Well, according to this promo piece, the answer is 200. And after being in business now for more than 50 years, Perth apparently has accumulated 40 staff (though I suspect the 10 pictured are "going to be" on staff and at least 15 of the 30 others are VERY part-time...) But even that is only 1/5th of the complement to be ideal. And they are going to make it "this year." Scientology math at its best: we made it 20% of the way in 50 years. The remaining 80% is going to be done in the next few months. How? Pure intention salted heavily with bs and lies. Perth should be rolling around as … [Read more...]
Shitty Auditors
It's SaTerraDay! Shitty Auditors I might ruffle a few hardcore tech-infused feathers with this one. Wouldn’t be the first time. I know…many of you have had great auditors and tremendous wins in session. Many of you wouldn’t be half the person you are now if not for the gains you achieved at the hands of those wonderful people sitting on the other side of the e-meter. Reality check #1: you were in the minority. For those of you who truly went Clear and ascended to the state of cause over all matter, energy, space, and time…you may now take umbrage. Most auditors are good people. Most got into … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
Thursday Funnies
Still pirating Not much gold to plunder in the streets of Battle Creek... That's some fine Photoshop work... And some good typing too. If you are going to write in english, perhaps get someone to check it first. Scots Humor It's always entertaining to watch the brave scots continue to cheer themselves on in their hopeless quest. Robbie Burns was so distressed he had to wear sunglasses. Only £100 to hear... ...another blowhard tell you how to make money so he can take it from you... But it will be a "soul-shaking evening" app … [Read more...]
Twisting Into Pretzels
This is a new "success" story from a "New OT VIII" completion who has completed "OT VIII Expanded" (didn't know there was such a thing) even though she had completed the "original" OT VIII. She now has to provide a "success." this is the basic "tech" to turn failure into success. Step 1 -- ignore the fact you were sold a bill of goods (with great fanfare) the first time. It was not actually the "real thing" but some screwed up squirrel version. Miscavige and "Senior C/S Int" were there delivering it (and raking in the dough) but erase that from your whole track recall. You … [Read more...]
Still Trying After All These Years
Another "out of the mouths of babes" admission from the highest levels of the crumbling scientology empire. They have been trying to get 10,000 "onto or through" Solo NOTs since it was released 35 years ago. Realize, this is a CUMULATIVE number. Everyone who has ever finished is counted. Along with everyone who is now "on the level"... And that certainly includes all those who have been declared or "blown off" the level without completing it. Really this is a measure of "all time number of people who STARTED OT VII regardless of what happened to them subsequently." This year's target … [Read more...]
Scientology “Facts”
This is a page from the Int Scientology News "New Years" edition where they repeat what was said at the New Years event for the few hundred remaining scientologists who managed to ignore the dozens of phone calls, visits, texts and emails about attending the video showing of the annual spectacle of bullshit. A big feature of every Miscavige Event is numbers. Strange numbers. Weird "factoids" that you cannot wrap your mind around as you sit at the event. Marc Yager ("Cueball" to Miscavige, who loves calling people by derogatory names) is the master of this technique. It's an official … [Read more...]
Truth Matters
Schadenfreude! Fun for the Whole Family!
It's SaTerraDay once again... Schadenfreude! Fun for the Whole Family! “Schadenfreude” is the experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another (Wikipedia). I know it’s wrong but I love this word—it just sounds cool—and as much as I try, I can’t seem to feel sympathetic and not gloat at the misfortunes of Scientology. I can’t seem to rise above and turn away from watching the demise of the church and seeing those old friends still trapped inside get their comeuppance. Apparently, I’m not as “great” or … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
Thursday Funnies
Well, that's odd... Shane Brockdorff thinks he was sent to AOSHANZO by LRH. Strange thing, I was WDC Sea Org at that time and put together the "Command Team" with Greg Wilhere and others and sent them to set up the first new AO since AOLA. LRH had nothing to do with it. A closed door announcement? They don't want anyone to know what they are announcing? Find a Ruin Everytime It's easy. Just tell people they are depressed, uncertain, unhappy, irresponsible, unrealistically happy, gleeful etc etc until they agree with something. Works everytime. Or every … [Read more...]
The Hungary Games
Things are not looking up for scientology in Hungary. This is the call that went out recently, and it is enlightening just how much trouble they are in: HUNGARY NEEDS OUR HELP TO SECURE THEIR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM! Dear fellow Scientologists, Hungary's freedom to practice religion freely - particularly Scientology - is in danger and needs immediate help. The Hungarian government is currently working to suppress the right of Scientologists to practice our religion in Hungary. They literally have pad locked the doors to the PC folder room at the Budapest Org with an alarm system that a … [Read more...]
The Scientology “Debunked Conspiracy Theory” Response
Scientology sent a statement to the press about our Paul Haggis post. As with everything in scientology's PR denial closet, you have to read it closely and parse its terminology carefully. Scientology mastered the technique of "depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is" long before Bill Clinton came along. Here is the statement in the Hollywood Reporter: In a statement, the Church of Scientology responded to Remini and Rinder's letter. The Church's full response is below: Leah Remini, Paul Haggis and Mike Rinder have predictably thrown up a reprehensible smokescreen to turn … [Read more...]
Concerning Paul Haggis
There is plenty of reason to worry about defending anyone accused of sexual assault in today’s climate. But the fear of consequences for speaking our truth has not held us back in the past and isn’t about to start now. We have supported victims of sexual abuse who have reached out to us and have worked with them and law enforcement to ensure justice is done for both victims and the accused. We have avoided trial by media. In this time of heightened awareness of sexual predators, it is easy to remain quiet when an injustice is being perpetrated for fear of being tarred as politically inc … [Read more...]
Clearwater VM PR Desperation
Scientology is so desperate to get anything resembling good PR they are putting out paid press releases about an upcoming "attempt" to do a "record-setting" street clean up. Scientology Volunteer Ministers Attempt Record-Breaking Cleanup to Help Reduce Crime CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In continuation of their campaign for a safe Clearwater, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) of Florida will carry out a record-breaking 500-man community cleanup on February 10th 2018 in the Greenwood neighborhood. Neighbors are invited to participate and enjoy a BBQ after t … [Read more...]