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  If he is so successful... Maybe he could do a seminar for the staff of Columbus "ideal" org. Because they are failing miserably. So bad in fact that the majority of staff there are imported Sea Org members to try to give the appearance there is a going concern inside their new empty building.   The impact we are making in Ohio This event should be done and dusted in 3 seconds or less... that would be an appropriate celebration for their "impact"   Valley Unites Well, they will have the old ladies from the OT Committee there. That will be about the extent of … [Read more...]

Scientology Celebrities — Where Are You?

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    The recent article about Laura Prepon where she announced she had not been in scientology for 5 years made me wonder how many of the other scientology celebrities may be "out." It's pretty common in the scientology world for people to simply stop participating, without making any big announcement. There is even a term for it these days: "under the radar." It spares the person the harassment that comes from declaring you are done, and in many instances the loss of friends and family or jobs. Laura Prepon hadn't made public statements about scientology for many years.  But … [Read more...]

Episode 58: Nicole Norton & Becky Lovell Inside RA MA and Guru Jagat

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  Nicole Norton and Becky Lovell are whistleblowers, exposing the abuses of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology and its leader Guru Jagat (Katie Griggs). The stories of abuse, money motivation and a culture of worship of the guru are reminiscent of scientology and so many other high control organizations. Becky and Nicole reached out to us to tell their stories after watching The Aftermath. We had planned to do this show for some time, but scheduling issues delayed it. In the meantime, Katie Griggs died of a pulmonary embolism following surgery on her … [Read more...]

Scientology, Christianity and the IRS

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Reiterating something I have covered before on this Sunday morning. The idea that you can be a scientologist and a Christian is a lie, yet scientologists claim this all the time to try to appear "normal" or "non-threatening." You can see from the official IRS publication above listing the criteria the IRS uses to determine whether an organization qualifies for tax exempt status as a religious organization, that one of them is: Membership not associated with any other church or denomination   During the quest to obtain exemption, scientology explained things to the IRS like … [Read more...]

How to Support Aaron Smith-Levin for Clearwater City Council

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Now that the campaign season is officially here, Aaron has a website:  aaronforclearwater.com   You can reach out to him to assist, and there is a page where you can donate to support his campaign.     If you did not read this, here is my recent post Aaron Smith-Levin for Clearwater City Council … [Read more...]

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Thanks to everyone who submits these each week...   Financial Security Workshop The irony is that the place will be swarming with more Regges than participants. The last place anyone should go for financial security is into any scientology building. Let alone Big Blue where LA Org, ASHO and AOLA Regges will be hovering. Not to mention IAS, WISE, ABLE, CCHR, WTH etc etc   Not much hype The most important beings in the universe don't get the hype that the dudes in the hazmat suits spraying Defcon 9 get. Not even a video!   Two water bottles That's the best … [Read more...]

Aaron Smith Levin for Clearwater City Council

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The latest Tracey McManus article  on scientology ran yesterday, announcing that Aaron Smith-Levin is running to join Mark Bunker on the Clearwater City Council. Unfortunately, the editor chose a photo that featured me more prominently than Aaron and some thought I was running (I do not live in Clearwater so am not eligible to serve on the City Council). This is a significant event in Clearwater. Mark Bunker was elected to the City Council earlier. There is a new regime in Clearwater -- a new City Manager (Jon Jennings) and City Attorney (David Margolis) are coming to town, hopefully they w … [Read more...]

Episode 57 – Ex Int Base Security Chief Gary (Jackson) Morehead

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    This week we have the great pleasure of speaking with Gary "Jackson" Morehead, the former head of security at the confidential scientology headquarters near Hemet in Riverside County California. We cover the efforts taken to prevent Sea Org members from leaving, both physical and mental, what the "Blow Drill" consists of, what a "Life History" is and plenty more. Jackson joined us for an episode of The Aftermath, Season 2 Episode 5 The Rise of David Miscavige, his story is one of the most gut-wrenching in the entire series.   Video of RCSO from … [Read more...]

“Full Responsibility” a Fundamental of the Scientology Trap

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Responsibility is an important topic in the world of scientology. The concept has enormous impact on the thinking of scientologists, and it is the foundation upon which much subsequent scientology belief and practice is based. Especially the very important elements of scientology that dictate YOU are responsible for anything bad that happens to you. You "pulled it in." When something goes astray in scientology, it is NEVER the fault of the organization. That is a blameless entity that can never be questioned as an extension of Hubbard himself. He was beyond fault. If the end result of your … [Read more...]

Thursday Funnies

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  Not as many Thursday Funnies this week. If you come across something that might belong here, please ensure you forward it to me. If you don't have my email leave a comment saying you have something for Thursday Funnies and I will reach out to you.   An Ideal Universe Not content with an ideal org. Or even a country. Or Planet. Or Galaxy. She is really "thinking big"... She is sure that by giving some money to buy a new building for this always pathetic and failing org in Brisbane she is "making a difference." The delusion is strong....   For some … [Read more...]

More Scientology Anti-Semitic Hypocrisy

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The STAND Leagues crazies carry on as if their lies are not noticed. Sockpuppet Norm Shannon just put forth a new plea to end anti-Semitism under the guise of explaining Rosh Hashanah. He says: Hate crimes, according to the report, overall increased by 6 percent over the previous year with nearly 60 percent of the incidents targeting Jews and the Jewish community. There is no question there has been a marked rise in hate directed at Jews. Far right groups have been stirring the anti-Semitic pot over recent years. Norm goes on to quote Jewish leaders and expresses his moral outrage … [Read more...]