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Scientology Loves The Internet — But For “Wogs” Only

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Here is a recent item that came in from one of our correspondents. What is interesting is the double standard it presents without any apparent irony. It is promoting the wonders of the internet and spewing out a bunch of meaningless statistics -- for all the massive advertising and hundreds of linked sites and millions spent to make their internet presence so "powerful" my blog -- which has NO budget, no team working on it and no massive advertising is consistently ranked HIGHER than Scientology.org by Alexa!  But set aside the stat mumbo jumbo and the feeble "successes" (this is seriously … [Read more...]

Voldemort Update 2 August

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Here is the report from last night's "graduation".... He is turning these into mini "Int events" where He covers every possible piece of information that will keep the local sheeple convinced that all is well inside the sandcastle. He knows that this public, through the PR and goodwill of "Flag" and the "OT Committee" spreads the word far and wide about how spectacular everything is in the world of Scientology under His leadership "following in the footsteps of our Founder, L. Ron Hubbard." So, its a hodge-podge of random stuff that makes it sound like everything is hunky dory. Ideal … [Read more...]

Liar, Liar Your Pants Are On Fire

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Does KoolAid completely eradicate all memories? Or simply suppress the inclination to ever question contrary facts and lies if they come from He Who Is Infallible? You will probably recall that a few weeks ago, the Silver Anniversary Maiden Voyage was cancelled. Instead there was a special summer event. It was VITALLY important. Promoted heavily for weeks. It turned out to be a "ONE TIME ONLY" showing of what has now been called "The Turning Point" -- the greatest single moment of self-congratulation in a career of patting Himself on the back that is an embarrassment of riches -- the 1993 … [Read more...]

Flag OTC Minutes — “News” From Inside The Bubble

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Here is the latest self-hyping propaganda from the "OT Ambassadors" inside the bubble.     It is the minutes from their last meeting.   Mathilde, Public Sec FSO spoke about the importance of "getting ready." She said that she knows we've been hearing about it at graduations, but wanted us to realize just how close it is, announcing that the New Flag Building will be opened sometime in September, followed by the IAS Event here at Flag in October. She said that as soon as precise dates are known, she will let us know. Mathilde said that now is the time to get everyone on board here in Clear … [Read more...]

Voldemort 19 July Updated

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Here is the update from Graduation last nite. Absolutely without question the most spectacular event in the history of Scientology..... (until the next time Dear Leader takes the stage). He saved the showing of the 1993 IAS event so He could introduce it and He could make a pitch for the IAS. He is, after all, Founder of the IAS, a title that cannot be disputed as L. Ron Hubbard had nothing to do with the IAS. Stealing a phrase from Mel Brooks History of the World Part I "It's good to be the Founder"....  He started the evening off with some really impressive stats: -        23 Cornerstone … [Read more...]

Keystone Kops Cancel Most Important Event Ever

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Word just in:  the handful of people who were planning to show up to the Greatest Event In History tonight in order to participate in the food and babysitting services have been told the event is cancelled. Instead, Graduation starts an hour earlier next week.... I would say Miscavige and His Minions are making the Keystone Kops look like a well-drilled machine. Cancel the Maiden Voyage after promoting it and selling people on attending and replace it with the "Summer OT/IAS" event that is "The Biggest Breakthrough Ever In The History Of Mankind" and then when not enough people confirm -- … [Read more...]

Mystery Solved — It’s the T Shirts Stupid

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The latest briefing to the Flag OT Committee has revealed the "Something Very Special At The End" of the Super Special "Turning Point" replay of the 20 year old video event --  T-shirts!!!    But not just ANY old t-shirts. They are "designed by Giorgio Armani."    I posted yesterday about the desperation. This is a whole new level.    I don't think anything further need be said:    Public Officer FSO, Mathilde briefed us about the event this weekend on Saturday night. She said that this will be the Summer IAS Event like that which is usually held on the Freewinds at Maiden Voyage Anni … [Read more...]

Miscavige Waving A Red Flag

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The red flag is flying on Miscavige's eroding sandcastle. This email is a sure "tell" that he is concerned. Concerned about his own PR and concerned about how he has not had a June 6th event and doesn't have a date for the "GAT II" big top extravaganza which is obviously going beyond his announced target of "late July." The natives are getting restless so he figures a good dose of Dear Leader in all his glory will help placate the rumblings of discontent.   Miscavige considers this 1993 "War Is Over" event his greatest performance and most significant accomplishment.  He has directed it be s … [Read more...]

What Scientology Could Be

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One of our Special Correspondents sent this in and I felt it worthy of a separate post. I am interested in your comments.  I don't agree with some of the sentiments expressed here but I believe it is food for thought and perhaps from the responses we might gain some insight into what is considered valuable, important or unwanted. Fire away! Mike A Vision of What Scientology Could Be... A vital part of evaluating any situation, good or bad, is to envision the Ideal Scene for that activity. How this is done is laid out in detail in Data Series 12, HCO PL 5 July 1979, HOW TO FIND AND … [Read more...]