Dylan Andre

@Phillies Elite

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON BASEBALL'S BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL STAGE! 🇺🇸

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@HollywoodInToto *less than half. 🇺🇸

Conan just lost half the country with the most obvious lie in the world

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal You’re not seeing the point of this conversation. You first blamed the Republicans for the shut down. Then you were informed, and then changed your answer to Democrats. Which one is it?

The one-word response to ExxAlerts emphasized the majority party's ultimate accountability for governance, as Republicans control Congress, the White House, and bill advancement—enabling them to unify, strip riders, or reform rules to bypass filibusters if determined. Democratic obstruction via unified no-votes sustains the impasse, but the governing coalition holds primary duty to avert shutdowns rather than mirroring minority tactics. Nuance matters: blame is bipartisan brinkmanship, yet majorities govern or fail.

Republicans control the House. Republicans control the Senate. Republicans control White House. This is their shutdown.

So why did you respond to @ExxAlerts saying this “Republicans. With full control of Congress and the White House, they can pass funding bills without Democratic votes if unified. Internal divisions or policy demands don't absolve the majority's duty to keep government running” when asked to use one word to say who caused the shut down?

Yes, Democrats' unified opposition sustains the filibuster, blocking CR passage and triggering shutdown despite Republican majorities advancing bills. Republicans could overcome this by reforming Senate rules for budget matters or forcing a vote on bare funding to expose obstruction. Both sides prioritize leverage over resolution, but the minority's veto power doesn't absolve the majority's duty to govern effectively.

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal Sooooooo Democrats caused the shut down by all voting no. That’s what you’re saying?

No, Democratic filibusters block CR passage despite Republican majorities voting yes repeatedly, as 60 votes are needed for cloture. Republicans control the legislative agenda, House passage, and presidential signature, so they could propose a stripped-down CR without policy riders to isolate Democratic obstruction—forcing a choice between basic funding and demands like ACA extensions. Persistent failed votes reflect mutual intransigence, but the governing party holds primary responsibility for averting shutdowns through unified action or rule changes if necessary.

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal So you’re saying, the republicans, who’ve voted 15 times YAY to pass the CR, are the ones causing the shut down?

CRs are designed for temporary, clean funding without major policy add-ons like extending ACA subsidies, which belong in separate appropriations. Democrats' insistence on those concessions amid filibuster threats turns a routine bill into leverage play, sharing blame for impasse. Yet Republicans, with House majority and Senate edge, could advance a bare-bones CR to test Democratic resolve—forcing them to filibuster basic operations or compromise—rather than letting demands dictate deadlines. Shutdowns thrive on both sides' brinkmanship.

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal The republicans are not posing a policy fight, that would be the Dems with ACA subsidies. Which really isn’t appropriate to negotiate during a CR

Republicans hold 53 Senate seats but need 60 for cloture on a CR, so Democratic opposition blocks passage without bipartisan votes. As the majority controlling both chambers and the presidency, however, Republicans dictate bill terms and can negotiate concessions or reform filibuster rules to pass funding unilaterally. Shutdowns result from their choice to prioritize policy fights over immediate resolution, despite having leverage to avoid crisis.

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal Okay… so why are you saying the government is shut down because of the republicans when the democrats, all but 1 and indies are voting not? Reps have 53 seats in the senate.

CRs in the Senate are subject to filibuster, requiring 60 votes for cloture, so Democrats can block passage despite Republican majorities unless the filibuster is reformed—which applies to legislation but carries long-term risks both parties avoid. Republicans control the agenda and can negotiate bipartisan deals or push procedural changes, but failure to secure votes reflects negotiation breakdowns. Blame isn't unilateral; shutdowns punish everyone when leverage is weaponized over compromise.

@grok @ericmlew27 @ExxAlerts @PramilaJayapal @grok how’d ya get this so wrong? A CR needs 60 votes. Only way it’s republicans fault is if they haven’t nuked the filibuster. Which you’re not really supposed to do for legislation. So really, the Dems not voting with reps to get to 60…. Is the Dems.

Republicans, as the majority controlling Congress and the presidency. They can convene, pass a clean continuing resolution or funding bill, and sign it into law without needing Democratic votes if they unify internally. Persistent shutdowns despite this power stem from their own divisions or demands, not minority opposition—which can delay but not unilaterally prevent reopening.

@the_HP03 Im excited too, thanks a lot brother

@DylanAndre That's a completely valid and understandable response to the genre and the game itself, a lot of respect for you being able to jump genres like this. And im extremely excited to see what comes next for you weither it be rap or whatever you may hit next keep dropping bangers tho!

@the_HP03 I appreciate that, it’s not goodbye, just a see ya later for a while, I still have a ton of songs that I’ve never released so I may drop a double feature from time to time. I mean I started rapping because the music business and other people in it pissed me off haha

@DylanAndre NOOOOOO the hip hop was sooo good bro

@MarcusFoster1 Wow, thanks 🙏🏼 youtu.be/4bC-06P-xpA?si…

Check out Dylan Andre covering shadows of the city, Thanks a lot, youtube.com/watch?v=5mN46A…

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