David Miscavige is in full-on spin-control mode.
The Hollywood Reporter has just published an article about his father’s book, basically restating what Tony Ortega wrote at his blog yesterday.
While he foolishly dismisses articles by Tony Ortega (as he does with the BBC, CNN and most other media) he swings into full panic when he is portrayed unfavorably in “the trades.”
So, he dropped his tank and mask on the deck (he is roughing it for a week of scuba diving fun before making his appearance at the Bogota ideal org ribbon yanking) and dictated a response letter to THR.
You can tell it is written by the “ecclesiastical leader of the scientology religion” because of his telltale use of “Beyond that…” as the opening of a sentence.
Secondly, the final sentence is very “religious” and dignified — and nobody else would DARE write such a thing to the press, especially when the story is about COB.
And finally, it has his hallmark: using someone else (Karin Pouw and then Michael Lee Hertzberg) to speak “on his behalf.” After saying “we don’t comment on these matters” he then gives a long quote from his lawyer (not him) about that upon which no comment is made. In this matter in particular, why is Miscavige himself not quoted?
How Miscavigian this is…
Katniss Everdeen says
Who do we know who has had two tell-all books written by blood relatives to tell the entire world what a waste of humanity he is?
Stalin….?. Nope
Hitler….? Not him either
A Kim? (Jong Un, Jong Il, Il Sung)….. Not even close.
I know! It’s David “Let Him Die” Miscavige!
Congratulations on being 4 feet and 13 inches of provable bullshit, little one.
Mreppen says
This is outstanding.
Aquamarine says
“Provable bullshit” is an oxymoron as well as gimmicky profanity. But lets give Miscavige a break.
Honestly, how else could he have reacted? With some dignified, formal statement of innocence which an ecclesiastical leader with clean hands would issue, perhaps?
No, because for Miscavige such a defense would not work, in that his hands are filthy.
As Mike pointed out earlier, this is one cornered cult leader, whose own PIs dropped the dime on him.
Soon the elderly father who long ago brought him into Scientology will be dropping a lot more dimes on Him
At this point there is no way out for Apple Box Boy.
So let’s let him pretend that he’s not squirming in his corner.
Let him put on his show of lofty unconcern and disdain, by parsing his words very carefully, by being deliberately obtuse and profane.
Its all he can do, really.
Roger Hornaday says
Aquamarine, you make a good point that David Miscavige can’t respond as a man with clean hands for the very reason that his hands are NOT clean. It’s unfair to expect a chicken to quack like a duck and so David’s response to THR was consistent with who and what he is. That bears an odd resemblance to HONESTY! David Miscavige’s behavior is steadfast and true to his criminal nature. Don’t you see a beauty to that? NO? I don’t either.
Jethro Bodine says
I just noticed – the word “Ecclesiastical” rhymes with “A Sleazy Ass Tickle”, which is really the type of leader Captain Miscavige has proven to be; the sole leader of the world’s fastest shrinking religion.
“Provable bullshit” – that’s obviously Miscavige’s potty mouth showing through; a dead giveaway. That said, isn’t “provable bullshit” a bit of an oxymoron? In other words, if you can prove it, then it’s not bullshit. Or is this quote from Dan Sherman when he was having a bad hair day?
Aquamarine says
Dave, when your cult finally folds, please write and publish your life story and please title it:
“PROVABLE BULLSHIT: The Real Story Of My Life, And Why Each And Every Bad Thing Ever Written Or Said About Me Is A Detestable Falsehood”.
cindy says
LOL Aqua. Love the title
valhalkarie says
ANd the sheep don’t notice he just said his pis are liars and untrustworthy,so that makes everything they do to tell church members the truth about apostates and SPs is all fabricated. How can the most ethical group on earth not see any of this? The stupidity is astounding
Tony DePhillips says
If only dm ran the world. What a beautiful place it would be.
Frederik Beckers says
Yea a bit like AH & his Nazi Party.
Ann B Watson says
Hi gtsix, Thank you for your positive & sweet post.So far I have only gotten negative once on this blog & that was in response to a poster who was such an obvious troll it got to me.And as for my cancers I take all that goes with that wretched disease one day at a time enjoy each day I have left fully.I only got depressed & cried about a post here today where an inference was made that old SO members are dying of cancer.Of course knowing that in the SO Drs,medicine of the wog world would not be encouraged,just massive doses of Ron’s vitamins always,there will be casualties.However I do not wish cancer on any member in cos SO or public.It is a terrible mixture of a lot of different elements & to have it in the SO or cos would be hell literally.If David acquired it,well he operates as a cancer right now but I still would not wish it even on him.There David that is the only thought I have ever had about you that is positive.Otherwise if you drop the body… as a lady I’ll finish that sentence mentally.Yes I want Ron Senior’s book to spread wings and fly to all who may be changed by reading it.Thank you too for your good wishes for me,you are bright sunshine.Always Ann.
gtsix says
Best title evah! I hope it’s a best seller, and I will definitely buy a couple to make that happen.
hopefully, this creates a nice retirement fund for Ron Sr. & his wife.
Ann B Watson says
Hi gtsix Good to meet you.I will buy his book too.Ron Senior & his wife, I wish them well.They have been hurt too as have we all.Ann.
gtsix says
Hi Ann, good to meet you as well. Your posts on this blog are always a positive read – your goodness shines through every time – always welcoming, kind and compassionate. Very glad to read your battles against cancer have been successful – may good health always shine upon you.
May this book help many people and help in many ways we can’t even think of today.
xx – gtsix
SadStateofAffairs says
“Provable Bullshit” seems like an apt description of just about everything out of Miscavige’s mouth.
Potpie says
George Costanza……It isn’t a lie if you believe it.
McCarran says
What a great line. Some live quite “happy lives” this way.
DMSTCC (@DMSTCC) says
GEORGE: Hey, check this out. I gotta give out Christmas presents to everyone down at Kruger, so I’m pulling a Whatley. (Give a Christmas card to Jerry)
JERRY: (Reading it) “A donation has been made in your name to the Human Fund.” – What is that?
GEORGE: (With pride) Made it up.
JERRY: (Continuing reading) “The Human Fund. Money for people.”
GEORGE: What do you think?
JERRY: It has a certain understated stupidity.
[…]
KRUGER: George, we have a problem. There’s a memo, here, from accounting telling me there’s no such thing as the Human Fund.
GEORGE: Well, there could be.
KRUGER: But there isn’t.
GEORGE: Well, I – I could, Uh, I could give the money back. Here. (Holds it out)
KRUGER: George, I don’t get it. If there’s no Human Fund, those donation cards were fake. You better have a damn good reason why you gave me a fake
Christmas gift.
GEORGE: Well, sir, I – I gave out the fake card, because, um, I don’t really celebrate Christmas. I, um, I celebrate Festivus.
KRUGER: Vemonous?
GEORGE: Festivus, Sir. And, uh, I was afraid that I would be persecuted for my beliefs. They drove my family out of Bayside, Sir!
KRUGER: Are you making all this up, too?
GEORGE: Oh, no, Sir. Festivus is all too real. And.. I could prove it – if I had to.
KRUGER: Yeah, you probably should.
Old Surfer Dude says
“I did not have sex with that woman, Ms, Lewinski.” Bill Clinton
McCarran says
Perfect example of provable bullshit. LOL
Still on your side says
“Provable bullshit”? Is Miscavige now going to provide “proof” that the taped statements to the police from his own PIs, and the upcoming book by his father, are “bullshit”? Millions of dollars spent on lawyers, but clearly none were used to respond to the latest scandal. The dam is leaking, neither lawyers nor idiotic comments to the press will stop the coming deluge.
Nevermore says
I think, given the way things are going for him recently, that we can assume that Ms Karma has Four Foot Thirteen firmly in her sights these days. Let’s see him try his ‘voice of command’ on her.
Simi Valley says
We’re only halfway through 2015 and it just keeps getting better! Bring on the popcorn!
Chumley says
So much for Miscavige family holiday gatherings. In the final analysis, scientology as a whole just doesn’t work in making life better. Happy 4th of July to all the former inmates who escaped the asylum. And a big thank you to Mike Rinder for his continuing role in helping others.
Old Surfer Dude says
And that’s another thing, Chumley, if we were on staff or in the SO, we’d be working on the 4th instead of being with our families. So, Chumley, wishing you and your friends and family a very wonderful and safe 4th. And that goes out to all the posters here too! My wife and I are hosting a big 4th party in our backyard here at the beach. It’s potluck so we should have tons of food, beer & red wine. And our city has OK’d fireworks so when it gets dark, we’ll make sure our street sounds like a war zone.
You know, everyone, just having this party on the 4th reminds me of what I missed out on while inside the cult. The cult was everything and your family was nothing. I’m just so grateful that I’m still not in this mind bending, brainwashing, family destroying, financial ruining, toxic, criminal & militant cult. Freedom never felt so good! A very Happy 4th to everyone here!
Ann B Watson says
Hi OSD, Am I so there at your incredible party on the 4th! If the lights suddenly blink,I’m celebrating across the miles, our escape & freedom from the Cult of Evil! Always to you both Ann.
McCarran says
Sounds like fun OSD. Wish we could be there.
Happy Independence Day!
Ann B Watson says
Hi OSD, I just thought of something.You know I love red wine & won’t have anything else when I drink alcohol.Otherwise spring water or Le Croix. So when y’all I love that phrase because it includes your whole family dog cat etc,please raise a glass with me because the cos drained our blood & tried to steal our spirits forever.I am so glad we are all here to celebrate our freedom on the 4th.Love to you both.Ann.
Valamis says
*Provable bullshit” …enough said!
Ann B Watson says
Hi Chumley, Good to meet you.Love your post. Mike & his family are so incredible with their strength tenacity stubbornness & love.The creation of this blog has helped me so.May they have a wonderful 4th and in the light of fireworks & sparklers see the light they have sent to me and all here in truth,reflected back to them.May the Evil of the cos fall into itself & may those who can or will not see leave & experience a true community of spirit here.Love Ann.
I Yawnalot says
Why does bullshit have to be proven anyhow?
This is a father and son contention we are talking about here and the fact such a thing has reached across the broad internet at lightning speed makes for good media. The truth of it really hasn’t got much to do with it at this stage. The book is going to be interesting to say the least.
Dave, your own father obviously despises you, your wife (you had made to) disappeared, and your niece is one of the biggest critics you have. You run a multi million dollar religious scam with mega courts cases pending, France has already prosecuted the Cof$ for fraud and the list of ex-Scios grows daily – just how much truth are we dealing with here coming out of your mouth pieces you employ for $50 week (except your lawyers of course @ $Ks a day) and are entirely dependant on their next meal and lodgings from your good graces toward them. Who is lying and who isn’t? Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work that one out, but since you’re a self made recluse who refuses any public interviews, we’ll just speculate on the available facts and your very loud silence.
You’re screwed mf, you just don’t know it. Your own family hates you. Merry Christmas…
Old Surfer Dude says
“…but since you’re a self made recluse who refuses any public interviews…”
That’s another thing, dwarf boy, why are you so afraid to show your face to the Wog world? Is it because of all of your overts and withholds? M/Us? Are you a coward? Well, that was rhetorical…
Regraded Being says
I am totally confused. I remember as a young RB having told a really big acceptable lie. A friend of mine didn’t buy into it and said, “That’s bullshit!!!”. I held my ground and answered, “No. No. I can prove it!”.
To me, bullshit that can be proven to be true is what qualifies as ‘provable bullshit’.
Bullshit that be proven to be bullshit is just plain bullshit.
Then again, COB is the bigger being so what the hell do I know?
Ann B Watson says
Hi Regraded Being, A very timely post.COB may think he is the bigger being,but we who are here can dance circles around his mind & his words.He is so full of hot air & bs that nothing of any substance remains.Just cold hard cash to snuggle up to.Could’t happen to a bigger being, the baddest & cruelest on Earth.Always Ann.
Hadley says
Does any one have actually a clue if a book has been written by David Miscaviage fatehr if so Could you let the blog know as I can’t find much proof of it what is its name and ISBN ?/Hadley
dankoon says
In other words, Dave is calling the PIs who took the call and had the conversation liars. Wonder if they are going to sue for defamation. COB: “Who are going to believe, Duane Powell, me or your own ears?”
Jens TINGLEFF says
That story made me smile when I saw the title again this morning.
I love seeing true stories spread like wildfire. In particular since the criminal organisation known as the “church” of $cientology religiously follows the dictates of Hubbard to spread muck in the press against anyone who dares opposing it…
Ann B Watson says
Hi Jens TINGLEFF, Nice to see a post from you again.I’m with you concerning cos.The order of every day is to spread & throw muck at all who dare oppose any aspect of cos.May it fall! Ann.
chrismann9 says
Oh God, that is funny. Its unfortunate there is no person on earth that has the authority to suggest to him that perhaps sending out something like this is not the best PR.
OTD-OUTTHEDOOR says
This may discourage other PI outfits from taking his dirty money in the future.
OTD-OUTTHEDOOR says
The money trail for Miss Cabbage’s special operations apparatus must be thoroughly scrutinized. Given tax exemption, he can get extra mileage out of the surveillance and harassment wing on the cult. OSA trolls, please write up one KR each about Capt. Cobbles’ expenditures on goon activities. At least you are reading and have some accurate information. It’s not entheta so get over it!
Ann B Watson says
Hi OTD-OUTTHEDOOR, Good to meet you.Your post on OSA trolls gave me a good start to the day.Thank you.Ann.
The Oracle says
Wow, as a Sea Org member Miscavige has “always” been “taking care of his father” in the outside world. The Sea Org has been good to David Miscavige. How unfortunate David has burdened the Church with so much ill repute. And caused Earth to become an ARCXen field. He never shares these bits of information at events or at staff meetings. It is even an ethics offense for a Scientologist to find out about it. In fact, knowing how to know is an ethics offense now. Miscavige is the master of alter is. That is what he is doing right now, alter ising. Issuing false reports. Twisting facts around. Alter is specialist.
Aquamarine says
“In fact, knowing how to know is an ethics offense now”.
Great comment overall, Oracle, but this one in particular illuminates how there is no more essential life within the cult, much like a tree whose roots are dead with a still standing trunk and some branches upon which a few leaves, still green, cling.
Kathy H. says
Or how about a chicken with its head cut off, still running around because it doesn’t realize it’s dead yet!!
cindy says
Right you are, Oracle. A DB cannot duplicate. A circuit cannot duplicate. And all the alter-is of tech and things by Davey proves that he cannot duplicate. And because he can’t duplicate, he compulsively changes it continuously. You can still be a DB with lots of money and Davey is proof of that.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Cindy,Like your post.A DB with lots of $ is still a DB.Just has more toys & more time to think up cruel ways to hurt.Ann.
threefeetback says
Dave,
The walls are closing in on you. You have become the David Sweat of ecclesiastical legalese–“provable bullshit.” Is this your only line of defense when the Texas Court rules against you?
Bullpen Diplomacy says
Mike, a question from a long-time lurker if you have time. It says a lot to me about the state of the cult that its leader is writing his own press releases, simply because everyone who used to do that stuff for him has either blown or been disappeared to The Hole, and there is no one else left. And even to a never-in like me, this response just reeks of The Tiny One. I’m guessing that when you were spokesman for the church, it would have fallen to you or your staff to issue responses to things like this. I’m just wondering how insane that process must have been, knowing that everything had to first be approved by Miscavige. Did you all try to write relatively level-headed, reasonable media releases that he would then yell at you to re-write more emphatically and with more crazy? Or did you just know that’s what he expected, and try to give him that level of crazy right out of the gate? (Which if that was the case, I’m assuming was never crazy enough for his liking and still needed more piss and vinegar.) Thanks for this blog and everything you do.
gtsix says
Here’s a video Marty/Mike did a while back talking about the midget and the media. It’s really interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99-CeOxemS4
McCarran says
Hilarious. Never seen this one. 🙂
KFrancis says
Lost control of his father, his brother, his niece, Marty, Mike, Karen and way too many more to mention here.
Dave is simply losing control.
Kathy H. says
Except to someone as pathologically paranoid as Miscavige, he probably sees everyone’s actions as proof that he was right about them, right to distrust them, right to lock them up, right to spy on them, since they’re all disloyal backstabbers…
Ann B Watson says
Hi Kfrancis, Good to meet you.Liked your post.I’m so glad I was not in under David Miscavige Ron was tough enough!I admire all who had to work under David.From what I see David has been losing control for years,but it appears the more we see this,the more he thinks he is in total & absolute rigid Control.Makes quite an unstable pedestal for him to balance.The wheels are coming off but will he continue to keep driving cos into the ground all the while issuing bulletins on his new releases of Ron’s Tech?Ann.
cindy says
Where’s Shelley, David “let him die” Miscavige?
Cia says
Wow, I know the Pope uses the words “provable bullshit” all the time. . . . NOT
But go ahead COS, PROVE it.
deanblair06 says
Me thinks the little one does protest too loudly. I am certainly looking forward to what Ron Sr. has to say about the little squirt when the book comes out.
Chee Chalker says
Do you think COB remembered to use a burner phone in his haste to return the investigator’s call?
Or did he slip and use Lou’s phone?
If that is the case, expect Lou to be sent on aasignment to a remote, unreachable location.
Dave has painted himself into a corner this time. How is Dave going to retaliate against Ron Sr? Will Dave force Ron Sr’s kids to disconnect from him?………oh wait…….
Who else could afford to hire 2 PIs to follow this man full time? And (no offense to Ron Sr.) who would want to follow an octogenarian full time?
Valerie says
Lou who? Seriously. I haven’t seen her lately have you?
Jose Chung says
Provable Bullshit.
The book is not published yet and it’s a best seller .
Aquamarine says
Laughter!
clark says
“Provable bullshit” and “despicably false” are both gobbledy-gook. He must have been in a big hurry.
Mike Rinder says
No, he thinks this makes it sound more emphatic. And he is a really emphatic and certain guy. Absolutely 100% certain that he is right in all things, and he wants to make sure it is understood by one and all that this IS the way it is. One way is to add adjectives to everything. They sound “stronger” then.
marildi says
“No, he thinks this makes it sound more emphatic…and he wants to make sure it is understood by one and all that this IS the way it is.”
Totally agree with you, Mike. He thinks all he has to do is COMMAND something to be for everyone and everything will fall in line – and it shall be! And the other thing I wonder over is how he is going to prove a negative.
thetapotata says
It’s a fundamental problem when you surround yourself with brown nosers. No honest opinions from staff that walk around in a constant state of fear. He’s created an environment devoid of any checks and balances for himself, in other words a personal hell.
Chee Chalker says
I think we have the titles for OT IX: Despicably False and OT X: Provable Bullshit
Roger Hornaday says
I remember when Dana Carvey used to do the “Church Lady” and every time he said, “SATAN???” I would laugh my head off even though in the skit he says it about twenty times. It never gets stale. That’s how I feel about David Miscavige denial statements. They are ALWAYS funny no matter how many thousands of times he issues them!
Mike Rinder says
🙂
Chee Chalker says
One thing you can say about COB…….he’s a classy gal!
I Yawnalot says
Aw gee people, you just don’t get it!
The spirit of play is alive and well with david miscavige. His father is just too serious to have ever really seen the loveable rascal at play. Shelly tried in vain to live up to dave’s caviller sense of fun too but fell by the wayside because of the high thetanship garnered with the level of confront it takes to see everything differently than other minds do. The PC he playfully smacked around in session understood him and is grateful for the life lesson he received, (technically known as a fist-assist). But alas, the comm lag for the rest of us out here in donation land momentarily blinds us and we are yet to realise what a wonderful opportunity awaits us all. For you see dave doesn’t have a mind. He’s an instant response unit without reactive thought. He himself discovered what LRH missed and he works tirelessly to make this phenomena available to his closest of friends – all those who swear allegiance to Throgmagog, the great God of Play.
It is sad fact that when one becomes rich and famous that jealously rears its ugly head but it’s the price dave knows he has to pay. However and luckily for us, he accepts (somewhat reluctantly) money in return for his brilliance. He knows out-exchange denies the gains available and he only wants to very best for all of us.
This momentary weakness of his father will come to pass and the ship will once again right itself in the endless pursuit of the clear visibility and warm waters only the Caribbean can provide.
Let us take a moment and think about dave for just a minute as a fun guy… There you see, he’s not so bad.
Come on dad, take a look at the real guy your son turned out to be. If it’s money you need, that’s OK, let’s talk.
Tony DePhillips says
If he is “taking care of his Father” I would hate to see those he isn’t “taking care” of… Oh wait… I have seen some of them and it isn’t very nice.
Brian says
The church denials have become comedy. Every single criticism of the church and Dave has always all been lies.
If absolutes are unobtainable Dave, it is unquestionably true that you are lying.
There is not one news, media outlet on the entire planet that believes your pet lawyers. Your lawyers probably don’t believe you Dave. But love of money is the drug of lawyers who have numbed their conscience to the truth.
When this thing goes down Dave and you are ready to “fill your pockets full of cash, weapons and hire assassins and go live in Bulgravia and bribe police” as you have already planned for, these lawyers will be remembered as low life money whores who protected a thug.
Marty, Mike, your niece, your dad and many many many others have the same story about you.
Your continued letters of denial does not work anymore.
You have become a disciple of violence. You have thought you have to punish your way to “getting ethics in.”
You can thank Ron for your miserable prison like life. No amount of money, mest or booze can make your stress go away.
There is a tsunami heading your way Dave. You can’t uphold the lies much more.
We know the truth of what’s going on. You never did cure your asthma. That’s because Ron was more interested in selling products than those products being in integrity with the promo.
You were duped by Ron and your own false idea that you were the “chosen one.”
You followed Bolivar to the tee. And now the piper must be paid up in full.
lawgrrl34 says
Seriously? How do you prove a negative? Does he record all his conversations during the day, everyday just to be able to prove what he didn’t say? What an idiot.
Nevermore says
ISTR a story saying that that does indeed happen – that he has staff whose task is to record everything he does/says on a day to day basis. Will have a look for it!
Lori S says
“Provable bullshit.” These two words sum up all of Scientology! Freudian slip, Dave?
Marti says
A crack in the Evil Empire Darth David of the Dark Side surely must feel from the force of the father who before him has gone.”
Ann B Watson says
Hi Marti, Good to meet you.Thank you for your post. Very timely & true.Ann
Ann B Watson says
Hi Marti, I must clarify yes crack in the evil empire of Darth David indeed, but I am not sure if Ron would be against his protege.Always the Tech always Applied Correctly.And make more money Always.Ann.
thegman77 says
Other than Cruise and a couple of other actors in LA, no one else would ever believe a thing he’d say. Hollywood people are film goers themselves, and most will have seen “Going Clear”. The evidence is clear and unmistakable. That Miscavige dismisses and denies everything that he has ever been accused of, the mountain of evidence has gone far beyond his shoddy rejections. And the final line was clearly his in the release.
Aquamarine says
Have to say, what with this book, the TITLE of the book, and that picture of Miscavige where he looks so angry and mean – have to say, I’m over the moon!
WheresShelly says
Little Davie says something almost identical in his declaration in Monique Rathbun’s case:
“Prior to learning of this lawsuit, I had never heard of nor did I have any knowledge of Defendants Mr. Sloat and Mr. Drake. I was not involved in the hiring, directing, instructing or communicating with Mr. Sloat, Mr. Drake, or anyone else relating to the allegations in this lawsuit.”
Mike Rinder says
What his statements DONT say is more telling than what they do. I would love to see him make a statement like this under oath (and then he can take a lie detector test on it — he can choose his weapon, a Warehouse 8 or a standard police lie detector):
1. I issued no order to anyone in any scientology corporation to conduct the investigation
2. I received NO reports concerning the information, containing information that I now know (even if I was unaware of their name at the time) came from Sloat, Drake or Lubow
3. At no time did I issue any orders to anyone to investigate the Rathbuns
I Yawnalot says
True schizophrenia is a real and horrible thing, I have no doubt miscavige would deny everything until his very last breath, no matter what the evidence. It’s not him, never has been, it can’t be. We aren’t dealing with anything mild with him. He’s a hard core whacko type who’s reached a position of power. A truly ugly example of what the human mind can morph into.
A cage is probably the humanitarian solution and/or chemical restraint, other more drastic solutions are available but are frowned upon by western culture. He’s a dangerous individual with a provable track record of broken and miserable lives regularly produced by his actions, even the misadventure of associated death.
McCarran says
Well put, Yawnalot. A true textbook example of schizophrenia – where he doesn’t even see that others see him but instead continues to try and manipulate others with the same tactics and it ain’t working any more – except with a few remaining followers.
Ella R says
The whole statement has a whiff of “I think the COB doth protest too much”
Lisa says
The Huffington Post also has an article about his dad’s book with the DM quote, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. I hope that journalists all over the world pick it up and run–an epic fail for DM and scientology.
On another note, I attended the TUML book signing Sunday. As a “never in” blog follower, it was a very interesting talk, with some good questions following….but I’m sad to say that I missed the ruckus afterward. It was great getting to see so many people in person that I’ve just read about–including you!
Mike Rinder says
Yes, Miscavige thinks that if he says “bullshit” at the end it will get a lot of pickup. Probably so. But for the wrong reason.
He still can’t comprehend that people are laughing AT him.
Old Surfer Dude says
“He still can’t comprehend that people are laughing AT him.” If he can’t comprehend that, he’s really really going to shit a brick when he finds out the entire world is laughing at him!
It sucks being the guy who would let his Dad die. If dwarf boy went inside a Catholic Church and stuck a finger the Holy Water, it would begin to boil…
Kathy H. says
The story is exploding all over the web, not just the Hollywood Reporter and the Huffington Post, but also MSN, Slate, Vanity Fair, the Wrap, Radar Online, Billboard, Business Insider, etc, just in the past couple of hours…
McCarran says
I’m dancing the jig.
Gosh, wouldn’t it just be the topper for the week if the reports about TC are true as well. Since the news of TC are front page STAR, maybe David Miscavige (I mean Karen Poo) should respond to THAT! Better yet, Dave, why don’t you just keep diving – to about 200ft.
Espiando says
Well, that settles that, doesn’t it? If anyone knows anything about provable bullshit, it’s Scientology, since the entire religion is based on provable bullshit.
Yes, we know that the Toxic Dwarf takes care of his father. Specifically, we know exactly how he takes care of his father. Hint: most parental care does not involve a private investigator, a small arsenal, and ten large per day in fees.
You know, Ron Senior would have been perfectly happy to stay quiet, until this psychotic refugee from a low-rent version of Game Of Thrones behaved like his typical paranoid self. Same with Jenna. This little bitch pulled it in, and it’s beautiful to see the ramifications.
loriisfree says
Perfect timing! David just now released his Examiner story on this very subject! 😉 tick…. tock…..
http://www.examiner.com/article/david-
miscavige-inspired-his-father-s-book-title-if-he-dies-he-dies?CID=examiner_alerts_article
Aquamarine says
“Provable bullshit”.
Wow. How very embarrassing for the leader of the world’s fastest shrinking religion.
But then, Miscavige doesn’t seem to get embarrassed.
Wow, He is out of control. Seriously.
Mike Rinder says
Even more embarrassing — he is claiming the “provable bullshit” is what the people HE HIRED told the police. So, he is claiming his own PI’s are liars… In the world of Miscavige, anyone is fair game to be thrown under the bus if it saves his precious skin (or even his beauty rest…)
cindy says
Great article Mike! Thank you so much for all you do. Keep the pressure on. One more dead giveaway it was DM who wrote the letter: “So let me be clear…”
Mike Rinder says
Absolutely correct. Another of his “tells”…
De-attested ObedientThetan says
Mike, this just gets better and better.
To anyone inside the bubble ask yourself this: If it’s “provable” that this is “bullshit” why didn’t he send the proof along with his statement? Why would he refrain from disproving such bad PR for the church and allow it to continue when it could have been proven false? Failing to provide the proof he said existed would not only be incredibly stupid, it would be a suppressive act against the church. The answer to both questions is that he is obviously lying about being able to prove this is “bullshit” and is only asserting it can be proved false to try to make his pleas of innocence sound more convincing (though a very different effect is produced in reality).
I would love to see a media outlet actually reply to DM’s statement and say “So since it’s provable that this is bullshit, where is the proof?” … (wait for either the sound of crickets or “evidence” that proves nothing) … And then call out scientology for being liars.
Alice Graves says
I’m surprised he didn’t tell THR “Put some parentheses in that last fucking sentence (my finger in your FACE)”
Ella R says
You know when he said bullshit I wasn’t convinced. But ‘provable bullshit’ – well that’s another thing entirely
McCarran says
Yes, I do smell bullshit in this article but I’m not sure if it’s provable. I’ll poke around a little more – nope, it’s human.
This response to THR is yet another footbullet by David Miscavige. I think he ought to put his gear back on and dive, dive, dive.
Lawrence says
Like me, aren’t you glad that you are not David Miscavige? Everything he does seems to go wrong! His accountability for his actions is always that he is guileless. Based on his own GAT I, II or perhaps III philosophy? He is not still suffering from BT’s and clusters is he? Or perhaps some reactive mind yet? Because if so then I guess he better re-do his Objectives! 🙂 And possibly an OT level or two. Because, with results like the kind that he routinely achieves, it if doesn’t occur to him that his own ethics are out, then it is OK that it occurs to other people. 🙂
Ann B Watson says
Hi Mike, Ron senior was part of the Messiah Or Madman book I believe.I thought he had passed so will be very interested in what he has to say.As for David Miscavige, he is the perfect example of ” Hear no Evil See No Evil & Speal no Evil ” When criticized always attack & feign clean hands & a cleaner heart.Always Ann.
Ann B Watson says
Hi Mike, Gremlins Speak No Evil Ann.
Tone 4 Society says
Nothing like a bit of cussing to smooth things out. I usually use cussing to calm things down if there is an issue with a customer, etc. Doesn’t everybody?
Roger Hornaday says
LOL!!! Yes! I have always resorted to swearing when faced with defiant authority figures, law enforcement officers for example. It works like a charm and they invariably back down and apologize!
Merrymaker says
Love it! Love the whole thing. It’s so great to know that what he said is in the open and been made public. Great stuff!
Martin Padfield says
LOL!