Scientology is having a tough time getting any sort of positive coverage in the media. But they are scoring well on the negative side. When you measure the ratio in terms of column inches/minutes of entheta vs theta media, things are looking grim. So, in the face of that, they BUY press releases -- these particular ones go out on "GlobeNewswire" from the spiritual headquarters of scientology in Clearwater. They are pretty amusing. Check out this first one -- they are pleased to announce the addition of 100 new videos illustrating different aspect of scientology. Turns out they are … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
After a 6 week (?) hiatus, Thursday Funnies are back. Obviously, during this time a LOT of material poured in. I honestly have not been able to get through it all. There was a ton of pretty amusing "holiday fare", but that is dated now. I have selected some of what I think is the best stuff from the last few weeks. Enjoy. Bad Hair Day She certainly didn't join because of their photo-shopping prowess. Yowza. Not really funny A theme for these "funnies" might be exploitation of children. This is an 8 or 9 year old Sea Org member and this is made "normal" by L. Ron … [Read more...]
It’s Always “The Files”
With all the massive international expansion and flood of people moving up the bridge, 10 times more than ever, etc etc one would imagine the heads of the organizations at the top of the Bridge would be flat out dealing with this overwhelming tide of OT's. Instead, the "Commanding Officer" of the FSSO (responsible for delivering OT VIII -- really her ONLY job) and the D/CO Flag AO (responsible for delivering OT I - VII, his SOLE job) are visible for another reason. Begging people to do FILING at Valley Org. Not even a global beg for filing everywhere (which apparently IS needed) -- just … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Reverend Freddie Firing Em Up in the Fatherland Raise your havingness so you can give your money to me. Why does anyone care what he has to say about Havingness? It's a Celebration Until the regges greet you at the door.. Preventing the world from being destroyed Now THAT'S a Success Story! Totally vague and totally meaningless. But eh, let's publish it anyway like it's really good! Not So Mighty My Mammy The letter B is completed! 2 down only 24 to go... Big turnout This is the org LRH can count on. And … [Read more...]
Jeff Mintz – Back from the Dead?
Remember Jeff Mintz? He used to send around those "Good News" briefings giving the stats of Flag. I kept a running tally of them and graphed the weeks he reported (on weeks where the stats were not so good - in his view - there was no "good News Briefing" which was about 60% of the time). We haven't seen any "Good News" now since June. I guess one of two things happened. Or maybe both. The stats have been atrocious for 4 months -- they ran out of suckers to redo the Purif and Objectives, they got all the high rollers to do Super Power and nobody else can afford it or has any … [Read more...]
Facilities Available
Here is a new paid press release from scientology in Clearwater. They are trying to make people think everyone is welcome to come on down to the Ft Harrison and hold their event under the grandeur of the Bohemian crystal chandelier. Anyone, unless it is someone that espouses an idea the church disagrees with -- despite its repeated claims to champion free speech. And any group that chooses to do an event there had better realize they will be used as PR fodder -- scientology promoting their presence as if it means a full endorsement of the church. But perhaps the most remarkable … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Human Rights? None of these guest speakers have any idea of scientology's deplorable history of human rights abuses. Betcha this invite would be withdrawn in a big hurry if you chose to speak about that... Fight for kids... How about fighting for kids not be disconnected from other family members? That would be fun. Michael Chan can revive the dead The St Pete Life Improvement Center has not been seen nor heard from for YEARS. Bet the turnout was YUGE... The Truth? Michael Chan will try to get every dollar … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
Monday Service? It takes all the dynamics to make a freedom... Huh? This is THE BEST... Central Files Team.... All 6 of them in this, the largest ideal org on earth. Consummate Con Man The REAL tech he learned to "help others" was Big League Sales.... This is Expansion? A rehash of Atlanta. A tiny Auditor's Day event in Pasadena for the entire LA area and a replay of the 1993 IAS event? Confirm Now. Who would want to miss this. Miscavige is feeling the hurt This tired old event gets rolled out whenever he … [Read more...]
Thursday Funnies
It's a Blockbuster OTC Meeting Revel in the good news: Only $6.4 million to go. More Blockbuster News This Ideal Org had a single person complete a course. The Student Hat no less. That is cause for a massive celebration and a promotional piece. Why CF? "Because its files of people who have bought something." Makes total sense. Truth is, nobody has a good answer. Los Feliz Mission? How low can you go -- a Mission is holding a fundraising event for an org.... Mighty My Mammy LRH is still dead guys. Most of those … [Read more...]
The Flag OT Farce
Been busy, so just a bit of a throw-away today. Was just sent the latest edition of the Flag "OT Committee" newsletter (though it contains little "news," mostly rah-rah imploring people to do something). Clearly their delusions of grandeur are reinforced each year by the "Maiden" Voyage events. Bubbles Champagne and her team returned fully replenished with hype. This mightiest of mighty forces has yet to see a done on Miami, Orlando or Puerto Rico ideal org -- let alone Tampa org's CF.... This after a dozen or more "Maiden" voyage celebrations and returning with newfound enthusiasm to … [Read more...]