Dear Leader has, according to the Pasadena OT Committee, deemed Pasadena: "has the most upstat staff, the most upstat OTC members, the most upstat public, in the most upstat area on the planet" I suspect no other orgs have been informed of this. If this is to "show it can be done for the rest of the world!" you would imagine that a more typical org would be chosen... Not the richest (and most arrogant). He has already proven how it can(not) be done in LA Org. Why another one so close? Why not Denver? Or Malmo? Or even London or Rome? But he has a little secret Kevin -- … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Eating Activities The only thing that seems to be happening on L. Ron Hubbard Way these days is brunch and dinner.... Keep Calm... Our old friend Kristen Toth has been busy on FB: Sure glad she put the copyright symbol after "Flag"... Letters Out Speaking of Toths... Desperate times call for desperate measures. This is sent on the theory that "outflow=inflow." I expect the inflow WILL be equal to the outflow. GOGI From: Sarah Toth <sarahc@galaxypress.com> To: matt.feshbach@yahoo.com Date: Friday, 27 February 2015, 04:07PM -08:00 Subject: … [Read more...]
Scientology Cowards: Their Media Strategy
Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright stand and face the general public and media to discuss and defend their film. David Miscavige hides, while directing anonymous smears against Gibney and Wright and those who appear in his film. Why is it that the "ecclesiastical leader of the scientology religion" is unable to stand up and speak on behalf of his (admittedly dwindling) flock? Why isn't he setting the example and going on TV or being interviewed in major publications to present the "scientology side"? And after refusing repeated requests to be interviewed, they then whine that the "media … [Read more...]
Dror Center Two Years On
I have finally made it home. The red eye lived up to its name. I have had this posting sitting on the back burner for a week or so, and I think it is always valuable to have a reminder here that it is possible to practice scientology outside the church. It is one of the things that is used to keep people toeing the church party line "we are your only hope" and for anyone that believes scientology is the answer to their spiritual happiness, this is a powerful control mechanism. "If you leave the church, you forfeit your eternity" (as if it were something you could give up, or something anyone … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies Not
Because I am still traveling, currently in Los Angeles for a series of depositions in the Garcia case, I have not assembled a Thursday Funnies this week. Tony Ortega is doing his usual masterful job of keeping everyone updated on the HBO Documentary news. There is still plenty to keep everyone entertained. I will be back home on the weekend to try and get things back to normal. … [Read more...]
Another Conversation With A Scientologist
Another in the series where an interested "wog" communicates to a staff member of an "ideal" org, inquiring about a service they offer on the internet. These conversations provide some fascinating insight into the bubble world of scientology.... My snarky comments are in red. --- Subject: communication classes Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:25:53 -0600 I got your e-mail from a friend who did this communication course and liked it. Can you tell me more? Xxxx On 12/20/2014 at 9:31 PM Sure, Xxxx, This is a non-profit organization, and we have classes … [Read more...]
Pleeeeeease Come Back…
With a special offer like this -- a FREE 6 month membership (that anyone gets just for turning over their name and email address) -- how could you resist? But you have to get in NOW because this "offer" only lasts until 31 December. At that point they will send out a "new" offer of a free 6 month membership. Even something as stupid as this has to be a lie. But of course, this IS "the most successful and effective group in the world." Also the most modest. And honest. One thing that IS interesting is that it proves they have records of EVERYONE, and pretty accurate ones. This … [Read more...]
Bait And Switch
Remember the ad that appeared in the Thursday Funnies last week? "We pay $1000-$2000 per week and you get Bridge and auditor and admin training to Class 8 totally free." Follow along here as one of our Special Correspondents checked in with the South Coast Mission about their pay plan. We begin with a response to the response from the ED to the initial inquiry. Our correspondent is in blue, the Mission ED's responses are in green. On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 9:43 PM To: Sean Dernhill: Hi Sean - thank you very much for your response. I am … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
The Jetsons are going to save the world Anyone see Minority Report? The super dooper high tech state of the art newly launched CGI humanitarian program is just that. CGI. No substance. All hat and no cattle. Las Vegas ideal org is on fire They brought in people from a different country 600 miles away... Mexico City "ideal org" is a lot closer to Durango than Las Vegas is. So is Phoenix "ideal" org. Someone found these people wandering around Vegas with nowhere to go and had a bright idea. So, 400 of them came to the org. And the result? ONE start, s … [Read more...]
Video For Tonight’s PAC Graduation
This is being sent around to encourage people to attend the graduation tonight. It gives you some idea of the spin that is going to be spun.... Screen shot of the people on stage, Chris Shelton asked that this be included to identify the "command team" members: … [Read more...]