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Aaron Smith-Levin on Lex Fridman

February 26, 2023 By Mike Rinder 11 Comments

This is a very well informed and extremely informative interview by Lex Fridman on one of the biggest YouTube/Podcasts in the world. Lex Fridman is very well prepared and thoughtful, no matter who you are, there are things covered here you have probably not heard before. Lex provides an outline of the episode which takes you right to each section : 0:00 - Introduction 1:21 - Thetans 5:19 - Dianetics 17:22 - God 27:58 - Sea Org 32:08 - Auditing 52:21 - Control 1:02:45 - David Miscavige 1:11:52 - Xenu 1:27:46 - Secrecy 1:33:49 - Mike Rinder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast, Scientology Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Lex Fridman

The Con Man Cometh

December 13, 2022 By Mike Rinder 24 Comments

The great Grant Cardone is coming to do an event at Flag. Not for free of course, they’re going to use this as a chance to make money. They don't say what the price is, but you can scan the QR code (you might have more luck than I did "the server cannot be found") but if that's not good enough for you, you can "ask your Registrar about VIP options." They're trying to make this like a big celebrity “event,” pay $500 you can stand next to the great man, for $1000 get a photo op, for $10,000 you can shake hands and hang out in the green room sort of thing. For this guy? What is really going … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Flag Service Org Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Flag, Grant Cardone

A Billion Years Media Update

November 9, 2022 By Mike Rinder 22 Comments

  Here's an update on recent media I have done. The first 3 are favorites, a new friend and two old ones. Mike Rowe Podcast   Growing Up in Scientology with Aaron Smith-Levin   Jon Atack Podcast   Bryan Callen Podcast   Apologetics Profile with James Walker   Slate This is a pretty extensive Q and A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Billion Years Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Apologetics Podcast, Bryan Callen, Growing Up In Scientology, James Walker, Jon Atack, Mike Rowe, Slate

Scientology: Massively Unpopular

October 10, 2022 By Mike Rinder 51 Comments

You may have seen the news or watched Aaron's recent video about scientology becoming a hot topic in the mayoral race in Los Angeles (if you have not watched Aaron's video, I suggest you do -- it's only 10 minutes -- you can click on it irectly above). Subsequently, Danny Masterson's lawyers filed some desperate motions to try to delay his criminal rape trial, claiming the jury pool was prejudiced because "There is a really negative view of Scientology… the general public's view of Scientology is more negative than any other religion." His lawyer argued everyone agrees scientology is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Public Relations Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Betsy Davis, David Miscavige, Karen Bass, Rick Caruso, Scientology, STAND League

Making Clearwater A Scientology “Ideal City”

March 9, 2022 By Mike Rinder 32 Comments

If anyone in the Clearwater community does not believe scientology is determined to own their city, let this be another warning. This woman apparently doesn't have enough to do in Venezuela (everything is going along so well there) so she is in Clearwater delivering seminars (in Spanish ?) "in alignment with our purpose of making Clearwater an ideal city." For those  who don't know,  "ideal" in scientology means "fully in accordance with the dictates of L. Ron Hubbard." Scientologists are learning and "drilling" to infiltrate the community. They are proud of this effort and want every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater, Volunteer Ministers Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater, Clearwater City Council, ideal city, Vanessa Rivera, volunteer ministers

Clearwater Election — Don’t Support Scientology

February 13, 2022 By Mike Rinder 68 Comments

The Clearwater City Council election is coming up on March 15. Just over a month away. Every reader of this blog is aware that Aaron Smith-Levin is seeking election to the City Council. His opponent in the race is Lina Teixeira. Aaron has just done a video detailing specific reasons why she is not just soft on scientology, but actively works with them to influence matters in downtown Clearwater. This is something all voters in Clearwater need to know.  Spread it on social media as you can. If you want to support Aaron's campaign, click here. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater, Clearwater City Council, Lina Teixeira

What is the Political Affiliation of Scientologists?

February 12, 2022 By Mike Rinder 45 Comments

Over the years, many people have asked about the political views and affiliations of scientologists. Every time I ask for questions for a listener Q and A episode of the Fair Game Podcast, this question comes up. Of course, while there can be no blanket generalization about the politics of a group composed of individuals, individualism is not encouraged in scientology. One is expected to toe the party line. So you tend to see a lot of people subscribing to the same views about everything. Thanks to Aaron Smith-Levin taking the time to count voters registered at scientology buildings in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater, Democrat, Donald Trump, L. Ron Hubbard, Pat Clouden, psychiatry, Rplucian, Sea Org, Trish Duggan

Scientology’s Not-so-secret Clearwater Political Campaign

January 22, 2022 By Mike Rinder 30 Comments

Someone forwarded this recent scientology email blast to me. They're trying to keep it hidden. Note the "DO NOT POST ON FB" bold ALL CAPS at the end. It  contains a bunch of coded language.  Despite what it says, the recipients of this message know they are not supposed to actually do their own research -- they might see something they are not supposed to see. By labeling Aaron an "Anti-scientologist" nothing more need be said. Because he is an "anti-scientologist" he is automatically an "anti-social personality" (or SP). Every scientologist knows you must NOT support an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater, Clearwater City Council, Kurt Belshaw, Scientology

Clearwater’s Scientology Perception Problem

December 1, 2021 By Mike Rinder 38 Comments

The latest article from Tracey McManus in the extensive reporting she had done on scientology's land grab in Clearwater. You can see some of her earlier reporting here: Scientology members fuel another land buying surge in Clearwater and  Clear Takeover The recent activities prompted Mark Bunker to raise concerns at the city council meeting which is what the latest story covers. He didn't get much support. While some of the city council are willing to acknowledge scientology taking over Clearwater as  a "problem" they simply throw up their hands and claim there is nothing that can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater, Mark Bunker, tampa bay times, Tracey McManus, Willy Rice

Signs of Success

November 27, 2021 By Mike Rinder 63 Comments

  To quote the famous philosopher, humanitarian, religious leader, nuclear physicist, author, horticulturist, sea captain, glider pilot, explorer, adventurer and musician, L. Ron Hubbard from his HCOB 1 May 1958 SIGNS OF SUCCESS: Whenever we’re really winning the squirrels start to scream. You can tell if somebody is a squirrel. They howl or make trouble only when we’re winning. Spectacular success can quadruple the number of complaints. Recently there has been an uptick in the number of complaints registered in the comments section of my blog. I must be doing something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater, Fair Game Tagged With: Aaron Smith-Levin, Clearwater City Council, Confront and Shatter blog, Mike Rinder, Stefani Hutchinson

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