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Scientology “Arbitration”: They make up the rules as they go along

November 20, 2021 By Mike Rinder 22 Comments

  The recent, very disappointing decision from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Garcia case highlights once again the problem of trying to deal with scientology in the courts: they understand too well how to game the system. The old adage that when the facts are not on your side, argue the law is page 2 of the scientology playbook. Page one is: baffle them with bullshit disguised as "religious practices." Legal decisions are based on precedent: Precedent refers to a court decision that is considered as authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal, Special Feature Tagged With: 11th Circuit, Luis Garcia, Robert Luck, Rocio Garcia, Rosenbaum, scientology arbitrtion, William Pryor

An Appropriate Commendation For Once

January 20, 2015 By Mike Rinder 76 Comments

I was sent a copy of this report by Mike Laws and I thought it worth making more broadly known. It has NOTHING to do with giving money to scientology which is about the only form of commendation one usually hears about these days. Mike makes some important points, not the least of which is how Mike Ellis could be sent to the doctor (Megan Shields) who diagnosed him with congestive problems and an ear infection, but then just a few days later he is taken to another doctor who discovers he is overweight and has what is apparently a serious heart condition -- bad enough to prevent him from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Luis Garcia, Rocio Garcia, Sea Org, Tony Ortega

"Only Scientology Law Applies" – Radical Corporate Position

February 4, 2012 By Mike Rinder Leave a Comment

UPDATE SATURDAY A.M.:  VILLAGE VOICE WEIGHS IN By Mike Rinder At the same time Miscavige’s minions rushed into court in Texas attempting to enforce their unconscionable “contract” with Debbie Cook, they sang a different tune in Pinellas County, pleading that courts have no jurisdiction in matters of religion. See the article by Joe Childs and Tom Tobin reporting on today’s hearing (which occurred coincidentally with the hearing in Texas):  Lawyer tells judge: “Only Scientology law applies.” The Tampa Bay Times report is accurate and objective. There is no doubt a great deal of law indicates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Debbie Cook, Harrassment Tagged With: Bert Schippers, Corporate Scientology, David Miscagive, Luis Garcia, Lynne Hoverson, Marty Rathbun, Mike Rinder, Rocio Garcia, wally pope

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  • Annie on L. Ron Hubbard Has Been to Heaven: He Has the Scientific Research to Prove It: “Do they still buy his brand of cigarettes so they are available when he returns? If he returns as a…” Jul 2, 04:53
  • bereal on Fair Game Podcast: “Hi Mike, Leah, Quit it with the horseshit. When are you getting back to work?! I expect this free of…” Jul 2, 01:53
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  • Fred G. Haseney on Regraded Being: “Tim, Yes, Scientologists really do say “ARC Broken.” One variation: “I have an ARC break.” I think I’ve used “ARCX”…” Jul 1, 20:19
  • I Yawnalot on Regraded Being: “Yep corny, but that’s just the way it is in the mental kitchen of Scientology. The chief chefs reside at…” Jul 1, 18:28
  • Alcoboy on Regraded Being: “Maybe it will prompt her to walk straight out.” Jul 1, 18:23
  • Valerie on L. Ron Hubbard Has Been to Heaven: He Has the Scientific Research to Prove It: “Ok found it https://stss.nl/stss-materials/English/Books%20Original%20PDF%20Scan%20OCR/Individual%20Track%20Map%201952.pdf 1 Trillion years ago … hahaha … anything material before 13.7 billion years ago is impossible…” Jul 1, 17:04
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