Synopsis: Media Drumming Up Sympathy For Self-Deporters
In the latest analysis from the Daily Caller, “Media Drumming Up Sympathy For Self-Deporters,” the emotional narratives of families affected by self-deportation are scrutinized. The media is portrayed as skillfully tugging at heartstrings, framing individuals like Fidel Rivera and his family, who are left with a heart-wrenching choice due to his undocumented status since 1995. The story weaves an intimate portrayal of family life, underscoring the pain of separation and the sacrifices made for a perceived “better life.”
However, the piece critiques the potential bias in these portrayals, emphasizing that the decisions made by these individuals have consequences. While ABC News effectively evokes sympathy, the analysis points out the lack of coverage on the negative impacts of illegal immigration, particularly on victims of crime. The video invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of immigration, family integrity, and the media’s role in shaping public perception, challenging them to consider both sides of this divisive issue.
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How quickly humans forget
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OH MY HEART PUMPS PISS FOR HIM !!!!! 😂
The media can spin these" please get emotional stories" all they want….my heart strings have been disconnected…especially since they spin a damn lie and misinform the people…😂😂😂 My next question….why isn't he taking his family with him, why isn't she going with him, of their live is so strong? 🤜🏾🤛🏾🇺🇸
BREAK THE LAW …. SUFFER THE PRICE ….
Where’s the coverage from fake news on innocent victims like Jocelyn Nungary? Raped and murdered by monsters in the country illegally. 🤬
Crisis actors
Thank you for self deporting. You broke the law period.
Deport them all
They are honest, contribute to the community, haven't hurt anyone, no record etc….. 😭 They Broke the LAW
I don’t feel bad. Move with them if you love them. 🇺🇸
Audios amigo take your Communist teacher wife with you
He's going back to his wife and kids ìn Mexico. 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜
There is a major difference between them and us we don't go to another country illegally and start living there and expect to be allowed to stay there without any consequences.
No sympathy. Not even an ounce. Maybe for the kids because their dad decided to be selfish, and now they’re losing their dad
There are thousands waiting in line for years to be a citizen of America, the right way in which we all will open our arms to welcome. Those who jump to the front of the line is illegal!! And will be deported never to return. ❤
Say bye bye to daddy. She isn't ugly so she'll find another one after high school.
Have a nice flight
The fastest way to get a green card is by marriage of a legal citizen. So why didn't he get a green card?? Does he have a criminal record or something else that prevents him from getting one.
America is crying with happiness. Deport all of them.
if they are just like any other person, they should be expected to follow the laws like any other person.
Feel free to name another law besides illegal immigration, whose violators, their supporters, and apologists point to the length of time they've gotten away with it as justification for reducing the consequences, or eliminating them entirely, AND as justification for being allowed to continue violating that law with impunity.
Bank robber to judge: But your honor, I've gotten away with robbing banks for 10 years. Surely the fact that I've gotten away with robbing banks for all that time entitles me to be excused for all of those bank robberies AND continue robbing banks without consequence?
Feel free to name another law besides illegal immigration, whose violators, their supporters, and apologists point to the fact that they only violated ONE type of law, but not any other laws, as justification for reducing the consequences of breaking that one law, or eliminating them entirely, AND as justification for being allowed to continue violating that law with impunity.
Arsonist to judge: But your honor, besides the arsons, I am "otherwise law-abiding". Surely the fact that I have broken only ONE TYPE of law, and obeyed all others, entitles me to be excused for the arsons, AND continue committing arson.
Feel free to name another law besides illegal immigration, whose violators, their supporters, and apologists point to the continuity of the lifestyle their family enjoys as the fruits of violating that law as justification for reducing the consequences, or eliminating them entirely, AND is justification for being allowed to continue violating that law with impunity.
Bank Robber to Judge: But your honor, my family has become accustomed to a certain way of life that has only been made possible by my bank robbing. Surely, that entitles me to be excused for all previous bank robberies AND to continue robbing banks with impunity.
How is this any different than a cold case murder suspect being arrested 20 years after the crime? Despite being "otherwise law-abiding" and having gotten away with it all this time, he would be hauled off to jail and separated from his family, unable to attend his kids' graduations.
No, you dweebs, I'm not equating illegal immigration with murder. I used murder as an example because it is the only crime with no statute of limitations, so it IS possible to arrest somebody who has gotten away with it for 20 years. No other crime meets that criteria, hence my example.
And no, you dweebs, the statute of limitations does not apply to illegal aliens who have entered the US illegally AND stayed. Entering was a violation, and so is staying; they've been violating US Immigration Law the entire time they've been here.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
I've suffered from encounters with illegal aliens; they cost me wealth and security; I want them out of my country 🇺🇸
It's not effective nor do I feel for this family in the slightest. This boarder hopping animal, and every other boarder hopper, is a blight on our economy, our national integrity and our national respect. Other countries see what's happening here and take it as weakness on our part. How many of the 20 million illegals are military age males from hostile countries? Is it 20%? Is it 40%? Is it more? We don't know because there was no vetting process. Anyone here illegally is a federal criminal and is subject to imprisonment and/or deportation. This is why everything is so expensive now too. 20 million illegal "people" pour into OUR country. None of whom pay taxes while abusing government assistance programs. Who do you think funds these programs? We do as US citizens and taxpayers. Also, when you add 20 million people to a place, demand for goods goes up which means prices go way up. Fu*kem. If they want a prosperous country to live in, they can make their own country prosperous. We're full.
Screw the left. HE HAD DECADES to get the citizenship.
Womp womp.
Yup do it the right way ,,,,,,, everyone could predict the liberal news doing this .. the daughters can get going with him to
1:39 she must be a shit teacher if she never taught him English or about the laws. He could have just gone back, entered on a K visa, then gotten a green card, then citizenship through his wife. These people aren’t victims, they are just stupid 😂
20 years and speaks zero English.
Arrest abc for this rhetoric
Lol
Don't feel for him or his wife at all. I feel for his kids because of what this Criminal Illegal Alien is putting them through.
Over twenty years and it NEVER occurred to you to apply for a green card or see an immigration lawyer?
20 or 25 years😂NO ENGLISH ???
Don't come to America illegally and start a family if you don't want to be separated from them.
I am crying….crying laughing.
Talk about “doing the jobs no Americans want to do” that would be his wife….Woof.
Stop allowing illegals
This does not make me feel bad , I blame the mom and dad period, he started a criminal in this country period , she knew he was illegal and she gave up the punnani for Mexican cock she fucked up
Kids need to be very mad at mom and dad period
They're criminals
So he knew for the past 30 years that he was illegal. Too bad.
If I pretend to be asylum can I get free plane ticket and money too to travel?
Trump should take Mexico to keep families together!