Comments on: On David Miscavige’s Behavior

By: JoeH

JoeH — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:13:22 +0000

Mike, I think a good reference point is other Authoritarian cults of personality. Dr. Bob Altemeyer has published his work online (The Authoritarians). If one scores highly on the personality characteristics of authoritarian follower, intelligence doesn’t matter. You’ve probably already read Dr. Altemeyer’s work, but I think you’re describing one of the most dangerous personality types he mentions, the “double high.” High on both the authoritarian scale & social dominance scale. The core characteristics of authoritarian followers 1) Overly submissive to their chosen authority, regardless of intelligence 2) Overly willing to commit violence in the name of their chosen authority 3) High degree of conformity- conformity being the belief that everyone’s beliefs or moral code should conform to my own. If you haven’t read his work, it’s fascinating and informative about this and our current political course in the US.

By: Ammi

Ammi — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:54:00 +0000

In reply to Anita.

Chris Sheldon’s book “From A to Xenu” contains an extensive glossary (and is an all in all valuable read with a hefty amount of meat on its bones that’s well worthy its place in any reputable bookshelf).
And then of course there’s Hubbard himself (though I personally urge anyone who’s interested in Hubbards works to NOT buy them new from any bookstore online or otherwise as this only contributes – regardless the amount – to the wealth of Scientology … or, let’s face it: the wealth of Miscavige. There are already more printed copies and editions of Hubbards literary debacles and spectacles than there will ever be people interested in opening any single one of them; without reading a word past the title. Which also means that a fairly readily available alternative can be found in local (or online) Second Hand shops).
Adding roughly 500 words to the English language made Shakespeare the uncrowned King of the Logos from the late 16:th century onwards.
For 400 years.
Then came Lafayette Ron Hubbard.
One thousand two hundred seventy six.1276. Pages – Not words: Pages – divided into two volumes – of Hubbard-specific words and redefinitions of words.
Because, if you control the language of some one, you control their means of communication. But much more than that: you control their thoughts; You control their conceptualization of reality.

By: Janis Dardaris

Janis Dardaris — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:45:34 +0000

In reply to Richard Cheimison. thanks from your response. i agree. anyway, i'm not a bro i'm a female. thanks!

By: Richard Cheimison

Richard Cheimison — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 03:29:07 +0000

In reply to Janis Dardaris. People who respond to authority figures with violence are not going to join a cult, bro. Scientologists are self selected to be mentally fucked up, and then trained into doubt and reliance. I can tell you that if Dave ever got me he world have a fight on his hands. He might even win, because he is a fit bastard, but I would not put up with it like they do. Of course, I would also never join SeaOrg and would never be accepted by them. Authoritarian organizations are not staffed by independent minded anarchists.

By: B. Martin

B. Martin — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:17:45 +0000

Mike,
Why don’t you train someone to be “LRH”, who has come back in another body, to fix what the “Angry Little Man” has done to his teachings? Lots of PR and have him confront him?
Maybe to “beat them, you have to join them” in their deceptive practices. Your were trained by “the best”, were you not? “Fair Game”

By: Janis Dardaris

Janis Dardaris — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:40:30 +0000

a question… i probably know the answer to this as i’ve watched all of “aftermath” on netflix and am listening to your and Leah’s podcasts. i do understand the mystifying psychology at work in a cult but….is there any chance all the men whom David Miscavige has abused (one such incident happened in a room full of men where one of the guys was punched by David) just gang up and beat the tar out of him?! makes me angry! btw: you and Leah are wonderful hosts. your energies are so different but very complementary. thank you for this information. it’s stunning. i was never seriously involved in a cult, though i had an opportunity once but somehow got out. it seems money is integral to keeping you attached – that’s where i cut bait. i also wandered into one of those Dianetics screening booths in the 70’s. i submitted to the personality test – i was told i was really f**ked up and needed their help. i could have told them that. it all seemed like too much work and i never took them up on their recommendation.

By: Princess Leila

Princess Leila — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:44:31 +0000

In reply to Mary Rathernotsay.

I see no one answered you on this. Yes all those people know he is An SP which is why they disappeared… Hidden in the Hole or on some rehabilitation program… even his wife has disappeared.

By: Mike Rinder

Mike Rinder — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:05:24 +0000

In reply to Majella Schmalz. He has apartments at each major Sea Org location. These day he spends most time at the El Cadiz apartments that are attached to Author Services, but he also has living quarters in Clearwater at the Hacienda Gardens, in the Manor at St Hill, at Gold Base, Big Blue, CLO EU, Freewinds and probably others by now.

By: Majella Schmalz

Majella Schmalz — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:00:07 +0000

I hope you get to read this…there are a hell of a lot of comments!! I’m curious, with all of the real estate that The Church of Scientology own…where exactly does David Miscarriage live?

By: Jere Lull (38 years recovering.)

Jere Lull (38 years recovering.) — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:37:39 +0000

Anita, if you Google [term] + Scientology, you’ll almost always get a good “hit” in the first page. That said, much of the time, the definition is suggested by the context well enough.