Joshua Michael argues that America is repeating the same propaganda playbook from the 2001-2002 Iraq War buildup, but this time with Iran—and that criticizing this war has become "forbidden fruit" that gets you labeled unpatriotic or anti-military, when in reality the U.S. is fighting Israel's wars, not defending American interests.

Key Points:

1. Trump's 180 on Peace: Trump campaigned as the "no wars" president but is now demanding Iran's unconditional surrender and regime change—essentially doing Israel's bidding in what Joshua calls "the greater Israel project."

2. Sophisticated Influence Operations: Israeli lobby groups are spending millions on geofencing campaigns targeting American Christians at churches and events (like Turning Point USA's AmFest). Attendees receive unsolicited AI-generated texts pushing pro-Israel propaganda, funded by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

3. Silencing Dissent: Military veterans and public figures (Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly) who question the war are being attacked, censored, or physically removed. A Marine who spoke out against "fighting Israel's wars" had his arm broken.

4. The Bigger Picture: This isn't just about foreign policy—it's about digital control. The Trump administration's new cyber strategy, Real ID requirements, biometric scanning, and moves toward CBDCs are all building blocks for what Joshua sees as a "digital gulag" where citizens will "own nothing and be happy."

5. The Call to Question Everything: Joshua emphasizes that true conservatives and Christians should be able to question everything—including Israel, Trump's policies, and the narratives being pushed. The inability to have these conversations without being labeled a traitor is itself evidence of manipulation.

Bottom Line: We're being herded into another Middle Eastern war through emotional manipulation, faith-based propaganda, and sophisticated surveillance capitalism—all while a biometric control grid is being built around us. And if we don't speak up now, we'll spend the next 20 years and trillions of dollars repeating the mistakes of Iraq.

In this February 28, 2026, episode of Noncompliant America, host Joshua Michael interviews Cindy from Oregon Citizen (@oregoncitizen_), a native Oregonian and influential citizen journalist/activist focused on government transparency, fiscal accountability, and "detoxing from politics" to engage directly in governance. The discussion highlights widespread administrative waste in state grants (e.g., agencies retaining $500,000 to manage a $10 million grant, as revealed in Cindy's interview with Rep. Virgle Osborne), behind-the-scenes "arm-twisting" in the Democratic supermajority legislature (including a dramatic example from HB 4145 where a committee vote was halted and allegedly coerced), and citizen pushback against policies like tax hikes under Gov. Tina Kotek. Key topics include opposition to bills such as SB 1507 (partial disconnection from federal tax breaks, preserving state revenue but criticized as a tax increase) and SB 1599 (attempting to move a transportation tax referendum to May instead of November to avoid general election impact), successful referendums (e.g., the "No Gas Tax" effort with 250,000+ signatures), voter frustration across party lines, issues like homelessness, crime, and voter integrity, and the potential for a Republican gubernatorial win in 2026 amid growing momentum. Cindy emphasizes citizen engagement through public records requests, testimony, local involvement, and following legislation via her platform. The episode promotes the upcoming Oregon Voice Debate (a people-focused Republican primary debate hosted by Joshua Michael, with public-submitted questions and free rebroadcasts encouraged) as a key opportunity to energize voters and build toward reclaiming the governor's office.Links and References:Oregon Citizen's Website (Cindy's main platform for research, bill tracking, testimony guides, and citizen empowerment resources): https://www.oregoncitizen.com/

Oregon Citizen on X (Primary account for updates, interviews, and real-time commentary): https://x.com/oregoncitizen

_ (@oregoncitizen_)

Oregon Citizen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oregoncitizen

Oregon Citizen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oregoncitizen

Host's X Account (Noncompliant America / Joshua Michael): https://x.com/noncompliantAF

(@noncompliantAF

)

Oregon Voice Debate (Promoted event for Republican gubernatorial primary candidates, with public questions and streaming): https://www.oregonvoicedebate.com (mentioned in host's recent posts)

Related Legislation and News:SB 1507 (partial tax code disconnection from federal changes, passed February 2026): Coverage from OPB

opb.org

and OregonLive

oregonlive.com

; Republicans (including Rep. Ed Diehl) vowed referendum.

SB 1599 (transportation tax referendum rescheduling attempt): Coverage from Oregon Capital Chronicle (https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/oregon-house-again-delays-vote-to-reschedule-transportation-tax-election) and OPB

opb.org

.

HB 4145 (gun restrictions bill example of alleged committee irregularities): Discussed in episode; check Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) for bill history.

Rep. Virgle Osborne (Featured in Cindy's grant waste interview): Oregon Legislature profile https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/osborne

Noncompliant America Podcast (Full episode context): Available via platforms like Apple Podcasts

podcasts.apple.com

This interview captures rising citizen activism in Oregon amid fiscal and policy frustrations, positioning 2026 as a pivotal election cycle.

In a fiery episode of Noncompliant America broadcast on December 6, 2025, host Joshua Michael delved into a whirlwind of pressing issues, from the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) controversial new $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID to the ongoing infighting within conservative circles surrounding Candace Owens' investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination. Michael painted a picture of a nation under siege by elite forces, urging listeners to resist through non-compliance and awareness.