ANOTHER GUN MEASURE PROPOSAL GETS SHOT DOWN (PARDON THE PUN)

The Senate took a vote and gave the thumbs down on gun control proposals

GOP is still the NRA's bitch. Sent this effort straight down the garbage disposal

 

The vote wasn't all for naught. It allowed the parties to stake out political turf

We're in a big election cycle. Candidates take sides and show what they're worth

 

Vote fell along partisan lines. Neither side wants to take a big bruising

Jobs are hanging in the balance. That comes in ahead of the Orlando shooting

 

Debate over guns is back on. Fight rages on, arguments re-ignited

Gay community caught in the middle. Praying to God this wrong will be righted

 

Both sides presented proposals. Presumably to tighten certain restrictions

Didn't find much common ground. Few compromises, mostly contradictions

 

The proposals weren't expected to get past the Senate, but what do we know?

Variations of them have been shot down, even after the tragedy in San Bernadino

 

Monday's vote was no major surprise. It fit the same old Republican pattern

They gave in to the NRA's demands. Left the affected families in tatters

 

Seems as if we are spinning our wheels. We are constantly grasping at straws

Firearm enthusiasts won't budge an inch, despite polls that support stricter gun laws

 

Gun supporters won't compromise. Pointing the finger of blame somewhere else

They make mention of emotional illness, but funding gets cut for mental health

 

But what of the terror watch list? Should be easy with their hate of Islam

Conservs refuse to restrict the list. Guess they want terrorists to purchase guns

 

You'd think they'd be embarrassed. But the Grand Old Party has minimal shame

They only care that the NRA is happy, and they get to remain in the game