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40 U.S. Government Lies, Coverups & Abuses
The United States Government is no stranger to Lies, Coverups & Abuses. Here is a list of just 40 well-known examples.
We love our country, but we hate our government…and for good reason. The government of the United States is one of the most lying and corrupt governments on earth. We take comfort in a false belief that the things our government does is for our protection. After all, that’s why the government exists. But the truth is that there is no technology that our government possesses, that it will not eventually use on its own people.
Below is a summary, in no particular order, of 40 times our government has lied or covered up it’s own abuses against citizens or humanity … and that’s not even including the obvious one of the invention of nuclear weapons.
1. CIA Mind Control Program – MKULTRA – The CIA illegally administered drugs such as LSD to thousands of people without their knowledge and often ran experiments on them. Many people died and their families would never know how/why. The agency destroyed all files in 1973 so we will never know the full extent of the program or who was involved. Nobody was ever prosecuted or fired for the illegal destruction of files.
2. My Lai Massacre – American soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry; 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry; massacred as many as 500 Vietnamese civilians on March 16, 1968. Before murdering them, some women as young as 12 were gang raped. The government covered it up until they were busted by journalists in late 1969. Only 26 soldiers were charged … but only one was convicted on 22 counts. That man, Lieutenant William Calley Jr., a platoon leader, served 3 1/2 years under house arrest. His sentence was commuted by President Richard Nixon.
3. Republican President Eisenhower authorized the CIA plot to kill Cuban citizens (communists) and Fidel Castro, as well as foment a rebellion in a program called Operation Mongoose in 1960.
4. In the 1920’s during prohibition, the Government forced companies that manufacture alcohol used for cleaners & solvents to include poison in the mixtures to stop people from distilling it for drinking. Over 10,000 people died as a result.
5. Area 51 Environmental Catastrophe. It’s not just about aliens. The U.S. Government denied the existence of the military base, known as Area 51 near Groom Lake in Nevada, from 1955 until 2013. The government would burn toxic materials on the base leading to dozens of military personnel with health problems, including cancer. But because the base didn’t officially exist, the service members had no recourse. The government just let them die without taking any responsibility. In 1993, Democrat President Bill Clinton signed an executive order that exempts Area 51 from all environmental laws, furthering the injustice that future service members will face.
6. Under the direction of Attorney General Janet Reno, the FBI murdered 80 people; men, women & children, in an attack on a church compound in Waco, TX in 1993. With little to no evidence of a minor weapons charge, the FBI led a misinformation campaign against a church leader, David Koresh, in order to gain public support for a raid on the compound. They burned the people alive inside the building.
7. The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. From 1930’s to the 1970’s, the U.S. Public Health Service conducted experiments on unwitting poor, black citizens in order to study the effects and progression of untreated syphilis. The government lied to them and promised them free medical care but instead gave them syphilis in order to monitor the effects.
8. Cigarettes are good for you. All the way into the 1960’s, tobacco companies bought and paid for politicians who created policies to encourage smoking, even lying to the Public by getting doctors to endorse the products as an aid to increase lung capacity. This all occurred while it was already known of the dangers. While we blame the tobacco companies, the Government was just as much involved in the deception.
9. CIA torture. Following 9/11, the CIA engaged in “enhanced interrogation” (ie: Torture) with suspected “terrorists”. They manipulated the definition of “terrorists” to include any person who might have the information needed to conduct an investigation into a terrorist plot. The details of the CIA operation were withheld from President Bush for 4 years.
10. DARPA hacks the weather for war. In 1993, the government built a facility in Gakona, Alaska known as HAARP (High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) in order to heat the ionosphere and manipulate the weather to enhance military objectives of war. Many now believe that it may be partly responsible for global warming and is used to feed the narrative for green initiatives.
11. In 1955, The FBI stalked Martin Luther King Jr. because of his involvement with the Montgomery bus boycott. They accused him of being a communist without any evidence. They assigned undercover operatives to infiltrate his inner circle and try to convince him to kill himself. King was just the highest-ranking member of the government’s widespread illegal tracking of “black activists”.
12. The Pentagon Papers. The DOD commissioned a study of the Vietnam War and the United States’ involvement from 1945 to 1967. It detailed how the government manipulated the public through the media into supporting the Vietnam War and how it lied not only to the public but to Congress. When journalist Daniel Ellsberg published the story, he was rewarded with criminal charges of conspiracy, espionage, and theft of government property.
13. “The Nayirah Lie” of George HW Bush. Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990 and Bush Sr. was looking for a way to justify a war. Kuwait is a non-NATO ally that we had no duty to defend or protect … unless we wanted to keep our greedy hands on their oil. Bush Sr. trotted out a 15-year-old girl named “Nayirah” who spun a horrific tale of Iraqi soldiers bursting into a hospital in Kuwait and removing babies from their incubators, to leave them dying on the floor. But it was all a lie. Nayirah was the daughter of Kuwait’s ambassador to the U.S. and was coached into a false story to gain sympathy for Bush’s war. In the end, it was Bush Sr. that killed babies when the U.S. bombing knocked out power to hospitals and those babies who were on ventilation died.
14. Weapons of Mass Destruction. Following 9/11, the government needed a scapegoat. Even though Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11, they perpetuated a lie that he had weapons of mass destruction and was likely to use them against U.S. Allies. This gave President George Bush Jr. the excuse needed to invade Iraq. Aside from a few, inoperative gas projectiles, no “mass destruction” devices were ever found…. Bush made up the whole thing to justify an invasion.
15. Roswell Aliens, Not Aliens. In 1947, a crash of an alien spacecraft allegedly occurred in Roswell, NM. The Roswell Army Air Field reported in a press release that they recovered a “flying disk”. Within hours the story was recanted and the government proclaimed it was only a weather balloon. In 1994, the military admitted that they deliberately lied to the public and that the “weather balloon” was actually a top-secret military surveillance balloon code-named, Project Mogul. Once a liar, always a liar. There is no reason to trust anything they tell the public about this.
16. The USS Scorpion. In 1968 the U.S. Navy submarine USS Scorpion went missing in the Atlantic. The government lied to the public that the ship was lost due to an unexplained failure. 99 crewmen died. In 2010 it was revealed that the ship was likely destroyed by a Soviet submarine and that the government had known this since July of 1968 when the wreckage was found.
17. Agent Orange, Vietnam. More lies about Vietnam. The government used a chemical agent “herbicide” to deforest areas of Vietnam between 1962 & 1971. They dropped more than 19 million gallons, covering not only forests but people and animals. The government denied the cancerous effects of the material until 1983, when a settlement was reached. For their service and sacrifice, veterans were given approximately $3800 each.
18. Freedom of the press. The Nixon administration illegally wiretapped journalists put them on enemies lists and audited their tax returns. They censored news stations by threatening to revoke their broadcasting licenses. Seems oddly familiar with events today.
19. Democrat President Woodrow Wilson signed the “espionage act” which he used to imprison journalists and shut down newspapers that disagreed with his policies. It worked so well in stifling speech that the government continues to use that act to this day. Seems oddly familiar with events today.
20. Watergate. Young people may not be familiar with President Richard Nixon and “Watergate”. In 1972, Nixon authorized the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Washington, D.C., Watergate Office Building to steal documents and tap phone lines. Witnesses testified against Nixon in Senate hearings. Ultimately, the coverup was worse than the crime and Nixon was forced to resign from office.
21. Obamacare. In an effort to push a socialist-style, single-payer health care system down the throat of the American people, President Barak (Barry) Hussein Obama (Soetoro) lied to the American people over and over about how they would be able to keep their doctor. Except, most wouldn’t be able to and Obama knew it at the time. You can’t keep a doctor that is either out of business or is not part of the “approved” system.
22. Nord Stream 2. Pulitzer prize journalist Seymour Hersh reveals that Joe Biden ordered the destruction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea in September 2022. Biden all as much admitted his intent to do so if Russia invaded Ukraine … which they did, just 4 months later. Backing up Biden, Pentagon spokesman Marine Corps Lt. Col. Garron J. Garn told The Post “The United States was not involved in the Nord Stream explosion.” The report from Hersh reveals that they ALL lied to the American public because blowing up a vital supply line to a NATO ally could break up the coalition… not to mention it would open up U.S. targets to Russia as justifiable retaliation … causing WWIII.
23. PRISM. Edward Snowden, a CIA data analyst blew the whistle to reveal that the NSA had a secret program called PRISM, which is used to spy on U.S. Citizens’ email, internet activity, phone calls, and more. For his trouble, he has been living in exile in Russia while not one person in our government has been held accountable for their illegal & unconstitutional activity. Nobody, not even President Trump, has put a stop to this policy. The program marches on to this very day with the government spying on Americans for no legitimate reason.
24. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Nobody of sound mind believes that Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963 … or at least nobody believes that he did it alone. Witnesses testified to hearing shots from multiple locations. A “magic bullet” theory had to be concocted to explain the multiple wounds from the limited number of shots fired by Oswald’s location. Classified documents were supposed to be released in 1992 but every President since that time has extended the deadline. The last President to extend the deadline was Joe Biden who pushed it one last time to December 15, 2022 … Following that deadline, the national archives released 13,000 worthless documents. Keeping the juicy, top-secret stuff that reveals the truth, hidden from the public…probably forever.
25. Monica Lewinsky was hired as an intern for President Bill Clinton. Clinton took advantage of her naivete and engaged in oral sex (at least) with her in the oval office. He lied to the American People, as well as his wife, about the affair and was impeached. His famous line, “I did not have sex with that woman, Mrs. Lewinsky” rings in infamy and taught us how politicians can twist language… ie: “sex” is only “intercourse” and not “oral” … if that is what you believe when you give sworn testimony.
26. The “Iran-Contra Affair” was a secret U.S. arms deal that traded U.S. missiles and other arms to free some Americans held hostage by terrorists in Lebanon but also used funds from the arms deal to support armed conflict in Nicaragua. The scandal might have brought down President Ronald Reagan if not for the loyalty of Oliver North … who took the brunt of the scandal on behalf of the President.
27. The “Fast and Furious” gun-running scandal was headed by Attorney General Eric Holder, under the direction of President Obama in 2009. Fast and Furious was a Justice Department program that allowed government-owned assault weapons to be sold to Mexican drug cartels, allegedly as a way to track them. But internal documents later revealed the real goal was to gin up a crisis requiring a crackdown on guns in America. Fast and Furious was merely a pretext for imposing stricter gun laws.
28. The Man-Made Global Warming Lie. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been busted in tampering with temperature statistics by lowering previously measured temperatures to show cooler weather in the past and raising more recent temperatures to show warming in the recent present. This “green agenda” is a trillion-dollar gravy train that nobody wants to stop. But it’s not just about money, it’s also about control … control over your life. Because you can’t be trusted with making decisions for yourself.
29. The nuclear agreement with Iran by President Barak (Barry) Hussein Obama (Soetoro) sold to Congress & the American public permits Iran to possess nuclear weapons in about ten years (ie: 2026). The justification was that Capitalism had made the new Iranian government more moderate and proposed that the Iranians deserve to have Nuclear power (whilst it is being blacklisted in our own country). Ben Rhodes, a National Security Adviser in the Obama administration, bragged about the lies and stated that the intelligence community knew it was a lie all along.
30. 3 weeks to flatten the curve. “Flattening the curve” was a public health strategy to slow down the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The People were told that if we would all just mask up and stay home for 3 weeks, we would stamp out the virus… or at least enable our medical centers to keep up. It was all a lie to calm people with the bonus of taking away civil liberties. The lockdowns would last for 2-3 years, crushed many middle-class families, and shuttered tens of thousands of small businesses…while big business chains were barely affected.
31. “Operation warp speed” was a partnership between the Government and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by January 2021. To accomplish this, President Donald Trump allowed himself to be duped by the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Anthony Fauci, into believing that tens of millions of people would die from the virus unless he (Trump) allows people to be injected with an experimental biological agent.
The began a campaign to deceive the public by redefining a “vaccine” to include the experimental biological agent. Not only did the “vaccine” not stop the spread, but it didn’t prevent infection either. In fact, it has massive side effects, including death… which the government refused to let people know about and continues to cover up to this day. Hundreds of thousands of people have died from the “vaccine” already and yet mandates for its continued use continue in some places.
32. The Russian Collusion Hoax. The Democrat National Committee (DNC) conspired, with funding from Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to slander and frame President Donald Trump with a conspiracy to steal the 2016 election with the help of the Russians. Many outlandish claims were made which have all been revealed to be false. Yet the media, in actual collusion with the DNC and the Biden administration, refuse to cover or investigate the truth.
33. Don’t get droned. “Anwar al-Awlaki” was targeted for assassination by the CIA for his suspected involvement in Al-Qaeda. He was considered “too dangerous” due to his lecturing and publications as an American-Yemeni imam (religious leader) and some people even referred to him as the “Bin Laden of the Internet.” On September 30, 2011, President Obama ordered his assassination and the CIA fired multiple missiles at his vehicle in Yemen, killing him and everybody else in the vehicle. While it is probably likely that Anwar al-Awlaki was indeed a terrorist, he was also an American citizen who was deprived of his right to due process and a trial by jury. He could have been captured, as many terrorists were, but instead, he was intentionally murdered by a President of the United States in order to send a message.
34. Ruby Ridge. In 1992 Randy Weaver was a doomsday prepper and a self-professed white separatist. He fled to his Ruby Ridge, Idaho home after failing to appear in court on ATF charges he received when he sold two sawed-off shotguns to an ATF agent. When U.S. Marshals and the FBI confronted his family outside his property on August 21, 1992 a brief gun battle ensued. Marshals shot Weaver’s dog, then shot Weaver’s 14-year-old son in the back as he ran away, killing him. Weaver’s friend, Kevin Harris then shot and killed a federal marshal. A standoff ensued and the next day an FBI sniper killed Weaver’s unarmed wife while she was holding her 10-month-old daughter. Weaver was wounded as well as a friend. Weaver surrendered two weeks later.
The jury acquitted Weaver of all charges except two, one of which the judge set aside. He was found guilty of one count, failure to appear, for which he was fined $10,000 and sentenced to 18 months in prison. He was credited with time served plus an additional three months, and he was then released. Kevin Harris was acquitted of all criminal charges.
In August 1995, the US government avoided trial on a civil lawsuit filed by the Weavers by awarding the three surviving daughters $1,000,000 each, and Randy Weaver $100,000 over the deaths of Sammy and Vicki Weaver.
No FBI agent or Marshal was ever held accountable for the murders of Weaver’s wife, son or dog.
35. “Project Serpo” was an alleged top-secret alien exchange program between the United States government and an alien planet called, “Serpo” which is located in the Zeta Reticuli star system.
In reality, Project Serpo was a disinformation campaign by United States Air Force Sergeant Richard C. Doty at the direction of the D.O.J. Office of Special Investigations (O.S.I.). The purpose of the campaign was to infiltrate the UFO circuit and slowly feed an ever-increasing absurd story in order to discredit discussions about alien civilizations and visitation. The real questions are, “Why did the government lie?” and “Why did the government feel the need to lie?” … to the American people about this issue.
36. “Stuxnet” was the world’s most sophisticated, mutating, computer virus ever created, sometime between 2005-2010. Developed by the NSA & Mossad (Israel Intelligence) under a program called “Operation Olympic Games”, this self-replicating virus was designed to infect a specific component in Iran’s uranium enrichment facility to cause them to self-destruct. But to get the virus into the air-gapped computer system, they literally and intentionally infected hundreds of millions of computers all over the world, probably even your own home computer, knowing that eventually it would affect a single USB flash drive and be inserted into the Iranians centrifuge system.
It cannot be understated … these governments were literally willing to infect the entire world to ensure that the virus would get into a single USB drive. And now this technology is being used by every nation-state in the world to attack the infrastructure of every other nation.
37. “Operation Northwoods” in 1962 was a false flag operation proposed by the U.S. Military to shoot down American planes and to bomb U.S. bases & cities (ie: Kill Americans) to create the illusion that the United States was under attack by Cuba and thus create a reason for a U.S. invasion. Fortunately, President Kennedy rejected the plan … of course, things didn’t work out too well for him.
38. On January 16, 1893, armed naval forces of the United States led a coup d’état to oust Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawaii. The queen surrendered under protest in order to avoid bloodshed. In 1898 the island territory was officially annexed as a U.S. Territory. Hawaii finally became the 50th State in 1959. The United States officially apologized to native Hawaiians in 1993…but offered no reparations.
39. Entrapment. FBI manipulates, entraps, and then arrests 4 individuals in a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in October 2020. Two of the four were acquitted and the other two defendants ended up in a mistrial. Court records show that the FBI targeted the “militia group” (ie: an organized group of citizens upset with the Governor’s actions regarding COVID). The FBI infiltrated the group with no less than 4 federal agents who manipulated and radicalized the group into planning to kidnap the Governor. The group never actualized the plan. When it became clear that they were not going to follow through, the FBI arrested them on “conspiracy” instead.
40. A “Family Planning Program” was implemented in the 1970s in some African countries by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to curb the “problem” of African birth rates. Under the guise of “vaccines”, people were given high doses of Depo-Provera without their knowledge in order to cause permanent infertility. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, funded the operation through the “Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation”.
These are just 40 of the most well-known lies & abuses that the United States Government has perpetrated upon the American People and the world. Our founding fathers did the best job they could in the creation of our governmental system, but they can only go so far. Mankind has a natural proclivity to corruption and susceptibility to evil. We must never lose sight of that and never get so lost in our own patriotism that we shut our eyes to our own government’s abuses.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $1.4 Billion Settlement with Meta Over Unauthorized Biometric Data Capture
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully negotiated a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly known as Facebook) over allegations of unauthorized biometric data collection. This settlement, the largest ever obtained from a single state’s action, underscores the importance of protecting privacy rights in the digital age and sets a new precedent for holding technology giants accountable.
Background and Context
The roots of this historic settlement trace back to 2011 when Meta introduced a feature known as Tag Suggestions. This feature, designed to improve user experience by making it easier to tag individuals in photographs, operated by using facial recognition technology to automatically identify people in photos uploaded to Facebook. While the feature was promoted as a convenience, it also involved the surreptitious collection and use of biometric data without users’ informed consent.
Biometric data, which includes unique identifiers such as facial geometry, is considered highly sensitive due to its permanent and unchangeable nature. Recognizing the potential for abuse and the need for stringent protections, Texas enacted the “Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier” Act (CUBI) to regulate the collection and use of such data. Under CUBI, businesses are required to inform individuals and obtain their explicit consent before capturing their biometric identifiers.
However, Meta’s implementation of facial recognition technology violated these legal requirements. The company turned on the Tag Suggestions feature by default, capturing biometric data from millions of Texans without proper disclosure or consent. This practice persisted for over a decade, impacting virtually every user who uploaded photos to the platform.
The Legal Battle
In February 2022, Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of violating Texas’s biometric privacy and consumer protection laws. The lawsuit argued that Meta’s actions not only breached CUBI but also constituted deceptive trade practices under Texas law. The primary allegations included:
- Unauthorized Biometric Data Collection: Meta collected biometric identifiers from Texans without their informed consent, a clear violation of CUBI.
- Deceptive Practices: By failing to disclose the true nature and extent of its data collection practices, Meta misled users about the privacy implications of using its platform.
- Privacy Violations: The unauthorized use of facial recognition technology posed significant privacy risks, given the sensitive nature of biometric data.
Attorney General Paxton’s office emphasized the significance of the case, noting that it was the first lawsuit brought and the first settlement obtained under Texas’s CUBI Act. The legal action aimed not only to secure justice for affected Texans but also to send a strong message to other companies about the importance of complying with privacy laws.
Settlement Details
After two years of vigorous litigation, the parties reached a settlement agreement in 2024. Meta agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.4 billion over five years, marking the largest privacy settlement ever obtained by an Attorney General. This settlement dwarfs the previous record, a $390 million settlement a group of 40 states obtained from Google in late 2022.
The settlement includes several key provisions designed to ensure future compliance and protect Texans’ privacy rights:
- Consent Requirement: Meta must obtain explicit, informed consent from users before collecting any biometric data. This includes clear and conspicuous disclosures about the types of data being collected and the purposes for which it will be used.
- Data Deletion: Meta is required to delete all previously collected biometric data that was obtained without proper consent. This includes data collected through features like facial recognition.
- Transparency Measures: Meta must implement enhanced transparency measures, providing users with easy access to information about the data being collected and how it is being used. This may involve updates to privacy policies and user interfaces.
- Compliance Audits: Meta will be subject to regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to the new data collection practices. These audits will be conducted by an independent third party, with the results reported to the Texas Attorney General’s office.
- User Control: Meta must provide users with greater control over their biometric data, including options to opt-out of data collection and to request the deletion of their data at any time.
- Training and Policies: Meta is required to implement comprehensive training programs for its employees on data privacy and biometric data handling. Additionally, the company must establish and enforce internal policies to ensure compliance with the new requirements.
Statements and Reactions
Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the settlement as a significant victory for Texans and a warning to other companies. “After vigorously pursuing justice for our citizens whose privacy rights were violated by Meta’s use of facial recognition software, I’m proud to announce that we have reached the largest settlement ever obtained from an action brought by a single State,” Paxton stated. “This historic settlement demonstrates our commitment to standing up to the world’s biggest technology companies and holding them accountable for breaking the law and violating Texans’ privacy rights. Any abuse of Texans’ sensitive data will be met with the full force of the law.”
The legal teams involved in the case also played a crucial role in securing the settlement. Keller Postman and McKool Smith served as co-counsel to the Texas Attorney General’s office, with Zina Bash, Sam Baxter, and Jennifer Truelove leading the litigation efforts. Their aggressive litigation posture and expertise in privacy law were instrumental in achieving this landmark outcome.
Implications and Future Impact
The $1.4 billion settlement has far-reaching implications for both Meta and the broader technology industry. For Meta, the financial penalty and mandated changes to its data collection practices represent a significant shift in how the company handles biometric data. The settlement serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the need for transparency and user consent in data-driven business models.
For the technology industry, the case sets a new standard for privacy protection and regulatory compliance. It demonstrates that state governments can and will take decisive action against companies that violate privacy laws, regardless of their size or influence. The settlement may encourage other states to enact or strengthen their biometric privacy laws, leading to increased scrutiny of data collection practices nationwide.
Privacy advocates have lauded the settlement as a major step forward in safeguarding consumer rights. The case underscores the importance of robust legal frameworks to protect individuals from unauthorized data collection and misuse. As digital technologies continue to evolve, ensuring that privacy laws keep pace with technological advancements remains a critical priority.
Conclusion
The $1.4 billion settlement between Texas and Meta marks a historic moment in the fight for digital privacy. It reflects the determination of Attorney General Ken Paxton and his team to hold technology companies accountable for violating privacy rights and sets a powerful precedent for future enforcement efforts. As Texans benefit from the strengthened protections and increased transparency resulting from this settlement, the case stands as a testament to the importance of vigilant oversight and robust legal safeguards in the digital age.
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Daniel Miller and the TEXIT Debacle: The Incompetence that Doomed a Movement
In the expansive realm of Texas politics, Daniel Miller, the dynamic President of the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), has been a fervent advocate for the TEXIT movement since its inception in 1996. Recognized on major news networks and international outlets, Miller’s charismatic stance on Texas independence has positioned him as a central figure in the Lone Star State’s political landscape. As the face of the TEXIT movement, Miller’s leadership warrants scrutiny, delving into both successes and challenges that shape the narrative of his tenure.
Background History of Daniel Miller:
Daniel Miller, a sixth-generation Texan, brings a unique blend of tech consultancy and entrepreneurial spirit to the TEXIT movement. His political journey, however, is marked by setbacks. In the 2012 House District Republican primary, Miller faced a formidable defeat against Allan Ritter, securing only 27% of the votes. Undeterred, he ventured into the 2022 Texas Lt. Governor primary, yet the outcome echoed his previous loss, with Dan Patrick commanding 76% of the votes and Miller securing a distant second with just 7%. These early challenges in Miller’s political career provide context for the hurdles he would later navigate in steering the TEXIT movement toward its goal of Texas independence.
The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM):
The TNM, under Daniel Miller’s leadership since its evolution in 2005, has become a pivotal force in Texas politics, not because of Miller’s involvement, but in spite of it. Evolving from a faction of the old Republic of Texas, the TNM’s mission is explicit: “the complete, total and unencumbered political, cultural and economic independence of Texas.” Operating as an unincorporated association, the TNM’s focus on peaceful political advocacy, education, and the pursuit of a statewide referendum sets the stage for the TEXIT movement. Miller’s role extends beyond advocacy, as he testifies on legislation and participates in conferences globally, solidifying the TNM’s status as a formidable political entity.
Series of Failures:
Referendum Mishaps:
The handling of the TEXIT referendum became a critical juncture in Miller’s leadership. He failed to understand the law and submit ballots on time. He failed to understand the legal requirement for wet signatures. And technical glitches on the petition website likely meant that many more signatures could have been obtained. These missteps not only delayed the movement’s momentum but raised questions about the TEXIT leadership’s competence and preparedness.
The technical failure of the petition website was particularly problematic. For days, perhaps weeks, programming errors plagued the platform, preventing individuals from completing the registration process. The system’s incapacity to rectify errors disenfranchised countless individuals. The severity of these issues questioned the TEXIT movement’s technological infrastructure and its ability to navigate complex legal processes. We should also mention that this is actually the type of business that is Miller’s main job … and it failed miserably.
TEXITCON Press Restrictions:
The TEXITCON event, which was a great idea that was long overdue, faced a critical misstep under Miller’s leadership – a failure to allow free press opportunities. The Texas Liberty Journal’s attempts to secure a press pass were met with complete silence, pointing to a broader issue of restricted media coverage and public awareness. Access to the event would only be possible if one paid for admission. This is not how the press operates and any amateur event organizer would know this. This communication breakdown not only hindered media engagement but also raised concerns about the real motivations of the event. Was it about awareness and organization? Or was it just about making money?
This press restriction holds broader implications. Limited media coverage restricts the dissemination of information about the TEXIT movement’s goals, progress, and activities. The absence of a robust media presence opens the door to misinformation and limits constructive public discourse. In a movement where public perception is pivotal, stifling media access has far-reaching consequences, potentially isolating the TEXIT movement from valuable feedback and alternative viewpoints.
Legal Troubles and Financial Irregularities:
a. IRS Closure of 501c(4):
A significant episode under Miller’s leadership was the closure of TNM’s 501c(4) status by the IRS in May 2023. This move may signal legal troubles or it may once again represent incompetence. In the very least it represents a lack of transparency as no mention of this has been made by the TNM. The closure raises questions about the internal governance and financial practices of the Texas Nationalist Movement Inc. as well. Did they stop being a non-profit? Where is the money from the online store going?
The IRS closure unveils a broader challenge in managing the legal aspects of the movement. As a key advocacy organization, maintaining compliance with federal regulations is paramount. The closure not only tarnishes the image of the TNM but underscores the importance of robust governance mechanisms in movements of this nature.
b. Business Registration Shell Game:
Further scrutiny reveals a concerning practice – the shelling of the Texas Business Registration through another company, “TNM Protective Services, LLC.” This maneuver introduces an element of opaqueness into the organizational structure. Coupled with the inactive status of the “Texas Nationalist Movement Foundation Inc”, this prompts questions about organizational transparency and accountability.
The use of multiple entities and the status of these entities raise concerns about financial practices and organizational integrity. Advocating for political, cultural, and economic independence necessitates a level of transparency that aligns with the movement’s core values. The complexities in business registration demand a closer examination of the TEXIT movement’s financial strategies and its commitment to ethical conduct.
c. Lost Domain Name
When Miller launched his book in 2020 “Texit: Why and How Texas Will Leave The Union“, the back cover of his book listed his domain as www.DanielMiller.com. Sometime after the publication he lost control of his own domain. This often happens when the owner fails to pay the renewal fee to their domain host. Generally, domain names run about $15.00 / year but when the owner fails to renew a domain, ‘squatters’ can jump in and grab it. Often, they will then jack up the price and hope that the owner will pay to have it restored. For common names, or names of celebrities, the fee can go up quite a bit. In this case, DanielMiller.com is currently offered for sale at $79,888.
Few in their right mind would pay such a fee and such a domain name is only valuable to a person who shares this name…that’s a pretty small market. This appears to be the case for Miller who has subsequently registered the domain www.DanielOMiller.com … adding the ‘O’. But the question remains, how does one fail to renew their own domain name? What does it say about a person’s management skills that they would fail at such a simple task? Miller has not returned our inquiry so we are unable to get his side of the story.
The Elusive Financial Trail:
The uncertainty surrounding the online TEXIT product store adds another layer to this financial opaqueness. With little information available about the revenue distribution and the company handling these transactions, questions linger about the accountability of the TEXIT movement. Transparency in financial matters is not just a legal requirement but a moral obligation, especially for a movement that seeks to empower Texans in determining their destiny.
Conclusion: A Call for Renewed Leadership in the TEXIT Movement
As we meticulously examine Daniel Miller’s leadership of the TEXIT movement, a pattern of failures and incompetence emerges, raising serious questions about his ability to steer the movement forward after over two decades. The challenges faced, from referendum mishaps to the restrictions on press freedom and legal and financial irregularities, paint a concerning picture of the movement’s current trajectory.
Delayed ballot submissions, a lack of understanding about legal requirements, and technical failures on the petition website, showcase a level of incompetence that is detrimental to a movement striving for Texas independence. These missteps not only hinder the momentum of TEXIT but also cast doubt on Miller’s capacity to navigate the intricate legal and technological landscape that such a movement demands.
The press restrictions observed at TEXITCON further underscore a deficiency in leadership. In a movement that claims to champion transparency and democratic principles, stifling media access raises serious concerns about accountability and openness. The lack of media engagement limits public awareness and stifles constructive discourse, hindering the movement’s ability to gain broad support.
The IRS shut down the 501c(4), a move that typically happens after a company fails to turn in its forms for 3 consecutive years. The questionable business registration practices that hide who is running the company reveal an unsettling lack of governance and transparency. For a movement that advocates for the political, cultural, and economic independence of Texas, such financial opaqueness is not just a red flag; it is a fundamental betrayal of the ideals the movement professes.
After more than 20 years under Miller’s leadership, it becomes imperative for the people invested in the TEXIT movement to critically assess its direction. The numerous failures and shortcomings raise a pivotal question: Is Daniel Miller the right leader to guide the movement into the future? A movement takes more than passion to succeed, it takes leadership, experience, and competence. Perhaps it is time for the people to seek out a new representative who can bring these fresh perspectives and a strategic understanding of the complexities of politics.
Moving the TEXIT movement forward requires adept leadership that can learn from past mistakes, adapt to challenges, and effectively navigate the intricate web of politics, legality, and public relations. The vision of a free and independent Texas is too significant to be hindered by the failures of the past. It is time for the people to seek a leader who can reinvigorate the movement, inspire confidence, and, most importantly, lead Texas toward a future that aligns with the aspirations of its people.
Election
The Lone Star Shake-Up: Challengers Abound in Texas House Districts
Filing Deadline Closes with a Slew of Contested Races for March 5 Primaries
Austin Texas – The deadline for filing to run in the March 5 Primaries closed on December 11, 2023, Texas sees a multitude of contested races across the State. The political arena is set for an exciting primary season with both familiar faces and new challengers vying for a place on the ballot.
A remarkable surge in political engagement has led to an extraordinary level of competition, with numerous districts witnessing a multitude of candidates vying for their party’s nomination. This historic phenomenon signals a vibrant and dynamic political landscape in the Lone Star State, reflecting a diverse range of voices and perspectives eager to contribute to the state’s legislative decisions. The sheer volume of contested primaries underscores the intensity of the political climate, showcasing a heightened interest and involvement from both seasoned politicians and newcomers alike. As voters prepare to head to the polls, the significance of this historic moment is sure to shape the future trajectory of Texas politics.
In the lead-up to the Texas elections, some key districts are becoming focal points of political tension, with incumbents encountering robust challenges from determined opponents.
District 21: Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Faces Strong Opposition
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan finds himself in the eye of the political storm as he contends with challengers David Covey and Alicia Davis in District 21. Phelan’s reputation has taken a hit, particularly following his failed attempt to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Censured by multiple Republican parties across the state, including Travis, Smith, Tarrant, Harris, Orange, Ellis, Dallas, and Montgomery counties, Phelan’s leadership is under intense scrutiny.
Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Chairman Matt Rinaldi expressed his discontent, stating, “This Speaker has done more political damage to his own supporters than any in recent history. He’s making it clear that he doesn’t intend to change a thing unless he’s removed.” With mounting opposition, Phelan’s political future hangs in the balance.
House District 80: Eight Challengers Vie for Nomination
House District 80 is witnessing a crowded field with no less than eight contenders vying for the nomination, five from the Democratic side and three from the Republican camp. The Democratic candidates include Cecilia Castellano, Rosie Cuellar, Teresa Johnson Hernandez, Carlos Lopez, and Graciela Villarreal. On the Republican front, contenders are Don McLaughlin, Clint Powell, and JR Ramirez.
Currently held by Democrat Tracy King, this South Texas district encompasses Uvalde, Pearsall, and extends south to Laredo. The diverse pool of candidates indicates a fervent desire for change and new representation.
District 68: Republican Incumbent David Spiller Faces Dual Challenge
In District 68, Republican incumbent David Spiller is navigating a challenging path as he contends for the Republican nomination against Kerri Kingsbery, while also facing an unlikely Democratic challenger, Stacey Swann. Kingsbery, endorsed by Ken Paxton, stands out as a formidable contender with a potential to unseat Spiller.
Kingsbery’s advocacy for prioritizing Republican legislative goals has garnered support from the conservative base. The race in District 68 underscores the broader theme of a changing political landscape, with candidates seeking to align with the priorities of their constituents.
These pivotal contests are part of a larger landscape of challenges across various districts. For a comprehensive view of all districts and candidates under challenge, refer to the detailed table available below. As the election season unfolds, these districts will be closely watched, offering voters the opportunity to choose representatives who resonate with their values and expectations for effective leadership. The outcome in these key races, along with others in the state, may well shape the future direction of Texas politics.
District | Democrat | Republican |
District 1 | . | Gary VanDeaver (i) |
. | . | Dale Huls |
. | . | Chris Spencer |
District 2 | Kristen Washington | Jill Dutton |
. | . | Brent Money |
District 4 | Alex Bar-Sela | Keith Bell (i) |
. | . | Joshua Feuerstein |
. | . | Cole Hefner (i) |
. | . | Dewey Collier |
. | . | Jeff Fletcher |
District 7 | Marlena Cooper | Jay Dean (i) |
. | . | Joe Mcdaniel |
. | . | Bonnie Walters |
District 8 | Carolyn Salter | Cody Harris (i) |
. | . | Jaye Curtis |
District 11 | . | Travis Clardy (i) |
. | . | Joanne Shofner |
District 12 | Dee Howard Mullins | John Slocum |
. | . | Trey Wharton |
District 14 | Fred Medina | Rick Davis |
. | . | Paul Dyson |
District 15 | . | Steve Toth (i) |
. | . | Skeeter Hubert |
District 17 | Desiree Venable | Stan Gerdes (i) |
. | . | Tom Glass |
District 18 | . | Ernest Bailes (i) |
. | . | Janis Holt |
. | . | Stephen Missick |
District 19 | Dwain Handley | Ellen Troxclair (i) |
. | Zach Vance | Kyle Biedermann |
District 20 | Stephen Wyman | Terry Wilson (i) |
. | . | Elva Janine Chapa |
District 21 | . | Dade Phelan (i) |
. | . | David Covey |
. | . | Alicia Davis |
District 22 | Christian Manuel (i) | . |
. | Luther Wayne Martin III | . |
. | Al Price Jr. | . |
District 23 | Keith Henry | Terri Leo-Wilson (i) |
. | Dev Merugumala | . |
District 24 | . | Greg Bonnen (i) |
. | . | Larissa Ramirez |
District 26 | Daniel Lee | Jacey Jetton (i) |
. | . | Jessica Huang |
. | . | Matt Morgan |
District 28 | Marty Rocha | Gary Gates (i) |
. | . | Dan Mathews |
District 29 | Adrienne Bell | Jeffrey Barry |
. | . | Alex Kamkar |
. | . | Edgar Pacheco Jr. |
. | . | Trent Perez |
District 30 | Stephanie Bassham | Bret Baldwin |
. | . | Jeff Bauknight |
. | . | Vanessa Hicks-Callaway |
. | . | A.J. Louderback |
District 33 | . | Justin Holland (i) |
. | . | Dennis London |
. | . | Katrina Pierson |
District 34 | Roland Barrera | . |
. | Solomon Ortiz | . |
District 37 | Ruben Cortez Jr. | Janie Lopez (i) |
. | Alex Dominguez | . |
. | Jonathan Gracia | . |
. | Carol Lynn Sanchez | . |
District 39 | Armando Martinez (i) | Robert Cantu |
. | . | Jimmie Garcia |
District 44 | Eric Norman | John Kuempel (i) |
. | . | David Freimarck |
. | . | Greg Switzer |
District 45 | Erin Zwiener (i) | Tennyson Moreno |
. | Chevo Pastrano | . |
District 52 | Jennie Birkholz | Caroline Harris (i) |
. | Angel Carroll | . |
District 53 | Joe P. Herrera | Hatch Smith |
. | . | Wes Virdell |
District 55 | Jennifer Lee | Hugh Shine (i) |
. | . | Davis Ford |
. | . | Hillary Hickland |
District 56 | Erin Shank | Pat Curry |
. | . | Devvie Duke |
District 58 | . | DeWayne Burns (i) |
. | . | Helen Kerwin |
District 60 | . | Glenn Rogers (i) |
. | . | Mike Olcott |
District 61 | Tony Adams | Frederick Frazier (i) |
. | . | Chuck Branch |
. | . | Keresa Richardson |
District 63 | Michelle Beckley | Ben Bumgarner (i) |
. | H. Denise Wooten | Carlos Andino Jr. |
. | . | Vincent Gallo |
District 64 | Angela Brewer | Lynn Stucky (i) |
. | . | Elaine Hays |
. | . | Andy Hopper |
District 65 | Detrick Deburr | Kronda Thimesch (i) |
. | . | Mitch Little |
District 66 | . | Matt Shaheen (i) |
. | . | Wayne Richard |
District 67 | Jefferson Nunn | Jeff Leach (i) |
. | . | Daren Meis |
District 68 | Stacey Swann | David Spiller (i) |
. | . | Kerri Kingsbery |
District 70 | Mihaela Plesa (i) | Joe Collins |
. | . | Steven Kinard |
District 71 | Linda Goolsbee | Stan Lambert (i) |
. | . | Charles Byrn |
. | . | Liz Case |
District 72 | . | Drew Darby (i) |
. | . | Stormy Bradley |
District 74 | Eddie Morales Jr. (i) | Robert Garza |
. | . | John Mcleon |
District 76 | Suleman Lalani (i) | Dayo David |
. | . | Summara Kanwal |
. | . | Lea Simmons |
District 77 | Alexsandra Annello | . |
. | Norma Chavez | . |
. | Vincent Perez | . |
. | Homer Reza | . |
District 80 | Cecilia Castellano | Don McLaughlin |
. | Rosie Cuellar | Clint Powell |
. | Teresa Johnson Hernandez | JR Ramirez |
. | Carlos Lopez | . |
. | Graciela Villarreal | . |
District 83 | . | Dustin Burrows (i) |
. | . | Wade Cowan |
District 85 | . | Stan Kitzman (i) |
. | . | Tim Greeson |
District 86 | . | John Smithee (i) |
. | . | Jamie Haynes |
District 87 | Timothy Gassaway | Richard Beyea |
. | . | Cindi Bulla |
. | . | Caroline Fairly |
. | . | Jesse Quackenbush |
District 88 | . | Ken King (i) |
. | . | Karen Post |
District 89 | . | Candy Noble (i) |
. | . | Abraham George |
District 91 | . | Stephanie Klick (i) |
. | . | David Lowe |
District 97 | Diane Symons | Cheryl Bean |
. | Carlos Walker | John McQueeney |
. | . | Leslie Robnett |
District 99 | Mimi Coffey | Charlie Geren (i) |
. | . | Jack Reynolds |
District 100 | Venton Jones (i) | . |
. | Barbara Mallory Caraway | . |
. | Sandra Crenshaw | . |
. | Justice McFarlane | . |
District 107 | Linda Garcia | . |
. | Christine Roman | . |
District 108 | Elizabeth Ginsberg | Morgan Meyer (i) |
. | Yasmin Simon | Barry Wernick |
District 109 | Aicha Davis | . |
. | Victoria Walton | . |
District 112 | Averie Bishop | Angie Chen Button (i) |
. | . | Chad Carnahan |
District 115 | Scarlett Cornwallis | John Jun |
. | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez | . |
. | Kate Rumsey | . |
District 118 | Kristian Carranza | John Lujan (i) |
. | Carlos Quezada | . |
District 119 | Elizabeth Campos (i) | Brandon Grable |
. | Charles Fuentes | . |
District 121 | Shekhar Sinha | Steve Allison (i) |
. | Laurel Jordan Swift | Michael Champion |
. | . | Marc LaHood |
District 128 | Charles Crews | Briscoe Cain (i) |
. | . | Bianca Gracia |
District 130 | Henry Arturo | Tom Oliverson (i) |
. | Brett Robinson | . |
District 131 | Alma Allen (i) | . |
. | James Guillory | . |
. | Erik Wilson | . |
District 133 | . | Mano Deayala (i) |
. | . | John Perez |
District 138 | Stephanie Morales | Lacey Hull (i) |
. | . | Jared Woodfill |
District 139 | Rosalind Caesar | . |
. | Jerry Ford Sr. | . |
. | Mo Jenkins | . |
. | Angeanette Thibodeaux | . |
. | Charlene Ward Johnson | . |
District 142 | Harold Dutton Jr. (i) | . |
. | Joyce Chatman | . |
. | Clint Horn | . |
. | Danyahel Norris | . |
District 146 | Shawn Thierry (i) | Lance York |
. | Lauren Ashley Simmons | . |
. | Ashton Woods | . |
District 149 | Hubert Vo (i) | Lily Truong |
. | David Romero | . |
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