For the latest proof that the "ideal org" strategy has NOTHING to do with "clearing the planet" but is simply a real estate, money making scheme and PR campaign for internal scientologists, look no further than the "ideal org" of Ireland. Here is a new pitch they sent out which I have highlighted to note some significant points. First thing to note: this "org" is being sponsored by the IAS -- they must need to invest in some more real estate to satisfy IRS requirements. But that "sponsorship" is ONLY to buy the building and renovate it. NOT to "set up" the "ideal org" because this … [Read more...]
Ideal Org Follies
OK, here is the question that this poster poses: If the ideal org is SO important, why are two FORMER Executive Directors NOT ON STAFF? Why are they FORMER at all? It was NOT in fact the most rewarding job in the entire universe (according to the recruitment promo they routinely send out). What's the message here? Hand over a few thousand and it gives you a free pass on the ideal org front? And meanwhile, who can forget the stories of the OT VIIIs being strong-armed into "leading their ideal orgs?" … [Read more...]
Trying to Influence Pinellas County Sheriff’s Dept
Scientology trying to inveigle itself with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department. Though they also say this fundraiser is for Winter Wonderland? It's unclear how much they plan to give to the PAL and how much to Winter Wonderland. Scientology claims they provide Winter Wonderland as a "gift" to the community. Odd that an organization that takes in $2 million a week has to nab money from the PAL to pay for their Christmas decorations... Hope the PCSD doesn't turn into the Hollywood PD who have been bought off over years with checks for their PAL. Scientology is desperately trying to … [Read more...]
Busting Open The Gates to the Bridge
Remember the hype about how the bridge would be flooded with people thanks to reaching the billions with the new KCET studio? That scientology was going to have its own, uncorrupted line to the world? And that this was all going to be happening by the summer solstice on 21 June? Well? What happened? It's a month later? Still nothing to show for it. There was even word that there was going to be a "scientology TV channel"? This white elephant cost tens of millions of dollars and is a duplicate of the tens of millions of dollars invested in the same studios at Golden Era. Now … [Read more...]
Helping Billions
Our old buddy Colin Davie is at it again. This guy might well be one of the most unreal people on planet earth. He is also the perfect example of the money-grubber who is unembarrassed to say literally anything to try and get you to hand over your cash. In an environment when ridiculous hype showers down from the top, the world of scientology is a culture of lies - but even in that context this guy is breathtaking. He is like watching one of those "professional eaters" who stuffs 75 hot dogs down their throats in one minute. Mesmerizing, disgusting and weird all at once. Someone actually l … [Read more...]
Endless Fundraising
Fundraising in scientology drives everything. Colin Davie has sent out some doozies before. In this one he flatly states that at the MV Event EVERY SEA ORG AND CLASS V STAFF is doing Ideal Org fundraising. Yes, you read that right. EVERY staff member is fundraising. That has become the OVERRIDING activity of scientology. The "event" is merely an excuse to get people together in one place so they can get their money. Amazing how brazen they are -- he sent this message out to public like it is a perfectly normal thing. Unfortunately, it is. Usual, not normal. … [Read more...]
Austin Org
One of our regular readers stopped by the Austin Org yesterday, since he was town for the day. Here is his report: There was an unstaffed table out front under their awning (their façade is back a few feet from the street), with some free movie tickets, free personality tickets, and brochures sitting under rocks so they wouldn’t blow away. They looked like they had been there awhile, a bit wrinkled. There were a couple of older posters in the windows, one for OCA. I spoke with Barbara McFadyen who has been in for decades. She is apparently an OT VIII who appears to … [Read more...]
Another Big Question on Planetary Clearing
Last week I posed a question -- why doesn't scientology use some of its billions to incentivize becoming an auditor in pursuit of clearing the planet . One of our eagle-eyed readers was prompted to pose the question -- how about making the books and lectures cheaper and more accessible? Hubbard tells his followers that for every 35 books in the hands of the public it will make one scientologist. In today's world -- ALL his books and all the lectures could be put on digital media for a few dollars. They are willing to do it with Hubbards fiction as you can see below. The technology … [Read more...]
OMFG
And this is their write-up. Just sad on so many levels. Not the least of which is that the IAS is so proud of this they turned it into a promo piece so everyone could share this amazing success. OMG we just did Patron with Honours. Back story: applied for a loan, loan disapproved, banker says after a couple of impossible solutions, by the way there is a credit card on file here from a long time ago that's never been activated for the exact amount you are asking for. I had no idea I even had this card. If I get a card like this I usually bin it. We don't use CCs. To make the cycle happen … [Read more...]
Fundraising, scientology-style
There is supposedly an old saying "if it isn't fun, it isn't scientology." Today, it's "If it isn't fundraising, it isn't scientology." Here is a frank, somewhat incredible email sent out to try and shame people into giving money for the Ventura ideal org. This effort is denominated a "war" and you are thus expected to sacrifice for the cause. The problem is that there is not a shred of evidence that the sacrifices people make for these "ideal orgs" changes a damned thing. Just for fun, yesterday evening I drove past the new Valley ideal org. It was 6:50pm. This is the … [Read more...]