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Another Day, Another Lie: Clearwater Edition

April 9, 2019 By Mike Rinder 116 Comments

A new press release about the Fort Harrison hotel is more important for what it DOES NOT say than what it does. Scientology puts out these paid puff releases pretty routinely. I came across this one accidentally, and of course, the lies flew off the page. Everything that emanates from scientology is designed to create an impression of normalcy that is part of the grand deception. This is no different. They proudly announce they provide "monthly tours" to the public. They see the 9th floor. A room. The lobby. The Auditorium. And a restaurant. Hardly a "tour".  21 people (though … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clearwater Tagged With: Clearwater Florida, Flag Service Organization, Lies, media, public relations

The Big Lie Rolls On

April 25, 2018 By Mike Rinder 51 Comments

This is one of the more amazing pieces of bubble-think... It was sent to me for the Thursday Funnies, but this little piece of Facebook genius deserves its own post. What a HUGE accomplishment this is -- they got 2 new people doing OCA's! The Cult Shopping Network is clearly flooding the orgs and missions with curious people.  OMG, 2 OCA's is a "Win, win, win." If that is true, and these people are not overwhelmed with new public, then the CSN is a complete failure. But even more interesting: Sunland/Tujunga, according to Lydia Hopwood, consists of 30% scientologists. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: Expansion, Lies, Missions, public relations, Scientology Idle Orgs, scientology TV

Lies Scientology Recruiters Tell You

February 20, 2017 By Mike Rinder 130 Comments

  Many people wonder how people in this day and age are recruited into the Sea Org. If you have Google, I think the chances are that you might check it out before you sign a billion year contract for anything. And that is part of the answer as to who the few are that join the SO today. SO recruits come from two buckets: A. People in less fortunate countries in Eastern Europe and Venezuela who are offered a visa to the US, room, board and a job. B. Children of scientologists. The first category are pretty easy to understand. If you lived in Ukraine and had someone tell you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Scientology Tagged With: Lies, Scientology, Sea Org

Fun Facts from AOLA

February 15, 2017 By Mike Rinder 124 Comments

Here is another of the frequent scientology documents that prove they are lying about their "massive international expansion." Let's look at these one by one. "Highest Ever" number of people solo auditing at AOLA -- 220. Remember, AOLA is the Advanced Org for the entirety of the AMERICAS.  Everywhere from Buenos Aires to Winnipeg and Hawaii to Barbados. 220 people (including staff and Sea Org members). Total. This is 220 out of ONE BILLION people in North and South America. That's about ONE out of every 4.5 MILLION people. According to National Geographic, you have a 1 in 3.7 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: David Miscavige, Scientology Tagged With: Expansion, Lies, public relations, Scientology

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How Many Taxpayer-subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does a Dead Man Need? It turns out to be a LOT when it comes to #scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Once again, where is the #IRS? How is this a valid exempt purpose? https://youtu.be/JfmJHiGfevA via @YouTube

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  • Donna on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “OK so if I understand the tax exempt status laws in the USA, ALL of these properties in the USA…” Mar 30, 14:56
  • Francis Khoury on Thursday Funnies: “And that spiral, real as it is, will not be talked about, except in places like this. Cognitive dissonance at…” Mar 30, 14:41
  • Francis Khoury on Thursday Funnies: “Congrats on your departure, whenever it was. It is sad to see, you’re right. I spun my wheels in a…” Mar 30, 14:39
  • Yawn on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Yep, it’s a special kind of insanity Scientology. It’s an out of control group activity of the mind that makes…” Mar 30, 13:24
  • Fred G. Haseney on Thursday Funnies: “Re: “Tampa Brad” is hiring So, “Tampa Brad” is looking for a videographer/editor (wink, wink). Has Ashley gone legitimate as…” Mar 30, 12:55
  • jim rowles on Thursday Funnies: “The hamster concept hits home. All they end up doing is consuming oxygen .” Mar 30, 12:42
  • Paul Ronk on Thursday Funnies: “scientology sets up a two-way mirror for the parishioners. They cannot see out, but all of us that are out…” Mar 30, 11:54
  • PeaceMaker on Thursday Funnies: “Austin org is scheduled with the city for an opening event on April 15th. Chicago will apparently be after that…” Mar 30, 11:45
  • PeaceMaker on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “It seems to me they serve as sort of shrines – not unlike traditional ones for gurus, saviours and gods.…” Mar 30, 11:31
  • Doug Sprinkle on How Many Taxpayer-Subsidized Mansions, Homes and Offices Does A Dead Man Need?: “Very interesting thanks for sharing that. I guess I also wanted to believe that he was super human too. But…” Mar 30, 11:19

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