I mentioned this in passing before but have not had time to go through and provide commentary on the Impact magazine featuring the annual IAS event.
But I could not leave this tidbit til after XMas.
If Saturday Night Live or John Oliver set out to satirize the fawning worship of money in scientology again, they would be hard pressed to come up with anything that tops this.
The IAS event in the UK, and the annual Gala dinner the following night, are the biggest moments in the fundraising year in scientology. They are the single most important day on the scientology calendar now, far surpassing the L. Ron Hubbard birthday or May 9th. People are promised they will appear on stage and be recognized by Chairman of the Board of the IAS and the star-studded collection of sheeple in attendance (including Tom Cruise). They don’t know if “COB” will present them with their award personally though. But that is a great gimmick to use to beach some whales every year. He used to hand out the awards to those who attained the status Patron Meritorious. But those days are distant memories, mere Patron Meritorious status is no longer personally blessed by the Pope of scientology. The regges persuade people to reach higher and higher levels of sacrifice… “If you pay for your Patron Imbecilis Maximus, it is possible COB himself will acknowledge you on stage.”
And as everyone knows, status is the most powerful motivating factor in the world of the sheeple. Nothing beats an IAS status or a Cert to hang on the wall…
And the flow goes both ways. Nothing gets David Miscavige more sentimentally soppy than a few million bucks handed over by a whale.
And this year the greatest whale in the history of scientology was given the small pope fist bump. (The other suckers that handed over millions must have been pissed at Bob Duggan — he spoiled their chances for 30 seconds basking in the glory of the aura of COB.)
Dave didn’t let the team down. His words are so sickly sweet that if you have blood sugar issues, read no further.
If that language doesn’t cause you to throw up in your mouth, you have a stronger constitution than me.
And to that I might add, there is no applicable modifier, no metaphor, no analogy and no phrase adequate to describe what He has done. For this is a man that somehow leaves everyone momentarily breathless, as if in the presence of epic arrogance. And so He is. Because this is that hanging (?) moment when I not so proudly announce the presence of David Miscavige, now as Pompous Maximus.
Duggan dragged his wife and 4 of his kids on stage with him. These must be the favored children — not the ones shipped off to South Africa or elsewhere to be tended by scientology “FSMs”.
TruthTeller says
Never has so much ($$$$) been taken from so many for so little.
angryskorpion says
And you must not forget about all of DM’s hidden cameras. As soon as the OTX blows they will become an internet sensation when DM uploads the videos! LOL
angryskorpion says
I think Boy George reworked his biggest hit just for DM. ♪♪♫♫ Comma, comma, comma, comma, comma, chameleon ♫♫♪♫♪
Roger Y says
Mike,
Yesterday I posted a 2 sentence comment about DM being the smallest man/boy in all his pictures and that DM must have “a small……foot” the comment was removed.
Today there are numerous comments alluding to the same “thing” including one that says DM should stick a “dildo” in his underwear.
Why was my comment removed?
Mike Rinder says
Because I am often rushed and don’t catch everything
Roger Y says
In the Christmas spirit, combined with the fact that you are doing a world of good in your post Sci-bot life, I’ll stop obsessing with quasi-mini-micro sensor ship on the Internet. Thank you for taking your time to respond to my question!
burnedbutnotbitter says
There are so many dick jokes on this thread I think censorship fell by the wayside…..in addition to to the hair and suit barbs, I have never laughed so hard reading the comments section. Merry Christmas to you all…
Roger Y says
Are my comments being blocked or am I being paranoid?
Justin Tyme says
I get the impression that he is a blurry faced alcoholic with a creepy hairdo and aging fast.
Lawrence says
What brand of hair color does David Miscavige use? Do you know? Is it Loreal, Clairol, Revlon? His hair is always so highly coiffured and uniform in color. He does that so he looks good in public next to people. But isn’t that going a bit overboard? What will be next, fake eyelashes to give the impression one is big hearted? Not everybody is fooled you know. Some people around here are pretty sharp it seems. 🙂
The Dark Avenger says
Miscavige isn’t looking so well, either.
justmeteehee says
DM and TC are so in sync, how sweet … they are even Botox buddies, same puff face. Creep-o-meter rising x47
Dawn says
I was thinking something similar. He’s hair is over bleached and his tan as fake as can be. He could be mistaken for a poof-ta.
And that smile is faker than the tan.
Dawn says
Pompous Maximus! A stroke of genius, Mike!
sashiebgood says
barf. does anyone else see a resemblance to Chuckie from the “Child’s Play” movies? his styling is terrible, I totally agree with The Oracle. the hair and the teeth are ridiculous, bad color job and awful cut (for this he has a hairdresser travelling with him?? I have gotten better haircuts at supercuts!) it is pretty hard to spend as much money as he does and end up looking so bad. but I’m getting the impression that this is the epitome of DM’s outlook on life… if it costs a lot, it must be good – he’s sorta like the Russian women who came over to NYC in droves in the 90’s that we used to call “Natashas”. they were running from a totalitarian regime, looking for rich husbands and would just be ridiculously over the top with the ugly designer clothes and diamonds diamonds diamonds!
I cannot believe that people eat this shit up with a spoon the way that they do. it is truly disturbing.
The Oracle says
Boom! Dang, you said it better than I did.
The Oracle says
Who does David get his money from if not rich husbands?
Cece says
Yes Sashiebgood [cute] exactly. Disturbing, yes.
Jenyfurrrrr says
Pompous Maximus – LOVE it!!! Although up above he looks more Hobbit-ous Minimus! (Sorry to the hobbits!!!)
angryskorpion says
Two days later Mr. Duggan got a bill for the trophy!
Fink Jonas says
Doesn’t Bob Duggan make his money with big pharma? so how is his business going to survive in a New scientology world without drugs? after scientology kills all the people below 2 on the tone scale who is going to buy his aspirins? He is building a world where he wont be able to survive according to scientology no medicines of any kind should be used. wierd weird he doesn’t see the future.
Dawn says
He sold his business for mega bucks. He probably doesn’t have to work ever again.
Willie AKA Good Old Boy says
Definition / Hell 1. To be forced to watch a continuous loop of DLHDM videos.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Willie AKA Good Old Boy, Yes to have to watch a continuous loop of DLHDM videos would be worse by 47x fingernail scratching on a blackboard! I am that old! Love, Ann.
NOLAGirl says
“While just as inevitably come the only ones worthy of that calling.”
Translation: The rest of you losers aren’t as worthy as this idiot who keeps giving me millions and millions of dollars.
Ann B Watson says
Hi NOLAGirl, Love your post. May Papa Noel visit you to-night and may all the bonfires guide those reindeer.I will look for you in 2016, and light three candles. One for LSU, one for those Saints, and the biggest one to help light the downfall of Ron and dm’s cult! Love U Always, Ann
The Oracle says
With all of his money and celebrity David could not get a tailor to fit that jacket better? It is cut two sizes too small. For all of the financial investment put into that event, for the P.R. and photo op, geeze get a proper fitting suit! It is as if he is trying to make himself look smaller. He probably wishes he was invisible. And the hanky in the pocket? In 2015? Duggan is wearing a properly fitted suit. Miscavige’s almost looks like spandex stretched over his shirt making his arms pop out a little. As if he were squeezed and it made his arms pop up a bit. This is how Tom Cruise fits his clothes to make himself look trimmer, tight. Doesn’t work for David Miscavige.
Todd Cray says
I am hoping not to offend anyone (outside of the “church”) by mentioning such earthy folk wisdom, but this photo reminded me of the old saying, “If you have a big dick, you wear tight pants.” It would seem that if you ARE a dick, you wear a tight jacket so as to make your point.
Aquamarine says
Yes, the Pope is popping out of his suit, which looks shiny and off the rack next to Duggan’s. I”m surprised he allowed himself to be photographed next to such a tall guy. And I notice his hair is even puffier and blonder. I wonder how often he has to touch up his roots, or maybe he goes the whole hog and does double process.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Aquamine, I would say the double hair process x47. Your posts are so true for me.Thank you. Sparkling 2016 for you, Always, Ann
Dawn says
Do you notice that Duggan is leaning as though to not appear too tall next to the dwarf. Maybe someone tipped him off about Miscavige’s complex about his smallness.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Todd Cray, I just found your post and between laughing and not spilling coffee everywhere, thank you.Your comment is hysterical and true. All good things for you and yours in 2016.Love, Ann
Todd Cray says
Thank you Ann. Always a pleasure. All my best wishes to you and those who treat you right.
Jose Chung says
Makes Daves Tacky Solid Gold Buttons look bigger.
thegman77 says
I thought the suit looked fine. But he’s leaning to one side and his arms seem out of place. He’s aging and doing all he can to look like a college boy. Does not work. A well dressed and coifed dildo!
The Oracle says
Way bad fitting suit. He broke every rule in the book.
http://www.primermagazine.com/2012/spend/the-best-fit-suit-jackets-and-sports-jackets
The fabric from his jacket button is scrunching into a “X” and he has way too much shirt cuff and collar showing. All you have to do to see his mistakes is look at the difference in Duggan’s fit and his.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duQRwx6a-TU
Send his tailor over to youtube.
Aquamarine says
Agreed. Jacket too tight, sleeves too short, pants too long. I wonder who the tailor is who works on his little suits.
Mike Rinder says
Mr. Lim in Los Angeles. His tailor shop is on Wilshire Blvd. Very well renowned. Lots of VIP clients.
The Oracle says
Laughter! Mike, you have those classic Hollywood good looks and organically aesthetic ambiance. You look like a million bucks in a down vest.
Some of us have to cope with the vital importance of make up, costumes, fittings, hair spray, hair color, tanning beds and push up bras for illusion.
Ann B Watson says
Hi The Oracle, Oh yes, you are so right about make-up etc. Mike was blessed not needing to fuss about any of that.In my case as each year goes by I see the natural progression of time and on occasion can laugh about it and let it go.Can’t take the body with me when I depart!
A beautiful Christmas and a Bright Blinding 2016 to you and yours.Love U Bunches, Ann.
The Oracle says
Called a girlfriend who is a make up artist in Hollywood. She said:
Mr. Lim runs sweat shops in Korea town. You can get a custom made suit there for 500.00 in very good fabric. But he is paying workers under minimum wage and paying illegal immigrants, mostly elders as the younger people are not trained in this craft. Mr. Lim does not actually make the clothes, he takes measurements and deposits and sells. He got his foot up working with the movie studios like four decades ago. He did produce clothing for movie stars.
threefeetback says
Dave wears high fashion Kevlar jackets due to his increasing paranoia.
WhatWall says
I bet he micro-manages his tailor to get the bad fit. His tailor smiles and takes the money.
Bob Eckert says
Battlefield Suit!
angryskorpion says
Indeed. In fact, “Micro-Man” is a good nickname for DM! LOL
Gus Cox says
I’m familiar with Lim and IIRC he specializes in short men. Given that ol’ 4-foot-thirteen stands about, oh, 5’1″ or so, he’s going to the right place.
It’s not easy to make a guy that short look good in a suit. The styling of men’s clothing tends to assume there’s going to be some length to those lines. Little Dave looks like a schoolboy when he wears jacket and tie.
Looks like Lim did the best he could, but one thing Dave could do is lose the flap pockets and go with slash pockets like those on Bob’s jacket – the flaps break up the line and only taller men can carry them off. Short men need unbroken lines to emphasize verticality. No flap pockets, no cuffed trousers, no bow ties (although He’s stuck with one here in evening wear, but He should have worn black studs to compensate). And under no circumstances should Dave wear double breasted! (Actually, I’d really like to see Him in double breasted – preferably chalk striped – it’d be a real hoot!)
Dave’s suit looks more like an English cut – higher arm holes and a suppressed waist. The suit Bob is wearing is a sack suit, euphemistically called a Brooks Brothers style. It’s very American. I prefer the English cut.
But Bob looks better here, because Dave just doesn’t have the height to carry off proper men’s wear. I don’t like the Brooks Bros cut, but every man has his own style and it works well on Bob. He’s kind of an all-American-looking guy.
Unfortunately for Dave, nothing really works well on Him. I get a gleeful giggle imagining Him stopping by Dege’s on Saville Row during His big Saint Hill IAS event trip and being told, “sorry, we have nothing for you.” So He goes to Mr. Lim. Giggle.
I’m just re-reading this before posting and wondering how the hell I know all this. Long story, but there’s my sartorial assessment for your kind consideration 🙂
angryskorpion says
What he really needs is a DUNCE cap and to stand in the corner with all the other naughty boys. LoL
The Oracle says
Mind you Aquamarine, I couldn’t care less about other people’s clothing unless I am getting paid to dress them for a P.R. gig.
But, for a man who insists that everything be “ideal”, to not be able to dress himself for an event honoring people that have given his begging crews millions, that brings attention to his own “idealness”.
That suit jacket looks like a hand me up from his younger brother he had to borrow to wear to Church on Sunday.
The Oracle says
P.S. When your head looks like it was photo shopped onto your body, your suit wasn’t cut right.
threefeetback says
Like everything else, Dave micromanages and overrules his tailor. He is used to (and prefers) looking like shit when he looks in the mirror. Can’t blame the tailor with a top reputation.
jgg2012 says
Are Sea Org members still required to chip in $50 each for a Xmas gift for hard-working Davey? How many are there? If there are 5,000, that is a $250,000 “gift” they must give him. Mother Theresa did not get $250,000 in gifts each year.
nomnom says
“Always desire to be liked or admired” COB’s Code Of Boner
Aquamarine says
LOL. I think he craves it. Craves admiration. Poor guy – those Int Events are his personal theatrical productions wherein he is not only the star but the only actor, and the staff and still ins are forced to attend forced to look at him, listen to him, applaud him. God. What a book, what a play or film, this will make, some day.
mwesten says
All Scientologists are equal, but some Scientologists are more equal than others.
pierrot says
Why was this pictured photoshopped? See Duncan’s right hand!
The Oracle says
David cut out Duggan to fit himself and the trophy in the photo? Laughter! Or that is where the mag was creased, the crease line (I thought that is what is was), to scan and get up on the net.
HellOSA says
Good catch. Obviously Photoshopped and a fail.
Steph in Bow says
Nice catch.
katherine says
That’s the crease where a two-part spread comes together.
threefeetback says
Next year it will be a centerfold of Dave and Bob.
GM says
It’s a magazine scan so that’s the centerfold
Pete2 says
Interesting that Bob doesn’t have a wedding ring on but DM does. Looks like one of the kids is back from SA.
dchoiceisalwaysrs says
the photo presented is cut in the middle because having a whole family is inconsistent with the objectives of both LRH and DM. Can you just imagine a picture of Bob with his entire family including those in Africa, little david with his father et al and El Con with his 2nd wife and children. They could be backed up with the huge crowd of disconnected families and even otherwise close ones of scientology and could be on stage at the Shrine. Now that would surely call for a trophy of hypocrisy maximus of scientology. Where are our fabulous shooopers to put that one together?
Ann B Watson says
Hi dchoiceisalwayssrs, Good to meet you and Merry Merry Happy 2016, Your post was excellent! What an Event that would be! As always cos will lie completely as to the fact disconnection never existed and Ron was father of the Universe and David? Sigh just put him next to a huge gold $ sign and watch that snarky smile!Always, Ann
Doug Sprinkle says
Other than getting awards and trophies, what are the benefits of these statuses? I walked by the Miami Org last year and noticed a designated parking spot behind the building for a New Civilization Builder. Parking in Coral Gables is a challenge so I guess the person got him moneys worth.
TheHoleDoesNotExist says
“This is that hanging moment…” How did Sherman allow these crumbs of truth slip in there?
babybunker says
When I read this I thought.. ” WTF..” Freudian Slip.. dayam
Lori S says
Men who need bigger and bigger trophies are usually making up for something small in their life.
Old Surfer Dude says
Or in one very special case, it’s tiny…
I Yawnalot says
But well handled!
Old Surfer Dude says
Overly well handled….
The Oracle says
Duggan is actually David Miscavige’s trophy in that photo. It is really a photo of DM with his trophy.
threefeetback says
Trophy whale. Tom is his trophy BFF.
RogerHornaday says
The man the words and the trophy! But especially the trophy! It would take time, a lot of it, to find the words to do it justice (vigilante justice). But let’s talk about “poetic” justice. That’s where Mr. Duggan gets to take the monstrosity home but not before making the whole affair a matter of public record with photos.
angry gay pope says
Angry Gay Pope declares this the best trophy EVER! (And I won an emmy!)
Michael Fairman says
Garish language, garish purpose, garish trophy,and garish excuses for humans.
FOTF2012 says
I’ve never heard of a donation being called an achievement before. But only in Scientology is a fixed fee for services called a donation in the first place.
What has Duggan achieved? He’s given money earned from a product detested by Scientologists (pharmaceuticals) to the Scientology Cult of Greed — and Scientology gladly overlooks the industry generating the money because what is most important _is_ the money.
What a brainwashed, full-of-himself idiot Duggan is, while the wee leprechaun stands by grinning ear to ear because his pot of gold just got bigger.
Matthew Grey says
“We will win just an certainly and inevitably as Earth will again circle about the sun.” Actually, the Earth orbits the sun in an ellipse, so I guess you won’t win.
SILVIA says
Represents ‘man’s unconquerable soul”…what the hell does this mean? But as you noted Mike, such arrogance won’t ever make sense, plus, wonder if these guys really have a soul.
Comment aside – Pompadour looks very bad, the hair is obviously colored and with a very bad hair cut, and he sure does not look happy despite the big smile and the huge rip off of money in the name of religion.
Alice Graves says
Aside from obvious evils like murder and child abuse, there is nothing more revolting than watching grown men play acting as humanitarians. It’s so comedic, too – sort of like watching a Quentin Tarantino movie. Well, these guys will have their reckoning day, for sure.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Pat Wog Winner says
TOUCHE, Alice! You hit the nail on the head! SICKENING!!!
Happy Holidays To You, Too! 😉
zemooo says
I don’t care what anyone says, that trophy looks like a plucked turkey. Sort of matches the clown leaning on it.
1984 says
Looks like the picture has been photo-shopped to enlarge the trophy.
Old Surfer Dude says
Well….what man doesn’t want to walk up to a gorgeous babe and say, “Hey honey, I’ve got a really big….trophy! That bowls them over every time!
Pat Wog Winner says
OMG, LMAO!
Robin says
And I hereby award whoever wrote the copy on this piece the “Invictus Dirtbag Copywriter” award. Worse, there are people who’ll read this and accept that eternity and ability depends on investing in MEST (money, trophies, tuxedos, podiums, flags, photographs, fancy stages, and whatever else His Invictusness comes up with).
To those I love who are still in: WAKE UP!
Ann B Watson says
Hi Mike, My A1c stayed up for quite some time after slogging through dm’s speech. So incredibly fake, fawning and f#####! Gosh in the presence of those two Big Beings a good Scientologist is ” left momentarily breathless as if in the presence of greatness….” Say What ? The whales, the super whales who give dm and his cult millions, are about to slam into the dock! Pathetic and ridiculous and money throwing between dm, TC and the Duggans etc no class at all.Love and Jingle Jingle…Ann.
Gus Cox says
Gawwdd, that horrid prose of Sherman’s leaves me breathless alright… because I’m gagging!
Ann B Watson says
Hi Gus Cox, You and me both gagging! I loved your other post regarding dm’s attire. He looks so plastic and at the same time Botoxed to the max. I think the stuff hit his brain cells years ago too! The only thing his brain is programmed for is $! Avery Merry Christmas and most Happy New Year to you! Love, Ann.
BraveBloggers says
So, how much of that donation is tax deductible now that Bob has sold his company and has more for the IRS to chew on?
I’d wager that came into a bit of play in terms of income versus charitable donations, but let us not forget, not the least of which, and by orders of magnitude greater than the sum of all the tax paperwork produced, which measures in excess of 7 linear feet, that Kool-Aid had an immeasurable and irrevocable impact on this donation.
I just gagged that I typed the latter half of this post.
The Dark Avenger says
Either up to 30-50% of his annual income, so if he made, say 100 Million, it could be between 30-50 Mil.
threefeetback says
Dave,
You gotta do something about your rectal-cranial inversion. Maybe Bob or Tom can help you pull it out. And your comb-over rug is getting a bit ratty. Tell Lou to get you a new one for Christmas.
Pat Wog Winner says
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! DITTO!!!!
Tony Dephillips says
Dm looks ridiculous.
I read to my wife what dm said to Dugan. She said ” dm probably hates him”. Lol.
The Oracle says
That is probably more true than you might think. Nothing disgusted me more than to sit at the Flag Command Bureau and listen to certain WDC execs slander and degrade Scientology’s biggest donors.
Back then, there were no trophys. It was engramic for me to write commendations for people and persuade the Int Execs to sign off on them!! Simon Hogarth was the only one that was always happy to thank someone who did something for the Church with a commendation, if I wrote one up for him to sign. When the slander would start, we would leave the room. Because we knew we might have to look these people in the face again. The back biting was viscous.
Leslie Bates says
(Speechless)
McCarran says
There’s something to be said for the Bible’s reference(s) to “false idols.” If this is what makes Duggan feel good about himself, he is in a very sad state – to put it mildly.
Jose Chung says
Is that whole thing the Trophy or just the top part?
Does it light up with a flame ? For smoking Cuban Cigars
and throwing back shots of Scotch ?
Just interested, I’m serving Christmas dinners to homeless Veterans
in L.A. next few days and handing out boxed turkey dinners to families
in shelters.
The Oracle says
Wow Jose, That is very kind and thoughtful of you.
I Yawnalot says
Oh hum…
So, what’s for dinner?
Old Surfer Dude says
My wife’s tacos! Beef or chicken, either way they are additive! You know you should stop eating after 8 or 9 of them, but, you just can’t.
TreasonousF*** says
Hahaha!
On a side note I wonder how much Duggan’s teeth cost…his cosmetic dentist did a damn good job
Old Surfer Dude says
Damn good, indeed! When he smiles it like a light going on…
I Yawnalot says
Now that’s a tech I can loose myself in! I’m on my way… with beer/wine/tequila of course, like to have all bases covered with Mexican evenings.
Old Surfer Dude says
Beer? Wine? Tequila? Can you put some in a doggy bag and send it to me?
The Dark Avenger says
We had a Mexican place that used to feature Taco Tuesday’s, 2 for the price of one(or, as the kidz in Marketing say, BOGO(Buy One Get One(free)). It was so popular that when the owner sold it, the new place didn’t have it, but started doing it because of customer demand.
Old Surfer Dude says
Taco Tuesday is almost a religion here in southern California!
threefeetback says
Yep. Duke’s in Malibu has those Taco Tuesdays ($2 fish tacos). The place gets packed with students from Pepperdine University.
I Yawnalot says
Where I come from, a taco is that round thing on the dashboard which indicates how many rev’s the engine is doing. It took a some stints in the US to ‘find’ real Mexican food. I love it! Fond of Thai, Cajun, Italian, Greek, Indian & Asian, Chinese too. I think it’s important to be able to cook a dish or two in each and be good at getting it right. Multicultural food is the spice of life.
I hear one of dm & tc’s favourites is the rotten shrimp dish – a speciality!
Hope everyone gets to overindulge this silly season, wouldn’t be silly if you didn’t!
Old Surfer Dude says
There is no type of food that can’t be found in southern California, I Yawn.
I Yawnalot says
That’s the wonderful thing about the US. Here is Aussie, not so, but it is slowly getting better. However, went to a place in the bush here least year and they put sweet chilli sauce on everything and called it Mexican. The cheese on their nachos was shredded Kraft cheddar. As I said they are “trying.”
Valerie says
The body language in that photo says that Bob Duggan does not like David Miscavige. He’s leaning away from him towards that gawdawful trophy. (OMG what do you do with a monstrosity like that? How do you hide it? Does he rent a hangar to store those things or simply stop st the dump on the way home from the ceremony?)
The grimaces on both their faces say they’d both rather be elsewhere. a photographer usually takes several shots to get the best one, this one shows two people who detest each other wanting desperately to be elsewhere. I wonder how the rest of the shots looked.
Newcomer says
Couldn’t happen to a better pair of losers. Let’s see here………………..how do I measure wealth?
Size of bank account?
Pairs of John Lobb shoes?
Injections of botox?
Number of times you have SCOHB?
Yo Dave,
Whaddya gonna create for next years statue? How about a full sized bronze of you in your tanning bed with your golden thong. Be sure to have the thong engraved ‘Donated by Bob Duggen’ with a caption on the base ……………….
“This is what happens when you lick a whales balls.”
Pat Wog Winner says
HAHA, He better stuff that thong with a sock or a good-sized dildo. *Notice how large his shoes are? That’s cause he’s hiding the lifts in them. 😉
KatherineINCali says
Laughter!!
Potpie says
The magnetic pull of pure theta from the trophy is pulling Duggan in and away from entheta.
The Oracle says
Laughter!
Lawrence says
Valerie: I got what you mean but I don’t think it is that. Bob Duggan is leaning away from him because Bob Duggan’s VFP (Valuable Final Product or the source of his funds this evening) are from an unethical source, a so called anti-cancer miracle drug that there are as many sick people on Earth that would kill for this drug’s so called miracles as there are Kool-Aid drinkers that believe Dianetics and Scientology will cure cancer for them. DM Is there just put together the facts of what he would do if he had to declare Bob Duggan for any reason. Most people on Earth today are not putting their faith in either of these men. Each is dishonest in their own true way. 🙂
Ann B Watson says
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your post. If anyone asked me to take the bait for an anti-cancer miracle drug…let us just say they would not be happy campers with my answer.If I had stayed in Sea Org and had held to the belief that only Dianetics and Scientology can cure cancer, I would not be here today. I know of one lady SO member who believed so completely in the tech that when she got aggressive breast cancer she did not seek any medical help. She passed in six months.It is sad the SOers cannot see the truth especially the ones my age and older. I mean what do they think will happen to them when they are to old infirm or ill to continue a slave. Cos is certainly not going to give them any spare change! Have a great 2016. Love, Ann
Lawrence says
One of the greatest Class XII auditors of all time Miriam Stave succumbed to breast cancer too.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your post about Miriam Stave, So many really good spirits gone way too soon.That is why I post and learn and read all here.Maybe my small way of making a difference for some trapped soul wherever they may be.She sounds like one of the auditors that just knew what they were doing.Always, Ann
sashiebgood says
Bob Duggan must literally have at least 20 of those trophies, each one uglier and bigger than the last, doesn’t he pretty much ALWAYS get a trophy because he ALWAYS is the guy who ponies up with more millions of dollars to reach the next “status”? And now what? I’m reading this speech as this is the highest level of one can reach, right? “there is no earthly equivalent?”
where else can a billionaire go after Diamond Invictus? (my auto correct wanted to change that to “In victuals” Lol)
Lars says
His surfer hairdo, his aged fingers and hands (guess
he forgot the botox there) and his stance, OK, I can
take those points but that the Swedish Flag is
prominently displayed behind him is shameful.
Potpie says
Careful now….OSD may not take kindly to your Micavige/hairdo/surfer comment.
But I must say Miscavige does have a stunning bouffant.
Old Surfer Dude says
Please don’t use the word “surfer” in your description of this person. Yeah, he may be richer than shit, but, he’s not a water man. He’s a Hodad (non-surfer).
Pat Wog Winner says
Hey Lars, Nice to meet ya! Good observation! I thought ld got a new, blonde toupee and face lift. LOL, he looks like Liberace’s son (remember him and all his gaudy, flamboyant ways? Nuff said about that ugly award. The guy would probably want a mirror-ball trophy, anyway). haha
Margie8 says
Pat, I almost spit out my fudge from laughing so hard!
Pat Wog Winner says
Thanks, Margie! Glad you liked it. I can’t think of more “nice” things to say about that little pinky dick!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, MARGIE! 😉
grandeclectus says
COB looks like a caricature in that photo, self-parody. Just listened to Short People by Randy Newman. Spot on with the lyrics!
Have they used and overused superlatives a little? It’s as if they blew a gasket on the epic and monumental random superlative generator machine. Do they have stats for that? Smh.
Cheers!
Gimpy says
That trophy is repulsive but must have cost a lot of money to put together, also those pins they give out are made from 18K gold + the jewels (if they are real) If I were Mr Duggan I might question why so much of my money is being spent on gaudy things like this and not being put into the good causes I was told it was needed for.
Potpie says
If those pins are 18K they would sell well on Ebay.
Old Surfer Dude says
Hey Gimpy! I saw the same trophy in my local 99 cent store.
Jens TINGLEFF says
“.., as if in the presence of greatness.”
But not actually in the presence of anything in particular other than a serious former surplus in the wallet department. Check.
Old Surfer Dude says
Well, I do have the greatness of presents….
LDW says
For some strange reason I’m not the least bit jealous of this new status. I’m not even vaguely impressed by the pomp and circumstance. I’m not at all inspired to play this game for blood.
Dave’s hair just creeps me out to the point where I get the impression that something is disingenuous about the whole affair. His hair is even more off-putting than the verbal diarrhea.
I guess I need a sec check?
Potpie says
Yes LDW you do need a sec check. How in the world can you say such naughty things about der leader? Beware, the sec check questions will be hand written by HIM. And HIS questions always produce a rapid rise in the needle that turns into a rock slam that culminates with HIS new definition of an fn….the theta bop.
Old Surfer Dude says
Yeah, right! As if! A sec check. Give me a break! You’re headed to the RPFs RPF.
If you stare at the dwarfs hair, you can actually see it moving….
Margie8 says
That’s cause LRH is living in there.
Pat Wog Winner says
hahaha, that I could believe! little dick is scratching the ashes! LOLLOLLOLOL
Pat Wog Winner says
PS He’s hoping some intelligence would rub into his glued scalp.
Sejanus says
“there is no applicable modifier, no metaphor, no analogy and no phrase adequate to describe…”
Son in true simpering gimp fashion he doesn’t say anything or even try.
Not even a thanks for the loot.
He announces…so?
Any of these donors too out of it to see what is going on..quite frankly might just as well be fleeced.
Time for some insulin.
SarahDB says
I wonder where he puts all those horribly tacky trophies. Does he have a trophy room somewhere?
McCarran says
I wondered that myself. Maybe that put them in the bedroom where Charmaine sleeps.
Bruce ( the "Never-In" ) says
Well he has empty rooms in the house ( the former bedrooms of the kids he has shipped off to South Africa)….maybe he converted those into Trophy Rooms?
thegman77 says
Gag! (Not the funny kind.) How can they sit there and listen to such drivel? And worse, applaud it?
Robert Almblad says
Pompous Maximus… damned that’s funny Mike
Chee Chalker says
Interesting that COB is still wearing a wedding ring on his stubby little fingers.
He looks absolutely ridiculous with that hairdo.
Duggan is not a very tall man is he….maybe 5’7?
McCarran says
Standing next to david miscavige – that makes Bob Duggan 4’19”
Newcomer says
Which is really pretty tall for a stack of shit.
Newcomer says
Sorry, two stacks of it.
McCarran says
:):)
Old Surfer Dude says
With maple syrup & strawberries?
burnedbutnotbitter says
I spotted that ring too and wondered if it was a defense against the outcry about Shelley.
Eclipse-girl says
Is he wearing the gold or platinum ring?
Mike Rinder says
🙂
Chee Chalker says
That always makes me sad….the thought that she went to all the effort to come up with a sad question in order to find out if her husband still loved her.
He didn’t even have the decency to allow the woman he was married for 20 years to move on wirh her life.
He gets to move on to his little whore, I mean assistant.
Shelly gets to work ‘with LRH’
I’m glad you were kind to her when she asked you that question Mike. She was probably embarrassed, not to mention worried that she was on the way out.
Pat Wog Winner says
I think the US Attorney General should look into her disappearance! — Send in the troops! A subservient scifir sheriff spoke with her on the phone? … Um, yeah, right!
I don’t know about anyone else, but if a cop or police chief tried to get away with that in New York City, he’d be investigated for being on the “take.”
Is she in a “hole” in the ground and not the double-wide? … Just asking….
angryskorpion says
I have a major crush on her. I want to rescue her in the worst way! LOL
Pat Wog Winner says
Ya wanna? I’ll help. LOL … And we’ll bring my woggy kids, they’re wild cats. 😉
angryskorpion says
Absolutely! We can raid the CST compound. Marine Force Recon style. Just a couple people. Create a diversion for security and in we go! LOL
Margie8 says
OK, that was REALLY good. ?
Hennessy says
Love the honey blonde dye job with matching eyebrows! He leans to the direction of Duggan, while trying to look like he’s just posing for the photo.
Duggan leans towards the trophy, away from Miscavige. It’s a tax write off for him and a drop in the bucket. No big deal.
Chee Chalker says
Miscavige’s official hair color is called ‘Amber Waves’
You know how some men, when they age, they do so gracefully…..a little salt and pepper in the hair is actually very attractive
Other men, certain parts of their body grow (and not the good ones). For example, the nose, the ears, the face……..Miscavige is not aging well.
He never had movie star looks like his BFF (also not aging all that well), but he doesn’t even have the distinguished look of an older put together gentleman.
Miscavige’s features look fleshy…..he is turning into LRH…..
Pat Wog Winner says
Yes! … VERY UGLY! (The worms do that, ya know? LOL) 😉
Ann B Watson says
Hi Chee Chalker, Your post just made the creepiness of dm’s entire look inside as well as outside reality.Amber Waves only makes him look more artificial.No matter how much money dm and TC amass $ cannot slow down the passage of time. Sorry Ron even your old body gave out.The more they resist aging the more it will persist. Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years to you and yours,Love Always, Ann.
Chee Chalker says
A very Merry Christmas to you too Ann! And the Happiest of New Year’s!