Recently we saw the message from the EDs of Salt Lake City "ideal" org. Today we have another slice of disaster capitalism from a couple of OT VIII commissioned salesman in San Francisco. This is of course unrealistic in the current circumstances but what good scientologist ever let a bit of planetary bullbait stop them from asking for money. A few questions spring to mind as I read this. It's an odd combination of what "should be" (taken from the LRH ED that describes an "Ideal Org") and what they claim IS. No "ideal org" is actually doing point 1. Not even slightly close. Well, no shit on point 2 -- they fly the staff and public in from around the world to attend Miscavige's ribbon yankings. On point 3, based on … [Read More...]
Mark Bunker Strikes Fear Into Scientologists’ Hearts
I was sent this Facebook message by Aaron Smith-Levin, who received it from Aida Barbosa in Mexico City. He does not know Aida. But she is very concerned that Aaron may know someone who is connected to Mark Bunker and that he should unfriend that person on Facebook as soon as he figures out if that person has other friends connected to Bunker. Obviously she does not know who Aaron is or that he is more than Facebook friends with Mark Bunker. But it gives some insight into the world of scientology and how panicked they are about Mark Bunker. And that, as has been said so often, it is OSA that calls the shots even for public scientologists on who they can and cannot be friends with. This is social distancing at a whole new … [Read More...]
Regraded Being
COVID-19 may have temporarily taken the Thursday Funnies, but it provides perfect fodder for Regraded Being! … [Read More...]
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Our 10th Anniversary
The first blog post on mikerindersblog.org was on 5 November 2009. It’s been 10 years but it sure doesn’t seem that long! It’s been a lot of fun along the way. I have met many wonderful people here (and quite a number subsequently IRL which has been especially gratifying). Hopefully I have opened a […]
Aftermath Announcement
In June we shot our series finale of The Aftermath, which will air in the next couple of weeks. A&E will announce the date soon. It will be our last show on A&E. When we began this journey, we did not anticipate more than a single season. But the response was so overwhelming and we […]
Scientology “Expansion” — The Reality
Scientology routinely claims “massive expansion” and “we are the fastest growing religion on earth” and other ludicrous claims. To “prove” it they always talk about “Opening new churches at an unprecedented rate” and show pictures of Miscavige yanking his ribbon in front of adoring crowds as balloons waft into the air in celebration… This large […]
More of the L. Ron Hubbard Playbook
This is a direct quote from a policy by L. Ron Hubbard of 15 Aug 1960 DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS The bold-face is mine to highlight some of the most disturbing passages. The object of the Department is to broaden the impact of Scientology upon governments and other organizations and is to conduct itself so as […]
Purification Rundown Debunked
My old friend Bruce Hines forwarded this recent National Geographic article (emphasis mine). It says in part: From infrared saunas to hot yoga, towel-soaking activities are being touted not only as relaxation tools, but also as ways to stay healthy by flushing out toxins. Too bad you can’t sweat away toxins any more than you can sweat […]