See Tony Ortega's breaking story on the raid on Narconon Atlanta. This is Miscavige's worst nightmare. Mary Rieser and anyone else at Narconon Atlanta will likely be thrown under the bus if ONLY because Miscavige figures they are so tainted that ANYTHING done to try to help defend them will blow back on the church and him because this whole Narconocalypse is being watched SO closely by the media. I suspect his biggest concern right now is that this is a breach in the wall that has held back law enforcement/govt agencies from conducting … [Read more...]
Hannover Org — Not Too Inviting… and No Straight Up And Vertical In Sight
Here is a new report just received from someone who visited Hannover "org." Maybe the massive international expansion is also bypassing Hannover? The main question that springs to mind after reading this that I would love to ask David Miscavige -- "I know you haven't a clue about the Great Middle Path, but have you ever heard of gradients?" Something between an empty craphole like this and an empty palace like Berllin would probably work out better for everyone. I know you don't like suggestions from me Dave, but I offer one anyway. Mike Rinder Here is my … [Read more...]
A Long Term Class V Staff Perspective
This personal story from another of the growing list of Special Correspondents is so applicable to so many that I though it important to post it. It aligns with the recent post I did entitled Divide and Rule. Mike Rinder As an ex-Class V org staff member, here's something I've found interesting. Throughout my staff tenure of 12 1/2 years, I never visited any other Class V org than my own. Who could afford it? I was on staff. And never had time off anyway. The point is, the only idea I had of what it was like at other orgs is what I saw played at events. When you see … [Read more...]
Mark McKinstry — "Your Worst Days Are Behind You…"
This is the second in a series of “I Am Out – Life Is Good” postings. Mark was profiled on Marty’s blog in 2010. He is a very smart guy who was a driving force behind Dianetics returning to the New York Times bestseller list. His story is worth reading – and his perspective of life after the Sea Org is invaluable. Mike Rinder Hi... My name is Mark McKinstry. I was introduced to Scientology in 1975 at the Davis Mission while attending UC Davis. I joined staff shortly thereafter and later transferred to St. Hill where I worked in the Guardians Office and Mission Office Worldwide. I joined … [Read more...]
Newsflash: Cambridge Org is Now "Humanitarian"
The first org in the world is now "humanitarian". What an honor! Seems like the right amount of money can buy a status not only for anyONE but for anyTHING. I am not sure even the Popes of the Middle Ages sold indulgences to entire churches? And how appropriate it is to spread the largesse so well piloted for individuals to whole churches. No need to keep your ethics in/train/audit or DO any humanitarian work/good deeds -- just GIVE the appropriate bribe, payment, pay off er... donation and all will be taken care of. Then you can proudly … [Read more...]
Clicking for Dollars — UK Leads the Way
If you thought you had seen the bottom of the RCS begging barrel, just keep checking here for updates. I cannot even comprehend what else they will come up with.... Like watching a train wreck, it is both horrifying and compelling. One of our Special correspondents in the UK sent in news of an innovation being pushed by Tony Hollom ("OT8") and the AOSHUK OT Committee. Here is what she sent us: Basically it is a scheme which donates a small amount to a charity of your choice when you shop online. I've included the original email and a few images … [Read more...]
The New Miscavige Birthday Game!
Remember when the LRH Birthday Game was about giving LRH the birthday gift he wanted? Org Expansion... Well, like a lot of other things in Miscavige Corporate Scientology, there's a new sheriff in town and the organization is being modeled in his image. Of course, there is no grand announcement that "the old birthday game is no more" it's more subtle. Like "Command Intention" morphed from "LRH intention" to "COB intention" and Miscavige gradually assumed the role of "finder of lost tech" to "refiner of tech" to … [Read more...]
Golden Age of The Vulture Culture
This "success"/ IAS promo piece/COB PR release was recently sent to me. While I am sure Kathy Feshbach had wins, there is a huge elephant sitting in the middle of her gushing wonderment at the brilliance of COB. How can an OT VIII, Class VIII "Full Golden Age of Knowledge" completion conclude that the most valuable thing for her to do is be a full time reg for the IAS? I guarantee you in everything she studied there was not A SINGLE MENTION of the IAS. I guarantee you also that she missed a whole lot of references to the value of auditors and auditing. Somehow … [Read more...]
Scientology Saves Colombia!
This rather remarkable press release was just sent out by Scientology Spokespuppet Pouw. Amazing that the secular Way to Happiness now becomes a “Scientology Brochure.” Of course, it will be a Church activity until something blows up and then the church distances itself as far and as fast as it can (see Narconon generally, Applied Scholastics schools in Florida and Australia etc etc.) I certainly do not object to distribution of The Way To Happiness, but this press release is laughable. Scientology Brochure Tells What is Behind 50 Percent Drop in Colombia Crime Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) A … [Read more...]
David Miscavige-Divide and Rule
There is an old principle employed by Roman Emperors, “Divide and conquer/divide and rule.” This is an underlying theme of the reign of the Emperor of Scientology, David Miscavige. The basic idea is to keep various factions of your empire uninformed about the goings-on in other areas. Thus, no mass uprising can occur. You don’t want disaffection with the leadership to spread, if it arises anywhere, it must be stamped out immediately and at once and ensure no other area hears about it to plant seeds of discontent. George Orwell’s 1984 and the brilliant movie The Lives of Others detail methods … [Read more...]