Is it in India? China? A large US city where there is no scientology org? Houston perhaps? Anywhere in the upper MidWest of the US? New Jersey? Perhaps Africa? Or in Russia? Nope. The "world's largest scientology field group" is right in Clearwater less than a mile away from Flag. And it specializes in auditing children of Flag public. This is yet another indicator that the massive, straight up and vertical expansion of scientology is a complete fabrication. If this field group is the best they have got on planet earth it means there is virtually nobody newly coming into … [Read more...]
Scientology PR Offensive
Scientology has embarked on a self-promotional PR offensive (or perhaps it is merely some offensive "PR") for the new year. They are churning out paid press releases at an unprecedented rate. Straight up and vertical. Epic. And greater in the last 5 days than in the 247.5 days previously by a factor of 9.24X. Of course, these releases are of dubious value, but they look good on their stats. Here are their 4 most recent paid-for efforts to get some media: If we look into these a little more closely... Here is what shows up when you click on the first … [Read more...]
Going Clear Oscar News
Despite the "best efforts" of the church of scientology, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today their "short list" of films up for selection in the Documentary category for this year. Dave's footbullets seem to have had the appropriate effect. Going Clear is one of the 15 included in the short list. Looking forward to January 14th to see if Going Clear is one of the final nominees. Regardless -- this is the first time in history that any scientology related film has been on anyone's list for anything -- let alone an Academy Award (after already having won … [Read more...]
What A Load Of Rubbish
Honestly, it has reach the point where these people will say ANYTHING. These are the "PR Professionals" who will be preaching "Never use lies in PR" to anyone foolish enough to show up for their convention. They are actually saying that "LRH PR tech" (this is the reason this time, normally it is distribution of WTH) has created the following in Colombia: A 60% drop in crime A 60% drop in drug production 8X increase in tourism 7X increase in national economy. This is patently ridiculous -- but it does not stop them from publishing it. And what is worse, it does not stop … [Read more...]
Swedish Cult Fiction
While scientology is unravelling in the face of Hurricane Leah here in the US, a different storm is raining on scientology's tiny parade in Sweden. My old friend, Mariette Lindstein has written a book. And it is causing quite a stir. Mariette worked at the Int Base for many years (in fact, I brought her and her husband to the Int base to man WDC posts). She was then five years in RTC under Miscavige, and yes, she was another prisoner of the Hole -- even though according to its Founder David Miscavige, no such place has ever existed. Mariette lives in Sweden … [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...]
Going Clear Paranoia
An article in THR today: As usual, Scientology is shooting itself in the foot. They send goons to screenings and have Freedom "reporters" doing clumsy, noisy investigations. Contacting Academy Members to try and influence them not to vote for Going Clear is such typical ham-fisted Miscavige "PR". He never ceases to amaze. HBO should send him a large fruit basket when Going Clear is nominated. And they should take out a full page as in the NY Times thanking him for his contribution if it wins Best Documentary. And if it does win, and I get a chance to say anything about i … [Read more...]
Going Clear Is Everywhere
The hits just keep on coming. From the LA Times: This is the FilmRise webpage: And it is also available on Vimeo: And if you want to do it the old-school way, as of today, you can buy the DVD on Amazon for $16.99. So anyone who has not been able to see the film on HBO or in a local theater can now order it from Amazon or watch it as a streaming video. Miscavige's annus horribilis is just not getting any better. Next up: Louis Theroux's My Scientology Movie at the London Film Festival on October 14. Followed by Leah Remini's … [Read more...]
Some Observations From Haydn James
This is a posting that was sent to me by Karen DeLacarriere written by Haydn James. She thought it was too good to be left as a posting in the Outer Banks Group on Facebook and asked me if I would like to post it here. Haydn has been a friend of mine for more than 30 years. He is one of the nicest and most intelligent people I know. He wrote a little introduction and then his post follows. He makes some interesting observations. As you know I am pro the tech. I sat down one day to do a dispassionate evaluation of Scientology the subject and its operation past … [Read more...]
Miscavige Damage Control
Well, I supposed this is the best he's got, even though it's more than 20 years old. A desperate attempt to try to burnish Dear Leader's sagging image... It's the annus horribilis. Going Clear, Going Clear Emmys. Let Him Die following his own father media blitz. Tony Ortega's book and Paulette Cooper. The Saldarriaga hacking scandal. Jim Jackson. Leah Remini's new book. Narconon's implosion. Louis Theroux. And things are not looking any better beyond next month. His recent go to image boost has been the "ideal orgs." But that is a failure -- cannot even get any new ones open when he … [Read more...]