This is a Labor Day Weekend destined for the history books.
Earlier today, President Obama announced that he thinks the United States should pursue military intervention against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
In case you haven't followed the story, Syria is in the midst of a civil war and the President is convinced that al-Assad has used chemical weapons against his opponents, something that's against international law. Because of that, President Obama has formally asked Congress for permission to take action, but that won't happen until at least September 9th.
While the world awaits that decision, Hollywood has already taken notice.
Although most celebrities have taken a light hearted approach to a very difficult to deal with situation, it's refreshing to know that there is time to think of other things than movie premieres and night club brawls.
I mean, I don't expect President Obama to step away from Syria to self tweet, but there's plenty of time on set or on the tour bus, peeps!
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) August 31, 2013
If we're going to put the Syria thing to a Congressional vote, can we also ask them to vote on Ryan Seacrest hosting all that shit?
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) August 31, 2013
Is anyone else obsessed with Gloria Borger's lipstick-stained Starbucks cup? #CNN #Syria #Lipstick #Starbucks
— Damon Lindelof (@DamonLindelof) August 31, 2013
"What message will we send if a dictator can gas hundreds of children to death in plain sight and pay no price?" -Obama
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 31, 2013
I wonder how many Syrians will die before Congress comes back
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 31, 2013
I like POTUS asking Congress, but I think they should be called back now, not when they casually return from vacation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 31, 2013
Question Authority, Don't drink the koolaid and don't go down the rabbit hole.
— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) August 31, 2013
Question Authority, Don't drink the koolaid and don't go down the rabbit hole.
— lisa rinna (@lisarinna) August 31, 2013
.... US credibility and our right NOT to be attacked by WMD on the line.
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) August 31, 2013
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