True to form, BEFORE the show even aired, scientology had their smears up about Chantal Dodson and Sherry Ollins. These people literally have no shame. Nor sense. But they seem to have a limitless supply of bullshit. They begin with a clever Halloween theme: "Just in time for Halloween, Leah Remini and A&E continue their religious witch hunt." That is an award-winner. They opt for broad generalities, Chantal "ranks among the most ludicrous and transparently false yet. To say they never happened is a gross understatement. Chantal’s absurd claims fit the modus operandi for Rem … [Read more...]
Aftermath The Business of Religion Special: The Aftermath
Scientology's usual response to each episode of The Aftermath appeared on their hate site before the show had even finished airing. They focused their attention on Mat Pesch and Jeffrey Augustine. They KNOW they cannot make the same sort of insane rants about Luis Garcia or Ted Babbitt because they will present it before the Judge in their case. So, they stay mum and pretend they did not appear on the show. How embarrassing it would be to have a judge read their drivel. But Mat and Jeffrey of course got the full "scientology treatment." Mat of course is the "unvetted Mat … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Response to Episode 6
Here is my customary response to the weekly scientology insanity that appears on their website during the airing of each episode of The Aftermath. Anyone who sees the vile invective spewed by scientology about EVERYONE who ever says anything they don't like reaches the same conclusion: scientology's reaction is evidence of the truth of the experiences each of these people recounts. This organization is hateful, vindictive and insane. No story is too incredible to be believed. There is no reason NOT to believe everything that is said by the victims. So, let's take a look at this week's … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Response to Episode 5
Time to take a look at the weekly "response" from scientology to The Aftermath's latest episode. It is of course as pathetic as all their previous efforts because they cannot address the FACTS, so they exclusively deal in ad hominem attacks pursuant to scientology policy. I will endeavor to bring some semblance of truth to the stream of lies they put forth about JB and Jackson. Scientology is wearing a trail into the carpet -- everyone is a bad person, they are all "low-level" nobodies, they all have "confessions" that "prove" they are liars, cheats and thieves and not a single person … [Read more...]
Emmy Win
This picture IS worth a thousands words. My hero: … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Response to S2 Special Episode 1
As has become usual now, BEFORE the show finished airing scientology had a new webpage up attacking the contributors, and deployed their twitter and Facebook bots to announce to the world that the people who appeared on the show were some very bad hombres. Of course, nothing to respond to the CONTENTS of the show. That would not be scientology. Strictly ad hominem. And some of their ad hom is REALLY low, even for scientology. I had wondered whether they would focus on me and Leah due to the nature of the show. But they just couldn't resist going after Bruce Hines -- proclaiming him … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Response to Episode 3
True to form, within minutes of the show airing, scientology put up a new smear site, with videos from Liz Gale's mother and an unidentified "family friend." To call these videos lame is to give them way too much credence. Marie Gale spends most of her time talking about me -- that I have somehow twisted Liz's mind to get her to tell her life story and that I knew all about it 20 years ago, so no news here. She also talks about Philip being accepted to MIT. Not a SINGLE RESPONSE to the destruction of the family, abandoning Liz, selling the ranch or anything else in the episode. The … [Read more...]
Scientology The Aftermath S2 Ep 3: the Aftermath
Another tough episode. That was an example of the "ideal" scientology family. About as successful as their "ideal" orgs. It will be a bit of a breather next week as we take a look at Miscavige's rise to power. Elizabeth Gale is a courageous, strong, woman, mother and role model. We will be waiting (probably not for more than a few minutes) for the hate videos and smear site to go up that the busy little OSA beavers have been working on. Of course, every time they put them up they prove what is being exposed about them. But they don't care because they "know" (because L. Ron Hubbard told … [Read more...]
Scientology’s Response to Episode 2
As has become their practice, within minutes of the show airing, scientology puts up a new smear site, with videos from family members -- in this case Marie Bilheimer and Aaron Poulin's mothers, and Tayler Tweed's mother and brother. They are sadly predictable -- failing to address the issues raised in the stories and instead attempting to discredit Marie and Lauren (and Leah, Tony Ortega and me). Marie, according to Aaron's mother should "look in the mirror" and Lauren, according to Cathy Tweed, wasn't really even a friend of Tayler's. Lame stuff. But can you get inside the head of the … [Read more...]
Scientology The Aftermath S2 Ep 2: the Aftermath
As always, thanks to everyone for your amazing support. Most heartfelt thanks to Marie Bilheimer and Lauren Haggis -- two beautiful, courageous and caring women. Without contributors like them who are willing to stand up and bravely tell their stories, there would be no show at all. The purpose of this program is to provide a venue for the real, painful stories of life in scientology to be told. It cannot happen without those who will sit down before the camera. Every contributor knows that any remaining scientology friends they may have had will instantly disconnect (even though "that … [Read more...]