The words “fringe” and “extremism” are on the rise by mainstream media as they are used to create fear of Texas politicians that seek to change the status quo. This begs the question: is it “fringe” when a vote on Texas Independence is being discussed and supported at nearly every Republican Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidate forum in 2021 and 2022? The support of a TEXIT vote was not just by the audience, but by the majority of candidates among those races.
The Associated Press recently released a warning from the Department of Homeland Security that the recently-held midterm elections “are emerging as a rallying point for domestic extremists” and “could spark calls for extremist violence.”
The article mentions recent examples such as the attack on the synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, by a British national demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers, and bomb threats targeting several historically Black universities.
Fortunately for everyone, these alarmist predictions were nothing but the typical fear-based clickbait.
Just before the midterms, the Texas Tribune called Governor Abbott’s primary challengers West, Huffines, and Prather “fringe” for their take on the following taboo topics for establishment politicians: a Texas Independence vote, elimination of property taxes, and election security. Apparently even having a serious discussion about these issues makes one an extremist. The article quoted a former Trump advisor regarding the candidates, saying “Let’s be honest, these are crazy people.” For what it’s worth, these three “extremists” received 547,888 votes. When 28.1% of Republican primary voters chose a gubernatorial candidate who respected our right to vote on Texit, that’s hardly an extremist position. TNM’s own Daniel Miller received 127,735 votes for Lieutenant Governor. That certainly doesn’t sound “fringe” to me.
So what’s a Texas Nationalist to do in these times when even the mere mention of regaining our sovereignty makes the fear-mongers label us “fringe” and “crazy,” as if we were at risk for becoming “domestic extremists?”
First of all, stick to the script. Our mission is to secure and protect the political, cultural and economic independence of the nation of Texas and to restore and protect a constitutional Republic and the inherent rights of the people of Texas. In general we work within the existing structures of power in order to advocate for the best interests of Texas first.
Second, mind your manners. Texas is a place known for its hospitality, friendliness, and go-get-‘em attitude. If some far-left person wants to scream in your face about their issue, or some far right person wants to chant rude mantras at ill-conceived rallies, that’s their business and their right. For us, let’s not fall into bad behavior that reflects poorly on our state and our cause. We represent what’s best about Texas.
Finally, remember who we are up against. Our cause isn’t impacted one way or another by the ongoing drama in Washington DC. War in Ukraine or China doesn’t somehow put Texas on our back burner. Don’t let the media convince you otherwise: for us it’s “Texas first, Texas forever.” Who is it that stands in the way of you and I being Texans first, of Texas once again lifting its head among the nations? It’s not the voter next door, or even all the voters in the big blue enclaves of Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, and certainly not Vladimir Putin or Xi Xinping.
The only ones holding back the people of Texas from claiming our God-given rights to self determination are the Texas elected political class. And how do you beat those guys? You hold them accountable by pointing out the times they fail to represent the people, and ultimately work to vote them out. Ours is not an “extremist” or “fringe” position unless we act in ways that make us extreme or fringe. Stay engaged, stay active, and stay true to the cause, but stay away from violence, extremism, and negativity.
One way to participate in the political process in ways that honor Texas is to consistently vote for those candidates who have taken the “Texas First” pledge. A list of those candidates can be found HERE, and they are worthy of your vote. A pro-Texit school board candidate, mayoral candidate, county commissioner or city council member each deserve your vote.
