Somewhat random thoughts after returning from an out-of-town trip. Cognitive dissonance has reached an art form within the walls of the RCS bubble. Cognitive dissonance is described this way: Mental conflict that occurs when beliefs or assumptions are contradicted by new information. The concept was introduced by the psychologist Leon Festinger (1919–89) in the late 1950s. He and later researchers showed that, when confronted with challenging new information, most people seek to preserve their current understanding of the world by rejecting, explaining away, or avoiding the new information … [Read more...]
Some Pix From Inside The Bubble
A Special Correspondent sent in these photos. I guess the dire warnings and threats of no electronic devices didn't catch everyone.... I have some catching up to do on life... I am putting these up without comment and probably won't get to another post until some time later tomorrow. Maybe something will come along in the meantime and there will be a surprise, but I have some backlogs that I must take care of. Thanks to all those who have sent me information since Friday. It has been most welcome. And thanks to all those who have made kind comments of appreciation. And thanks to every … [Read more...]
More Kool Aid Circus Acrobatics and COB “Almost in Tears”
Busy day today, so getting out the latest Special Correspondent report and Facebook Funnies quickly. ATTENDANCE: I'm told that 14,000 people registered for ID cards but that attendance was 9,250. To correct what I said earlier, it sounds like there actually were overflow spaces. A tent in front of the Oak Cove. Auditorium Ballroom. Sandcastle. Osceola. It's also possible they set up all the different locations so that they can give whatever figure they want without anyone being able to know that it was inflated, because any one person only knows how full their own area was. [There … [Read more...]
The Kool Aid Circus Is In Town
Here is an update of the goings-on in Clearwater. I took a drive through downtown this afternoon. The only thing of note was the number of people with earpieces, walkie-talkies and guns. More Security, OSA, PIs and cops than I have ever seen in one place. It was like a walled off fortress defending against imaginary hordes of attackers. I am sure the citizens of Clearwater were reassured that such a wonderful humanitarian organization had chosen their city to make its presence felt. But what was going on behind the gates, fences and phalanx of security? Here is an update report fr … [Read more...]
Singin’ In The Rain
Even though it's still raining, the clubbed seals are positively orgasmic over the warmed-over dross served up by Dear Leader in the first installment of His three part Magnum Opus. Honestly, I am not sure how many more of these I can wade through in the interests of science. But here we go. At least it is somewhat entertaining in a morbid sort of way. In keeping with the admonition of NO DATA, Hans Eisenman and Co. gushed forth with more nonsensical meanderings, tortured math and sucking-upingness. I wonder if all these people are working on amends projects and dutifully saving their FB … [Read more...]
First Report From Tonight’s Seal Clubbing
Not a complete report by any means, but a couple of tidbits. D/Source for Lost Tech blew the audience away by explaining that one source of "lost tech" was OLD BTBs! After decades of deriding the SP's that put out BTBs and "canceling them with an atomic branding iron" He now explained that when some people wrote BTBs back in the day, they actually took LRH data and wrote it up as their own. Or they would consult LRH, get some data from him, and write up a BTB with only their own name on the bottom. So when all the BTBs were thrown out and burned (He was the leading book-burner and has s … [Read more...]
Philippines Update — Donate NOW. But Don’t Tell Razzline
The latest pitch from the IAS on their website. Disaster capitalism at its most grotesque. As is typical, they repeat the details of the disaster to make sure everyone knows how bad the situation is. Then comes the pitch. Of course, THIS is what the VM's are for, so we have made an "emergency grant" to fly in a "team" (unspecified number, certainly less than 10). Not to bring needed supplies but to "train" a large team of VMs to "help the scores of traumatized people with assists and VM tech, help with food distribution, removing debris from streets and cleaning up houses." I doubt … [Read more...]
New Shots from Inside Ft Harrison and The Oak Coven
One of our Special Correspondents sent in these photos of the SP Building this morning. It's looking like all will be ready to roll for the momentous occasion. It's going to take a mighty big pair of scissors to cut that ribbon.... And in keeping with tradition, somehow they have found a way to include a phallic symbol in the backdrop Meanwhile, in preparation for the influx of registered ticket holders, the new "The Terrace" restaurant was opened in the Oak Coven. It was witnessed by a standing room only crowd of FSO staff and outer org trainees. … [Read more...]
It’s NOT About The Money…. Really.
More tidbits from inside the bubble. This is an interesting preview of GAG II and gives an indication about how He plans to spin it. 1. We collected "everything LRH ever said or wrote" -- for about the fourth time. Same line that was used when the "LRH originals project" was done so it could all be put on titanium plates. Then it was stated for the first set of Tech Vols. Again for the second set of tech vols. For the "new" OEC. For the Basics. For GAT. For the "Golden Age of Knowledge." etc etc etc This is pretty much expected -- after all, He has positioned Himself as D/Source For … [Read more...]
A Timeless Moment in Wholetrack History. Huh?
Facebook Police Chief and ex-SO, Jojo Zawawi reveals some interesting facts in her latest posting on the Facebook "Scientologists" group. Apparently her effort is to "D/A" the spoof email that was sent out by thetaburst informing one and all that the dates of the events may change. But she also reveals some other interesting news: There will be no showings at Missions. There will be no repeat showings and no DVD's made. But gosh, if this is so damned important, why not let everyone see it? And why no "repeat showings" (don't count on it) and no DVD's available. Simple answer: when Ma … [Read more...]