Daniel Miller, the president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, has renewed calls for a referendum on Texas seceding from the United States, citing Alex Garland’s movie “Civil War” as adding fuel to the fire of the movement. The film depicts a scenario where the U.S. military attacks its own citizens, causing fear and unrest among separatist rebels. The campaign for Texas independence has been gaining traction, with polling indicating that 33 percent of voters would support independence through a referendum. Miller sees parallels between the movie’s plot and current political discourse around Texas independence, highlighting the issues that the Texas Nationalist Movement has been addressing for years.
Texas has a history of independence, having been an independent nation for almost 10 years before being annexed by the U.S. in 1845. The state’s declaration of secession in 1861 contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history. Calls for secession have resurfaced in response to the federal government’s handling of migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Miller acknowledges that opponents of the Texas independence movement have used the idea of civil war portrayed in the film to discredit Texit supporters. The movie follows a group of journalists navigating through the Second American Civil War, with rebel factions composed of Texas and California.
Miller believes that the movie’s plot echoes many of the issues that the Texas Nationalist Movement has been emphasizing for years. He points out that while the film is fictional, it addresses aspects of Texas independence that have been a central focus of the movement. He expresses hope that the film’s crew had not been influenced by his content, wanting a third party to independently come to the same conclusions about a potential Texan secession. Miller stresses the need for a peaceful legislative process and a referendum on Texas independence, aiming to avoid the dystopian future depicted in the movie.
The Texas secessionist movement has risen in prominence, with Miller stating that the discussion around Texit has been reignited by the release of the movie. He emphasizes that the film has sparked significant conversations about the future of independence and the fate of the United States. Miller hopes that the attention brought on by the film can lead to constructive dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the question of Texas seceding from the union. Despite being a fringe movement, the Texas Nationalist Movement continues to advocate for the state’s independence, drawing inspiration from the historical context of Texas as an independent nation.
In conclusion, Daniel Miller’s calls for a referendum on Texas independence have been amplified by the release of a Hollywood movie depicting a fictional civil war scenario. The film has drawn parallels to the current political discourse around the issue of Texas seceding from the United States, sparking a renewed interest in the discussion. Miller hopes for a peaceful legislative process culminating in a referendum on Texas independence, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issues raised by the movie and finding common ground in the quest for a resolution.
