The Obama administration insists that the Syrian refugees they want to bring to the United States consists of “widows and orphans,” and in order to convince everybody that’s the case, the White House has upped their social media PR game:
White House Launches #RefugeesWelcome Hashtag https://t.co/t7iQtZTqxT
— Michael W. Chapman (@ChapmanCNSNews) November 18, 2015
Yep, there it is:
America has been welcoming refugees from around the globe for generations. Get the facts: https://t.co/mtBAgDmCjL pic.twitter.com/TbtmW4Xe9L
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 18, 2015
We can welcome refugees & ensure our safety. Have questions? Ask @NSCPress for a 1pm ET Q&A with #RefugeesWelcome. pic.twitter.com/pKip65WU7q
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 18, 2015
USA should embrace refugees, not fear them. Words on Statue of Liberty shouldn't be empty promise #RefugeesWelcome https://t.co/NeCWLz2w24
— Madeleine Albright (@madeleine) November 18, 2015
The promise of hashtag, part 462!
Oh thank God! Everything will be fine now. https://t.co/hZ0aZBTk2X
— Heather (@hboulware) November 18, 2015
@hboulware The hashtag will make everything better now!
— Amy Curtis (@moderncomments) November 18, 2015
@hboulware There's nothing more noble than #hashtagactivism. It solves all problems & everyone can summon courage to do it. @ChapmanCNSNews
— AJ (@SeeTac7) November 18, 2015
Enough with the half-measures. The problem will persist until US officials tweet photos holding handwritten signs. https://t.co/JRciMaC4Xw
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) November 18, 2015
Terrorists come via visas of all types, naturalization, and yes, refugee status. Do I trust ICE to vet #RefugeesWelcome? No chance in hell.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 18, 2015
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