Black Tie Yacht: The 'gun control' parties are over

A yacht owned in part by Senator Joe Manchin, Democrat from West Virginia, had been the host to parties and get-togethers for senators debating the proposed gun legislation. The boat, named the "Black Tie" was docked on National Harbor, near Washington D.C.; making it an easy access after a long day at the office. With alcohol and parties at night, and beautiful sun filled fun during the day; this yacht had become the hang out for Senate members that had crossed over in favor of gun control legislation.

Senator Mark Kirk, Republican from Illinois, had spoken out to disclose this new negotiation method, giving a new definition to what Machin calls “breaking the ice”. He’s not shy to say it worked, Kirk broke away from his parties ideologies to join forces with the Democrat proposed gun control laws. With yacht parties, and a final bash that included TV host Joe Scarborough, the deal was sealed .

Announcing the deal were, Senator Joe Machin (D-W.Va) and Senator Pat Toomey (R-Penn.). They emphasized that the new gun laws would keep criminals and the mentally ill from getting firearms. They also agreed on having a commission on violence. Clearly a compromise creating more government jobs. It’s interesting that they agreed to debate, when this law has so much more to do than Senate views. It also has to do with the House of Representatives. It is not often that you see a senator get a national platform to speak for his legislation, so there is always a senator willing to change policies, or take the lead in just about any issue in order to gain some notoriety. Nothing is sweeter than their attempts being successful.

What a fail! Some senators have jeopardized their career for a boat party and fifteen minutes of fame. The gun legislation has failed to do what it intended to do. The major issue: background check, didn't pass the test. There are not enough senators agreeing to allow this section of the legislation to go through. The compromising senators must now face their next election knowing they will have disgruntled constituents. The President has openly announced that he feels betrayed. It is not that the public does not want background checks, it is true that the majority do. It seems that it is more about trusting the government. World events have promoted fear. National uprisings and dictatorships around the globe remind Americans of the reasoning behind the 2nd Amendment.