Christmas seems to start earlier every year. But not for the staff. All they are getting is lumps of coal thrown at them by Miscavige and his unhappy, unsmiling, cold chrome steel RTC robotpersons. Staff around the world, but ESPECIALLY at AOSHUK know they are going to be in BIG trouble if they don't get "Highest Ever" attendance for these, the most important (non) events in the history of mankind. Little notes attached to the lumps of coal tell them the events are happening "soon" but there are no dates. As good, loyal SO members they are doing what they can to "make it go right." And al … [Read more...]
IAS Running Amok
The IAS seems to be worried they are going to get shafted yet again. Remember Maiden Voyage sinking without sound -- one of their two big events each year? So, they are apparently taking matters into their own hands. Holding individual "events" to celebrate reg for their anniversary. How uncoordinated have things become... If they DO hold a tent revival in Clearwater sometime, are they going to have the public show up for a second time to celebrate be regged? And by the way -- who ever heard of a lame announcement like this before? No special guest speaker? No pronouncements from Cha … [Read more...]
Voldemort “News”
There has been enormous effort expended to prevent "leaks" from Graduation so the morning after dose of bs has been curtailed at all costs. But the Scientology "grapevine" cannot control itself when there is such amazing, astonishing good news coming straight from the horse's mouth. It is however, sort of ironic that the massively, incredibly good news about how the planet is being saved at light speed isn't suitable for anyone outside of Flag to know. Maybe this is just another "marketing gimmick" to make people come to Flag -- you cannot know about anything anywhere else in the world? Or … [Read more...]
The Wheels Have Come Off
Thanks to all who expressed their support for the Garcia's and the first victory in their federal lawsuit in Tampa. They were much appreciated. It is a long road to travel to ever exact any measure of justice out of the RCS, but the ruling of Judge Whittemore set the tone for the journeyahead. If I was one of the church's attorneys I would be very careful about wearing out my welcome with a very smart and no-nonsense Federal Court judge. As I looked over at the sunken-eyed OSA staff and the cluster of overpaid attorneys it got me thinking about what life is like inside the bubble these days. … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Times Editorial
Someone sent me this editorial and I am reprinting it here as a public service. As noted elsewhere I can no longer see their website without paying them a fee which I am not inclined to do and there are others interested in the subject who cannot even buy a hard copy of the paper as they live outside Florida. The Editorial makes a good point. If everything is all above board and proper as the church claims, why are they so worried about these lawsuits and doing everything possible to distract from the real issues they raise? Editorial: Cases shine a light into Scientology Friday, … [Read more...]
Videos And Reading For Today
There are two new videos this morning that everyone should see. I am having some difficulty getting videos to post on this blog, so I am including the url for the first: The first is from Good Morning America: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Breaking News http://gma.yahoo.com/video/leah-remini-testify-against-church-123243618.html The second is the world premiere of a video by Tiziano Lugli that is on Tony Ortega's blog this morning. Update: Also, an article in the Tampa Bay Times about the judges in Texas and Tampa denying the church's efforts t … [Read more...]
The Model SH Size Ideal Org Fail
This is a recent report from Los Angeles Model Ideal Org. A current staff member was asked about their pay. "It varies based on GI. Sometimes the check is so low we don't bother to go pick it up and thus donate it back to the org. Our Chief Registrar, John Barber, recently regged a pc for his entire LRH library and we were all were ecstatic because we would get paid." Every staff member in the entire org, every post, is being taught Big League Sales Closing Techniques from the Les Dane book and how to reg money out of people. Now, this is not just an "Ideal Org." This is the MOD … [Read more...]
An Unprecedented Future For Mankind (?)
The tidal waves are coming. It's GARGANTUAN. And what is IT? A million file folders for the newest newly renewed ASHO and AOLA. Is this the third or fourth time for the "new" ASHO and AO? And they have been "Ideal Org/SH Size Orgs" for as long as those concepts have been floating around the bubble. So how come their files are in disarray AGAIN? But in all our excitement about the files, let's not forget to get yourself confirmed for the events. We have NO IDEA when they will be, but make sure you sign up now, before Thursday at 2, to confirm your attendance for a date sometime in the future … [Read more...]
Stop The Presses. BIG News from The IAS
The IAS got someONE through "the online courses". Now you can all rest well at night knowing just how effectively they are using your money. Who dares say we don't have unprecedented, straight up and vertical international expansion? What about this! And in Romania no less. This is truly monumental and the right order of magnitude. A new civilization is on its way. Clearing the planet is a reality. The dawn of a golden age is upon us. We have the future of this planet in our hands. Woohoo, we're having a party tonight. After 10 years of these damned tents we finally have something to crow … [Read more...]
Promises, Promises….
So much for the first month -- a big fat nothing. None of the four epic accomplishments was done.... Wonder how many people are sitting around at Flag waiting for anything to happen -- desperately trying to avoid the regges? (Good luck with that) Now they are piling on. Promoting the wonders of the IAS event "directly following" the opening of the SP Building and release of GAG II. Make your plans to attend. We are just not telling you WHEN it will be. But when we finally make up our minds a week before the event you will be expected to be there. From: Nitzan Burstein, IAS A … [Read more...]