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  1. Before your show, I thought Scientology was joke. New age, science fiction crap celebrities wasted their money on. I watched Aftermath from the first episode.

    Scientology is no joke. People being abused by their “church”, their ecclesiastical “leaders”? Decent people tricked into a system designed to fleece them? Tearing apart families, destroying “enemies “? What a nightmare. But what incredible stories of survival.

    More importantly, I have learned that many who join Scientology are nice, thoughtful, bright people. They’re not dumb – they want to help people. But this is a brilliant CULT and a SCAM!

    It must be stopped. I went to 12 years of Catholic School and they never put me “in The Hole” or made my Gramma disconnect!

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  3. Yes, it probably is……but I reckon most out here also see two hero’s – your modesty and becomes you! Huge congratulations to you both and to all those other brave contributors! This sends out such a significant message.
    Two things that you have in spades and which have become alien to that organization (and which I believe most people are able to inherently recognize) is an honesty and a determination for the truth.
    Unfortunately I’ve only been able to catch the YouTube clips here – any news or plans to ‘roll it out’ (see what I did there?) in the UK anytime soon? Like Sky Atlantic did with ‘Going Clear…’ which, by the way, is still being repeatedly aired more than 2 years after its premiere.

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  4. Congrats to both of you!!

    So much good! But the MOST fun of the win is thinking about little DM Pope on a Rope, screaming his brains out, demanding who is in charge of the Emmy votes in the church and shouting “WHY DIDN’T YOU GET ENOUGH OF US IN THERE TO VOTE AGAINST THEM??? A F’ING EMMYYYYY????? YOU’RE ALL IN THE HOLE!!!!”

    Bwahahahahaha!

    Continue and have fun twisting DMs little panties in a wad!

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  5. You’re absolutely right, Leah is a hero wrapped up in a gorgeous, tiny package – but so are you. You deserve this accolade more than words can say. And a warm shout-out to Christie and Angelo for picking up the reins at home to enable you both to achieve so much 🙂

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  7. Leah I just wanted to say to you God gave you a loud sassy questioning personality wrapped up in an adorable package for a reason. Keep talking, keep questioning and stay sassy and adorable.

    You and Mike are enlightening millions of people to THINK for before they take a leap.

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  8. To Mike and Leah: So happy for your Emmy win. Even more, how life for you both has been bettered since leaving the COS. Best wishes to you and your families. Same to all the people who appeared/contributed to the show.

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  10. Oh that picture is sooooo 1.1! So theetie wheetie! I hope you’re happy Leah and Mike! Conning the Emmys to reward your hate and bigotry! Oh it is a sad day indeed! Obviously the Emmy voters are a bunch of baby rapists and psychs! For shame! For shame! Now we may never clear this sector! Nothing but pain and death now forever! Sticky poles for all!

    Excuse me but I have to go listen to Route to Infinity again to dis-enturbulate!

    Bwahahahahahahaha…

    But really….Congratulations!

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    • Congratulations to Leah and Mike! I sit and watch these horrible stories of mental and physical abuse at the hands of a so called “church” and I just don’t understand how they are still operating. David Miscavige and his little minions should be investigated and and then pay for their actions. Mark Rathbun should be persecuted for his 180 turn, like Tom DeVought said, he knows where the bodies are buried. Maybe it’s time for mark to be a decent human being and start spilling his secrets and stop others from suffering and ripping more families apart

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  12. Awesome, so richly deserved, your show is a true public service, so happy to see everyone get the recognition that they should. I can’t even begin to imagine the fireworks going off behind the scenes at Scientology Inc. An awesome win! Kudos to you, Mike!!

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  13. Congratulations on your Emmy Win Mike, Leah and A & E!! This is quite a big deal. To be honest being an ex UTR, I would have been watching the show because of the subject matter regardless of whether it was well done or not. HOWEVER, I have watched every episode and the production is also soooo well done. Emmy is truly well deserved. Thanks to the courage of Mike and Leah and the guests on the show, the awful actions of the Church are becoming known by the Public. I was speaking to another Ex UTR the other day and between us we have several absolutely horrible Church Stories. And I believe that pretty much every Scientologist has these horror stories. But as Scientologists we are behind the iron curtain – no freedom of speech. Can’t read or listen to anything negative about the church. Always the threat of DECLARE hanging over your head so you can’t just walk out. Must do things according to their rules or else. I am hoping that your show will end the Church’s evil practice of Forced Disconnection ( and it is forced). Again, Congratulations!!!! Will be watching tomorrow.

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  14. Survived the hurricane & finally got tv & wifi. So glad to read the news of your win. But we all knew it would happen. I bet Tom C. is dancing on a couch somewhere over this. ; -) LOL

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  15. Gee, what’s He Who Must Not Be Named, the Prophet of L. Ron Hubbard, Pope of Scientology, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center Mr. David Miscavige gonna do now? Put up a hate site on the Television Academy? Bad Emmy people! Baaaaaaad Emmy people!! Ess-Peeeees!!!

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  16. An EMMY WIN……a REAL Honest To Goodness EMMY WIN…….

    Holy crap….that gorgeous doll Leah & handsome dude Aussie Mike……their biggest WIN of all time……

    That Emmy make the T.C. “freedom(???)” medal look like one of those huge chocolate coins that is wrapped in tin foil……….

    DM must be “wiggin out…..will T.C. ever be able to console him???

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  23. This is wonderful. Congratulations to you, Leah, and all of the guests and crew who worked on this show. You and Leah do a wonderful job providing a very large platform for your guests to really get the message out to the world regarding what this cult is really all about. I hope it sends a very strong message to Miscavige that people are no longer as intimidated by their tactics as they perhaps once were. That should probably frighten him more than anything else.

    Also, on a side note, if I’m not mistaken, you and your family live somewhat close to Clearwater. I hope your family and friends didn’t sustain much damage from Irma.

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  24. Congratulations Leah and Mike on a well deserved win – you two are both my heros. Hopefully this reaches some of the still in folks and gets them thinking for themselves.

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  26. Many congratulations to all concerned! This is such good news. As the old saying goes “it sucks to be Miscavige”.

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  27. Just wanted to chime in and thank you and Leah directly.
    Congratulations to you both! A fantastic series and I look forward to seeing the rest of the programmes.

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  28. I’m still towing the line, I’m out but my family is very much in. It’s hard to watch them flushing their retirement down the drain, but I am finally able to free myself.
    I was best friends with Liz when I was a kid. My heart broke for her, not only because I understand, but I lived through almost the same pain, and had no one. Just the cold, robotic ‘they pulled it in’ mentality.
    I have no children yet, but I have often told my ‘WOG’ husband that I would never feel comfortable leaving our children with my parents. I will do everything in my power to keep them away from this cult.
    It has done nothing but ruin my childhood (I was beaten regularly, although my dad was Clear??), had no one to turn to (call the cops on a Scieno??), and all my Scieno friends turned away when I lost my brother (it’s his fault, right??).
    The rage and hatred and loss I still feel is palpable. And it’s thrown in my face daily. I’m a second generation that got out, but did I really get away??
    This show came out at the right time for me. I had been out physically for many years, it’s the mental part that I’m finally addressing. It’s bringing up a lot of emotions, those things you aren’t supposed to have in Scientology.
    Thanks Leah and Mike. I salute you

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    • Dang, another sad story. I often wonder hope many of these us 1st generation created while we were blinded. I hope you keep healing. Education on the psychology LRH used to trap us helps. I hope we hear from you again 🙂

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    • The horror stories just never stop! My heartful sympathies to you, Free ? It’s so fortunate that you got out. Wishing you all the best.

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  30. Can I make a suggestion for the show – at the end of every episode make a point of flagging up $cientology’s attack videos against Leah and Mike and then direct the viewers to where to watch them. Don’t comment on the videos, just let viewers see for themselves the kind of wonderful religion $cientology is!

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    • congrats!
      Thank you for having the courage to suffer the “slings and arrows” you KNEW were coming your way, and for having the integrity to not take it down to their level, but just present the facts without going all H E& R-y about it, not stooping to ad hominem, which would be SO easy, given their characters, and super-thin skin. Keeping it on the high road is what has made the show great. *I* couldn’t have kept from losing all control during some of those interviews; I’m surprised Leah only called Mike a bad name once (that I noticed) for his past behavior as an OSA operative. Make that another half, since she DID point out that Mike didn’t care that the artist he dragged from AUS to LA had kids: young, impressionable kids whose lives would be damaged irreparably by the toxic SCN environment they were dumped into

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  33. WOO HOO …..Winners Are Grinners ……well done…BigCongrats…Keep Exposing the Lies and We ALL Win…..Leah and Mike You are true Champions for Exposing the Lies….The Big Hits Just Keep on Coming ?????????????????

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  34. I’m so proud of Mike and Leah for making a difference in people’s lives by speaking truth through the brave victims who told their story to such a huge audience!
    I will admit to being a bit of a lurker and never commenting as I read Tony Ortegas Underground Bunker, watched Going Clear, watched both seasons of Scientology The Aftermath, and daily read Mike Rinder’s blog. This however, deserves a comment! Congratulations! You all are finally bringing the House that LRH built down!
    To: David Misgaviage- The Gig is up!!!
    #WheresShelley?

    Ps. I love Mike Rinder’s accent;)

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    • Same to everything you said…if you haven’t read the book by Jenna Miscavige-you should!!

      I really want to whisper in David Miscavige’s ear, “they’re coming for you”

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  35. Yay for Leah and Mike! I knew you would win this! Keep up the amazing work. We need to do everything we can to put this group under FOR GOOD!

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  36. I am of the opinion that “Hollywood” has just issued a great big “screw YOU” to David Miscavige and possibly even Mr. Tom “we’re the only ones who can help” Cruise.

    The Miscavige/ Co$ smear videos recently running on You Tube will greatly assist the rightness of “Hollywood” in their assessment that the Co$ is as undesirable as they thought.

    Not to take anything away from the magnificent production value of Aftermath. Just noting that if Hollywood don’t like you, they’re not likely to give you the win no matter how much you might deserve it.

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  37. Great win.

    Now $camology will be even more desperate and stupid in their smear campaigns and tactics. Miscavige will be incandescent with rage which will descend into ennui as he keeps failing more and more. The best I can term it is (as we say in my family): Altogether now…1…2…3…Aaaawwww…

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  38. I have absolutely nothing to add to this celebration other to chime in with a huge smile. Congratulations, to all who were so brave to take on this massive project — contributors, ex-Scientologists, husbands, wives, kids, producers, directors, A&E execs, experts on cults, advisors….and Mike and Leah. Thank you for fighting to get these abuses out in the open for the world to see. This award is well deserved.

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  39. Wow Mike and Leah
    I am getting calls from UTR Scientologists in hiding….

    A few have told me you and Leah have pulled them out of apathy.

    Yes- something CAN be done about IT.

    Thank you and we all love you both very much.

    You beautiful people.

    David Miscavige has to be going bonkers to watch Mike fricken Rinder on the red carpet with gorgeous Leah!!

    Fuck you Sappy…. and you too OSA.

    Tick Tock David Miscavige. Tick Tock.

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  42. Congratulations on a meaningful victory- I have never in my life commented on the internet, but I wanted to let you know FYI (in case you don’t already) – that as of today there are major smear commercials on Youtube. I watch a lot of Youtube videos and all of a sudden (after last night) – they are airing ridiculous smear ads on Leah every few minutes or so- can hardly get through my video- which has nothing whatsoever to do with Scientology. Not a big surprise, but as I said, I wanted you to know

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    • GP, with the YouTube videos, I think they’re creating even more publicity for Leah and Mike’s Aftermath. It’s like they are desperately begging the public not to believe Aftermath.

      Or they’re just cyber bullying, since they can’t get in her face and bull bait her any more. The cyber bullying exemplifies what is being exposed in Aftermath, what has been written, or spoken of, by many before Leah ever did.

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      • You are so right- desperate! They are pretty pathetic in their attempt. Such as- s
        ome guy smearing Leah saying she didn’t pay for his cancer treatment… what? How dumb do they think people are??

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        • I don’t know if they think people are stupid, or are just doing what they’re told. None of them looked extremely convinced. I reckon they’re given a script.

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      • I agree. Just more curiosity, more buzz, for Aftermath. The cult must know that it would be best to not do this but they are bound by scripture to retaliate against Leah to “destroy her utterly”. Also, its for the benefit of the Still Ins. I suppose they’re the real target audience. This way they can say, “See? This is why we need the IAS!”.

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        • This Emmy might push Dave over the top to open His SuMP and start wailing on TV.

          Yo Dave,
          I thought that this sort of activity signifies just how much yer cherch is expanding and winning good buddy? The critics are howling and getting acknowledgement for it. That’s a GOOD INDICATOR isn’t it?

          Well, if You have to say something then I suppose You be da man Dave. Who else could do it? Maybe You and Tom ought to do another one of yer glad handing, back slapping hugging routines all the while announcing the no 2 and no 3 biggest beings on the planet. Did You guys work together to bring Irma down to a Cat 1 storm Dave? Only You and Tom could have done that …………. for sure. Not to worry Dave, Irma will dissipate, Leah not so much, in fact I think she will be going to a Cat 6 this week in Hollywood.

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      • Their attempts to smear the Emmy win of course will drive more viewers to Aftermath, to see what the big deal is; Why is SCN so worked up over it?

        ANOTHER foot bullet, slappy! You’re almost forcing more of your Rondroids to watch a compilation of the truth about the cult.

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  43. That’s what happens when, courageously, one stands up and speaks the truth – an acknowledgment big time!
    Congratulations indeed Leah and Mike.

    Thank you for doing it and, myself and 1,000s more stand besides you always.

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  45. Wow, what a great moment. I’m so moved to see you guys get to this point after all you and the contributers- not to mention everyone else who has been through the wringer in Scientology -have gone through. I never pictured this back when I was reading what you and others had been through in Going Clear and The Truth Rundown. It’s fantastic to see the enormous difference and to see you looking happy. Congratulations to you and Leah.

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  46. Do you know what is especially sweet about this Emmy win is the timing.

    Just a few days before the airing of the special Aftermath episode all about David Miscavige, A&E can now advertise as the Emmy Award Winning Aftermath. I wonder how the COB feels about this little extra spice to the poop sandwich he has to eat this week.

    He is probably “rue-ing” his past decisions.

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    • WhatAreYourCrimes,

      You are so right! This fresh publicity for Aftermath comes at the EXACTLY right moment. On
      this Tuesday, Aftermath airs their ‘take’ on David Miscavige. The world is about to get the ‘truth rundown’ on who and what DM is and isn’t. How does you like the light shown on you for a change, David?

      I can’t wait for your smear of this episode…. If they present the truth it will be natural for you to lie about that. If they lie about you then you can lie about their lying; Or threaten to sue without disclosing the truth. If they disclose facts about you, you can lie that the facts came out of your confessional files and the show has revealed confidential facts. Or you could lie that Leah and Mike never met you so they cannot possibly know the truth about you. Whatever it is you do, remember to lie. That is how you got to power so never forget to lie.

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  48. I don’t mean to be ironic, but this seems like the biggest “win” ever!!

    Congratulations!! You both, the crew, and everyone who has spoken out. You all deserve to be heard and to win this.

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  49. How fantastic guys well done!… this proves people are listening and watching and “Doing Something about it”
    more power to you guys! I have no doubt this is the start of the end of Scientology more and more Scio’s are looking and starting to ask question even though they are to scared to admit it yet in public, but they are and little by little are seeing and hearing the truth.

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  52. WOOHOO!!! Right the f**k on!!!! Congratulations to Mike & Leah and A&E!!!!! When we do the right thing, we are always rewarded in some way. This is a HUGE way!

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  54. Dear OSA,
    In this time of personal enturbulation and stress I thought it might be useful to highlight for you the characteristics of the anti-social personality as per HCOB 27 September 1966. The 12 Attributes are lined up against Leah Remini –vs- COB :
    1) Speaks only in generalities: Leah…. Nope: COB… his lawyer only writes/speaks in generalities.
    2) Deals in bad news, hostile remarks, and suppression: Leah only when targeting abusive activities…COB..nothing but–see Freedom mag and your web sites.
    3) Embellished bad news: Leah…nope- just facts from 1st person experiences: COB…Yep, see your smear web sites.
    4) No response to therapy: Leah appears happy with herself: COB… we don’t know because he don’t show his face.
    5) Surrounded by cowed associates being driven insane: Leah…observably can’t see her associates in that state: COB..yep, if escapees/suicides are an indication.
    6) Selects wrong targets: Leah.. nope she stays on target and just won an Emmy from the TV world: COB…yep empty buildings and empty course rooms confirm he is off the mark.
    7) Cannot finish cycles of action: Leah.. doing a damn fine job completing each episode and viewership is well over a million per episode: COB…. Each action he has started in 20 years has resulted in fewer and fewer members in the buildings and course rooms.
    8) Will confess to crimes without responsibility: Leah… abundantly responsible for what she did: COB…never admitted to any failure of any (all) of his programs to boost Scientology.
    9) Rages against constructive/betterment groups: Leah.. nope: COB… abundantly so.
    10) Only destructive actions: Leah…crusading only against abusive practices: COB seems to try to destroy by disconnection and ‘fair game’ anyone that displeases him
    11) Helping others drives him berserk: Leah… nope—publically or privately: COB…very much so..hell he banned Shelly for trying to help him.
    12) Nothing is ever owned: Leah… has owned her past actions and the Emmy validates her amends project: COB…every thing is owned only by him.

    So there you have it OSA. Who should YOU be targeting?

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  55. Mike and Leah are my heroes. They worked so hard to get it right and to tell stories of abuse that the public at large could understand and care about. No small feat but they successfully accomplished that.
    I am so proud to have been a small part of it and to have had the privilege to have been a part of it last night. I will never forget it.
    Love you guys.

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    • Mary, what your family went through, and continues to go through is the heart of this series. But like any heart is is made of separate parts. Leah and Mike make up a quarter of it I doubt they would claim more. A&E and the production crew another quarter. But I know Leah or Mike will give the largest part of their success which is owed to the courageous people like you. You and your husband, and all of the other contributors are the *real*. I cry when I watch, I hurt for each of you. But by stepping forward you set an example that you can get out, you can get away. You can, and you HAVE set an example for those still trapped. Mary you amaze me. You are such a Hero.

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  56. LEAH & MIKE: you have SUCCESSFULLY and very PROFESSIONALLY spearheaded the largest EXPOSE of Scientology, Miscavige and LRH – ever in the History of the church.

    You have given people a voice so they can speak out and tell their stories.
    You are winning the public over and people everywhere are hearing the truth now.
    Millions are watching the show, hearing about the awards and the People Magazine cover & article.

    This has NEVER been done before, NEVER been achieved. You have opened the press to be willing to publish the abuses of the church, this was not even possible in the past, except for a rare few such as the St Petersberg Times that released the article “The Truth Rundown” many years ago, two very brave men broke all barriers on that.

    YOU HAVE GIVEN PEOPLE MORE HOPE THAN EVER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF THIS ABUSIVE CHURCH.

    Now it is time to demand that Miscavige step down, resign his position in the church and turn it over to those who will lead it in the right direction. Miscavige has a choice of continuing on and ending up in jail for his crimes or skip the country now and take a couple of million with him (which I’m sure he’s already organized in preparation for a “Plan B”).

    We all know there could be some good things done with the structure of Scientology and the good people in Scientology after a thorough clean up, clean out and name change of course. With a new and vibrant name the organization can give purpose to many with the right leadership and move in the direction of anti-drugs, positive thinking, good education, a good communications course…… In the wrong hands Scientology is deadly & evil…… but in the right hands it can be cleaned out of all the bad and turned into the good that we all thought it was supposed to be. It should NOT be a DICTATORSHIP for the good of ONE, it should be a DEMOCRACY for the good of the MANY.

    LEAH & MIKE can lead this change, take over the church, structure a proper organization of good people and lead it in the right direction.

    LEAH & MIKE, you have proven what you can do. We need good, strong leaders who can direct the
    church down the right path and make it into good for mankind, a real church with a real and good purpose.

    A lot of good can be done in this world where people turn to drugs as an answer. Why waste the structure that is already there and the willing people that thought they were helping a great cause, this church can be completely reorganized, stripped of all the nonsense & insanity and taken in the right direction and can do a lot of good to help make a better world……

    Is this the next step in this saga……?

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    • Such a nice thought.

      But those same “right hands” couldn’t stop/ ignored / participated in the hubbard era abuses. Those hands couldn’t amass the will or power to stop a 25 yr old high school drop out from taking over, futhering, increasing and creating more of those abuses.

      Who’s hands are clean and right? If there exist any, they’ve long since been out of the main church. What would be worth getting that dirt all over you?

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    • “this church can be completely reorganized, stripped of all the nonsense & insanity and taken in the right direction and can do a lot of good to help make a better world……

      Is this the next step in this saga……?”

      Well you can always dream Terri, good luck.

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      • Gosh I hope this is not the next step in the saga. Too much kool-aid. Purchased and read Janis Gillham Gradys book. Waste of money. Lots of defining things like who Hugh Hefner is and what was the diet soda named Tab. Really? Defining statistics? We business people, sports fans, even medical professionals know what stats are. Only someone living out of touch with the real world would need these defined. Amazingly, conspicuously absent are definitions of the SCN garbage.

        Lots of praise for the SCN she grew up on. Written like a child. No editor? Sheesh. Don’t waste your money on this book. If you are a realist ready to see SCN completely dissolve – there is plenty of support for that.

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        • You must have not had your morning coffee before you posted Ms. Son! Janis’ book was full of interesting stories and insights on the ships and Ron’s abberrated behavior. This was not supposed to be a Stephen King or Maeve Binchy novel. It excelled in its intent which was interesting insights.

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    • I disagree. Nothing less than a full scale gutting and removal of debris that is the C of S. Let the Hazardous materials team disinfect the entire area and sell off the assets to repay the victims. It would be—- IT WILL BE— healing for Scientology victims to be able see the open casket and read the obituary. Let the Indies figure out what to keep and what to use. Let the tech survive or wither in the free market place.

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    • As the show has explained, it’s not the people but mandatory attack policies and revenge dictates written by LRH which is at play. People could change, but not these horrible policies. Scientology is misguided.

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  59. I’ve been lurking for a year but have to comment tonight – Congratulations to you both! Aftermath has blown things WIDE open and I’m so glad to be seeing the expose (needs the accent mark but don’t know how to do it) and downfall of Scientology. Thank you to both of you for your courage and compassion. (Irma really should be named Hurricane Leah)

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  60. S’WONDERFUL, S’MARVELOUS, S’AWFUL NICE, S’PARADISE!

    Congratulations, LeahMike! And to all on the A-team that helped make ti possible

    You did it. You DID it!!

    Thank you all so much… me so happy….OMFG YOU DID IT !!!!!!!!.

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  62. Congratulations! This is so amazing! Never thought anything like this could have ever happened! I may never see any of the money of mine they still have but this is worth so much more!

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  63. I knew you would win!!!!
    All of us who love you guys for working so hard, bearing your souls to the world and the others who have told their heartbreaking stories of horrendous abuse you are my heros congratulations on the Emmy that’s very special,we all love you guys thanks for all that you do!!!

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  65. Just like our hurricanes and wildfires, Mike, Leah, ballsy contributors and the gutsy A&E crew, are creating major winds of change and exposing to the world what positive approaches can do to expose the criminal, mafia like cult of scn! The world is listening as evidenced by the uptick of tweets, FB and blog posts. Keep making the change we want to see. We are grateful and humbled by your impact.

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  66. Now I will spiritually channel one of my fave commentators here, NEWCOMER:
    Yo Dave,

    What now good buddy? Are you goin to make JT, TC, Krusty, et al disconnect from all of Tinseltown? I mean obviously the place is amock with all those S pees now giving Going Clear and Aftermath those awards. What next?

    We know you’re here reading every day so what say you good buddy? Are you pondering while drinking that whiskey?

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  67. You and Leah are my heroes. You have both shown such bravery and persistance. I salute you both . I hope you two will continue your fight. That means so much to so many.Thank you and many congratulations to you both.

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  69. Congratulations. You won…as voted by your peers within the industry. That’s important.

    Now if I may…An Open Letter To David Miscavige –

    COB :

    It is time to lead and only you can do it. Call a Press Conference for 10AM tomorrow morning. Advise media outlets no questions will be entertained, you are going to make a major announcement. Then SAY this:

    “As the COB and the religious leader of The Church of Scientology, I make the following announcements.

    A. Effective immediately, any parishioner, member, or staff of the CoS and any of its affiliates, may resign at will.
    B. The CoS hereby promises and attests that no action whatsoever will be taken against any member who leaves the church or its organizations.
    C. No action will be taken against the family members, in or out of the church, of such person who leaves scientology.
    D. Neither the CoS or any of its affiliates will contact, harass or otherwise intimidate the friends, acquaintances or employers of any Scientologist wishing to leave the church or who leaves the church.
    E. No charge or bill of any kind will be presented to anyone leaving Scientology.
    F. Any member of Scientology having paid for, but not received, hours of auditing, counseling, or other services, will be refunded the balance remaining on their account, at the same rate in which it was paid.
    G. The Church of Scientology welcome all who wish to broaden their knowledge of our beliefs, regardless of race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
    H. All reports of abuse, violence, sexual harassment or human rights violations will be immediately reported to the proper law enforcement officials.

    And finally, the Church of Scientology does not encourage, condone or otherwise support the practice commonly referred to as “Disconnection”. The Church encourages all current and past members to actively seek out and establish strong ties with their families, friends, etc., regardless of whether or not they are present or past church members.”

    I’m sure the lawyer types among us can poke a lot of holes in this scenario…but you get the general idea. Miscavige has the power to end the abusive practices of the CoS….he only needs the will to do so.

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  71. Leah Remini now is a
    recognized worldwide a trailblazer and a model to follow for anyone who is/was afraid to speak publicly against that giant vulture who preys on innocent people escaped its claws.

    This following Hebew paragraph is meant for Scientology fugitives in Israel and Israelis now living overseas with limited comprehension of English text.

    לאה רמיני. זכתה להכרה בינלאומית על ידי זכייתה ב Emmy כאבירת הקרב נגד כת הסנטולוגייה ומייצגת את כל רדופי ומוכי התמנון העולמי כת כנסיית (כנסייה בתוך חברה בתוך חברה בע”מ אשר קיימת למטרות רווח) הרודפת בצע הנוקמת בכל דרך אפשרית במי שעוזב ומפרסם ברבים על התעללות נפשית ועל איבוד כל כספם שעברו בישראל שם היא מכנה את עצמה “מכון דרור” “ארגון הסיינטולוגיה” “המוכרת את הפיתרון הרוחני היחיד!!” לכל מי שיכול לשלם במזומן.

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    • מקווה שהדוקומנטרי של לאה ומייק משודר בישראל למען אותם אנשים נרדפים ע״י הכנסיה וכדי להזהיר אנשים מהתעללות. Translation from Hebrew to English: I hope Leah and Mike’s documentary is broadcasted in Israel to help those escaping Scientology, and to warn others of its abusive practices.

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  72. Great acknowledgement, Mike – and certainly well deserved. Kudos to you and Tony Ortega as well for leading the efforts to bring the Church of Scientology to justice. It is your example that has inspired many others to find their voices and speak out.

    Here’s to a year of love and life for you and yours as you continue on this journey. Thank you for helping us.

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  74. I’m so thrilled for you guys. Absolutely, every bit deserved. I’m so glad the Emmy voters understood what we know to be true! Congrats to everyone involved. 🙂

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  75. All these years i felt Scamology was winning, but for a while now i have felt a big shift thanks to you Mike and Leah and all those involved. Great job to all.

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  77. Mike, thank you for all that you’ve done, after everything you’ve been through. There is no cooler cat than you.

    Leah, what a wonderful person you are despite the compassion killing selfish teachings of LR fucking H. You deserve that award so much and more.

    Congratulations to the entire team of Aftermath.

    Such a milestone.

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  78. Congratulations!
    Thank You both for all you have done to expose this evil cult that is ruining lives, every day with Hubbard’s mind bending “technology.” I left in 2010 and spoke out by telling my longish story in your blog in 2014. http://www.mikerindersblog.org/bob-sharon-graham/ I did this with the hope that I could do my small part in exposing this dangerous cult for what it actually is. Now, You and Leah have taken this platform to a level I could only dream of, back then. It is so important for you guys to keep educating the public about what this thing called scientology actually is. Since your show has been on A&E, I am amazed at how many, in my own circle of family and friends are watching the show and asking questions about it. When they ask me if the show is true or made up, my answer is, “YES, it is absolutely true. However bad you think Scientology is – It is actually much, much worse!”
    Here is another example of how rotten to the core, Scientology actually is. Recently, my granddaughter boldly stepped up and made contact with me. She expressed her feelings that she did not agree with the disconnection policies and that she wanted to have a relationship with me. Although, she does not practice scientology, she was raised in it and understands that her parents will disconnect from her if she has contact with me. Anyway, we met and made future plans to do some things together but – then- she made a huge mistake. She shared her plans with a pseudo scientologist friend about her plans to reconcile with us. That person, for whatever reason, then promptly reported her to the local Org in Santa Barbara and she was ordered to come in immediately for an interview with the ethics officer. After the interview, she was “brought to the understanding” that she was PTS and told she had to choose between her grandparents and her immediate family because I had publicly spoken out about Scientology on Mike Rinder’s blog plus I had comingled with other SPs.
    Such a disappointment but I have high hopes for a future relationship because there is a crack in the dam, so to speak.

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  79. Congratulations to Leah, Mike, and all the very very brave ex scientologists who stood up to this evil cult and its “Dick-tator Davey;”all the while knowing the barrage of hate videos that would follow. Now, with all your voices and the bravery of A&E to put this on the airwaves you have won and received the best trophy ever. – An EMMY Unlike the whales who do nothing but PAY $$$ for their gaudy trophies; you all earned it with your hard work and unwavering bravery in the face of one of the nastiest, meanest, vilest groups on the planet. Thanks for exposing them to the millions of people who now will NEVER EVER get pulled into this cult. My entire family adore and support all of you. Please stay safe & well and continue your fight for justice.

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  80. Amazing news and such a BIG congrats to you Mike and of course Leah – 2 of my heroes for allowing me and my family to speak out and to give us a great platform!! We are forever grateful. The TRUTH is what will bring this organization down. We are not hateful bigots, we are truth tellers.

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  81. This just in from Flag:

    Anyone who is OT8, OT7, or currently on OT 7 has to come in within a month for a mandatory, searching PTS interview, including specific questions about whether the Pre-OT has watched the show AFTERMATH or any peripheral contact with the show, such as having to field questions from coworkers, etc.

    The reason given is that the OTs in the Flag field have failed to turn away hurricane Irma, headed for Clearwater now. The only reason, for pulling in a hurricane the size and power of Irma directly onto Flag is because the OTs are PTS, out-ethics, disaffected, mutual out-Ruds, or somehow majorly at effect of the show, and because of the high level of their cases, when they go PTS, the effects of their being Effect have far-reaching consequences.

    Further, because of the out-ethics of those who have watched the show, all Flag public will be surcharged at 20% of their suggested donations for services, to pay for damages caused by the storm, and this surcharge will remain in effect until all the storm damage has been paid for.

    Unbelievable?

    Well, okay. Yeah, I just made that up. Yes, the entire thing.

    [note to OSA lurkers: the above was satire. This is a type of humor. It is an exaggeration of the type of agregious policies to which church management subjects their own parishioners.

    However, if any such policy gets implemented, please send me 10% of each surcharge received for the idea.]

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  82. Congratulations to both of you. I have never been involved with Scientology other than years ago I looked at their information and thought it was “kooky”; but I have researched and looked into cults just as an area of interest. Most definitely Scientology is a cult. I find it admirable the work y’all are choosing to do to expose this cult; and my prayers are with y’all and the ones caught up in the lie. Again, congratulations on your win.

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  83. Congratulations to everybody involved! This is such a wonderful accomplishment for all the hard work you are doing! Keep it coming!

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  84. You and Leah have pierced the Scientology bubble in an extraordinary way. Many eyes will be opened, and many more will find the courage, as you have, to speak out.
    Scientology is at war with the truth, and there can be only one outcome.
    Congratulations on this well deserved honor. Go, Bensonhurst! ?

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  85. Congrats to everyone who’s been involved in the making of the Aftermath series! You are doing something about it in a huge way! Industry recognition like this translates directly into larger viewing audiences, thus inoculating more people against the cult’s lies and fraudulent promises.

    You can bet your last BT that someone very small, but hugely evil, is shaking in his $1,000+ a pair bespoke shoes right about now 😉

    First, Hurricane Leah rips through the entire planet-wide reach of this killer mind control cult; then, the very next day, Hurricane Irma is right now bearing straight down on the cult’s world-wide HQ in Clamwater, like Xenu himself was driving its fury and focusing its destructive rage.

    Did lil davey’s many overts and withholds pull it in for the entire cult, or is the real failure here due to the fact that Oatee super powers over MEST just don’t exist out here in the real world of monster hurricanes and killer tidal surges?

    Either way, the cult’s taking a royal ass whuppin’, and is currently getting turned every which way but loose!

    But let’s hope and pray that everyone on the west coast of Florida stays safe and makes it to higher ground…and that includes every single $cilon in the area who’s being affected as well.

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  86. Well it all makes sense: Hurricane Harvey, then Irma, Jose, Katia…but it looks like Clearwater is getting a direct hit today from Hurricane Leah and Hurricane Mike!

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  87. Very super cool you guys. I was traveling and couldn’t watch, but was tickled to tears to hear last night. As I’m sure you know, it was and is all over FB, Twitter and many other social media and news outlets. Big humongous hugs and congrats.

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  89. Dave,

    Does your agreement with your Joker include a Rice and Beans Assignment or Texas Coast RPF Assignment for his failed Black PR Campaign? Are you putting him on a ‘pay per view’ pittance?

    BTW, tonight Irma is gonna flog you.

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  90. Isn’t it wonderful to know that L Ron Hubbard will have what he always wanted. To be known and talked about after his death (which I’m sure he’s not coming back from) and have the spotlight on his so-called church. Of course being known as the biggest BS leader of a soon to be defunct cult might not be EXACTLY what he was aiming for but hey…publicity is publicity!!

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  91. This is fantastic news! Congratulations to everyone involved! To all the heroes that came forward and shared the darkest parts of your lives, we salute you and wrap our arms around you and are grateful you trusted us with your stories. To Leah and Mike the crusaders, what a beacon of light you are to so many. God bless you both. Start bailing DM , the ship of Scientology just sprung a HUGE leak and like the Titanic it’s going to be quick and deadly. We love ya Leah and Mike!!

    PS the best part of your last show was when Mike was reading a success story about a guy who could control his cats and mind read with them and Leah’s reaction was hysterical and the best thing ever.

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  95. Validation for all who invested blood, sweat and tears in the exposing of this “cult” no hiding now D.M.. Congrats to all.

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  98. Well done, well deserved. Congratulations to the whole crew, and to those who have bravely come forward with their personal stories. Fans like me all across America and even outside the country appreciate your efforts. We know the value of your program to light the way for those who would heal, and create a barrier against those who would hurt.

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  100. Wow Mike

    How wonderful your life is turning out!!

    Good karma is coming your way.

    You are doing the right thing!!

    You and Leah are taking down Scientology – exposing the truth each and every day.

    And….Leah Remini is everywhere – just got my People Magazine yesterday!! AWESOME article.

    You are achieving fame and fortune for “Doing Somwthing About IT”!!

    Unlike many other high ranking officials who accept the blood money from Scientology bankrupted members – in exchange for silence from exposing David Miscavige and L Ron Hubbards criminal activities whilst operating the billion dollar corporation disguised as a religion.

    Please please please – will you and Leah get a movie out about Lisa McPherson and the truth about how David Miscavige was involved in her negligent homicide and how he spent parishioners money (7 million) to cover it up?

    When I first got in – my family told me Scientology killed Lisa McPherson…
    I was told she died of an embolism …..and was given the old dead agent pack..

    I believed Scientology over my family and actually made a terrible mistake of disconnecting from family who spread this news….(see how it works?)

    The family member died before I got out of Scientology and learned the truth… so I can’t apologize or get that relationship back..

    You can expose the dead agent scam Scientology runs and how the PTS/SP course shatters lives.

    When I left I learned what Scientology did to the medical examiner – Joan Woods – To get her to change the cause of death from negligent homicide to embolism. Then I saw her autopsy photos….OMG – horrific!

    I hope you and Leah shine a very bright light on how Scientology uses these tactics to destroy lives.

    Thank you!!

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  101. PS: You guys really deserve this, BTW.

    The first season was daring, moving, sincère and wonderful.

    This year, you clearly have more means at your disposal and they are well-spent (though I am not a big fan of you tooling around in that Luxury Hearse with the.Cattle Catcher Grill on the front), The editing is tight, the little vignettes with the subjects having the lights come up on them, the entire enterprise is smoother, more focused and precise. And the subject matter and handling of your witnesses just a sensitive, important, careful to avoid exploitation, and respectful of their dignity and their testimony about what they’ve been through.

    Clearly you have assembled an excellent team, of which each and e erm member ca be proud.

    Kudos. Mike and Leah, you renfightnig the god fight, and doing it honrably and well.

    Truth is the remedy for lies, humanity for heartlessness, sensitivity for the OTVIII .Thousand Yard Stare’, information for ignorance, mockery, humour, and The ability to laugh at oneself is the antithesis of Hu bardism Rf LRH’s Royal Decree on .Joking and Degrading.. We must be the solution we seek and show it by example.

    Thanks for this.

    Congratulations.

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  102. So awesome! Earned by the blood, sweat and tears of many, especially you two. Congratulations for speaking true Truth to power!

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  103. So happy for you all! Your hard work and dedication is paying off. More people are being educated, more people will be less afraid to examine their experience and come forward if it has been terrible, all because you are showing it is possible.

    There is safety in numbers and you are creating that zone, making the tipping point happen. We are so proud of you and the difficult journey you are on – but most of all that you are standing in the lifeboat holding out hands to others who want to survive. You will not leave them behind, even though the cost to your safety and security is high. You are our First Responders in the Storm of Scientology (“aftermath is an apt term and no exaggeration). Thank you for the work you and your A&E crew do!.

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  104. Congrats to everyone involved! And especially those who came forward to tell their stories.
    This means a lot more than those, “Sell your soul and hand over your cash.”, bowling trophies Miscavige hands out.

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  106. No words to describe the joy it procures. Intense gratitude to both of you and to all those who dared to speak against the cult of greed.

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  111. Wow! Lovely to see you and Leah were able to celebrate the occasion with some of those that have bared their souls to the cause.

    Meanwhile back in Florida the storm surge water is lapping over certain Lobb shoes slopping through the tunnel between the Fort Harrison, the Super Power Cathedral and the Vault.

    I hope your house is safe Mike.

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  113. Oh, Mike — that picture is perfect. Endearing. Lovely.

    I know you get a ton of “thank you” posts, but I really want you to know what your series means to me. It’s quite incredible what you and Leah are doing.

    Congratulations on the Emmy win! You two absolutely deserved it. Big hugs.

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  116. Congratulations to Leah and you and all who are contributing to this public knowledge report.

    Lots of storms stirring up hurricane force winds. Hope you are all out of harms way and your home is safe.

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  117. The picture of you and Leah is one of my favorites. Glad that you all won this fight and the war is still going on. Hope this helps more people to leave Scientology. For now, Congratulations!!!

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  118. Mike, you’re so humble giving all the credit to Leah. But YOU are my hero as well as Leah. You are doing such good work to bring down a former Goliath. The tides have turned and you are winning like never before. You are saving people with the information you get out there. We don’t know how many have left the SO or church because of your whistle blowing. Even one saved is a huge stat. And once out, your site helps us decompress, destimulate, and blow charge and heal again. Thank you and Leah and everyone who has ever spoken out! Thank you for what you’re doing and your bravery!

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  121. The perfect team to explain the abuses of Scientology to the general public. A lot of people will be saved from the negative affects of Scientology. Thank you as well to A&E and its staff for their courage. More truth to come……

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  122. Congratulations! The series is beautifully done by very brave and creative people. I hope this is a large step toward the demise of a cruel and delusional organization.

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  123. Just posted this to FB:

    Congratulations Leah and Mike.
    The second Emmy to Truthtellers about the criminal organization operating under the name of the Church of Scientology.
    It is a win for all the brave victims who spoke out, but the real victory is that their stories are being told and HEARD.
    That lithe little statue is going to stick in someone’s craw tonight.

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  125. I feel like my heart is going to explode with so much happiness…this is definitely one of those times when words are not enough.
    “For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words man can indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly.” Khalil Gibran

    BTW
    WHTFRN? – who has the Fu<k!n rank now?!!!
    Mike & Leah, that's who!

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  126. And for once I have no words!
    Other than:
    Congratulations!
    Power To The Troika!
    And……
    Can you IMAGINE how pissed off Miscavige is that MIKE RINDER, of all people, won a REAL Emmy!!! (not the kind you have to have made for you because you believe you won Ted Koppel an award just by your mere presence)

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  132. Well done, now looking forward to Tuesday’s episode with DM as the topic with a bit more interest.

    Thanks Mike & Leah R”emmy”ni.

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  133. Heartfelt congratulations to all who helped make it happen! Such an important acknowledgment that Scientology is on the wrong side of this issue and that the Aftermath series is doing the right thing! Cheers!

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  136. Congratulations Mike and Leah!!! You are both my heroes, as well as the courageous people who have told their stories on the show – and the many others who have come forth to share their personal horrors – abuse, disconnection, bankruptcy, suicide, fraud…

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  139. I had no idea this was happening. Seeing that picture as I loaded the page kind of turned on the waterworks. I’ll wager I’m not the only one.

    Well done to everyone involved. Wow.

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  144. Congratulations! Everyone involved with this project deserves the win. Right actions, right intentions. This brave and important work is saving lives.

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  147. Congratulations to you Leah and Mike, the A&E staff and to everyone who has stepped up and told their truth to make this world a better place to live.

    Yo Dave,
    Not so much for you good buddy. From here on out, Your future will depend on what You do in and with $cientology! I suggest You rewatch Forest Gump and tonight at Your super powerz building you may want to “climb the mast” and have Your say with Irma …… it’s a great opportunity for a ‘Come to Jesus’ moment ……..Dave …………..You will need to have one!

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  148. Congrats on the award!! I don’t know you personally, Mike, but I can see the strain and worry in your eyes. I don’t believe I can properly imagine the strain you are under. Prayers, positive thoughts, and hood earth energy going out to you and your entire family during the hurricanes.

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    • Mike is pretty damn handsome too! What a “tag team” they make. I can imagine there were times that Leah & Mike drove each other nearly insane! I can imagine the laughter they shared between themselves & their spouses. THANK YOU lovely wonderful patient spouses for your patience in sharing your loved one with those in need…….YOU are to be commended as well…..We Love You All Too!

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      • My Husband is a good looking guy. Mike is *almost* as nice looking as my Bob. (I am prejudiced, I love the guy, but Mike is damned fine.)

        As for a comment I read somewhere about Leah’s rear end. Leah, I hate you…..you have a great wardrobe and your physical trainer must be a mean SOB. Please don’t tell me you are just gifted that way…….

        Watching you get of of that truck in the last episode of season one said one thing to me, work out more or realize she has the much nicer butt. I hate that.

        Now I want another eclair…..

        Please see the smile wjile I am writing this.

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      • Power is beginning to flicker on and off. Wind gusts up to 52 mph at Heartsfield Jackson Airport. A friend had a small tree fall on his garden shed. It’s getting interesting.

        They say the worst is yet to come. It might get bad, but I don’t expect ugly here.

        Bro-in-law and family OK in St. Mary’s. Dear friend fine in Florida. So far so good.

        I still have actual paper books in case my NOOK dies on me.

        Y’all stay safe now.

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  151. Yeah, baby! Emmys for Aftermath! Hey dwarf boy! Yeah you! It’s only going to get worse for you! Leah and Mike still kicking ass!

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  152. Congratulations to you and Leah and the whole team too! Well deserved and keep it up! You’re making a huge difference!

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  153. Congratulations Leah and Mike! I spit up my coffee this morning when I read her acceptance speech which included “Mom, thank you. You are officially forgiven for getting us into this cult.”

    This success must be sweet indeed.

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  155. Wow Mike great news!

    I remember as a child watching you give presentations for big Scientolgy events I watched with my parents – they were so boring and I knew non of these adults had the super-duper OT powers they claimed. It is so awesome to see you now with Leah accepting the Emmy award.

    This cult needs to be exposed for what it is …I have never commented here before but I’ve been checking your blog daily for the past couple of years and I have never commented before.

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  160. CONGRATULATIONS!
    So very deserved, Mike and Leah…and all those with the courage to tell their stories.
    And so fitting for David M who surely is ruing the day he lorded over you both.

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  164. Well deserved! Congratulations! Bringing light to a very dark place–your drive & passion are bringing awareness to millions, and helping to heal those directly impacted. Keep up your amazing work!!

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  169. Congratulations Mike and Leah. Keep being the voice of the abused Scientology parishioners. We are all cheering you on. Big hugs to you all. Remember when it all gets overwhelming how many souls you are helping come out of the shadows from unspeakable abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Keep on keeping on. We’re all witness to your progress and your personal strength.

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  171. Congratulations Leah and Mike! You deserve it. Thank you for this work you are doing. I’very never been involved with Scientology but have been following your show and the information. Looks like the Clearwater headquarters are going to get pounded by the hurricane. I feel bad for the people there, Hope things come out OK, but don’t you think that’s interesting? Like some kind of implosion. Please keep going with this. More supporters are coming out and are behind you.

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  176. Thank you both so very much. I’m so overjoyed for you.

    What you folks are doing is so huge! Thank you for getting the word out, for ripping back the cover, for shining big bright klieg lights on the harm scientology wreaks.

    You guys are fabulous!

    and you look fabulous too. 🙂 🙂 🙂

    I love how this will draw even more attention to your show and thus help, save, rescue, soothe and succor even MORE people.

    Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay! Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay! You won an Emmy Todayyyyyyyy, Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay!!!!

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  178. This is positively the most brilliant thing that’s happened all year. The win totally legitimizes the everything Mike and Leah have been striving for in the eyes of the general public. All of us here and at the Bunker have always known OUR heroes were “straight up and vertical. Now the rest of the viewing public can rely on the veracity and sincerity of the hosts and guests who have suffered, sweated and indeed sometimes bled for this cult and have now come forward to expose the abuses by those in power. CONGRATULATIONS LEAH AND MIKE! You’ve won for all of the people still in who need champions to help them get the courage to be ex-scientologists. Thank you both for just being you. ???❤????

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  181. It’s working! The hard work of both Leah and Mike is being heard and folks, that is a wonderful existence! I am proud of you!

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  185. What exciting news to hear! Congrats to all of you Mike! The word spread like wildfire last night! LRH must have rolled over and COB surely had an asthma attack despite being “cured” in his first auditing session. KAW – Keep Aftermath Working!

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  191. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Million congrats to all of you who made this show. Leah & Mike are AWESOME!!!!

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  192. Mike, you are both heroes. It takes courage to first fight your way out of the darkness then go on and fight the darkness itself. The reason you have so many supporters (and we are supporters, not just fans, we are way too invested emotionally!) is because we all want to help clear this planet of the Darkness that is Scientology. Scientology has, for so long, been sheltered by it’s silence. It has hidden in the shadows. It has thrived through deceit. Now Leah stepped out of the fog. She held up her hand and you joined her. Together you’ve both become the safe port in the storm for hurt, confused, victimized people. I said this before but it bears repeating; you and Leah are doing more for this planet now that you are out than Scientology ever has. We are living in a violent, confusing world right now. There is so much anger and hate. Thank you for reminding us that there are still good people in the world who want to fight the evil. That there are people who care. You both are truly heroes.

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    • Wow wonderfully said! I agree wholeheartedly. Congratulations Leah and Mike and A&E for having the courage to take this on and help to expose the truth to the world about the evil that is Scientology!

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  193. You didn’t mention the award was in the category Outstanding Informational Show, and up against other excellent shows (Anthony Bourdain, Inside the Actor’s Studio…)! It is so wonderful to see things like this. Thank you.

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  195. Yea!
    When I heard last night I was jumping up and down. Edutainment can be so valuable to helping people. Mike and Leah, Hollywood has spoken and the rest of the world is listening. Congratulations to you, your crew, A&E and your sponsors!

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  197. Congratulations just doesn’t seem like enough. So, I’ll add thank you, proud of everyone involved and thank you again for doing something about it.

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  198. At last, Hurricane Leah made landfall. Congrats, kudos and blessings to Leah, Mike, A&E and all contributors for your extraordinary efforts standing up to the bully cult. Finally, the scales are tipped. This Emmy represents the voice and mindset of millions against the destructive Scientology organization. Miscavige is a goner.

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  205. I’ll repeat what I just posted on Tony’s blog: God bless Leah and Mike and all the brave folks who participated. It’s hear-warming to see so many people fighting the good fight.

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  209. Not surprised and congrats to all involved in the show! Can’t wait to hear what Miscavage’s sheep have to say about this, maybe they’ll keep in mind that Hubbard’s military story and medals were proven to be a fraud before they say anything but I doubt it, congrats to you, Leah and all the people who have put themselves out there to be on the show to speak the truth about this cult. Keep up the good work!

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  214. Congratulations to everyone involved with the show. I know you guys are doing great work because I never miss an episode, so its nice to see you all get awarded. Please keep up the hard work because you are having a HUGE impact on Scientology. I can’t see how they will ever get new people into the “church” with all the available info out there.

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  219. Oh my God, get the fuck out of here… at last a real, real win. Congrats & may good fortune bestow all you do from here on out Mike & Leah. I’ve never been more proud of any achievement. Think I’ll go and get drunk a couple of times.

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  220. Congratulations to both of you! You definitely deserved the Emmy and SO much for for what you are doing to expose Scientology. I applaud the courage of all who have come forward and pray the powers at be finally realize this “cult” is far from a religion and needs not only to lose tax exempt status, but be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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  221. So happy and proud of both of you, your crew and especially the people who came to you to share their stories. Please keep going. The Co$ can never silence you.

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  222. Congratulations Mike and Leah and everyone who made this possible! So happy for you. (Another nail in the coffin of Scientology. And I’m smiling, just imagining little Davey’s furious, impotent rage when he heard this wonderful news!)

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  224. Thank you so much, Mike and Leah, for your hard work and courage. Congratulations to you and everyone at A&E and all of the brave souls who spoke up and exposed this vicious and cruel Cult.

    Prayers for everyone in the Tampa area during the hurricane.

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  225. Congratulations to both of you and all the team. I have never been a Scientology in fact prevented my sister to go to a dianetics event when I was seventeen and her 4 years older, and I really believe that the strenght you are showing to prevent others to go into that hell even getting all that hate back is amazing. Thanks for your work.

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  226. To Both My Heroes From the Depths of My Heart- Love Admiration Respect & Hot Damn you both have Soared Over the Rainbow, with All Our Hearts following your Blazing Path. ???✨???Love Love Hugs to your families.

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  227. For a woman the church referred to as a ” has been ” Leah sure seems to be doing pretty well for herself.

    Dave you need to tender your resignation by the end of the day. This now Emmy awarded program completely illuminates just how deep your failure to manage reaches.

    Love or hate Scientology only a departure of DM and a complete makeover at management level gives the church any hope to survive.

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  229. It seems that “a thousand words” isn’t even enough. That picture brought tears of joy to me, and thousands more like me The whole world is watching…. and is changing. You are saving the planet for real!

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  232. I feel like crying like a baby for you both & all victims that have been hurt by this organisation. I a never in & have been following these stories for years. You are finally accomplishing a world wide audience & let’s hope this is the beginning of the end for Scientology & their horrendous crimes. You are all my heroes ??

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  235. The picture made me teary eyed. You two are amazing! With this program, you are reaching out to soooo many people that otherwise would not have bothered listening. Saved lives and families. Mike and Leah – you are BOTH heroes in my eyes. Congrats, you silver fox 🙂

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  236. Congratulations, your show and stories etc have really captivated the whole world (I am from the UK). Lets hope that it brings the change that is sorely needed.

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  240. So happy for this win…..this show is an eye opener and just love the courage you two have. Keep turning the heat up!!

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  243. Congratulations! 🙂 Excellent program (Award winner) and brave and caring people. Thanks for your hard work, glad it’s being recognized. Kudos to Mike Rinder & Leah Remini, and all associated with the A&E show.

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