These emails get stranger and stranger. Don't these people ever notice the contradictions in their statements? Call on me, so that I can help you convert that money into something really valuable and long-lasting... Well, if money is invaluable, then why is it that you are grubbing for it always? And why won't you accept anything OTHER than money before a service is delivered? But that isn't the real point. It is the "success story" that is included that is REALLY bizarre. Talk about unicorns and rainbows. “I had become almost instantly extremely sane and I dare s … [Read more...]
Stacy Francis Reaches Out
I wonder if Stacy Francis considers herself a scientologist or a member of the NOI? Or are they one and the same? Or is she neither? The scientology poster girl and Tom Cruise serenader is delivering messages from Louis Farrakhan? Which way does this woman roll? Based on her public statements and actions, it seems to depend on where the perceived advantage for Stacy Francis is... But regardless of the answer to that puzzle: Taking advantage of the Lamar Odom tragedy to try to get a foot in the door.... with a tweet. That's just crass no matter who you are. … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico – More Ideal Org Fail
These bubbledwellers are so condescending. And I doubt they are even faintly aware of it. "There is not one Puerto Rican who does not have a desire to do better..." Among other statements. And her grammar, vocabulary and understanding of geography is about 5th grade level. Puerto Rico is "off the cuff" of the US? An ideal org in Puerto Rico is "our way to really create a huge WTH movement across all the Western Hemisphere" But the really good news -- Puerto Rico is only "1.4 million miles away" from buying a building. Why they don't just say dollars really is bizarre. If … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
Thursday Funnies
It's hard to top a letter from a scientology lawyer, but here we go... It's Epic. World-Changing. Powering Up The Planet. Every event has to be more over the top than the last one. Where can they go next? They already sound like they are writing copy for Marvel Superhero comics. Mad magazine? Aren't they ideal already? How can their files not be filed? They are "ideal"??? Big Weekend? This what passes for a big weekend in HAPI. A professional FSM comes to try and squeeze some commissions out of your few sad public? But don't worry, he will literally jolt … [Read more...]
The Prodigal Son Proclaims St Hill “ideal”
They put up the monumental, epic news about the opening of the "ideal" St Hill on the scientology.org website. And what a doozie it is. The headline is typical shermanspeak overhype, and the text that follows is every bit as laughable. The church claims that "more than 2000" were in attendance. If you can find close to 1000 people in the photo above it would be a miracle. More like 500. And you know this was the BEST shot they could come up with. Here is a small sampling of prolix word salad from the mullet man: A pivotal moment in what has proved a season of … [Read more...]
Valley OTC – The Hot Air Balloon Has Deflated
They have beaten the dead horse and it has nothing left. This mighty OT Committee in the home of the largest concentration of scientologists on earth, with THE most important ideal org in history (according to them) managed to get a grand total of 9 people to their meeting and rounded up $80 and the whole OTC got 7 "starts" (probably extension courses). This "ideal org" strategy is a total fail at everything except increasing the wealth of the church. It exhausts people who may have once been enthusiastic contributors. It drives away those who cannot afford to keep giving. It distracts … [Read more...]
Making A Living “Busting Psychs”
Our old friend Ken Kramer has gotten himself into the fundraising business. It seems to have become part of the ethnicity of being a scientologist. You can bet that he is making his living doing this. He found a little niche and is making a pitch for people to give him money to "destroy the psychs" -- he is a mini-IAS! And what better subject to get scientologists going than psychiatry. They are the ultimate boogeymen -- sent here from the planet Farsec to torture and maim the people of earth. The whole track implanters. The SPs that by nature of their diploma all want to do terrible … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
Thursday Funnies
Something to scream about Nothing can make you scream more than a presentation from the International Landlord Office Shortest Briefing Ever The effect Super Power is having on society... Simple advice Steer clear of any organization that enforces disconnection A religion rich in history Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity... Is this the alliance that is making Orlando "ideal"? The Golden Age of Alliances They are the latest "thing" to solve the problem of so many orgs still going nowhere … [Read more...]
Who Are The Bigots?
The church of scientology loves to toss around the term "bigot" to describe anyone who expresses opinions that differ from their own. They shout long and hard that those bigots are discriminating against them and are “attacking their religion.” But the truth of the matter is that the church is the source of a great deal of discrimination against those who do NOT wish to be scientologists. Such people, especially those who may have once called themselves scientologists, are singled out for disconnection, libel, harassment, trickery and various forms of fair game. Of course, when the church en … [Read more...]
Scientology: The Motel 6 of 501(c)3s
Part of the real estate empire being amassed by the tax exempt church of scientology is a rash of "public accommodations." The latest two are in Los Angeles. This one, right alongside CC Int. And of course "The Fountain" opened last week alongside AOLA. Obviously, there has been a push to open empty buildings so they can be shown at the IAS event. Though one would imagine that ORGS would be better than one-star "hotels." What happened to Harlem? Missed the deadline I suppose. Valley going nowhere really rapidly. Not even a "ribbon cutting" on KCET? … [Read more...]
GAT II for Solo NOTs Is Coming!
What could be more exciting than hearing you have to start Solo NOTs all over again because you didn't have "all the tech, just like LRH wanted you to have..."???? This invitation arrived first... Come one, come all on Saturday the 17th in the FH Ballroom (must be REALLY important -- in the Ballroom? With the "Senior CS" not even the "RTC Rep" let alone Dear Leader...) Then this one arrived. Now it's on Monday in the "Boardroom"? Must be expecting a huge crowd... A fleecing we will go, a fleecing we will go, hi ho the derry-o a fleecing we will go. How … [Read more...]
Scientology Homophobia
Is scientology homophobic? There has been considerable discussion about this. In today's world, where it is no longer socially acceptable to be anti-gay, scientology has taken steps to attempt to portray itself as tolerant and welcoming of the LGBT community. But similar to scientology's claims that disconnection "doesn't exist" or is simply a "personal choice," the PR smokescreen hides an ugly and unpleasant reality. At its heart, scientology IS very homophobic. Here is the truth as I experienced it, growing up in scientology and then being a senior official in the church for many y … [Read more...]