Hurricane Milton is heading our way -- right into the middle of west Florida. The latest tracking from the Nation Hurricane Center shows it making landfall around 1am on Thursday morning. It is currently a Cat 5 -- though expected to lower to a Cat 3 before landfall (though these predictions can be wrong). Either way, it is a major storm. I have been trying to answer as many texts and emails as I can from people wishing us well and that we remain safe. Our home is NOT in an evacuation zone and we are not in danger of flooding. It is a brick construction and won't get blown off it's … [Read more...]
City of Clearwater: Is Their Scientology Honeymoon Over?
The always on-the-ball Tracey McManus has filed a new story about downtown Clearwater, the City Council and scientology. It would appear that the recently elected city officials have had a bit of a wake up call. The conciliatory language they were spouting a few months ago when they were trying to get elected about how they intend to "work with the church of scientology" is now being replaced with expressions of frustration. Tracey's reporting in the Times has been documenting the massive buy up of downtown real estate by scientology and scientologists for years. The alarm bells should … [Read more...]
New Clearwater Mayor — Proof There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute
Bruce Rector has assumed the position of mayor of Clearwater. He is off to an inglorious start. As a prominent scientologist buys the building that houses the City of Clearwater's government offices, Rector is "hopeful the city's relationship with the church improves, so they can work together to revitalize downtown." I guess he hasn't been watching what has been going on in Clearwater for the last 49 years? Or even in the last decade. As this article states: Since 2017, entities tied to the Church of Scientology have bought 200-some properties in and around downtown, broadening the … [Read more...]
Another Property in Downtown Clearwater for Scientology to Grab
Long term, prominent Clearwater scientologist Ray Cassano is pitching the sale of Emily's restaurant. It's been there for decades. It has direct line of sight to the Ft Harrison and SP Building. Obviously a smart move to promote this to scientologists. It's desirable because of it's location -- even if it's bought and sits empty for years like so many of the other scientology and scientologist owned properties. Remember, Miscavige wants a "moat" around the Mecca, a buffer zone to keep the "wogs" at a distance. I predict it won't be on the market for long.... … [Read more...]
Clearwater: The First Scientology City — Another Huge Step
It didn't take long. Just days after Mark Bunker was replaced on the city council, scientology's latest, and largest single land-grab in downtown Clearwater was announced. The most prominent office building in downtown, current home to the Clearwater City Council, was purchased by Moises Agami, prominent scientologist. He now becomes the landlord for both the City of Clearwater and Tom Cruise... Remember, the guy who replaced Bunker, old-boy establishment favorite Ryan Cotton, is a scientology apologist who "declined to say whether he believes Scientology is involved in the acquisition … [Read more...]
Vote for Mark Bunker Today
If you are a resident of the City of Clearwater, please get out and vote for Mark Bunker's re-election to the Clearwater City Council. He is the only real accountability scientology faces from any government official or agency in Clearwater. They intend to make Clearwater the "first scientology city" on earth. They have made headway on that objective, buying up hundreds of properties while the city was asleep at the wheel. Don't give them a win by getting rid of Bunker from the city council. … [Read more...]
The L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Event is Today!
Join the fun this evening for 2.5 hours of AI generated Shermanspeak delivered in the weird cadence and tone of David Miscavige. Hear the incredible (ie beyond belief) exploits and accomplishments of Ron - the greatest man in the history of this universe. Enjoy the full calisthenics work out as the faithful rise and sit back down and rise and sit back down again in a series of forced standing ovations as regular as the tide. Watch as the Birthday Game winners are presented, their lack of anything accomplished papered over with flowery language about being powerhouses and champions and winning … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Latest Harassment of Mark Bunker — Why It’s Important to Re-elect Him
You may have seen the recent article in the Tampa Bay Times: Scientologists stole Clearwater council member's campaign signs police say Tony O covered it on his blog. I have some other points to note about this incident. The response from official scientology spokesman Ben Shaw is remarkable but unsurprising. In a statement to the Times, Scientology spokesperson Ben Shaw said the church does not comment on elections or candidates. “This is not a Church matter and is not something we were aware of,” Shaw said. “Any attempt to involve the Church is simply a continuation of your anti- … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Vision for Clearwater; Why Mark Bunker Must Be Re-elected
The crazy never stops on so many levels. Peter Byrne thinks his photo proves that downtown Clearwater is NOT a "wasteland." The only people in this photo are 3 Sea Org members on the sidewalk and 4 cars on the road. Every one of those buildings on the left hand side of the street are completely empty. He also thinks that downtown Clearwater is benefited by scientology: "If not for scientology, downtown Clearwater would be a wasteland." The correct statement is that BECAUSE of scientology, downtown Clearwater IS a wasteland. I guess Peter Byrne has not been to downtown Dunedin or downtown … [Read more...]
Clearwater Election: Why Mark Bunker?
A recent article in the Tampa Bay Times highlights why it is so important to re-elect Mark Bunker to the City Council and not either of his opponents. Neither of these candidates opposing Bunker have any understanding of scientology. Mike Mastruserio: Quoting from the Times article: Mastruserio said he considers revitalizing downtown the city’s most pressing issue. In a campaign flyer, he stated: “Scientology continues to hurt our city’s reputation, handicap our overall development, especially downtown.” He said Bunker has not done enough to address Scientology’s … [Read more...]