Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Wash. Post Reporter Tries To Get Vet’s Border Wall Gofundme Campaign Yanked
The Lid ^ | 12/21/2018

Posted on 12/22/2018 5:02:13 AM PST by rustyweiss74

As we reported earlier, triple amputee veteran Brian Kolfage started a GoFundMe campaign to get around the Democrats’ obstruction and raise money for President Trump’s southern border wall. The campaign went viral and as of this writing has raised just over $11.6 million. According to GoFundMe, this would make Kolfage’s effort the third-highest fundraiser of the year.

Apparently, this didn’t sit too well with Washington Post tech reporter Tony Romm, who reached out to GoFundMe in an apparent effort to get the campaign yanked.

“So there’s an effort on GoFundMe to raise cash money for a border wall. Has more than $5M in donations (seeking $1B) and claims to have contacts in the Trump admin (have asked for more). But it got me thinking: is that, like, allowed on the site?” he posted on Twitter.

“GoFundMe terms prohibit attempts to raise cash money rooted in ‘intolerance of any kind relating to race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender or gender identity, or serious disabilities or diseases,’ among other limits,” he added.

(Excerpt) Read more at lidblog.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: blogtrash; clickbait; getajob
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-30 last
To: rustyweiss74

That would mean fences around houses are “Intolerant” and fences around schools are “Intolerant” and fencers that protect people are “Intolerant”


21 posted on 12/22/2018 7:55:28 AM PST by realcleanguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74; Jim Robinson

If this post is illegal, please remove.

From mylife.com:
“Summary
Anthony Romm is 31 years old and was born on 9/27/1987. Currently, he lives in New York, NY; and previously lived in Levittown, PA. He currently works as a D.C. blogger/intern at World Politics Review. Anthony’s education includes attending Harry S Truman (High School, Bristol Township) and American University. Other family members and associates include Ashley Romm(, Timothy Romm) and Michelle Doto.”

The employment info on Anthony Romm is outdated. He is a Washington Post employee reporting on technology.
There’s more employment and address info on the website. He is a Democrat.


22 posted on 12/22/2018 8:01:52 AM PST by namvolunteer (Obama says the US is subservient to the UN and the Constitution does not apply. That is treason.9we)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: GailA

Yup. I’d be happy to buy some wall bonds. It could easily whip up the same kinds of patriotic feelings Americans had investing in War Bonds during WW II.

My mother saved some of hers as keepsakes.


23 posted on 12/22/2018 8:02:27 AM PST by jazminerose (Adorable Deplorable)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: realcleanguy

They think any private property is “intolerant”.


24 posted on 12/22/2018 8:04:26 AM PST by bankwalker (Immigration without assimilation is an invasion.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74

At $14,560,683 at time of this post. lol


25 posted on 12/22/2018 8:08:06 AM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74

‘Beta’ male? My, my, how generous you are! Is it a Christmas thing?

My assessment was pure Omega. As for the ‘male’ part— always an open question with libs.


26 posted on 12/22/2018 8:08:17 AM PST by jazminerose (Adorable Deplorable)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74

How does this guy stay employed at the Post claiming to be objective after a stunt like this?


27 posted on 12/22/2018 8:09:59 AM PST by Regulator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74

That sissy boy is more like an OMEGA, not BETA!!


28 posted on 12/22/2018 8:16:05 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rustyweiss74

The left would fight a border wall if it were free or paid for by others. They’re all-in for open borders and will fight for it as hard as they do abortion.


29 posted on 12/22/2018 9:21:11 AM PST by umgud (Now)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bankwalker

I think you are correct


30 posted on 12/22/2018 1:01:21 PM PST by realcleanguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-30 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson