In case you missed it. … [Read more...]
Mike & Christie: YouTube Live Tonight
Tonight we are doing a Live stream to update things and give you a chance to ask questions. We will try to answer as many as we can. Join the stream at 7pm EDT here. … [Read more...]
Some Background on Scientology’s Efforts to Destroy Enemies
Over the last few weeks, Chris Owen (author of many insightful writings about Hubbard and scientology, including his excellent book, Ron The War Hero) has done a series of posts with Tony Ortega on Substack describing the history of the harassment campaigns carried out by scientology. As is always the case with Chris, he is a meticulous researcher and summarizes the information in a concise and accurate way. This is important information that should be as widely available as possible, so I am combining his 3 pieces into one longer article and reprinting it below. It's fascinating … [Read more...]
An Update
Thank You Friends
Dear Friends, Mike and I want to thank you so much for the flood of messages of love, support and encouragement that we have received since the announcement a couple days ago. Many of you have also shared your cancer survivor stories and those have been so uplifting. I’m sure you will understand that it is not possible to thank everyone personally. Thousands have reached out. Every single one of you is appreciated and we feel your love. It is inspiring. Many of our friends generously offered to help us financially. We declined, while working on a solution to fund the … [Read more...]
A New Challenge
Dear Friends, This is Christie, Mike’s wife, writing to share our latest news. First I want to express my deep gratitude for the support and love you’ve shown my husband throughout the years. Mike has actively shared his experience, wisdom and insights with you on his blog on an almost daily basis for many, many years. Today I have both heartbreaking and hopeful news. While Mike would not ordinarily share personal matters like this, he feels the need to let you all know what is going on and why his blog posts, appearances and YouTube presence has been erratic of late. Mike has … [Read more...]
More PI Activity Subsidized by US Taxpayers
Once again, I am reposting what Tony Ortega reported as a follow up to his original expose from the latest scientology spy to speak out, Alanna Warren. This is some fascinating and detailed insight into activities subsidized by US taxpayers... The surveillance photo above is obviously vital evidence, they documented the fact that Christie and I shop at a supermarket near our house. Another interesting thing about the report is just how many people they DIDN'T know. No doubt they took photos of everyone and they were pored over in OSA to determine who was there -- but of course, it was no … [Read more...]
More Scientology PI Disclosures
Tony Ortega posted this on his blog yesterday, and I am republishing it here today because it is direct information about me and scientology's Fair Game campaigns and I like to have a record of things like this on my blog. See my earlier posts: The Story of a Scientology Spy and Aftermath: Further Thoughts on PI's and Tony Ortega's coverage of scientology spy Cierra Westerman. This is the piece, written by the 3rd woman to come forward who was recruited by the notorious Dwayne Powell out of the "PI School" near Orlando (and the third one he had a sexual relationship with)... … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Scheme to Use Rape Victims for “Positive Press”
More scientology sickness hiding in plain sight. This is one of Hubbard's most important edicts on dealing with the media. It lays out scientology's policy on how to "control the press." It is the first policy in the "hat pack" of every scientology PR person. This is not "historical" or "we cancelled that" (like they claim about the Fair Game policy). They proudly stand behind this and even more proudly follow exactly what it says in their day to day actions. If you want to read the whole thing, you can do so here: Scientology Five Press Policies I … [Read more...]
Podcast with Mark Vicente of The Vow
I recommend everyone watch The Vow -- both seasons -- on HBO. It documents the horrors of Keith Raniere and his NXIVM cult. Mark, and his wife Bonnie Piesse, play a significant role in bringing down Raniere, who is now serving 120 years in Federal prison. Christie and I have become friends with Mark and Bonnie (and also with the other most prominent whistleblowers who exposed Raniere's cult -- Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames). These friendships are based on a foundation of deep understanding forged by shared similar experiences. They are good, strong, brave people who put their personal comfort … [Read more...]