Monday, 16 February 2026

Documentary "How Not To Become A Career Politician" Mike Hanson And Company [bZFgoay4KlA]

A local radio producer turned candidate takes on the Travis County establishment over predatory utility hikes, aggressive law enforcement raids, and the alleged mismanagement of Austin infrastructure.

By Mike Hanson Archives | 50m listen | 18 chapters
Documentary "How Not To Become A Career Politician" Mike Hanson And Company [bZFgoay4KlA] cover

About this episode

Mike Hanson officially launched his Republican candidacy for Travis County Commissioner, pledging to end home seizures on the courthouse steps and keep his office open 24 hours a day. The announcement follows a heated public confrontation between Hanson and Commissioner Karen Sonleitner over the Northridge Acres water crisis, where residents face monthly bills exceeding $700. Hanson alleges that Sonleitner and local developers are using utility access as a weapon to displace Hispanic families for corporate expansion.

Secondary reports highlight a pattern of law enforcement misconduct under Travis County Sheriff Margo Frazier, including a helicopter-assisted raid on the home of Sandy Schmidt where residents were held at gunpoint over non-illicit plants. In Austin, the City Council is enforcing a controversial bandit sign ordinance through a Volunteer Sign Ranger program that critics label a revenue-generating scheme against free speech. Meanwhile, residents in Williamson County, including Eric Arnz, claim they are being targeted by authorities for possessing media produced by Hanson and Alex Jones. The campaign also raised over $30,000 through a July 4th fireworks fundraiser to combat what Hanson describes as globalist urban planning on Congress Avenue.

Personal history takes center stage as Hanson’s mother recounts his early years at the University of Texas during the 1966 sniper incident. The campaign trail included a Southside Smokehouse car wash and a successful fireworks stand operation despite a stray dog attack on a volunteer. Mike Hanson also announced the Hanson Archives YouTube channel to digitize vintage footage from the 1990s featuring Jeff Davis and other local activists.


CHAPTER 01 / 18 Discussion

Mike Hanson Announces Candidacy for Travis County Commissioner

Mike Hanson officially announced his candidacy as a Republican for the Travis County Commissioner's Court. Hanson pledged to keep his office open 24 hours a day and expressed primary concerns regarding rising property taxes and the seizure of homes on courthouse steps. The announcement highlights a shift from his previous roles as a producer for local radio programs.

mike hanson· travis county· republican party· property tax· courthouse· jeff davis· alex jones

00:01 I'm running for county commissioner. Think they'll vote it for me? I say marijuana is legal. Jeff Davis! Oh, perfect, Cruz. Perfect. How am I going to get up there fast enough? I don't know but I've got him for you

00:41 They're racing across the sky above the Travis County Courthouse. Who's going to be on the western horizon first? Mike Hanson announced today he will run as a Republican candidate, now this is the first time he is running for an elected office. Hanson vows that he will open his office to the public 24 hours a day seven days a week one of his main concerns is rising property tax in Travis County personally right here at this courthouse and I know that there's been news media out here they are stealing people's houses on this courthouse step. That under my administration will not take place if I can... So we had Alex singing the blues, and last night I played, oopsies over gun control!

01:32 I'll give you guys all one. They refused to say from Jeff Davis till last night, it's a Alex is radio. It says mass murder degree that control works as Hitler style. Love this. I wonder why. I don't know, but we're going to find out. 10th floor. I cannot believe they are out here stealing people's houses on the courthouse steps and they want to get a $10,000 raise? I've never heard of such thing. Come on Mike it's for their children. It's for their children that people are being put out of their homes

CHAPTER 02 / 18 Discussion

Northridge Acres Water Crisis and Allegations of Feudalism

Residents of Northridge Acres in Travis County face extreme water bill increases, with some rising from $40 to over $700 in a single month. Allegations suggest that Commissioner Karen Sonleitner and local developers are using water access as a weapon to force Hispanic residents off their land to make room for luxury apartments and corporate expansion. The situation is described as a modern form of feudalism targeting vulnerable property owners.

northridge acres· karen sonleitner· travis county· water bills· feudalism· hispanic community

02:10 They turn their water off, they basically put them on an untreated water line. And their bills have gone up from $40 to $717 in a single month. 80% of the land is in Karen Sunlightner's district but we know she flies around Starfly helicopter survey, feudal surf land that was feudal surf tenants and confiscated routinely. It's shameful. It's criminal what is going on and frankly it is racist because most people who live in Northridge Acres are Hispanic. And you have all these luxury apartments, and you have Dell and all the rest of them trying to move in there and force them off their property. It's feudalism so here's the bill $40 for 717 and they can't even drink the water. Here's another bill up from 25 to 263. These are small homes

02:58 This is a takeover, this is feudalism and the government at the state and federal level has said that you will use water as a weapon. That's not being done. And Commissioner Sunlighter is an elitist pomp who can care less about the people of Travis County We're gonna make sure to get defeated and your buddy the county clerk may try to pull some stuff 2 in the morning again but this time we'll be watching even closer The other issue is what we have going on with Sandy Schmidt. She gets raided by a black helicopter, US Army, Travis County. They see that the weed is not marijuana, they go ahead and ransack two of her renter's houses. Then they come back out and harass her, they don't apologize. And a sheriff gets up on TV and says we don't need warrants to raid your houses! Now if people in Travis County don't stand up against this jackboot-thugism, this goon behavior it will become normal and just like New York City where cops gun people down for sport

CHAPTER 03 / 18 Discussion

Sheriff Margo Frazier and Law Enforcement Misconduct Allegations

Travis County Sheriff Margo Frazier faces criticism over aggressive law enforcement tactics, including a helicopter-assisted raid on the home of Sandy Schmidt. Reports indicate that officers held residents at gunpoint over non-illicit plants and conducted searches without warrants. Critics demand greater accountability for the sheriff's department, citing jail deaths and the violation of constitutional rights during drug raids.

margo frazier· travis county sheriff· swat raids· sandy schmidt· bill of rights· police misconduct

03:52 I'm telling you, somebody needs to get this sheriff under control with all the murders in the jails and the deaths and the sociopathic sickos they've got working over there. This is serious! And now you're raiding old women's houses at machine gun point after you find out it's just a bloodweed that all of you have got in your yard? They go ahead and ransack all the other houses of our neighbors...and then they show back up two weeks ago going we gotta report a vicious dog when he comes over on the radio. There's Margo Fraser right there she could care less up and over the radio she hears this is a known drug dealer, this is a troublemaker. I mean what's going on here? How would she like jackboot thugs aiming machine guns at her? Well I say she'd throw a fit if she thinks that she's better than us! She thinks that we serve her! You... listen to me

04:36 Sheriff, you serve us and you serve the Bill of Rights and Constitution of this Republic. You quit abusing innocent women with your machine gun Nazis! Understand that we are sick and tired of machine gun Nazis We're sick and tired a SWAT team shooting their own officers We saw what happened out in Lubbock where they shot two of their own officers An innocent man didn't even have a gun And then tried to frame him We have got dangerous forces among us, out of control systems because the government thinks that it's our feudal lords and kings. And everybody out there you have power and you're tired people having their water turned off trying to force them out their land if they're tired of SWAT teams raids on people's homes without warrants then get involved learn the Bill of Rights learn the Constitution and fight this despicable fraud

05:22 The sheriff ought to be ashamed of herself. Karen Sunlighter ought to be ashamed of herself, and let me tell you something about Sunlightner. This is my final point. Sunlightner loves it that I'm saying her name, Karen Sunlightner. She thinks she's so stupid all you'll have is name recognition. Remember the word Karen Sunlightner for abuse of power, abuse of property rights, abuse of citizens? She's counting on you laughing right now thinking you're so dumb. You just remember that name when you go check off a ballot or Of course, he's got a backup plan. It's called the county clerk. Shame on both of you for your police state work with me the neighborhood in Williamson County to get this water situation under control yes or no

CHAPTER 04 / 18 Discussion

Public Confrontation with Commissioner Karen Sonleitner

During a citizen communication session, Mike Hanson confronted Commissioner Karen Sonleitner regarding the water crisis affecting residents in her district. Sonleitner maintained that her office has been in constant contact with the neighborhood and Judge Disco to find a resolution. The exchange became heated as Hanson demanded a definitive commitment to work with him and Williamson County officials to provide clean water for local children.

karen sonleitner· mike hanson· citizen communication· travis county· williamson county· water resolution

06:05 Mr. Manson, this is Citizen Communication. I appreciate it. I want to answer Ms. Dunleitner. Yes or no? Will you work with this family and Williams County and myself will you work to get this water situation resolved yes or no are you not answering to your voters are you not going to answer to Nettie Brown that's in your district Are you not going to answer to her? Will you work with her? There's not an answer that I can give. Yes, it will if you say you're gonna work and you say you're gonna work with us to get this resolved. I'm not about calling names here. Mr Hanson, You are all about call. No, I have not called anybody names

06:51 I'm about getting a resolution to this problem. Are you going to help these people or not? You are making it sound like we have not been in contact with this neighborhood. I know that Judge Disco has been in contact with this neighborhood. On a daily and weekly basis, our office has and for anyone, Nettie don't you dare shake your head like that because you know darn well its not true Are you going to work with me, this neighborhood and Williamson County to get clean water for these children? Yes or no. That's what I want to know right now. Are you going to work with this neighborhood? We continue to work with this neighborhood. So the answer is yes, we continue to work with this neighborhood. Is that answer from this point on Yes, I want a yes or no question.

07:39 I ask Mr. Hanson if we continue to work with this neighborhood and Williamson County, whether that's going to lead through a resolution? I don't know because some of this stuff is beyond our control it depends on what the neighborhood wants to get done. But you will work with the neighborhood...I have always worked with the neighborhood. And you will work with me from this point on. She has never worked at the neighborhood. So you're refusing to work with a negotiator to straighten the course? I haven't negotiated other things before. Well, God bless y'all and I hope we can get this tape played that shows people out here what's going on in Northridge Acres and just hopefully get some clean water for these children. Hello! This is Jimmy Vaughn and I want you guys to watch the pokey show right here at the Trenton Park Show

CHAPTER 05 / 18 Discussion

Mike Hanson Campaign Platform and Voting Integrity Concerns

Supporters of Mike Hanson emphasize his commitment to fiscal responsibility and cleaning up county corruption to protect future generations from debt. Discussion also turned to concerns regarding voting integrity in Travis County, including allegations of missing ballot boxes and the implementation of new electronic voting machines. Activists suggest that current officials may be manipulating the registration and voting process to maintain power.

mike hanson· voting machines· ballot boxes· public debt· travis county· jimmy vaughn

08:21 With Pokie, he's behind the camera here. I want you to read your constitution and vote for Mike Jensen okay? That's what I'm gonna do. Now let me get serious. I think we need to stop thinking of ourself and start thinking about our future, of our children and our grandchildren We are getting our children and our grandchildren in debt. They'll never be able to pay this debt back because they don't print out the interest. If you want somebody to clean up the county, go for Mike Hanson. You can go on our website mikehanson.cc if you want a real public servant Look at that...real public servant

09:22 Clean up the county. Hello, Scott! Hey I think Margo Fraser's been banned from Sunwatchers Oh why? Because they find missing ballot boxes stuffed with votes in their favor No doubt and then the black lady that runs the voters registration she won't send you your voter card on time so you can go vote Well, that's only if she knows you're gonna vote against them. Well I guess that's what they do Jimmy! Well of course now with the new electronic voting machines everybody votes the same Yeah right and how many ballot boxes did they have missing last time on their uh... They'll have no problem with it now yeah we'll just punch up whatever they want on their computer and there it is That's it Okay Scott

CHAPTER 06 / 18 Discussion

Campaign Car Wash and Community Outreach Events

Campaign volunteers organized a "Clean Up the County" car wash event at Southside Smokehouse to support Mike Hanson's run for commissioner. The event serves as a community gathering point where supporters can meet the candidate and discuss local issues. Organizers encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming November 5th election while highlighting the hard work of the campaign staff in the summer heat.

mike hanson· car wash· southside smokehouse· campaign event· travis county· volunteers

11:56 Hello sir, your name is? Hey this is Wade. Working on Mike Hanson's campaign and just calling to... I want to invite everybody down here every Saturday right here in South Carson Dickmore for clean up the county car wash with Mike Cassidy coming over top. Mike Cassidy has been having these car washes uh for quite a while now yes we're going on about two months now well he used to have them over off of

12:35 off Lamar? yeah off Lamar are they going to be here from now on we're gonna be right here come in and get lunch on Saturday at Southside Smokehouse down here at Dead Bar and South First well sir, we certainly appreciate all you do thank you. We appreciate you well the only deal we can't hey y'all I'm not gonna play any audio I don't play audio oh look at that

13:38 That's the starter. Oh really? Yeah, you push that to start it. Oh you do! You want us come get them we will is it your out and dripping right yeah I did because I was looking at a fire trying to do a firecracker stand right there Thank you, Steve. Hey Mike! Come over here a minute. Hurry up you're too slow. Huh? I said hurry up you're too slow. Let me tell y'all folks something this is two hard work in the hot sun for ya'll not to get out and vote November 5th right? Right vote November fifth for Mike Hanson Travis County Commissioner Mr. Commissioner you're doing a fine job

CHAPTER 07 / 18 Discussion

Austin Bandit Sign Ordinance and Volunteer Ranger Program

The City of Austin is enforcing a 20-year-old ordinance against "bandit signs" on public rights-of-way, classifying them as Class C misdemeanors with fines up to $500. A new "Volunteer Sign Ranger" program allows citizens to wear uniforms and use city vehicles to remove illegal advertisements for businesses and political campaigns. Critics argue the program is a revenue-generating scheme that targets free speech and small business owners.

bandit signs· austin police department· class c misdemeanor· fines· neighborhood planning· signage laws

14:25 Just come over and look at how these signs are engineered. You know who engineered them? Steve Blaha! You know what the city has been doing, they've been going around with giving people... it was in a chronicle you said Yes $500 tickets $500 tickets and they're giving people uniforms and new trucks to go around And IDs They're called the Bandit Sign Police Take peoples political signs and take em to the dump So if you have any private property, we're putting our signs on only private property. The city has a new plan to involve its departments and citizens in ridding public rights-of-ways of illegal bandit signs, placards and advertisements for garage sales businesses political campaigns and the like

15:13 A 20-year old ordinance in the Land Development Code prohibits such signs, normally found hanging from utility poles or stuck on trees but many people aren't aware of the law or that posting bandit signs qualifies as a Class C misdemeanor. The city has begun filing charges against repeat violators. Offenders face fines up to $500 per violation City code inspectors hope to remove at least 21,000 signs by the end of the year partly through the volunteer sign ranger program a partnership with Austin Police Department's community liaison office. To become a ranger aside from serving the city perks include the chance to wear a program uniform earn a city ID and ride around in official city vehicles

16:01 call Sherry Mitchell of the Austin Police Department at 459-4309 or Gloria Quinones of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department at 9747673. Well, isn't that just wonderful? The city's going to go out a new way to revenue generate $500 a repeat offender for putting signs up that make the city so ugly, abandoned sign Well, what I'm noticing is out on the streets that the city's pushing all kinds of things from removing our bandit signs to putting up light rail or telling us to get out of our car and walk on the sidewalk. Or ride your bicycle or changing all the one ways downtown to two ways to slow traffic down even further

CHAPTER 08 / 18 Discussion

Infrastructure Neglect and Selective City Maintenance

Critics point to the poor condition of Austin's sidewalks and streets as evidence of mismanaged tax revenue, noting that weeds and hazards persist while the city invests in surveillance cameras. The discussion suggests that "Smart Growth" initiatives prioritize new businesses and specific areas like Zilker Park while neglecting older neighborhoods. Campaign signs for Mike Hanson are being placed exclusively on private property to avoid the city's aggressive sign removal policies.

infrastructure· sidewalks· smart growth· travis county· property taxes· surveillance cameras

17:00 And if you look at all the sidewalks in town, if you were to ride a bike down the sidewalk or even walk there's weeds growing out of the sidewalk. There are trees hanging at eye level or lower. It is actually dangerous to walk down the sidewalk. And on South Lamar there are some places where you can't even walk. You have got to walk out into the street and grass is growing. Exactly! Just in the two places that we filmed these little scenes here two little manhole covers were missing and they were covered over by weeds growing out of the sidewalk so if you're not aware or if you're walking in the dark, it would probably break your leg stepping into one those holes. So they want us to give up our cars and start walking and riding a bus and riding light rail but they don't wanna clean the sidewalks up and they've doubled taxes again this year? Well the reason I'm picking on the sidewalks is just something that's in your face showing what we are actually getting for our money

17:55 You know they have money for all these cameras. They've hung all over town I mean like this one right here at Lamar and six streets exactly millions of dollars where the camera is but they can't even clean the sidewalks up, and it's The amount of money we pay for the the cleanup that that's on our electric bill They call it street cleaning services or something to that effect It's like $10 a month or whatever. They're not cleaning the streets, we're not getting anything for our money except control things like the cameras, the light rail that they are going to force down our throat But a congestion that they're going to initiate by changing all the one-way streets but yet go ahead and get out there on your bicycle or get out there on your foot and walk because we have beautiful places to walk here. It's just it's just a statement well be sure not to step on the dead

18:47 pigeon well under that not only that underneath that bridge they were after the guy the parent of the boy and the man who were killed underneath that bridge. They've kept a memorial going for all these years since it happened and the city has been after them for years and years painting over that, trying to get rid of that because that's ugly but the bird doo-doo down there is inches thick the millions of cigarette butts, all the weeds growing out of there but yet that's a bandit sign that needs to be painted over. Dead birds and boots and everything else? Yes exactly! And then this is only one small place if you look around the city everywhere you go except across from the Palmer Auditorium or around Zilker Park where they keep sidewalks perfectly in check Or up on 6th and Lamar were the smart growthers

19:41 Right the new businesses that they've allowed in that they let in But if we would keep our sidewalks like this or keep our yards like this They'd give us a five five to two thousand dollar fine. Probably they would send the health department after you exactly There are trees growing outside the sidewalk. It needs to be scraped up and cleaned up, but none of this... Things that matter. Things that really matter you know like a bandit sign does that really matter? People are trying to make money so they slap up the sign that we'll mow your yard or We have some trinkets for sale or something Well That's why we're putting out all the Mike Hanson for County Commissioner Precinct 4 signs on private property

20:41 Like some of these signs we're looking at here that we're pretty proud of like on Congress and at downtown automotive on South Lamar. Oh, they're wonderful people there! You did a good job on that one and right here Flashback on South Lamar... That's a good one See if they were so concerned about cleaning up the streets like if the bandit signs are such a problem we put up a sign at 12th and Lamar in about a week maybe a week in a couple of days that sign was gone it was totally gone If they were that good Doing their the the maintenance of the city They wouldn't have time to worry about a sign. You know I don't know what to say about it It's just a statement it shows you what you're getting for your money in this city well Sunlightner puts a sign up there, it's not gonna disappear though it might Can we help y'all? Inspector radio station ah do you have no jurisdiction here is what I'm told What's your name?

CHAPTER 09 / 18 Discussion

Federal Agents and Radio Station Jurisdiction Dispute

An encounter occurred between individuals at a local property and persons claiming to be federal agents from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The residents refused entry without a warrant and demanded to see official identification and business cards, which the agents reportedly hesitated to provide. The dispute centered on the jurisdiction of the radio station and the legal requirement for federal agents to identify themselves to citizens.

federal agents· fcc· jurisdiction· search warrant· identification· radio station

21:42 My name's right there on the side of the truck No, it sure is not but I've been told you have no jurisdiction here The guys on his way over here if you want to wait just a second. He'll be over here. I'm here just for Keeping the peace You have a business card Miss McMaster's? The owner is not here. And she has been instructed by the owner not to, A allow you to enter without a warrant and B not talk with you We're not entering Do you have a warrant Mr Perry? I'm just a concerned citizen Let me talk to miss McMaster because she lives here

22:28 We're going to leave. We can't wait for whoever this... Do you have business cards? We need business cards. We can't wait for whoever this person is here I gave you the information on the radio station, you need to shut it off. Okay do you have a business card or anything? He won't even give me a business card! For the record he's asking for a business card Let it be read into the record that they didn't give business cards or identify themselves. I already got the license number They did not give their names or business cards, that's illegal. I'd like you to identify yourself as federal agents please You got business cards? Thank you No but where is your business...I don't see..can i see that we didn't see it It's illegal for you not show your business cards to give to the agent here

23:23 Well, you know when we ask you for identification it's appropriate that you can give it to us. Do you live here? No I'm trying to get it to the agent. I showed the owner of the house my identification She didn't see it she said she did not see your badge or anything Can we see your badge? Federal Agent, Federal Communications That wasn't quick enough I mean that was quickly too quick right there Get it out of my phone Now it's right here. mobile across the street, had stole his grandpa's car erected into a house on the next street. And the kid that was with him and this other kid are the ones that took a bat of a gun and bashed in my window. They gave me the names from their addresses." Well we could just put a Mike Hanson sign all the way across here! John Gassman nice to meet you Jim. Hey there on show too!

CHAPTER 10 / 18 Discussion

Independence Day Campaign Rally and Freedom Advocacy

During a July 4th event, supporters gathered to help Mike Hanson raise funds for his Precinct 4 commissioner race. Speakers emphasized the importance of protecting constitutional freedoms and preventing the type of law enforcement overreach experienced by local residents in previous years. The event featured patriotic music and appeals to the "spirit of America" to motivate voters for the upcoming election.

july 4th· mike hanson· freedom· american flag· fundraising· civil rights

24:34 I've seen you all gather around the table, Bill. All right Jesse give us something! I need a good commercial. Just wing it! Fireworks or what? No! About campaign! Say in Spanish! All right Mike, I'm glad to be here and I want to buy... Not buy! Can't put that on! Say in Spanish though to the people tell them to get out of the boat come over here further over here. Okay look friends, you have to come here to see the stations that we're going to sell here. They are all good, everything is better and free of charge. Buy them all. Hello my name is Brown Clark. Look, come vote for Mike Hanson Republican candidate

25:35 Did you say anything about their freedom? I'm out here on July the 4th. It's been last year, I was raided and

26:17 And I just wanted you to know that I'm out here trying to help Mike Henson raise a little money. He's running for precinct four, and I guarantee ya if you put this man in office You won't have happened to you what happened to me last year Innocent people will be heard and they will be protected It won't just be the- The flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I am free. And I won't forget the men who died that drew me this day!

CHAPTER 11 / 18 Discussion

Fourth of July Fireworks Stand and Security Incidents

Mike Hanson and his team operated a fireworks stand during the July 4th holiday to fundraise for the campaign. The operation faced challenges including heavy rain, mud, and a fire scare caused by fireworks launched from a nearby trailer house. Despite the stress and exhaustion, the team maintained security and continued sales through the holiday weekend.

fireworks stand· july 4th· trailer park· fire safety· security· mike hanson

30:18 I'm proud to be an American Where it means I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave life to me Next to you and defend her still today Because there ain't no other out of this land God bless the U.S.A I didn't know if we wanted to show too much. How are we doing Mike? Busy, We've been pounded for hours and hours on the end here It's July 3rd 705 We haven't even got to July 4th yet I can imagine what is going to happen on July 4th Yes sir Thanks for all the trailer park help Well at least we could do Thank you so much For towing everybody out of mud out here It will dry off quick What did we have 12 inches?

31:23 that's the way it happens hello ma'am hello how are we doing? oh well we love to shoot those at the Trader Park show yeah well there we are at the Mike Hanson Cafe everybody else is working you see I'm having my cigarette break and waiting for a Trader Park horse shoes match. I am the queen supreme of Trader park horseshoes and that's that kiss my royal shiny white honey let's see it hell no if you want

32:08 Pull around here. You finished taking care of him? He's got $64.95. $64.95? Yeah, he wanted some rum and candles. I came out here snake and I went, you buy dinner? He said no well you might as well cook something. Where is the fire up at the grill Joshua? We'll get beer out there later. Right before pre-4th July here we are at the farming stand Mike Hanson. Mike Hanson campaign headquarters in a beer garden. Give me your paper stove! We ain't hardly got time for the beer garden right now. Get some pay. I was hoping you were going to give us a hand out here in all the security business. Ah, we got to put his head on here again! Look at this! Well, I hear you and your good blue shit out of here!

32:46 I don't even want to hear it. That one came awfully close, that's right The county commissioner threw his body in front of this to save the stand No i want that to show him. That'll be a souvenir yeah let me have that we'll put that in the scrapbook Hey, I want to let you know what Lisa just got through telling me. She says she's gonna kick some trailer park butt! I am going to kick some trailer park butt if they set this thing on fire! That's right Mama and i'll be riding live with ya!

33:28 Alright! Tell me again not to. I am nervous when this hits the stand Jimmy, I am nervous. Okay we were a little too close for that one. This is bad Ben She said that the next time she's gonna be kicking some trailer park butt That's right. I can't try and fucking blame her or anything man Because this came from the trailer house over there. Well Pokey is alright. Tired wore out Well, I'm gonna go hide while somebody decides who's going to clean up. My catch is Camp A headquarters in Beer Garden! Happy Fourth of July!

CHAPTER 12 / 18 Discussion

Eric Arnz and the Fight Against Government Oppression

Eric Arnz shared his story of facing legal trouble in Williamson County, which he attributes to his possession of Alex Jones and Mike Hanson videos. He urged citizens to stand up for their rights and pay attention to the perceived erosion of American freedoms. Arnz and others at the event discussed the historical necessity of fighting oppressive government structures to maintain liberty.

eric arnz· williamson county· alex jones· freedom· civil rights· government oppression

34:21 What's your name? Eric Arnz is my name. I've been here for about two years, so I'm going to jail August 12th in Williams County because I got my taillight broke out and they found some videos of Alex Jones and Mike Hanson but i'm telling you if you care for freedom, if you care for your rights If you care for anything that America was built on, if you care for the way that we even got here then you're gonna vote for Mike Hanson You're gonna pay attention, look up the information for yourself And you need to be strong! If you want to be America and you want to survive You need to stand up for your rights and quit being dumb, and quit pretending like you don't understand what's going on because it is right in front of you. Just pay attention! Vote for Mike Hanson and vote for yourself. Vote for your freedom!

35:02 Thank you, sir. You bet people ain't staring up put their face and name on America you believe in it Oh yeah Put your name on it I don't be on TV cuz there's somebody gonna see me millions of Americans have died for this country So no just give up now Yeah Don't give up now Give them now we fought an oppressed government to get over here And now we're oppressed again, and it's time to do the same thing that was done years ago Well sir time to fight. I thank you for your service you bet you have a good day And I'll see you on show 10-4 bye bye Great Americans. All great Americans. Proud to be an American. You're here by what? Everything alright? Everything's alright, I got bit by a dog. Got bit by a dog where?!

CHAPTER 13 / 18 Discussion

Stray Dog Attacks and Fireworks Stand Logistics

A volunteer at the Mike Hanson fireworks stand reported being bitten by a stray dog, leading to a 911 call and a search for the animal. This incident followed a previous attempted attack on a security guard at the same location. Meanwhile, the stand neared a total sell-out of inventory as the holiday concluded, with volunteers celebrating the successful fundraising effort.

dog attack· 911· security· fireworks· mike hanson· volunteers

36:02 I'm walking down here to the firework stand and got bit by a dog. You should have called us or something because that's it. Well, first thing i did was call 911 here. Alright, I see you. That's the one who tried to attack Scott down here Same dog? Yeah. He had put his ass down. Did y'all get him? We're just going to go talk to him right now. Okay. Y'all want us to go down there? Alright, it bites your pie cracker! Nothing strange, just a pack of dogs that bites everybody and walks down that street. Our security guard almost got attacked by them. That was like three days ago though. I don't know where they're coming from. We've got some pictures! We're taking pictures of it. Alright and now make sure to give those to Mike. I'll be able to drop him off in a minute. Are you sure? Oh yeah. Watch out for the dog.

36:58 all right now you wonder what kind of deal is going on here? Is this trying to park our shoes? The object is. Actually that's not a very good idea, this is a big one! They're trying to throw it in that box right there That's how you win I need this tank. This is the man, this is the one to vote for right here. Mike Hanson. Is that right? Sold out! Just about sold out. Yeah just about there's nothing left in this place. That was a bloody good video of that. The other ones completely empty except for Mike Hanson last firecracker which have already paid for it. I'm the last volunteer standing. Been here all day. You pick yours. Sneak, sneak, click!

CHAPTER 14 / 18 Discussion

Campaign Fundraising Success and Victory Celebration

Mike Hanson announced that the 10-day fireworks fundraiser generated over $30,000 for his campaign for the Commissioner's Court. He thanked key supporters Mike and Michelle Helms, as well as numerous volunteers who provided security and labor. The group celebrated with a large ceremonial firecracker, expressing confidence that they would secure over 50% of the vote in the November election.

fundraising· mike helms· commissioners court· victory· firecrackers· election 2002

37:53 I want to thank first of all Mike Helms and Michelle Helms for making this possible. And i also want to thank all the hundreds of volunteers over the last 10 days can we give them a round of applause? What is the final count what's the final numbers well over 30 000 dollars well over thirty thousand dollars worth What we all have to remember is freedom and liberty comes with constant vigilance. But all y'all, how can we go wrong? We are winning! We're gonna get in the Commissioner's Court and we're gonna need all of ya'lls help. Commissioner's Court! Fire now! All right! This is for victory!

38:53 No! Personal thanks to Scott for staying out here for two weeks without leaving. Security, did it at Waco? He did it here. Hey! Scott! Right here. Two weeks he's been here. Where's Norman?! Commissioned in court and I can't... Each! Nevermind you take care of this. Shh! Shh! Shh!

39:42 I want to thank first of all Mike Helms and Michelle Helm for making this possible. And i also want to thank all the hundreds of volunteers over the last 10 days can we give them a round of applause? What is the final count, what's the final numbers well over $30 000 dollars What we all have to remember is freedom and liberty comes with constant vigilance. With all y'all, how can we go wrong? We are winning! We are going to get in the Commissioner's Court and we're gonna need all of ya'lls help. Commissioner's Court!

40:27 And I think everybody chipped in to buy one of these big... A big firecracker for County Commissioner Mike Hanson. Because we're going to make noise and drive his car. You gotta light it! He's gotta light it! We are gonna win, you gotta win. I am sure that we are over 50% at this point and we need every vote that counts. Every vote counts at this point. That's right get out and vote. Everybody get out and vote. November 5th, 2002. Early voting October 19th for two weeks. Fire in the hole!

41:13 This is for victory! Personal thanks to Scott for staying out here for two weeks without leaving. Security, did it at Waco? He did it here. Hey! Scott! Right here. Two weeks he's been here. Where is Norma?!

CHAPTER 15 / 18 Discussion

Congress Avenue Traffic Congestion and Globalist Planning

Critics allege that Mayor Kirk Watson and urban planners are intentionally creating traffic congestion on Congress Avenue to force residents out of their cars. By reducing lanes without active construction, the city is accused of implementing "New World Order" strategies described in the Wall Street Journal to slow traffic to a "horse and buggy" pace. The discussion suggests this is a tactic to increase taxes on vehicles and exert greater control over public movement.

congress avenue· kirk watson· new world order· urban planning· traffic· globalists

42:09 Mike is the county commissioner and we love Detroit Apartments. And we have been in traffic here for 20 minutes, 35 has completely shut down and they're just doing it! They're just doing it to us. It's all about control. The city spent like 2% of its budget on new roads and road construction then got smart growth shutting down more neighborhoods and actually shutting down streets so look no construction going on No reason for this to be happening. They've just done it, for weeks shutting down two lanes of Congress Very very loving New World Order Turn over your capital Get the capital on it Go ahead They can't stand cars they say they want us out of our cars That's because there the globalists The bureaucrats are going to use helicopters If they don't really plan to get rid of your cars They're gonna make you hate your car and then tax living hell out of your car It's all about control

43:06 So here you have it, absolutely no reason to shut down Congress. That's Mayor Kirk Watson giving you what you deserve shutting down two lanes of it and focusing three lanes down into one lane that is the new world order ladies and gentlemen traffic backed up for block after block after block squeezed down to one lane and there's absolutely no reason for it There's absolutly no reason for it they're just doing it All of congress squeezed down into one line up her and they make you all turn? There's absolutely no reason to do it. Mike, this is insane! There's nothing up there I've been hearing everybody gripe about this They just...they just do it And it was in the Wall Street Journal where the urban planners traffic planners said they want to slow down traffic at the speed of a horse and buggy Well now that they have slowed it down to the size of a Galapagos tortoise... Nice and slow They just gave themselves a raise and I didn't even get a chance to speak on it You did neither Nobody did

44:07 I know. I see how fast. Yeah, people that were smoking a back it was 30 seconds. W Okay? So you're saying t gave them separate and th Well, you know if they took too long the citizens might have had a say in it. They couldn't handle that

CHAPTER 16 / 18 Discussion

Travis County Commissioners Pay Raise Controversy

The Travis County Commissioners Court is accused of rushing through a vote to grant themselves a pay raise while limiting public comment. Witnesses claim the public hearing was closed in less than 20 seconds, preventing citizens from voicing their opposition. This lack of transparency is cited as a primary reason for the need for new leadership in the county government.

pay raise· public hearing· travis county· commissioners court· government transparency

43:06 So here you have it, absolutely no reason to shut down Congress. That's Mayor Kirk Watson giving you what you deserve shutting down two lanes of it and focusing three lanes down into one lane that is the new world order ladies and gentlemen traffic backed up for block after block after block squeezed down to one lane and there's absolutely no reason for it There's absolutly no reason for it they're just doing it All of congress squeezed down into one line up her and they make you all turn? There's absolutely no reason to do it. Mike, this is insane! There's nothing up there I've been hearing everybody gripe about this They just...they just do it And it was in the Wall Street Journal where the urban planners traffic planners said they want to slow down traffic at the speed of a horse and buggy Well now that they have slowed it down to the size of a Galapagos tortoise... Nice and slow They just gave themselves a raise and I didn't even get a chance to speak on it You did neither Nobody did

44:07 I know. I see how fast. Yeah, people that were smoking a back it was 30 seconds. W Okay? So you're saying t gave them separate and th Well, you know if they took too long the citizens might have had a say in it. They couldn't handle that

44:48 I'm going to call everybody in there. I went outside to do this. I went outside to get Jimmy and Florence, and just like that when I walked out the door they said anybody here to speak? And he closed the public hearing within 20 seconds! So they gave themselves a raise.

CHAPTER 17 / 18 Discussion

Personal History and Family Support for Mike Hanson

The mother of Mike Hanson shared personal anecdotes about his childhood and her pride in his accomplishments, including his early years at the University of Texas in 1966. She expressed her unwavering support for his candidacy and thanked the community for backing her son. The segment provides a personal background to the candidate's public persona.

mike hanson· family history· university of texas· motherhood· campaign support

45:42 And I won't forget the men who died to me. I'll be standing next to you when we're still together. Good will! Here we are at Travis County Commissioner's Court, work that he did down at UT in 1966. One of the happiest and proudest moments in my life was the day that my firstborn entered this world, Michael Scott Hanson. And I want to tell you that I was fanatical about taking care of him. I wouldn't even go to the bathroom without taking him with me and then the twins came along William Kent and Wendy Kaye and I'd just tell them Go out and play in the street while I take a bath but

46:49 I tell you that Mike's a good boy and i'm not prejudiced. I am so proud of him he's been one of my most uh proudest beads in my life, I am so proud of you. Thank y'all for coming and supporting my son I appreciate it very very much Thank you and goodbye. This is Mike Hanson, and just want to let you know we have a new YouTube channel I know you're watching right now You're watching Mike Hanson archives With a lot of good classics on there But we are uploading with all this new fancy-dancy equipment We are uploading hundreds and hundreds

CHAPTER 18 / 18 Discussion

Launch of Hanson Archives YouTube Channel

Mike Hanson announced the launch of a new YouTube channel, "Hanson Archives," dedicated to preserving historical footage from the Alex Jones and Jeff Davis shows of the 1990s. To fund the digitization of hundreds of vintage videotapes, Hanson is offering signed copies of his book for a $25 donation. Operating from Gonzales, Texas, Hanson also noted his ancestral connection to Davy Crockett and the history of Texas independence.

hanson archives· youtube· alex jones· jeff davis· gonzales texas· davy crockett

47:50 videotapes 25 years old or older or some of them are younger, of the Alex Jones show and Jeff Davis show that I was producer of in the mid 90s. And show them the new channel real quick just push the button where...I want to tell him where to we're gonna put a link on here over to the new channel The new channel is Hanson Archives And we've already got like 16 people on there so I want everybody from this channel to go over to this other channel. Link over and subscribe to our new one if you can ever find it, it's Hanson Archives! That's my Hanson Archives. I just clicked them. Okay?

48:48 Okay, and we'll see when you get back here. There's the new channel right there! And one more thing... One more thing here to fund this I'm gonna give all the proceeds of my book to funding this new channel so if We're gonna put the address up it's 901 St Joseph Street Gonzales Texas And if you send $25, I'll send you a signed copy of my book that was forwarded by Tex Mars. Of course Alex Jones is in it! This is Alex Jones and myself when we were a lot younger... So send that there to this address. $25 will send you a book and it will fund our new channel with Jeff Davis

49:46 Alex Jones and a lot more great patriots here. And it will preserve history here, so if you want to give us the call with your credit card for the book somebody definitely will take that at 830-672-3089 God bless y'all. Coming to you from Gonzales, Texas The first shot of the Texas Independence War happened right here in this town And I am related to Davy Crockett Very proud of it There's my family tree Alrighty

50:32 Let's get this thing funded and I got 12 subscribers so everybody subscribe to Hanson Archives on YouTube. God bless you! Love Mike Hanson archives.