Eman – the thought police were just starting up when I quit the Org so fortunately when discussing it with other Scientologists there was none of what you experienced, not that I went around spewing “entheta” about it though. Now I wonder if all this nonsense can actually be reversed or has DM and his fawning acolytes now implanted such so deeply that Scientologists will never snap out of it? Ironic when one assumes that Scientologists are the “free people” who are supposed to be those most rebellious and to be able to think for themselves, without being mentally and verbally bludgeoned into submission.

I hear ya. I had to see The Pro TR’s Film over 100 times. Dave’s really got a problem with people leaving and having to pull all those films, not that he gives a shit.

Yes, the mark of a middle class clam: A suburban garage not full of a car or two, but full of multiple boxes upon boxes of the same books and lectures festooned with bowling trophies pronouncing their status. The old Dodge rusts outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efier0fVWH0

Two enthusiastic thumbs way up!

Think of any best selling author who would love to be on this list, sending emails out to his readers begging them to each buy 20 copies to achieve this status. Can you imagine ANY author doing this? I mean, honestly!

This list is out there to be an indicator of the actual popularity of a book, and yet the cult can’t resist trying to manipulate their book into a status it doesn’t deserve.

And they have no shame about this! They’re right out there telling all the sheeple to do this!

If I were the author, I would die of embarrassment if my friends or any organization did this.

But then, it appears that these people just don’t get embarrassed.

You know, there are many reasons I give daily thanks that I’m no longer a cult member, but the reasons that really stand out for me have less to do with social injustice than with personal embarrassment. For example, this email. I’m so glad I’m not a cult member getting this email, being ASSOCIATED with someone who would send an email like this.

OK, end of rant.

Hi Scott, Thank you for your post.You made me laugh and at the same time wish all in would get out.xo Ann B

Hi bug, I want to thank you for a fresh breeze blowing through my space.An excellent comment and very heart felt.xo Ann B

Hooray!!!
Funny story to share.
I recent got a new car (old one died) and while we were signing the finance papers… out of the blue the 25 something young Wells Fargo banker starts talking about Scientology and how he can’t believe people actually fall for the ridiculous ideas (like science fiction) people trapped by Xenu in volcanoes and such. He said how can they believe this stuff after all Hubbard was a sic-fi writer. He said, Have you seen going clear or read some of the books??? He even mention DM and was amazed that folks could fall for his money bilking schemes. THIS is the public DM is trying to bring in… Pretty much everyone in the public thinks the whole thing is laughable and frightening. I don’t remember why he started talking about it. We did not bring it up. My husband has had a fair amount of auditing and lots of sec checks… we did keep straight faces… however.
Let me know when yer having some of those FUN services of yers.
Peace out!!