Thread: illegal alien reality show on July 26 may distort Reality

ALIPAC Team,

I just received this from our friend Frank Jorge. Frank works with LAIR and did the Spanish translation for our National Flier campaign. A lot of us knew about this show, but Frank has recently been allowed to tell us that HE is the participant/victim chosen for the show. Please read this and post your honest opinions for us as we work to prepare for the Spin on this thing.

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Hi William.

If you find it worthwhile please distribute to your group.
I was and am under contract but i have been allowed to reveal my
participation.
Sincerely,
Frank Jorge

Frank

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Esteemed patriotic Americans,
As some of you may know I accepted and have
finished working with the Fox Networks Thirty days producers on an
episode in which I lived with illegal aliens for thirty days.

Before I signed my contract i read it thoroughly and noticed that it
actually says that they can defame me and say, or release embarrassing
information about me. I took this to mean that they neither have to be
truthful or ethical in the treatment of the person under
contract....me.

I spoke with my wife as to whether I should participate or not and I
decided that I should do so for the sake of my country, taking into
account that the production might mis-characterize me, defame me or
twist facts. As a person who has himself produced and edited videos I
know how much damage can be done. Anything taken out of context can in
fact appear to represent a point of view completely foreign to the
person making the statement.

It was, and is, my viewpoint that even if the production twisted the
facts, I would still be part of a documentary in which illegal aliens
are shown for close to thirty days living in East Los Angeles
California without any fear of being deported. The episode could well
have been titled, Thirty Days Without Enforcement of Immigration Law.
It is an inescapable fact that not only can illegal aliens exist in our
country without immigration law being enforced but that they can
demonstrate against American citizens, assault them, belittle them, and
now....they can be seen on American Television participating in a
documentary.

All of this speaks volumes as to the status of our Federal, state and
city governments, whose unwillingness to enforce immigration laws goes
against the wishes of its legal citizens.

Two producers for the show came to my home to show my wife and I the
finished product. I was told that it still needed a little work but
that the network executives liked it and that they had approved it.

I really liked it, even the parts that made me look bad in a number of
ways, and then came the last five or so minutes.

In these last few minutes the editing crew had a field day putting
together a sequence that to someone who is as sensitive as myself and
my wife over this issue of illegal immigration appeared to twist things
to make it appear as if i had changed my mind and am in fact in favor
of the illegal immigration family of seven staying here and allowing
more in.

This travesty begins with the eighteen year old illegal alien girl,
Armida, saying " I think he's changing his mind". This is followed by
another video clip where she asks me, " are you still going to the
borders?" I then answer " it would seem strange to do so now."
You are not allowed at this point in time to hear the rest of what was
said because they edited it out.

Allow me to explain. I have been active both on our borders and also
in our cities. I have not, however, knocked on politicians doors
myself. My experience living for Thirty Days in East Los Angeles
California caused a tremendous change in my perceptions of what I
should be doing with the problem.

I decided thatI need to work on the politicians personally in order to
have them in one way or another enforce immigration laws or enact new
ones that will make the four cities that are close to where I live
uninhabitable to illegal aliens. This change in me was caused by living
in a former USA city that is now a Mexican city to the point that as I
wandered the streets I asked the illegals if this city reminded them of
a Mexican city and they said yes, Guadalajara Mexico.

Another shocker was when a following video clip shows me walking down
the street saying, " Why not be part of the process of bringing them
here legally". What you don't get to hear was what preceded it or
followed it...."if this family of seven goes back to Mexico and applies
for legal entry into the USA i promise to sponsor them...why not be
part of the process of bringing them here legally."

What I had done is that I actually made that offer to them. If they
accepted they would have had to leave. This of course means that seven
Mexicans would have self deported and left the USA and applied for
legal entry as they should have done years ago. They refused my offer
since it meant that they would have had to get at the back of the legal
immigration line and probably wait years before they could come here.

I told the producers that they had purposefully twisted the story and
they said that I had actually said those things and I replied that they
had taken it out of context from the 300 hours of video that they had
shot.

After going back and forth for the longest time they refused to make
any changes. I told them that they could keep it all as is but to
allow me to add an audio file that would bring everything back in
balance so that Americans might know that I had not changed my point of
view.

I was told that I had no control over the contents.... as if I didn't
know. I told the producer, Jonathon, that an army of lawyers and the
contract that I had signed would not keep me from addressing this
issue.

Finally they said they would add in writing, at the end that I was
still a Minuteman and that I was working to have our borders secured.

I cannot tell you how much i prayed to have God intervene in this
affair, that i feel is important because our people deserve the truth,
not for my sake, but rather for the morale of our American people.

On July twelfth at 1 PM I was invited to a press conference that was
held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Pasadena California.

A limousine had been sent to pick my wife and i at our modest home in
Mojave CA.

I sat on a panel with the illegal alien girl and three executives from
Fox network and Morgan Spurlock who i met that very day.

When the questions started coming from the reporters i told them of the
deceit that had been put into play. How millions of Americans would be
manipulated into believing something that wasn't true about one of
their countrymen. How a fine production at the last moment took a twist
so dreadful that its status as a documentary was challenged by the
possibility that it had been morphed into a movie, without respect for
truth at a time when our people deserve the truth more than ever.

All reporters listened intently for the full hour of the conference and
the producers showed extreme discomfort. Truth when spoken is powerful.

I was given a DVD with the "rough cut " of the episode as were the
reporters. When I was able to see this DVD at home it was completely
different from what I was shown earlier. This 2ND rendition of the
episode is in keeping with the truth. It is graceful and intellectually
engaging. It is a masterpiece without peer.

So there are two renditions of the product, one truthful throughout,
another, still great and a must see, but in the last few minutes it
takes a Hollywood flight from reality.

Why then would they take a quality work and degrade it?
Was it because ratings would be better? Why was the host, Morgan
Spurlock referring to me on the video as an "anti-immigrant" Minuteman?
If you look at the film you will see that even they know that I am an
immigrant myself!

The Film Crew....
Producer... female, born USA with Colombian parents speaks Spanish,
visits Colombia. Age 40.

Asst Producer....female, born USA, Colombian parents age twenty six.
Fluent in Spanish. Definite loyalty to illegals established.

Co-coordinator...female, age twenty seven, born in Peru, illegal alien
who over stayed her visa. Definite loyalty to illegals established.

Cameraman...male, USA, believes in "one world one people". Definite
loyalty to illegals established.

Sound man...male,born USA, unknown loyalties.

Asst Cameraman...Mexican illegal alien. Definite loyalty to illegals
established.

During all the days that we filmed I frequently felt as if I were the
only person who believed as I do.


It is not an accident that the film took the turn that it did. I never
failed to mention my anti-illegal immigration point of view everyday.

The crew was aware that upon completing the filming I would fly to
Crawford Texas to protest Bush for being soft on illegal aliens.
They knew that i was the originator of the event and had paid for
everything that we had purchased for it.

They had been shown my website for the event.

How could they possibly even dare to think that I had changed my mind?
Not a chance!

Change induced by bonding and isolation is par for the course with some
of these reality shows. The problem in my case is that the change that
occurred was very subtle, and of a different kind than the crew
expected. While i did most definitely bond strongly with the Gonzalez
family, i realized that i must work on my local politicians because
time is short for my country.

I feel that failing to get the type of change expected or desired, they
fabricated one. If they wanted to know how I felt after the thirty day
period all they had to do was ask...they didn't have to.

I told them time and time again, " secure the borders with regular
military troops, fine and imprison the employers of illegal aliens.
Arrest illegal aliens in this country and put them to work building a
wall on our border with Mexico. Start desert tent detainment centers
like Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona has done. Deport all illegal aliens
who do not self deport. Impeach Bush for being the traitor that he is
and try him for treason.

As always we are treated poorly by the media.
Rather than run we must stand and fight until they yield to the truth
and stop the propagation of lies.

As for the illegal alien family, I can tell you that i grew to love
them for their warmth and sincerity. It makes it that much more
meaningful when you love some of these folks and you still say..."our
laws must be enforced", in their presence. I did. I hope many of you
can too.

The word from those who have worked in Hollywood for years and whom i
consulted with on this issue is that reality shows are not reality
driven and that everybody in the industry knows it.

The documentary is still excellent and will have an impact on the
illegal immigration debate. Fox and Thirty days are to be commended
for entering the debate with a beautiful and informative entry.

I participated in this documentary in order to fight for the truth on
behalf of all patriotic citizens, past present and future, who love,
and will love,this glorious nation.

Sincerely,
Frank Jorge
Member CCIR, Secured Borders USA, LAIR, MMP, TXMM, TAR

PS this must see documentary will air on July 26Th, 10 pm and 11 pm on
the Fox channel.

It's time for Mr. Jorge to approach Lou Dobbs about creating a video special report. The world would forever be changed in 120 minutes.

On the 24th, two days before the show airs, I'm going to release a video interview with Frank which will include video of the FX press conference for the show.

During the press conference Frank talked about the Producers manipulation of the program. A group of FX publicity people swarmed me and ordered me to turn of my camera and leave. I kept recording until Hotel security was called.

I have some hilarious video of the head of FX publicity freaking out on me and about 25 minutes of the press conference. Good stuff. :P

Can't wait to see that footage Watchdog. You had better get it ready lol

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Frank is going to be on the Lynn Woolley Show soon. Here is the notice.

Hello everyone,



On Wednesday, July 26, the season premiere of FX Network’s “30 Days” will air. This episode will chronicle the 30 days during which Frank Jorge (member of California Coalition for Immigration Reform, Secured Borders USA, Latino Americans for Immigration Reform, Minuteman Project, Texas Minutemen, The American Resistance and Rumble at the Ranch organizer) lived with an illegal alien family in Los Angeles. Additional details regarding the program can be found at http://fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/30days/.



Frank will be a guest on The Lynn Woolley Show 10:06 p.m. CDT Wednesday, July 19, to discuss his “30 Days” experience. If you are outside the range of an affiliate, the show may be accessed via the internet at www.BeLogical.com. Pasted below is an e-mail which Frank has circulated regarding his motivations for participating in the project and subsequent treatment by the show producers. It is interesting reading and provides a thought-provoking backdrop as the airing approaches.



We are planning a follow-up interview after the broadcast date. Meanwhile, I think you will find the Wednesday night preview of Frank’s experience most worthwhile.



Best regards,



Lou Ann Anderson

Producer, The Lynn Woolley Show

I have nothing but good wishes for all things postive against illegal immigration but something tells me this is not a good idea. I readily admit maybe I am out of touch. Is reality TV considered to be real? Do people really watch these TV programs and think this is real life? Maybe I am just getting too old but I'm not sure I see what is to be gained here?

My opinion is, this guy should be congratulated for doing this show.. his intent and hopes were not that he'd be defamed or misquoted, and if that is the case in the show, then it's not of his own doing nor within his control to change after it's aired.

I look forward to watching the show

I wish it the best and I hope it's effective. My intent is not to question motive. I'm sure Mr Jorge means well. However these shows are manipulative. If the purpose of being on the show is to promote our side or win converts. I believe it will have the opposite effect. By the end of the show many viewers will be "relating" to the Illegals even if Mr Jorge is presented as a "nice" guy. I'm sure they will be shown as "hard working" probably all speak English, no mention or sights of Mexican flags etc etc.

Originally Posted by TheWatchdog

On the 24th, two days before the show airs, I'm going to release a video interview with Frank which will include video of the FX press conference for the show.

During the press conference Frank talked about the Producers manipulation of the program. A group of FX publicity people swarmed me and ordered me to turn of my camera and leave. I kept recording until Hotel security was called.

I have some hilarious video of the head of FX publicity freaking out on me and about 25 minutes of the press conference. Good stuff. :P

Good for you. Can't wait to see the video.