Scientology often tries to reach out to real churches and human rights organizations in an attempt to generate goodwill for itself and create "PR Area Control." Here are some of L. Ron Hubbard's writings on the subject to provide some insight into what is really going on in these efforts to ingratiate themselves with other groups. Hubbard had a lot to say about how to present scientology and make it acceptable in society. Most of which has nothing to do with scientology as a subject. But instead revolves putting forth an IMAGE of what scientology is to make it "acceptable." And making bold … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2024
Narcissism Is a Trait That’s Hard to Shake
I had ended my series about Narcissism and then my old friend Kate Bornstein sent me this recent article from the New York Times. I felt it added something interesting not covered in any of the previous posts -- a study that shows narcissists don't change much over time. It adds up with the other information and I felt it was a good addition to include here. Narcissism Is a Trait That’s Hard to Shake, Study Says Here’s how to recognize it and cope with the narcissist in your life By Christina Caron July 11, 2024 If you’re hoping that the narcissist in your life will change, a new stud … [Read more...]
Fair Game Podcast — All Episodes
For some reason the links were broken to the Fair Game podcast episodes, so I have reloaded them so all episodes are available here … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Drug Free Europe… They can’t get a drug free town square in Copenhagen! Maybe it will be third year lucky? Flag world tour… Donkey rides Bubble dancer Fire breathers and so much more that shouts “Flag, the Mecca of technical perfection” It’s always the “next phase” of expansion to make you forget the last phase didn't amount to anything. Also note, there is no GAT Class 6 so there are no Class VI auditors any more. They're obliterating psychiatry from the face of the earth.... The location for this exhibit is a real estate office... … [Read more...]
OT VIIIs are Changing The World
An old thing I recently came across that is a window into the crazy world of scientology "Operating Thetan" (OT) -- the promise that is the carrot to keep people moving up the Bridge. Becoming "OT" is what all scientologists aspire to achieve: by definition it is full cause over matter, energy, space and time. Clearly it does NOT include being fully at cause over truth, as these people are the most delusory of all scientologists. They make ridiculous claims about their abilities and accomplishments, knowing that nobody will ever challenge them and thereby "invalidate the state of OT." Here … [Read more...]
L. Ron Hubbard on The Cause of Crime
This is another of the descent into insanity scribblings of Hubbard… This is not only factually untrue in many places, it is also illogical. The VAST majority of people convicted of crimes have never been anywhere near a "psych." By the end of his life Hubbard had become obsessed with BT's and psychs. They had always been hot topics or him, but we know from his published writings (including the Mission Earth crazy) that the psychs had become the target for everything wrong in society. And we know from the account of one of the 3 people who was with him in his last days and that he was so … [Read more...]
Reno VM Hype: Definition of a Photo Op
Another scientology press release trying to promote the good works of their front groups. They are becoming more desperate as time goes on to come up with anything to promote. This release is a classic -- absolutely NOTHING was done except to set up a photo op to try to make it appear there was something worth celebrating. Why they held this event in Reno, where there is no scientology, is hard to understand at the outset. But the more you read, the worse it gets. The event was local "philanthropist" Pete Sokoloff, a scientologist for decades and a big donator to the … [Read more...]
The Narcissistic Personality Part 7: Narcissist abuse has gone mainstream
This is a recent article in the Washington Post that wraps up this series. See the earlier posts here: Part 1: The Narcissist Part 2: The Sneaky Techniques of the Covert Narcissist Part 3: The “Generous” Narcissist Part 4: The Altruistic Narcissist Part 5: Do Narcissists Cry? Part 6: When The Narcissist Fails Liz C. had always known something was wrong with her marriage of 30 years, but she could never identify the problem. After her husband retired, the disengagement, silent treatment and lack of support that characterized the relationship wor … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Not so many funnies this week. There's no major events happening, no new ideal org openings, just the quiet sounds of orgs slowly circling the drain…. The Clown Royalty of Scientology This pair are like cartoon characters — check out the topics of her talk! Nuts. Any reason to try to get some bodies in the shop…. Hubbard would have RPFed the executive strata of the org if he saw this Senior Master Members? They're running out of stupid names for the stupid people who hand over stupid money for stupid things. This being the dumbest one of all. Dead in the wate … [Read more...]
Catherine Bell “Defends” Scientology
Watch Catherine Bell interview This is the party line fed to celebrities (and anyone else) to use as a cop out when asked about scientology. “It’s misunderstood, there’s so much false information out there. Read a book and then make a decision for yourself.” It’s a pretty effective deflection and tends to end any inquiries — the vast majority of people who interview celebs are not investigative reporters, they have a 2 line briefing sheet that is handed to them before they “interview” the six or eight celebs who are gathered for a press junket to promote their latest film/tv show or project. … [Read more...]