Scientology always wants to have its cake and eat it too. And they want you to buy the cake. And they want you to give them money so they can buy a cake. The never ending demand for money is one defining feature of scientology (along with lies, serial abuses and familial destruction). It’s the same story with ideal orgs - give us your money to buy and renovate buildings that we will own, then give the IAS money so they can buy and renovate the same buildings because this is what they do with your money. ”But I already gave to CCHR/ideal orgs/WTH campaign/planetary dissemination etc etc … [Read more...]
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An Ideal Continent... Yeah, they cover all of Asia and if they can just get those last two orgs in Adelaide and Canberra done they will be ideal... No org in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam or Mainland China AT ALL. But hell, who cares when the ones they have are "all ideal"... Gathering in the back alley... Arms crossed. Sunglasses on. What could be cooler. Make $400,000 a year selling OCA's... Hahahaha It's a "special" briefing Another code word for fundraising Go for the kids... Their parents … [Read more...]
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Ugliest poster ever? There have been a LOT of these things over the years. This one struck me as particularly hideous. It's EASY! Jut marry into money. Everything becomes effortless... The seminar is CONFIDENTIAL Why? Learning about "mis-action" is a big secret? Capitalization Spasms? Love to see what the "massive celebration?" Plymouth City Council is planning to throw for a new scientology building opening in their town... Little know secrets about marijuana... Reefer madness? I did something … [Read more...]
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Guardians of the Universe? Maybe you should try to get some people to come to Flag before controlling the whole universe? You people are so utterly deluded it is laughable. Pasadena for Ventura How about Pasadena for Pasadena? The problem is there is nothing that can be bought that will make Pasadena, the ALREADY ideal org, a success. So, just move on, pretend we don't notice, and spend money on another ideal org in Ventura... Yeah, that makes sense. Proud to be Pirates I guess pillaging and plundering doesn't require you to be able to … [Read more...]
Scientology “Father’s Day”
Scientology likes to portray itself as family friendly. This is never really true in scientology -- the organization ALWAYS takes precedence over the individual or family. Always. Scientology tries to tell the world that it is the great protector and builder of family relationships. Just look at these excerpts from scientology.org: But let's just focus on how this works out for scientology staff, SO Members or declared SP's. Scientology is decidedly NOT family friendly and Father’s Day is simply another “reason” to try to get suckers to visit the org so the regges can try to get their m … [Read more...]
Meet Your IAS Fundraiser
There is really nothing else to say about this other than “Shame on you scientology.” We often mention the concept of big thetans in small bodies, but this is a despicable low. A modern day Oliver Twist with the IAS Reg at Kyalami Castle adopting the role of Fagin. And it seems to be business as usual.... … [Read more...]
Battle Creek BS
The bs just keeps rolling when it comes to the "ideal orgs" campaign. The small, failing org that was originally in Ann Arbor, Michigan has never been more than a tiny mission. This “ideal org” story begins back in 2001, even BEFORE the official launch of the Ideal Org program. They were unable to pay their rent and had to move. A building was on the market in Battle Creek for cheap. This is a small town 50 miles west of Ann Arbor (which is on the outskirts of Detroit metropolitan area and is home to the huge University of Michigan) in the middle of nowhere. Battle Creek only has a pop … [Read more...]
Scientology Celeb Tag Team – Friendship in Scientology
Our old friend Terra Cognita has returned with another thought-provoking commentary. Scientology Celeb Tag Team – Friendship in Scientology Our good friends the Johnson’s (not their real names) show me an example I’ll never forget of more bright ideas in the church. Many years ago Lallie Johnson went to Flag. She said to me before she went, she was afraid that her tiny inheritance from her mom would vaporize. She was worried and looking to me to buck her up. I wondered how to help her and not get written up. I told her, “you’re not required to tell them that you got an inherit … [Read more...]
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"Ignite" your prosperity That's a new word. Wonder if it will join "milestone," "epic" and "watershed" as a go-to for scientology promo? This may be the start of a new trend. You heard it here first. Of course -- all VERY religious. Even a $25 admission fee. Columbus is rocking Nearly half way through the alphabet -- what an accomplishment. 3 or 4 dedicated people working on this. They will have Columbus cleared in no time. Uh-oh They had to ship in Sea Org members to file their CF! OMG, how bad can things be. And those SO Members are … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Disgrace
See the excellent piece at Tony Ortega’s blog this morning concerning L. Ron Hubbard’s stolen valor. I was sent a couple of promotional items from this year that have a different focus. Many will find this just as crass as the fake medals and war hero status of Ron the War Hero. This day is supposed to be about remembering those who have fallen, but any excuse to get some suckers in so they can be victims of some good old fashioned “hard sell” is an opportunity scientology does not want to miss. So, on L. Ron Hubbard Way today, in solemn commemoration of his war hero status, kids can g … [Read more...]