As unusual as it sounds, there have been several episodes of ethnic cleansing in Texas. Most history books do not portray them as such, but a closer examination of the historical context reveals them as such. It behooves Texians to remember who the parties were in those episodes. It will help them make better choices in the future.

1. The 1688 expedition to find Fort St. Louis. This was the third attempt the Spanish authorities undertook to remove all signs of the French colony and claims in Texas. They purposely destroyed all evidence that the colony existed. They did not kill the colonists, since the Indians had already accomplished that. The total destruction and wipe down of the crime scene to remove all evidence of French activity is a form of ethnic cleansing.

2. The aftermath of the Battle of Medina. After the Republic of Texas was declared on April 1, 1813 (Yes, the Republic of Texas became into existence BEFORE the Republic of Mexico existed, so all that poppycock about how Texas was stolen from Mexico is a load of meadow muffins). Spain sent troops (including Santa Anna) to remove the Texians.In the largest battle fought in Texas, the Spanish were triumphant.In the wake of their victory, there was massive bloodshed as they killed those who surrendered. They also ravished the wives of the Texians, and forced them to perform slave labor under the authority of General Arredondo. The policies put into place almost depopulated Texas.

3. Santa Anna’s Invasion of 1836. In this invasion, there was massive destruction throughout Texas. The homes and cities established by the colonists were destroyed whenever the Mexican army came across them. Accounts from that period reveal that Santa Anna, the leader of Mexico, was not benevolent in any way. His atrocities were intentionally played down for political reasons. The invasion along with the policies he ordered sought the elimination of the Texians.

4. Juan Cortina’s Invasion. When Juan Cortina invaded Texas, he proclaimed his hatred of whites. After hoisting a Mexican flag above the city of Brownsville, he began a reign of terror where he imprisoned people on a whim and attempted stirring up others in joining his hatred of “Anglos”. He claimed that Anglos made his so mad, he could eat a baby.

5. The Plan of San Diego. In the early 20th century, bandits crossed the border and in guerrilla type fashion, began a series of random killings of whites throughout South Texas. (I addressed some other aspects of this in my post of yesterday. )

6. There were also some episodes involving the Indian Wars, but in these, there was not the massive destruction of all Indians, although under the Yankee occupation of Sheridan, the orders were given to destroy all the buffalo so that the Indians would not have any food to eat. Sheridan attempted ethnic cleansing via starvation.

Those who have foisted ethnic cleansing on Texas have been Spain, Mexico and the United States. These are the nations that have shed innocent blood on the soil of Texas. Despite the history of Texas with these powers, the Viceroy of Texas wants a Spanish company to do business in Texas. The current regime wants to support Mexico in how the courts deal with convicted criminals. The United States also overturned Texas laws concerning abortion, in the Roe v. Wade decision, allowing untold thousands of Texans to be killed in the name of ‘freedom’ and ‘privacy’. Although not listed as ethnic cleansing, it represents the largest loss of innocent life in Texas. This travesty occurred under Yankee occupation.

Texans need to know their history. They need to know the patterns of those who have exploited Texas and kept her in chains. When people know their history, they will understand the times in which they live and make better choices.

Another State seeking its independence is Alaska. I read this history of Alaska, and am surprised they are not hopping mad up there. I was never taught this version of how the United States acquired Alaska. They were not only messed over by the empire, the United Nations is involved in their situation. The whole seizure of Alaska was also used to empower the freaks of the United Nations.

Free the South!

Free Texas!

J Murrah

Culture, ethnic cleansing, history of Alaska, Juan Cortina, Mexico, Plan of San Diego, Political Well Being, Republic of Mexico, Republic of Texas, Santa Anna, Spain, United Nations

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