A new article in US Magazine that previews an upcoming interview with Leah elicited an amazing response from David Miscavige through his ventriloquist dummy Karin Pouw. Failing to address any of the substantive things talked about, it is a typical scientology "attack the attacker" response: The Church of Scientology’s spokesperson Karin Pouw responded to Remini’s allegations in a statement to Us. “While we would prefer to ignore yet another of Leah Remini’s over-the-top rants aimed at getting attention, she unfortunately continues to incite waves of anti-religious hate crimes. Ms. … [Read more...]
John Sweeney’s Classic Scientology Expose
I was looking through old scientology shows and came across this one from 2010. I had not watched it in many years, but found it fascinating. Obviously, my views about scientology have changed. But I have a much greater appreciation for the show now having worked on 3 seasons of Scientology and The Aftermath. This is a terrific piece of investigative reporting and a finely crafted show that contains a LOT of information. John Sweeney and his brilliant producer Sarah Mole did a masterful job of putting this together. They battled with the legal constraints imposed on them by the … [Read more...]
The Disappeared
Why is there no President of Church of Scientology International? Heber Jentzsch, after being "disappeared" years ago is now represented as being "retired" -- but there is no new President. In fact, there isn't even a spokesman, let alone a President (who is supposed to be the lead spokesperson). Heber, once a very public figure, is no longer seen outside of the razor wire topped fence of Golden Era Productions. I last saw him in late 2006 in the Hole. Sleeping on the floor and eating slop, guarded 24 hours a day. Who is the Executive Director International? Guillaume Lesevre held … [Read more...]
Miscavige Panic
David Miscavige, leader of "the world's youngest and fastest growing major religion" is unwilling to appear in public, and afraid of ever doing a media interview (let alone appearing in court). So, he relies on his in-house propaganda organs to hype his accomplishments as a "true leader". The "Dear Leader" moniker has already been claimed, so it seems he is trying out a new one for himself. Here is one of the promotional items for the latest puff piece in Freedom magazine. 22 likes in a day? That's not impressive. I guess they didn't info the click farms on this one. Probably once … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Organization?
Scientology touts itself as a champion of Human Rights. They claim this all over their websites, throughout their CSN TV shows and at the Miscavige propaganda events. In fact, they are so enamored with the concept that they call their most sacred members -- the ones that give the most money -- "humanitarians." L. Ron Hubbard laid out his thoughts on this in a POLICY LETTER OF 3 FEBRUARY 1969 entitled PUBLIC IMAGE: For a long while we have not had an exactly stated policy on building a public image. ... But the time has come to also build a public image as an outflow publicity action. … [Read more...]
Miscavige in Panic Mode
Whenever things get really worrisome in David Miscavige's world he orders everyone to rewatch the 1993 "War Is Over" event. This is his crowning achievement and he wants to remind everyone what an incredible accomplishment it was. He is convinced this is his “greatest performance” and it makes him look good, which tells you a lot. His tiny figure on that massive stage with flaming sconces taken from the castle in Young Frankenstein projects, in his mind, the image of power he craves. In truth, it WAS incredible. It should never have happened. And while it is a bulwark in the defensive wal … [Read more...]
Nation of Islam and Scientology — Getting Weirder
The bizarre relationship between scientology and the Nation of Islam is getting stranger by the day. It would seem that scientology is winning the competition of who's zooming who. NOI members are becoming scientologists, but no scientologists are joining the NOI... Here's another: This is Clear, Super Power Completion, Auditor & Power Field Staff Member Sister Nayyirah Tivica Muhammad. Here she is at Flag graduation... Will scientology ultimately consume the NOI? It is fascinating to watch this marriage made in hell as it unfolds. Miscavige … [Read more...]
Spotting a Sociopath
I happened across this 2012 article in Natural News and thought it worth republishing here because of its obvious relevance to scientology, especially David Miscavige (see also my related blog article In Celebration of a Sociopath from 2014): One of the more offensive duties of being an investigative journalist is taking out the trash -- exposing liars, fraudsters, con artists and scammers for the people they truly are. Each time we investigate a sociopath, we find that they always have a little cult group following of spellbound worshippers who consider that particular sociopath t … [Read more...]
Regraded Being
RB is still under the weather, the flu going around is nasty. Fortunately, there is a treasury of timeless archives to select from. Hopefully RB will be back next week, razor wit at the fore. … [Read more...]
Scientology TV (Cult Shopping Network) Fail
Despite what scientology says, apparently people are NOT "Curious?" At least not to hear the official propaganda from scientology. The problem with the internet is that it makes it so much harder to hide your bs. This is an image from Google Trends. It is not doctored. It's not lies from bitter defrocked apostates on the fringes of the internet. It is available for anyone in the world to see (including the scientologists). No bias. Just raw numbers comparing the interest in scientology tv to the interest in Scientology The Aftermath (don't forget, The Aftermath is not currently airing … [Read more...]