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First Excerpt from A Billion Years

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  The Daily Beast negotiated an exclusive first look to excerpt a short section from the book. What they chose is not what I would have selected to represent the contents of A Billion Years, but they are convinced this is what will interest their readers. I almost omitted reference to celebrities altogether for fear of it becoming a distraction from the more important things I had to say, but ultimately chose to include some of the interactions because to have left them out entirely would have not been authentic. These things did happen and in some ways impacted my thinking and … [Read more...]

Brainwashed According to Scientology

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I noticed this some time ago, but had not gotten around to doing anything with it. Another brilliant analysis from the experts at STAND: who of course know absolutely nothing, including what Hubbard had to say... He kicks his piece off with a witty description of how to "wash a brain" before prattling on about how brainwashing is a hoax: How to wash a brain: Carefully remove the brain. Gently immerse it in a bowl of lukewarm soapy water. Scrub the brain gently with a fine bristled brush. Rinse the brain. Wrap the brain in plastic wrap to prevent further … [Read more...]

A Billion Years is a Week Away

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  Tuesday, 27 September is the big day, and it's only a week away... If you haven't already preordered your hard copy and/or audiobook, you can do so here. On the 22nd, the first small excerpt from the book will be published. The 22nd will also herald the first review by one of the important book industry publications. There won't be any other media until the 27th when the first interview on the book will be coming, and subsequently other media will then follow. I will keep you updated on what shows/publications/podcasts will be covering the book. It's getting … [Read more...]

Between Lives Implants and Clams

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  This recent promotion on Facebook brought up the subject of "Between Lives Implants," one of Hubbard's crazier concepts.   Their lecture is necessarily a regurgitation of Hubbard's "technology" contained in his wonderfully bonkers book, History of Man.  You know, the one that begins: This is a cold-blooded and factual account of your last sixty trillion years. The test of any knowledge is its usefulness. Does it make one happier or more able? By it and with it, can he better achieve his goals ? This is useful knowledge. With it the blind again see, the lame walk, … [Read more...]

City of Clearwater and Scientology Maneuverings

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The latest reporting from Tracey McManus highlights the tensions in the city as they try to deal with the maneuverings of David Miscavige. The Mayor and City Manager are on one side, and the City Council on the other in the battle over parcels of downtown property scientology wants. Tracey's earlier report goes into more detail about the plans to build affordable housing across the street from Miscavige's office and the termination of that planned construction after Miscavige got involved. Now, City Council members (notably Mark Bunker and Kathleen Beckman) are upset that they have … [Read more...]

More Scientology Crazy on Amazon

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I recently posted about the "book" scientology put on Amazon New Scientology Scam -- Panic Over A Billion Years. That one is gone, but they replaced it with a proliferation of others. They seem to come and go with these fake books with some regularity... It is indicative of how desperate they are that they continue to try this very lame "strategy"... Imagine putting this much time and effort into an utterly useless exercise. You gotta love an "analysis and study guide" about a book they have not read! And of course, it's always good to see Lyin' Ryan Prescott jumping … [Read more...]

Thursday Funnies

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  These are the "top" scientology orgs... Wow, if Joburg is way up there, and Silicon Valley, OMG things are even worse than I had thought. They are both completely and utterly empty...   We are gearing up... A guy on his Method 1 is their Technical Team? They are going to be gearing up for a LOOONG time.   There are 77 neighborhoods in Chicago So, that means you should join staff. Wonder if they know Baskin Robbins has 43 flavors? That should be good for some signups too. And did you realize Chicago has TWO MLB teams? Everyone should sign up on that … [Read more...]