Scientology is infamous for its "library campaigns" where they pressure people into giving money to buy L. Ron Hubbard books to ship to libraries. This is a program I initiated when I was L. Ron Hubbard Personal Public Relations Officer International (LRH PPRO Int). It started out as a relatively benign activity, but has morphed into something that has resulted in millions in revenue for the sale of the books, and tens of thousands or more Hubbard books thrown in the dumpster by libraries who do not want unsolicited books. There are numerous stories from librarians who have said they didn't … [Read more...]
A Message from Ukraine
This is a video from a scientologist in Ukraine. Eastern Ukraine. I watched the 20 minute video and it is heartbreaking to hear what is happening in her country. I don't doubt the tragedy she recounts, her bravery and sincerity in making this video, or that she is asking for help. This situation is devastating. But, this video also highlights several things about scientology and the mindset of a good scientologist. After describing the horrors that are occurring, she hits upon a familiar theme -- there is great urgency, the future of the planet it as … [Read more...]
Library Campaign Still Being Flogged
Of course, there are ALWAYS one or more "campaigns" to get books into libraries. There have been plenty of reports of people subsequently checking the libraries and finding no or few books, return of books from numerous libraries and copies of still wrapped books on the "10 cent table" at library "get rid of the junk we don't want" sales. So, it is hardly a surprise to see a new campaign (this one has been sent out again recently even though it says they are shooting to have it "done for Maiden Voyage") for an old book that supposedly was ALREADY in all libraries around the world when it … [Read more...]
Genius: Handle US Govt. Shutdown by Mailing Congressmen LRH Encyclopedia
Those genius beggars are at it again. This time the bright idea is to cash in on the government shutdown in the US. Literally ANY excuse will do. I am sure US Congressmen are waiting with bated breath for an "encyclopedia" about L. Ron Hubbard to help them resolve the funding of the government. I doubt there is a single word in any of these volumes that addresses anything at all relevant. They are hagiographies of the life of L. Ron Hubbard. Arguably Patrick should be promoting to send them OEC Vol 3 -- but that's no longer available because the OEC by Miscavige decree is "flawed" and … [Read more...]
Scientology Library Fail
This is a companion to the post I did last week with reports from around the world about the state of local orgs and missions. What came in concerning the infamous "Scientology Library Donation Campaign" tells the story, just like the Ideal Org "strategy." of another massive fail that has been used to fleece millions from gullible public. Here is proof that those who gave their money to place LRH books in libraries were scammed. Of course, the first indicator that this has little to do with getting books into libraries and everything to do with making money is the fact that these "library … [Read more...]
Library Campaign Fraud
Paul Cocovinis posted a report about the number of Dianetics and Scientology library books in the libraries of London. This is an on-the-ground, in person account of the state of affairs. It is not too surprising, the only thing that is amazing is that like the IAS and so many other arms of the Vulture Culture -- they roll forward promoting the lie that the money they suck out of you is actually accomplishing some useful purpose. The church KNOWS the reality of this. People pay FULL PRICE for sets of books that are supposedly "now in every library in xxxxxx." They KNOW how many returns they … [Read more...]