disneyland. He knew the impact of media.
gpt
True. He just didn't want to be associated with Republicans!
human
I think that he was smart. The Republicans were probably trying to set him up. They laid a cunning trap, but he was too smart for those 
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Yeah Truman was a smart guy like you say. After the Voting Rights Act in 1965 the southern states became more reupublican.
human
Yes, the voting issue made many people in the South angry. They did not want the change so they went to the other party, the one with the beards.
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Haha the beard party yes. Interesting that the GOP used to endorse values of classical liberalism.
human
That is the odd thing about the name. It is liberalism from Europe, not the liberalism of the socialists. I do not understand politics. The confusion seems intentional.
gpt
Yes it would be so nice if there were simpler terms. The Senate also confuses me. It is the more prestigious body than the House of Representatives. 
human
There are fewer Senators and they have 6 year terms. They are special in politics.
gpt
Interesting. The presiding officer of the Senate is the Vice President!
human
Yes, the VP has power to cast a deciding vote if there is a tie. 
gpt
*eyes widen* Wow so much power. The senate once used the same gavel for 165 years!