As I have been doing after each program, I am putting this here as a place for people to make comments about the show that has just aired. I must say, this was the toughest episode to film. So heartbreaking and Aaron is such a good man, father and friend. Tough to watch too. But unfortunately, it is the horrible truth. And if you have not already done so, I recommend you check out Tony Ortega's blog this morning. Aaron, in his usual meticulous detail, rips apart the scientology smear site and POW videos that were put up a couple of hours after the show aired. On a more positive note, the … [Read more...]
The IAS Hard at Work
People inside the scientology bubble really believe this stuff. How many absurdities do there have to be before they notice? First, if the IAS is truly "every moment of every day" keeping the "light burning bright" -- "everywhere" with their massive Volunteer Minister force -- you would expect they might have something to brag about that happened this year.... The tornadoes in Texas were in 2015. Second, as ALWAYS there are NO SPECIFICS on what was done, how much money was spent on the "relief efforts" or how many people were even involved. From the picture it looks like they … [Read more...]
Where Are Scientology’s Spokespeople?
Hurricane Leah is blowing scientology's house down and their only response is to send legal threat letters, create "WhoIs" smear sites and put up a webpage with their extremely lame response. Here is their "handling" for the relentless storm surge that is swamping their leaking lifeboat. I have commented previously about their responses, this article addresses the statement above (this is the SAME response they have had on their website forever as even more of their dirty laundry keeps tumbling out, this is apparently the best they can do) and this is another article … [Read more...]
Scientology Aftermath Episode 4: Aftermath
My god, the number of messages, friend requests on Facebook, traffic to this blog and new posters here, general well-wishes, expressions of support and love is frankly overwhelming. I will continue to put up this post after each episode as I feel it is important that those who may be new to the blog can find some helpful references easily. But as always, I am interested in your views - including criticisms and things you think might be better explained or covered. For new readers here I thought you might find it instructive to be directed to some earlier postings that may help explain … [Read more...]
Scientology Aftermath Special: Aftermath
The Reddit AMA ("ask Me Anything") special has now aired, and now it's on to Episode 4 tomorrow (The Rise of Miscavige). As always, I am interested in your views - including criticisms and things you think might be better explained or covered. I also suspect there are quite a number of new people who are coming to this blog for the first time. To all of you, welcome. I thought you might find it instructive to be directed to some earlier postings I have done that may help explain some things if you just watched the show or are curious about the bizarre scientology statements about … [Read more...]
Celebrity Round Up
The wreckage from Hurricane Leah is evident everywhere you turn. Scientology's PR geniuses are frantically trying to figure out how to respond to the avalanche of exposure. Their "responses" consist of A. "dead agenting" the source of the problem (see earlier post that defines and describes this: Scientology Dead Agents Itself), B. seeking to destroy the "enemies" who are exposing their abuses (see this article: Dealing with Critics of Scientology: the L. Ron Hubbard Playbook) and C. "Filling the vacuum". This is described by L. Ron Hubbard in his "scripture" about how to deal with me … [Read more...]
To Speak, or Not To Speak
THIS IS IMPORTANT Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath is reaching far and wide. As a result, there are a lot of people coming forward with their own stories of abuse in the church. We set up an email for people to report things ([email protected]) and soon hope to have a website (if I can find the time to put it together). But there is one thing that has come up repeatedly that I wanted to comment on publicly. The supposed "confidentiality agreements" many have signed. Though this mostly applies to those signed by Sea Org members, most staff and many public have also … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
Scientology Aftermath Episode 3 Aftermath
The next show has now aired, and now it's on to Episode 4. And perhaps some other goodies to come too. As always, I am interested in your views - including criticisms and things you think might be better explained or covered. I also suspect there are quite a number of new people who are coming to this blog for the first time. To all of you, welcome. I thought you might find it instructive to be directed to some earlier postings I have done that may help explain some things if you just watched the show or are curious about the bizarre scientology statements about Leah, me or anyone who … [Read more...]
Scn Aftermath Episode 2: Scientology Sort Of Responds
Hurricane Leah continues to roll, blowing aside the scientology house of cards in its path. Their denials and ridiculous responses are becoming lamer and less believable by the day. Their latest effort now takes issue with the fact they harass people. Everything they do is dictated by the L. Ron Hubbard Playbook for dealing with critics. But interestingly, more and more media are following Leah's lead of treating the scientology responses with tongue-in-cheek mockery. Here is a short excerpt from E!News: In Tuesday night's all-new Leah Remini: Scientology and the … [Read more...]