The Flag Is Ours

By Nisie

Gregg Abbott was wrong about Texans exercising their right to freedom of speech. He labeled protesters as troublemakers without words but with his actions by sending out the National Guard to the “No Kings” Protest. Protesters were anything but troublemakers; in fact, it would be tricky to label those in attendance because there was an array of personalities, ages, ethnicities, and ideas. The only troublemakers were from the other side of the aisle. In Fort Worth, one video has circulated of two women blaring questionable music and threatening to run over demonstrators. But they were outnumbered by peace, they eventually drove away without incident. Across Texas, the “No Kings” protest was a significant success, with thousands in attendance.

Photo By Nisie: 6/14 “LULAC COUNCIL 4568 Joins Protest”

The “No Kings” movement was spearheaded by 50501. If you don’t know, 50501 is a national movement spawned online that organized protests in every state following President Trump’s 2024 election win. A movement once mainly online has now spilled into the streets across the United States. In North Texas alone, at least eight protests were associated with the national movement. In Denton, about 500 demonstrators met at the small Denton town square, and in Dallas, the turnout was immense at over 5000 attendees. Small or large, some Texas towns were going to make their message be heard despite elected officials like Governor Gregg Abbott using intimidation tactics by sending the National Guard to peaceful protests.

Gov. Greg Abbott said 5,000 Texas National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were being sent to undisclosed cities “to maintain order and defend innocent Texas property.” There weren’t any reports of their presence in Fort Worth, Denton, or Dallas. But in San Antonio, it was reported the Texas National Guard was on standby for no reason. Some call Gov. Gregg Abbot’s move to deploy the troops a significant waste of resources. There is no public record yet of the cost, but according to an older report by MPR News in 2020, the price can skyrocket depending on the scale of deployment; depending on other circumstances, it can cost millions, even tens of millions. Some compare this costly show of dominance to President Trump’s failed military parade. Does Gov. Greg Abbot think he is the king of Texas?

An Opinion

While protest attendance numbers are high, voter turnout continues to be disappointing. Without follow-up action at the polls, protests are not helpful. 2026 could be a pivotal election year for Tarrant County. Self-appointed “King of Tarrant County” County Judge Tim O’Hare is up for reelection with his “partner in crime” Manny Ramirez of Precinct 4. These two have already cost the city thousands in legal costs to further their racially motivated agenda by voting for a mid-decade district re-draw. Now that the Republican-led commissioners court and Tim Ohare are being sued by various organizations, they are asking for $250,000 for their Legal Defense. Tim O’Hare and Manny Ramirez are grubbing the county’s money and will continue to do so unless they are voted out. 2026 is the year for real resistance right here in your hometown. Don’t throw your right to vote in the garbage; take what is rightfully yours as an American, “The Flag Is Ours” let’s keep it that way.