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Attack on Germany
September 23, 1994, Abraham Foxman, Opinion, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/29/opinion/l-attack-on-germany-384984.html?scp=1&sq=ABRAHAM%20H.%20FOXMAN%20Scientology&st=cse
Making things worse is the Scientology effort to link the German ban of
the group to Nazi persecution of Jews. This is a disgrace and reflects
the group's willingness to go to any lengths to take revenge on a
Government that has taken action against it.
Tags: Anti-Defamation League, Germany, Nazi labelling
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Hubbard-Inspired Textbooks Rejected
September 23, 1997, Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times
http://articles.latimes.com/1997/sep/23/news/mn-35379
State education officials on Monday rejected the latest version of a
series of textbooks inspired by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard,
saying the books failed to properly depict disabled people and
minorities.
The publisher, Bridge Publications, is seeking to have five books based
on Hubbard's educational ideas approved for use in California public
classrooms as supplemental texts.
Tags: Applied Scholastics, Bridge Publications, Scott Welch
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Madman or messiah?
September 23, 2007, Carol Tobin, Opinion, Independent.ie
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/madman-or-messiah-1085783.html
The first thing I noticed was Scientology's rip-off of the crucifix.
They have a cross similar to the Christian one, but they have an X
going through theirs. What could that mean? At school an X through my
maths meant it was wrong. Could this have anything to do with the fact
that Hubbard has been quoted as saying "The man on the cross; there is
no Christ."?
Tags: Personality test
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Philip Zimbardo: The psychology of evil
September 23, 2008, TED, YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsFEV35tWsg
Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In
this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu
Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the flip side: how easy it is to be
a hero, and how we can rise to the challenge.
Tags: Philip Zimbardo
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24 The Bookshop
September 23, 2009, Jonny Jacobsen, Infinite Complacency
http://infinitecomplacency.blogspot.com/2009/09/24-bookshop.html
Scientology's network of bookshops in France, SEL, is entirely
independent of the Paris Celebrity Centre, a representative insisted -
a key plank of their joint defence against fraud charges.
When Aurore Nadler stood up to testify she knew she had her work cut
out for her.
Nadler was the representative for Scientologie espace librairie (SEL),
the movement's network of bookshops in France, which was charged with
fraud.
Tags: 1952, 1979, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, Aude-Claire Malton, Auditing,
Celebrity Centre, David Miscavige, Denmark, Dianetics, Didier Michaux, E-
meter, Eric Roux, France, Jean-Fran?ois Valli, Judge Sophie-H?l?ne Ch?teau, L.
Ron Hubbard, Lyon, Mike Rinder, New Era Publications, Office of Special
Affairs, Olivier Morice, Paris, Quicky, St. Petersburg Times, Suppressive
Person
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Church of Scientology Claims Its Platitude-Driven TV Ads Drove 10M to Web Site
September 23, 2009, Jim Edwards, Moneywatch, CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/church-of-scientology-claims-its-platitude-driven-tv-ads-drove-10m-to-web-site/
The Church of Scientology claims its ad campaign has "driven" 10
million people to view its web site. It doesn't say how many converted
to the secretive religion.
The ads have been running on cable TV, but if you were hoping that they
explained what Scientology is about, you'll be dissappointed. The ads
are so bafflingly vague that they're almost entirely about nothing.
Here's the script for one, out of a flight of six on YouTube:
Tags: Quicky
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Drug Free Coalition salutes honorees and successes
September 23, 2010, Virginia Kropf, Daily News
http://thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_b3ede6ca-c72c-11df-8795-001cc4c002e0.html
Members of Genesee Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse from Orleans
and Genesee counties attended the Orleans United Drug Free Communities
Coalition breakfast meeting Tuesday at Hickory Ridge Golf and Country
Club.
A new program is Drug Free Marshals, in which youths are "deputized" to
promote being drug free.
Tags: Drug Free Marshals, New York
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Tom Cruise's Hangar Produced by Scientology "church" Slave Labor
September 23, 2010, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/tom-cruises-hangar-produced-by-slave-labor/
Oh, the office David Miscavige had built with slave labor at Tom
Cruises hangar (see https://markrathbun.wordpress.
com/2010/09/14/to-tom-cruise-from-david-miscavige-with-love/) was just
the icing on the cake. The cake was the hangar itself. Dave had Sea Org
members design and build a facade around the entire interior of the
hangar as part of Dave's never-ending stream of gifts to Tom Cruise.
Notice the hard, chrome steel look to the faux scaffolding. Miscavige
making Tom Cruise in his own image.
Note the banners with hand made airplane brand emblems
Tags: David Miscavige, Quicky, Sea Org, Tom Cruise
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Former league star slams 'violent' Scientology
September 23, 2011, Joe Kelly, The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/former-league-star-slams-violent-scientology/story-e6frg6nf-1226144069372
A FORMER rugby league star has attacked the head of the church of
Scientology, David Miscavige, describing him as a "violent man" who
sent him to a re-education camp for 2 1/2-years where he was paid as
little as $2 a week and stripped of his passport.
Chris Guider was a former hooker for the St George rugby league team,
but left the sport at 24 after being encouraged to devote more time to
the church.
Tags: Chris Guider, David Miscavige, Mark Fisher, Passport, Rehabilitation
Project Force, Religious Technology Center
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Miscavige's Moral Bankruptcy
September 23, 2011, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/miscaviges-moral-bankruptcy/
Reference: Miscavige Kills Survival, https://markrathbun.wordpress.
com/2011/09/22/david-miscavige-kills-survival-insurance/
That there above is the prize bestowed upon Richie Acunto for having
donated TEN MILLION DOLLARS to David Miscavige's war chest. The misuse
of those funds has been well documented on this blog over the past two
years. For extended periods of time it included around the clock
surveillance of the home of Tiziano Lugli, Jamie Sorrentini and their
precious daughter Veda.
In December 09 Tiziano and Jamie visited Mosey and I for a week. As a
result the church sent operatives literally into the homes of Jamie's
grandparents and Tiziano's parents on the East Coast and in Italy to
disrupt their family Christmas get togethers, beseeching their parents
to disconnect from Jamie and Tiziano.
Tags: 2010, David Miscavige, Hollywood, International Association of
Scientologists, Italy, Jamie Sorrentini, Office of Special Affairs, OT,
Quicky, Richard Acunto, Tiziano Lugli
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Scientology denies beating claims
September 23, 2011, Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/national/scientology-denies-beating-claims-20110923-1ko8h.html
The Church of Scientology in Sydney said in a statement: "Chris and his
wife Valeska Guider, both former long-term religious ministers of the
Church of Scientology, are currently engaged in an ongoing action
against the Church of Scientology with the Fair work Ombudsman (FWO).
"Their negative claims have only now surfaced since this FWO action was
lodged, and are not backed up by statements from their contemporaries.
"These allegations appear to have been made to bolster their claims for
money to which they are not entitled."
Tags: Chris Guider, David Miscavige, Fair work Ombudsman, Rehabilitation
Project Force, Sydney, Valeska Guider
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The Top 25 People Crippling Scientology, No. 4: Tom Cruise
September 23, 2011, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/tom_cruise_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
On August 5, we started a countdown that will give credit -- or blame
-- to the people who have contributed most to the sad current state of
Scientology. From its greatest expansion in the 1980s, the church is a
shell of what it once was and is mired in countless controversies
around the world. Some of that was self-inflicted, and some of it has
come from outside. Join us now as we continue on our investigation of
those people most responsible...
The Top 25 People Crippling Scientology
#4: Tom Cruise
Tags: 1980, 2003, 2004, 2005, Amy Scobee, Bill Clinton, California, Celebrity
Centre, David Miscavige, Emmy Award, Frank Stallone, Freedom Medal of Valor,
Gawker, Hollywood, Interrupted, International Association of Scientologists,
Journalist, Katie Holmes, Knowledge Report, Mark Bunker, Mark Ebner, Marty
Rathbun, Matt Lauer, Mimi Rogers, Mission Impossible, New York Rescue Workers
Detoxification Project, Nick Denton, Patty Moher, Quicky, Sea Org, South
Park, Tom Cruise, Tony Blair, UK, Will Smith, Wise Beard Man, Xenu, YouTube
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A Clearwater business posted a sign that sends a clear message: it's not
associated with Scientology
September 23, 2012, Allison Kropff, WTSP
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/274914/8/Sign-states-business-not-connected-to-Scientology
He insisted he's not trying to take a stand or exclude anyone.
"Everyone's welcome here, including Scientologists. I just want people
to know, we are not associated with Scientology and that there are
businesses in Clearwater that are not associated with Scientology.
Please don't make that assumption."
Tags: Clearwater, Pat Harney, Travis Wilkinson
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A Scientologist's Take on The Master
September 23, 2012, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/a-scientologists-take-on-the-master/
I watched Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master this evening.
My first thought while walking out of the theater was a one sentence
sum up as follows:
Given the behavior, product and the likely resultant public perception
for the past twenty six years of David Miscavige's Scientology Inc.,
Anderson's film is probably the best possible healing salve imaginable
for Scientology.
Tags: Amazon, David Miscavige, John Travolta, Paul Thomas Anderson, Philip
Seymour Hoffman, Phoenix, Primary Colors, Quicky, The Master, Tom Cruise
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Blockbuster Scientology Lawsuit: Investigators Claim They Were Paid Millions
To Spy On David Miscavige Rival
September 23, 2012, Radar Online
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/09/scientology-sued-private-investigators-hired-spy-david-miscavige-rival
Two private investigators are suing Scientology for breach of contract,
alleging they were hired to spy on the Church's rivals and then let go
even though they'd been promised their jobs were permanent.
In the case being heard in San Patricio County, Texas, the
investigators, Paul Marrick and Greg Arnold, say they were paid about
$500,000 each year since 1988 to keep watch on Pat Broeker, The Dallas
Morning News is reporting.
Tags: David Miscavige, Greg Arnold, Marty Rathbun, Mitch Daniels, Pat
Broeker, Paul Marrick, Private investigator, Ray Jeffrey
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Scientology leader David Miscavige 'hired private investigators to spy on
church rival... and paid them $12million over two decades'
September 23, 2012, Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207619/Scientology-leader-David-Miscavige-hired-private-investigators-spy-church-rival.html
Two private investigators claim David Miscavige, the leader of the
Church of Scientology, paid them $12million over the course of 24 years
to spy on his former rival, along with other enemies.
The top-secret program gave Paul Marrick and Greg Arnold about $500,000
a year and sent them across the world in pursuit of Pat Broeker, who
was briefly head of the church before being forced out, the men say.
They are now suing the church after the paychecks stopped rolling in.
Tags: 1950, 1986, 2004, 2007, Dallas, Dallas Morning News, David Miscavige,
Eli Lilly, Greg Arnold, Indiana, John Travolta, L. Ron Hubbard, Madrid, Marty
Rathbun, Mitch Daniels, Pat Broeker, Paul Marrick, Private investigator,
Prozac, Quicky, Texas, Tom Cruise
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LEAH REMINI: Scientology Wants Me to Fail on Dancing With The Stars
September 23, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2013/09/23/leah-remini-scientology-wants-me-to-fail-on-dancing-with-the-stars/
Leah Remini continues to use her access to a huge media platform to jab
the Church of Scientology in the ribs.
Previously, she had prominently displayed ex-Scientologist Marc
Headley's book about escaping Scientology, Blown For Good, while on her
way into rehearsals for ABC's Dancing With The Stars.
And tonight, on the show itself, she was heard to tell her dancing
partner Tony Dovolani that she has to do well because her former church
wants her to fail.
Tags: Blown for Good, Leah Remini, Marc Headley, Nancy Many, Quicky
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Les Strieber Texas Lawyer for Scientology - Opening Statement - 1 minute
version
September 23, 2013, Mike Bennitt, Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/75264737
View Les Strieber's full opening statement here vimeo.com/74691616
Les Strieber III is representing the Church of Scientology
International (CSI). Here is his bio:
lawdcm.com/attorneys/LesStrieber.html
Tags: David Miscavige, Les Strieber, Monique Rathbun, Texas, Video
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Scientology Contraction
September 23, 2013, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-contraction/
Thank you all for your reports from around the world. These reports
provide a snapshot of the Church of Scientology in its current state.
This is only a sampling, and I hope that others will continue to send
in reports from their areas so this can be added to with more detailed
information and it can become a useful source of true information for
Scientologists and the media.
One of the reasons for doing this is that every time Pinocchio Pouw
"speaks", or a church lawyer stands up in court, their Miscavige penned
statements drone on about the fabulous international expansion of
Scientology under the brilliant guidance of David Miscavige. The claims
are familiar - 25 or 37 "new churches" opened over the last "few years".
Greater expansion in the last few years than in the combined 5 decades
previously. 10 million Scientologists. "More than 10,000 Orgs, Missions
and 'related groups'" and some idiocy about square footage of buildings
purchased or under renovation.
Tags: 1980, 1984, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
Adelaide, Alabama, Albany, Amsterdam, Anette Iren Johansen, AOLA, ASHO,
Australia, Basics, Berlin, California, Canada, CCHR, Census, Clear, Coin,
David Miscavige, Denver, Detroit, Dianetics, Edinburgh, E-meter, Extension
Course, Frankfurt, Germany, Google, Hawaii, Honolulu, Houston, Ideal Org,
Jonestown, L. Ron Hubbard, London, Los Angeles, Los Gatos, Manitoba, Mission,
Montreal, Mountain View, NBC, Netherlands, New Haven, OCA, OT, Oxford
Capacity Analysis, PAC Base, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Quebec,
Quicky, Religious Technology Center, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Clarita,
Scotland, Sea Org, Secret Service, Sunday service, Sweden, Toronto, Tucson,
UK, Vancouver, Winnipeg
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Why Scientology Postponed The Super Power Event: Our Archeological Dig For
Answers
September 23, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2013/09/23/why-scientology-postponed-the-super-power-event-an-archeological-dig/
Since the Tampa Bay Times broke the news Wednesday afternoon that
Scientology had postponed indefinitely the October 6 grand opening of
its "Super Power Building," we've been digging for answers to why that
decision was made, and what it might mean.
Formally known as the "Flag Building," the massive edifice in
Clearwater, Florida has been in progress for 15 years, and for at least
a decade Scientologists who have been asked to fund its construction
have been told it was on the verge of opening for business. The Tampa
Bay Times estimates that about $145 million has been raised for its
completion, but some former top Scientology executives say the true
figure is closer to $200 million to $230 million.
It's a 300,000 square foot, seven-story structure with hundreds of
auditing rooms, dozens of space age installations, and a giant indoor
running track. And finally, after months of frenetic activity to finish
up preparations, it was supposed to open on October 6 in a grand
opening that the city was told would draw 10,000 Scientologists. But
then the event was suddenly cancelled. Why?
Tags: 1970, 1980, 1986, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2009, 2012, ABLE,
Arizona, Australia, Author Services Inc, Belgium, Blown for Good, Brussels,
Buffalo, California, Cambridge, Canada, Celebrity Centre, Church of
Scientology International, Church of Spiritual Technology, Cincinnati,
Clearwater, Colorado, Comal County, Dallas, David Miscavige, Denver, East
Grinstead, England, Europe, Flag Building, Florence, Florida, Fort Harrison,
Freewinds, Gary Soter, George Spencer, Germany, Golden Age of Tech, Golden
Era Productions, Hamburg, Hemet, Hillsborough County, Hollywood, Inglewood,
Int Base, International Association of Scientologists, Israel, Italy, Jenna
Elfman, Joe Childs, Judge Dib Waldrip, Karin Pouw, Kendrick Moxon, Kentucky,
Lamont Jefferson, Las Vegas, Leah Remini, Les Strieber, Lisa McPherson, Los
Angeles, Los Gatos, Luis and Rocio Garcia, Maiden Voyage, Malmo, Marc
Headley, Marty Rathbun, Melbourne, Mental breakdown, Mexico, Mexico City,
Michael Wisner, Mike Rinder, Minnesota, Mission, Monique Rathbun, Moscow,
NASA, Nashville, Nevada, New Braunfels, New Year's Eve, New York, Oiliness
table, Oregon, OT VIII, Padova, Pasadena, Phoenix, Portland, Quebec, Quicky,
Ray Jeffrey, Ray Mithoff, Rehabilitation Project Force, Rome, Russia,
Sacramento, San Antonio, San Jose, Santa Ana, Scientology executive, Sea Org,
Seattle, Shrine Auditorium, St. Paul, St. Petersburg Times, Steve Hall, Super
Power, Super Power Building, Sweden, Tampa, Tampa Bay Times, Tel Aviv,
Tennessee, Texas, The Hole, The Sun, The Truth Rundown, Tom Tobin, UK,
Village Voice, Washington, WISE
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David Miscavige, you've been served: Leader of Scientology will need to
respond to NAFC suit
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/david-miscavige-youve-been-served-leader-of-scientology-will-need-to-respond-to-nafc-suit/
In the months since, we've been watching as some defendants have tried
to keep out of the suit by filing "special appearances," and others
have filed motions to dismiss. But we've been especially curious to see
what was happening with Miscavige, who had not yet been served with the
suit.
Apparently, just presenting him with papers can be quite a challenge.
The high-flying, luxury-living leader of Scientology has plenty of
places to hang out behind high walls and security guards, making it
tough for a process server to get near him.
But over a three-day period earlier this month, the NAFC's process
server, Harold Karaka, made multiple attempts simply to walk in the
front door of the HGB building carrying a sheaf of papers and met
Scientology's aggressive security detail.
Tags: Church of Scientology International, David Miscavige, Harold Karaka,
Hollywood, Hollywood Guaranty Building, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, NAFC
v. Scientology, Narconon, National Association of Forensic Counselors
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In court today: Battle over government report on wrongdoing at Scientology
rehab facility
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/in-court-today-battle-over-government-report-on-wrongdoing-at-scientology-rehab-facility/
We're looking forward to getting reports on how a hearing goes today in
McAlester, Oklahoma. Attorney Gary Richardson (right) is trying to
convince the state to turn over a report which could be devastating to
Scientology's drug rehab network, Narconon. The hearing starts at 2:30
pm Eastern time, and we're hoping to get a report from the scene as
soon as the hearing finishes.
What's at stake? Last month, we told you about two stunning lawsuits
filed by a former state inspector general named Kimberly Poff and one
of her former investigators, Michael DeLong. Working for the state's
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Poff and
DeLong say they had uncovered wrongdoing in the wake of several deaths
at Scientology's flagship drug rehab facility, Narconon Arrowhead, and
had recommended that it be shut down.
Tags: 2011, 2012, Abuse, Blu By The Sea, Bob Adams, Californians for Drug-
Free Youth, CCHR, Crossover Outreach, Destin, Domenic Penta, Florida,
Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Front group, Gabriel Graves, Gary
Richardson, Hillary Holten, Kim Poff, Los Angeles, Mary McConnell, McAlester,
Michael DeLong, Narconon, Narconon Arrowhead, NarcononReviews.net, National
Unity Summit, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services, Penta v. Narconon, Rizza Islam, Scott Pruitt, Stacy Murphy,
The Way to Happiness, United for Human Rights
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NARCONON DENIED: Damaging Oklahoma report on Scientology rehab facility will
be turned over
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/narconon-denied-damaging-oklahoma-report-on-scientology-rehab-facility-will-be-turned-over/
Today, Pittsburg County District Judge Jim D. Bland (pictured, right)
agreed that the families suing Scientology's flagship drug rehab
facility, Narconon Arrowhead, should be given copies of a controversial
state report that recommended the rehab center be shut down.
The report came to light when, last month, two lawsuits were filed by a
former Oklahoma state inspector general, Kim Poff, and one of her
former investigators, Michael DeLong. In the lawsuits, they claimed
that they had investigated Narconon Arrowhead in the wake of three
recent patient deaths, found evidence of wrongdoing, and recommended in
a report that the place be closed. They allege that their superiors
buried the report because they were too afraid to take on Scientology,
and then fired Poff and DeLong when they complained. Their report was
forwarded to Oklahoma's attorney general.
Tags: 2012, Gary Richardson, Judge Bland, Judge Jim Bland, Kim Poff, Mark
Bunker, Melissa East, Michael DeLong, Narconon, Narconon Arrowhead, Oklahoma,
Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Services, Pittsburg County, Robert Murphy, Stacy Murphy,
Thinking Atheist, Tory Christman
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Oklahoma Judge Rules Attorney Can See Narconon Investigation Report
September 23, 2014, News on 6
http://www.newson6.com/story/26610948/oklahoma-judge-rules-attorney-can-see-narconon-investigation-report
The State Department of Mental Health starting investigating in July
2012. The results of that probe have never been made public.
Both investigators on the case claim they were fired because they
wouldn't agree to keep the results secret.
In a lawsuit, those investigators claim their report suggested Narconon
be shut down for breaking state laws.
Tags: Gabriel Graves, Gary Richardson, Hillary Holten, Narconon, Narconon
Arrowhead, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services, Robert Murphy, Stacy Murphy
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The Upper Class Twit Of The Year Announces The End Of War
September 23, 2014, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/the-upper-class-twit-of-the-year-announces-the-end-of-war/
OK, I have chronicled some pretty strange things on this blog, but I
believe John Mappin has now succeeded in ascending to the pinnacle of
arrogant foolishness. He has overcome all competitors and stands alone
as the most out of touch and bizarre example of the effects of
scientology KoolAid.
Below you will see a screen shot of his facebook page and I then
reprinted his entire Facebook posting below, highlighting in red some
of the more bizarre things within it and including a few parenthetical
comments of my own in blue.
He is apparently someone the church of scientology is proud to have
representing it and acting as an international blathering spokesman for
the upper class of earth.
Tags: 1938, 1950, 1951, 1965, 1976, 1991, 1999, 2013, Camelot Castle,
Chinese, City of Clearwater, Clear, Clearwater, David Miscavige, Dianetics,
England, Ethics, Europe, Facebook, Florida, Ideal Org, John Mappin, L. Ron
Hubbard, OT, Quicky, Super Power, Taiwan, Tampa
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Scientology tries a celebrity offer to win over Central Coast residents
September 23, 2015, Bryan Seymour, 7 News
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/29618333/scientology-tries-a-celebrity-offer-to-win-over-central-coast-residents/
Another senior Scientologist has appeared in court in its battle to set
up in a small Central Coast town.
The residents of Yarramalong have rejected plans for a drug rehab
clinic, fearing it was uncertified and potentially dangerous.
It emerged on Wednesday that Scientology has used one of its celebrity
members to try to win them over.
Tags: Harry Crawford, John Graham, Kate Ceberano, Land and Environment Court,
Michael Gordon, Narconon, Victoria, Wyong Shire, Wyong Shire Council,
Yarramalong Valley
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The Failed Inglewood "ideal org" Experiment
September 23, 2015, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/the-failed-inglewood-ideal-org-experiment/
Well, I guess the great social experiment of bringing scientology to
the "African American cultural epicenter" has failed.
Problem is that virtually everyone they could persuade to take services
in this place are imports from other orgs and they repeatedly show
their graduations and completions featuring a host of clearly
non-locals from CC Int and elsewhere (see latest example below).
The strategy of opening Harlem and Inglewood took a HUGE hit with the
death of Isaac Hayes. He was the impetus for these orgs even exiting in
the first place as he repeatedly harangued Miscavige about the
"all-white" ethos of scientology. Has Isaac still been around. there is
a chance he might have interested this community in scientology because
of HIS credibility. But with his passing, they are fresh out of any
sort of credibility. What can they do, bring in Michael Roberts? Chill
EB? They have as much credibility in African American circles as
Kirstie Alley does in middle America these days. Only those over 50 who
might recall her on Cheers may have any sort of favorable impression of
her, though most have now seen her subsequent antics and write her off
as a buffoon.
Tags: Celebrity Centre, Chill EB, David Miscavige, Harlem, Ideal Org,
Inglewood, Isaac Hayes, Kirstie Alley, Manhattan, Michael Roberts, OT,
Quicky, Santa Monica
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We're in Cleveland today to talk about Scientology and you're invited
September 23, 2015, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2015/09/23/were-in-cleveland-today-to-talk-about-scientology-and-youre-invited/
Hey, your proprietor is in Cleveland today, our first trip to this fair
city and a visit we've been really looking forward to. In the evening
we're giving a talk about our book, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, but
before that a friendly Bunkerite has agreed to show us around town. Are
we lucky or what?
If you're in the area, come on down for the event, which is free and
sponsored by Center for Inquiry-Northeast Ohio. We'll be at the Parma
Heights Library at 7 pm. We hear there are pre- and post-parties
planned by the local Bunkeroos, so you might get in on those, too. Wow,
that's a lot of yarns we're going to need to spin. We may have to dig
deep into our secret stuff to keep that party going.
While we settle into Harvey Pekar Country today, we have a suitably
bizarre and fun item for you, just for the heck of it.
Tags: Alex Gibney, Australia, Bryan Seymour, Center for Inquiry, Cleveland,
David Miscavige, David Touretzky, E-meter, Foundation for a Slavery Free
World, France, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, Jonny
Jacobsen, Joshua Schultz, Kerri Kasem, Kristin Chenoweth, Narconon, Ohio,
Paris, Quicky, Sydney, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, Tricia Lurie, Youth for
Human Rights International
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Beware, protesters: Scientology has been training attack dogs at a Clearwater
warehouse
September 23, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2016/09/23/beware-protesters-scientology-has-been-training-guard-dogs-to-attack-at-a-clearwater-warehouse/
We have a really strange story for you today. We have no idea what
Scientology is thinking on this one, but its employees have been
spotted training guard dogs to attack at one of its Florida properties.
One of the Church of Scientology's less well known facilities is a
laundry building owned by the Flag Service Organization which is on the
northeast corner of N. Hercules Ave. and Calumet St, about four miles
east and north of the Fort Harrison Hotel, the Flag Land Base
centerpiece in downtown Clearwater.
The building sits on a large parcel at 2000 Calumet St., which includes
trees and a lawn. And on that lawn, Scientology employees have been
seen training guard dogs, including an exercise having the dogs attack
a man wearing a special protective suit.
Tags: 2000, 2008, Alex Hageli, Anonymous, Clearwater, Darth Xander, David
Miscavige, Flag Land Base, Flag Service Organization, Florida, Fort Harrison,
Karin Pouw, Mark Bunker, Private investigator, Quicky, West Coast Building
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Regraded Being
September 23, 2016, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/friday-regraded-being-64/
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond anyone's ability to control
(even fully paid up OT's), Regraded Being was unable to forward us a
strip this week.
I asked RB to select an old favorite for republishing. That turned out
to be from December 2014, even before RB became a regular Friday
feature. In fact, this appeared in one of the early editions of
"Thursday Funnies."
Interesting thing about the RB funnies - they are truly timeless.
Tags: 2014, OT, Quicky, Regraded Being, Thursday Funnies
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Today in Scientlology web page:
http://umbraxenu.no-ip.biz/today.html
September 23 in Scientlology web page:
http://umbraxenu.no-ip.biz/days/09-23.html
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Attack on Germany
September 23, 1994, Abraham Foxman, Opinion, New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/29/opinion/l-attack-on-germany-384984.html?scp=1&sq=ABRAHAM%20H.%20FOXMAN%20Scientology&st=cse
Making things worse is the Scientology effort to link the German ban of
the group to Nazi persecution of Jews. This is a disgrace and reflects
the group's willingness to go to any lengths to take revenge on a
Government that has taken action against it.
Tags: Anti-Defamation League, Germany, Nazi labelling
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Hubbard-Inspired Textbooks Rejected
September 23, 1997, Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times
http://articles.latimes.com/1997/sep/23/news/mn-35379
State education officials on Monday rejected the latest version of a
series of textbooks inspired by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard,
saying the books failed to properly depict disabled people and
minorities.
The publisher, Bridge Publications, is seeking to have five books based
on Hubbard's educational ideas approved for use in California public
classrooms as supplemental texts.
Tags: Applied Scholastics, Bridge Publications, Scott Welch
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Madman or messiah?
September 23, 2007, Carol Tobin, Opinion, Independent.ie
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/madman-or-messiah-1085783.html
The first thing I noticed was Scientology's rip-off of the crucifix.
They have a cross similar to the Christian one, but they have an X
going through theirs. What could that mean? At school an X through my
maths meant it was wrong. Could this have anything to do with the fact
that Hubbard has been quoted as saying "The man on the cross; there is
no Christ."?
Tags: Personality test
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Philip Zimbardo: The psychology of evil
September 23, 2008, TED, YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsFEV35tWsg
Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In
this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu
Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the flip side: how easy it is to be
a hero, and how we can rise to the challenge.
Tags: Philip Zimbardo
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24 The Bookshop
September 23, 2009, Jonny Jacobsen, Infinite Complacency
http://infinitecomplacency.blogspot.com/2009/09/24-bookshop.html
Scientology's network of bookshops in France, SEL, is entirely
independent of the Paris Celebrity Centre, a representative insisted -
a key plank of their joint defence against fraud charges.
When Aurore Nadler stood up to testify she knew she had her work cut
out for her.
Nadler was the representative for Scientologie espace librairie (SEL),
the movement's network of bookshops in France, which was charged with
fraud.
Tags: 1952, 1979, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, Aude-Claire Malton, Auditing,
Celebrity Centre, David Miscavige, Denmark, Dianetics, Didier Michaux, E-
meter, Eric Roux, France, Jean-Fran?ois Valli, Judge Sophie-H?l?ne Ch?teau, L.
Ron Hubbard, Lyon, Mike Rinder, New Era Publications, Office of Special
Affairs, Olivier Morice, Paris, Quicky, St. Petersburg Times, Suppressive
Person
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Church of Scientology Claims Its Platitude-Driven TV Ads Drove 10M to Web Site
September 23, 2009, Jim Edwards, Moneywatch, CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/church-of-scientology-claims-its-platitude-driven-tv-ads-drove-10m-to-web-site/
The Church of Scientology claims its ad campaign has "driven" 10
million people to view its web site. It doesn't say how many converted
to the secretive religion.
The ads have been running on cable TV, but if you were hoping that they
explained what Scientology is about, you'll be dissappointed. The ads
are so bafflingly vague that they're almost entirely about nothing.
Here's the script for one, out of a flight of six on YouTube:
Tags: Quicky
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Drug Free Coalition salutes honorees and successes
September 23, 2010, Virginia Kropf, Daily News
http://thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_b3ede6ca-c72c-11df-8795-001cc4c002e0.html
Members of Genesee Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse from Orleans
and Genesee counties attended the Orleans United Drug Free Communities
Coalition breakfast meeting Tuesday at Hickory Ridge Golf and Country
Club.
A new program is Drug Free Marshals, in which youths are "deputized" to
promote being drug free.
Tags: Drug Free Marshals, New York
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Tom Cruise's Hangar Produced by Scientology "church" Slave Labor
September 23, 2010, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/tom-cruises-hangar-produced-by-slave-labor/
Oh, the office David Miscavige had built with slave labor at Tom
Cruises hangar (see https://markrathbun.wordpress.
com/2010/09/14/to-tom-cruise-from-david-miscavige-with-love/) was just
the icing on the cake. The cake was the hangar itself. Dave had Sea Org
members design and build a facade around the entire interior of the
hangar as part of Dave's never-ending stream of gifts to Tom Cruise.
Notice the hard, chrome steel look to the faux scaffolding. Miscavige
making Tom Cruise in his own image.
Note the banners with hand made airplane brand emblems
Tags: David Miscavige, Quicky, Sea Org, Tom Cruise
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Former league star slams 'violent' Scientology
September 23, 2011, Joe Kelly, The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/former-league-star-slams-violent-scientology/story-e6frg6nf-1226144069372
A FORMER rugby league star has attacked the head of the church of
Scientology, David Miscavige, describing him as a "violent man" who
sent him to a re-education camp for 2 1/2-years where he was paid as
little as $2 a week and stripped of his passport.
Chris Guider was a former hooker for the St George rugby league team,
but left the sport at 24 after being encouraged to devote more time to
the church.
Tags: Chris Guider, David Miscavige, Mark Fisher, Passport, Rehabilitation
Project Force, Religious Technology Center
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Miscavige's Moral Bankruptcy
September 23, 2011, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/miscaviges-moral-bankruptcy/
Reference: Miscavige Kills Survival, https://markrathbun.wordpress.
com/2011/09/22/david-miscavige-kills-survival-insurance/
That there above is the prize bestowed upon Richie Acunto for having
donated TEN MILLION DOLLARS to David Miscavige's war chest. The misuse
of those funds has been well documented on this blog over the past two
years. For extended periods of time it included around the clock
surveillance of the home of Tiziano Lugli, Jamie Sorrentini and their
precious daughter Veda.
In December 09 Tiziano and Jamie visited Mosey and I for a week. As a
result the church sent operatives literally into the homes of Jamie's
grandparents and Tiziano's parents on the East Coast and in Italy to
disrupt their family Christmas get togethers, beseeching their parents
to disconnect from Jamie and Tiziano.
Tags: 2010, David Miscavige, Hollywood, International Association of
Scientologists, Italy, Jamie Sorrentini, Office of Special Affairs, OT,
Quicky, Richard Acunto, Tiziano Lugli
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Scientology denies beating claims
September 23, 2011, Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/national/scientology-denies-beating-claims-20110923-1ko8h.html
The Church of Scientology in Sydney said in a statement: "Chris and his
wife Valeska Guider, both former long-term religious ministers of the
Church of Scientology, are currently engaged in an ongoing action
against the Church of Scientology with the Fair work Ombudsman (FWO).
"Their negative claims have only now surfaced since this FWO action was
lodged, and are not backed up by statements from their contemporaries.
"These allegations appear to have been made to bolster their claims for
money to which they are not entitled."
Tags: Chris Guider, David Miscavige, Fair work Ombudsman, Rehabilitation
Project Force, Sydney, Valeska Guider
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The Top 25 People Crippling Scientology, No. 4: Tom Cruise
September 23, 2011, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/tom_cruise_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
On August 5, we started a countdown that will give credit -- or blame
-- to the people who have contributed most to the sad current state of
Scientology. From its greatest expansion in the 1980s, the church is a
shell of what it once was and is mired in countless controversies
around the world. Some of that was self-inflicted, and some of it has
come from outside. Join us now as we continue on our investigation of
those people most responsible...
The Top 25 People Crippling Scientology
#4: Tom Cruise
Tags: 1980, 2003, 2004, 2005, Amy Scobee, Bill Clinton, California, Celebrity
Centre, David Miscavige, Emmy Award, Frank Stallone, Freedom Medal of Valor,
Gawker, Hollywood, Interrupted, International Association of Scientologists,
Journalist, Katie Holmes, Knowledge Report, Mark Bunker, Mark Ebner, Marty
Rathbun, Matt Lauer, Mimi Rogers, Mission Impossible, New York Rescue Workers
Detoxification Project, Nick Denton, Patty Moher, Quicky, Sea Org, South
Park, Tom Cruise, Tony Blair, UK, Will Smith, Wise Beard Man, Xenu, YouTube
===========================================
A Clearwater business posted a sign that sends a clear message: it's not
associated with Scientology
September 23, 2012, Allison Kropff, WTSP
http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/274914/8/Sign-states-business-not-connected-to-Scientology
He insisted he's not trying to take a stand or exclude anyone.
"Everyone's welcome here, including Scientologists. I just want people
to know, we are not associated with Scientology and that there are
businesses in Clearwater that are not associated with Scientology.
Please don't make that assumption."
Tags: Clearwater, Pat Harney, Travis Wilkinson
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A Scientologist's Take on The Master
September 23, 2012, Marty Rathbun, Moving On Up a Little Higher
https://markrathbun.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/a-scientologists-take-on-the-master/
I watched Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master this evening.
My first thought while walking out of the theater was a one sentence
sum up as follows:
Given the behavior, product and the likely resultant public perception
for the past twenty six years of David Miscavige's Scientology Inc.,
Anderson's film is probably the best possible healing salve imaginable
for Scientology.
Tags: Amazon, David Miscavige, John Travolta, Paul Thomas Anderson, Philip
Seymour Hoffman, Phoenix, Primary Colors, Quicky, The Master, Tom Cruise
===========================================
Blockbuster Scientology Lawsuit: Investigators Claim They Were Paid Millions
To Spy On David Miscavige Rival
September 23, 2012, Radar Online
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/09/scientology-sued-private-investigators-hired-spy-david-miscavige-rival
Two private investigators are suing Scientology for breach of contract,
alleging they were hired to spy on the Church's rivals and then let go
even though they'd been promised their jobs were permanent.
In the case being heard in San Patricio County, Texas, the
investigators, Paul Marrick and Greg Arnold, say they were paid about
$500,000 each year since 1988 to keep watch on Pat Broeker, The Dallas
Morning News is reporting.
Tags: David Miscavige, Greg Arnold, Marty Rathbun, Mitch Daniels, Pat
Broeker, Paul Marrick, Private investigator, Ray Jeffrey
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Scientology leader David Miscavige 'hired private investigators to spy on
church rival... and paid them $12million over two decades'
September 23, 2012, Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2207619/Scientology-leader-David-Miscavige-hired-private-investigators-spy-church-rival.html
Two private investigators claim David Miscavige, the leader of the
Church of Scientology, paid them $12million over the course of 24 years
to spy on his former rival, along with other enemies.
The top-secret program gave Paul Marrick and Greg Arnold about $500,000
a year and sent them across the world in pursuit of Pat Broeker, who
was briefly head of the church before being forced out, the men say.
They are now suing the church after the paychecks stopped rolling in.
Tags: 1950, 1986, 2004, 2007, Dallas, Dallas Morning News, David Miscavige,
Eli Lilly, Greg Arnold, Indiana, John Travolta, L. Ron Hubbard, Madrid, Marty
Rathbun, Mitch Daniels, Pat Broeker, Paul Marrick, Private investigator,
Prozac, Quicky, Texas, Tom Cruise
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LEAH REMINI: Scientology Wants Me to Fail on Dancing With The Stars
September 23, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2013/09/23/leah-remini-scientology-wants-me-to-fail-on-dancing-with-the-stars/
Leah Remini continues to use her access to a huge media platform to jab
the Church of Scientology in the ribs.
Previously, she had prominently displayed ex-Scientologist Marc
Headley's book about escaping Scientology, Blown For Good, while on her
way into rehearsals for ABC's Dancing With The Stars.
And tonight, on the show itself, she was heard to tell her dancing
partner Tony Dovolani that she has to do well because her former church
wants her to fail.
Tags: Blown for Good, Leah Remini, Marc Headley, Nancy Many, Quicky
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Les Strieber Texas Lawyer for Scientology - Opening Statement - 1 minute
version
September 23, 2013, Mike Bennitt, Vimeo
http://vimeo.com/75264737
View Les Strieber's full opening statement here vimeo.com/74691616
Les Strieber III is representing the Church of Scientology
International (CSI). Here is his bio:
lawdcm.com/attorneys/LesStrieber.html
Tags: David Miscavige, Les Strieber, Monique Rathbun, Texas, Video
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Scientology Contraction
September 23, 2013, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-contraction/
Thank you all for your reports from around the world. These reports
provide a snapshot of the Church of Scientology in its current state.
This is only a sampling, and I hope that others will continue to send
in reports from their areas so this can be added to with more detailed
information and it can become a useful source of true information for
Scientologists and the media.
One of the reasons for doing this is that every time Pinocchio Pouw
"speaks", or a church lawyer stands up in court, their Miscavige penned
statements drone on about the fabulous international expansion of
Scientology under the brilliant guidance of David Miscavige. The claims
are familiar - 25 or 37 "new churches" opened over the last "few years".
Greater expansion in the last few years than in the combined 5 decades
previously. 10 million Scientologists. "More than 10,000 Orgs, Missions
and 'related groups'" and some idiocy about square footage of buildings
purchased or under renovation.
Tags: 1980, 1984, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
Adelaide, Alabama, Albany, Amsterdam, Anette Iren Johansen, AOLA, ASHO,
Australia, Basics, Berlin, California, Canada, CCHR, Census, Clear, Coin,
David Miscavige, Denver, Detroit, Dianetics, Edinburgh, E-meter, Extension
Course, Frankfurt, Germany, Google, Hawaii, Honolulu, Houston, Ideal Org,
Jonestown, L. Ron Hubbard, London, Los Angeles, Los Gatos, Manitoba, Mission,
Montreal, Mountain View, NBC, Netherlands, New Haven, OCA, OT, Oxford
Capacity Analysis, PAC Base, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Quebec,
Quicky, Religious Technology Center, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Clarita,
Scotland, Sea Org, Secret Service, Sunday service, Sweden, Toronto, Tucson,
UK, Vancouver, Winnipeg
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Why Scientology Postponed The Super Power Event: Our Archeological Dig For
Answers
September 23, 2013, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2013/09/23/why-scientology-postponed-the-super-power-event-an-archeological-dig/
Since the Tampa Bay Times broke the news Wednesday afternoon that
Scientology had postponed indefinitely the October 6 grand opening of
its "Super Power Building," we've been digging for answers to why that
decision was made, and what it might mean.
Formally known as the "Flag Building," the massive edifice in
Clearwater, Florida has been in progress for 15 years, and for at least
a decade Scientologists who have been asked to fund its construction
have been told it was on the verge of opening for business. The Tampa
Bay Times estimates that about $145 million has been raised for its
completion, but some former top Scientology executives say the true
figure is closer to $200 million to $230 million.
It's a 300,000 square foot, seven-story structure with hundreds of
auditing rooms, dozens of space age installations, and a giant indoor
running track. And finally, after months of frenetic activity to finish
up preparations, it was supposed to open on October 6 in a grand
opening that the city was told would draw 10,000 Scientologists. But
then the event was suddenly cancelled. Why?
Tags: 1970, 1980, 1986, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2009, 2012, ABLE,
Arizona, Australia, Author Services Inc, Belgium, Blown for Good, Brussels,
Buffalo, California, Cambridge, Canada, Celebrity Centre, Church of
Scientology International, Church of Spiritual Technology, Cincinnati,
Clearwater, Colorado, Comal County, Dallas, David Miscavige, Denver, East
Grinstead, England, Europe, Flag Building, Florence, Florida, Fort Harrison,
Freewinds, Gary Soter, George Spencer, Germany, Golden Age of Tech, Golden
Era Productions, Hamburg, Hemet, Hillsborough County, Hollywood, Inglewood,
Int Base, International Association of Scientologists, Israel, Italy, Jenna
Elfman, Joe Childs, Judge Dib Waldrip, Karin Pouw, Kendrick Moxon, Kentucky,
Lamont Jefferson, Las Vegas, Leah Remini, Les Strieber, Lisa McPherson, Los
Angeles, Los Gatos, Luis and Rocio Garcia, Maiden Voyage, Malmo, Marc
Headley, Marty Rathbun, Melbourne, Mental breakdown, Mexico, Mexico City,
Michael Wisner, Mike Rinder, Minnesota, Mission, Monique Rathbun, Moscow,
NASA, Nashville, Nevada, New Braunfels, New Year's Eve, New York, Oiliness
table, Oregon, OT VIII, Padova, Pasadena, Phoenix, Portland, Quebec, Quicky,
Ray Jeffrey, Ray Mithoff, Rehabilitation Project Force, Rome, Russia,
Sacramento, San Antonio, San Jose, Santa Ana, Scientology executive, Sea Org,
Seattle, Shrine Auditorium, St. Paul, St. Petersburg Times, Steve Hall, Super
Power, Super Power Building, Sweden, Tampa, Tampa Bay Times, Tel Aviv,
Tennessee, Texas, The Hole, The Sun, The Truth Rundown, Tom Tobin, UK,
Village Voice, Washington, WISE
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David Miscavige, you've been served: Leader of Scientology will need to
respond to NAFC suit
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/david-miscavige-youve-been-served-leader-of-scientology-will-need-to-respond-to-nafc-suit/
In the months since, we've been watching as some defendants have tried
to keep out of the suit by filing "special appearances," and others
have filed motions to dismiss. But we've been especially curious to see
what was happening with Miscavige, who had not yet been served with the
suit.
Apparently, just presenting him with papers can be quite a challenge.
The high-flying, luxury-living leader of Scientology has plenty of
places to hang out behind high walls and security guards, making it
tough for a process server to get near him.
But over a three-day period earlier this month, the NAFC's process
server, Harold Karaka, made multiple attempts simply to walk in the
front door of the HGB building carrying a sheaf of papers and met
Scientology's aggressive security detail.
Tags: Church of Scientology International, David Miscavige, Harold Karaka,
Hollywood, Hollywood Guaranty Building, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, NAFC
v. Scientology, Narconon, National Association of Forensic Counselors
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In court today: Battle over government report on wrongdoing at Scientology
rehab facility
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/in-court-today-battle-over-government-report-on-wrongdoing-at-scientology-rehab-facility/
We're looking forward to getting reports on how a hearing goes today in
McAlester, Oklahoma. Attorney Gary Richardson (right) is trying to
convince the state to turn over a report which could be devastating to
Scientology's drug rehab network, Narconon. The hearing starts at 2:30
pm Eastern time, and we're hoping to get a report from the scene as
soon as the hearing finishes.
What's at stake? Last month, we told you about two stunning lawsuits
filed by a former state inspector general named Kimberly Poff and one
of her former investigators, Michael DeLong. Working for the state's
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Poff and
DeLong say they had uncovered wrongdoing in the wake of several deaths
at Scientology's flagship drug rehab facility, Narconon Arrowhead, and
had recommended that it be shut down.
Tags: 2011, 2012, Abuse, Blu By The Sea, Bob Adams, Californians for Drug-
Free Youth, CCHR, Crossover Outreach, Destin, Domenic Penta, Florida,
Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Front group, Gabriel Graves, Gary
Richardson, Hillary Holten, Kim Poff, Los Angeles, Mary McConnell, McAlester,
Michael DeLong, Narconon, Narconon Arrowhead, NarcononReviews.net, National
Unity Summit, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services, Penta v. Narconon, Rizza Islam, Scott Pruitt, Stacy Murphy,
The Way to Happiness, United for Human Rights
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NARCONON DENIED: Damaging Oklahoma report on Scientology rehab facility will
be turned over
September 23, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2014/09/23/narconon-denied-damaging-oklahoma-report-on-scientology-rehab-facility-will-be-turned-over/
Today, Pittsburg County District Judge Jim D. Bland (pictured, right)
agreed that the families suing Scientology's flagship drug rehab
facility, Narconon Arrowhead, should be given copies of a controversial
state report that recommended the rehab center be shut down.
The report came to light when, last month, two lawsuits were filed by a
former Oklahoma state inspector general, Kim Poff, and one of her
former investigators, Michael DeLong. In the lawsuits, they claimed
that they had investigated Narconon Arrowhead in the wake of three
recent patient deaths, found evidence of wrongdoing, and recommended in
a report that the place be closed. They allege that their superiors
buried the report because they were too afraid to take on Scientology,
and then fired Poff and DeLong when they complained. Their report was
forwarded to Oklahoma's attorney general.
Tags: 2012, Gary Richardson, Judge Bland, Judge Jim Bland, Kim Poff, Mark
Bunker, Melissa East, Michael DeLong, Narconon, Narconon Arrowhead, Oklahoma,
Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Services, Pittsburg County, Robert Murphy, Stacy Murphy,
Thinking Atheist, Tory Christman
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Oklahoma Judge Rules Attorney Can See Narconon Investigation Report
September 23, 2014, News on 6
http://www.newson6.com/story/26610948/oklahoma-judge-rules-attorney-can-see-narconon-investigation-report
The State Department of Mental Health starting investigating in July
2012. The results of that probe have never been made public.
Both investigators on the case claim they were fired because they
wouldn't agree to keep the results secret.
In a lawsuit, those investigators claim their report suggested Narconon
be shut down for breaking state laws.
Tags: Gabriel Graves, Gary Richardson, Hillary Holten, Narconon, Narconon
Arrowhead, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services, Robert Murphy, Stacy Murphy
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The Upper Class Twit Of The Year Announces The End Of War
September 23, 2014, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/the-upper-class-twit-of-the-year-announces-the-end-of-war/
OK, I have chronicled some pretty strange things on this blog, but I
believe John Mappin has now succeeded in ascending to the pinnacle of
arrogant foolishness. He has overcome all competitors and stands alone
as the most out of touch and bizarre example of the effects of
scientology KoolAid.
Below you will see a screen shot of his facebook page and I then
reprinted his entire Facebook posting below, highlighting in red some
of the more bizarre things within it and including a few parenthetical
comments of my own in blue.
He is apparently someone the church of scientology is proud to have
representing it and acting as an international blathering spokesman for
the upper class of earth.
Tags: 1938, 1950, 1951, 1965, 1976, 1991, 1999, 2013, Camelot Castle,
Chinese, City of Clearwater, Clear, Clearwater, David Miscavige, Dianetics,
England, Ethics, Europe, Facebook, Florida, Ideal Org, John Mappin, L. Ron
Hubbard, OT, Quicky, Super Power, Taiwan, Tampa
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Scientology tries a celebrity offer to win over Central Coast residents
September 23, 2015, Bryan Seymour, 7 News
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/29618333/scientology-tries-a-celebrity-offer-to-win-over-central-coast-residents/
Another senior Scientologist has appeared in court in its battle to set
up in a small Central Coast town.
The residents of Yarramalong have rejected plans for a drug rehab
clinic, fearing it was uncertified and potentially dangerous.
It emerged on Wednesday that Scientology has used one of its celebrity
members to try to win them over.
Tags: Harry Crawford, John Graham, Kate Ceberano, Land and Environment Court,
Michael Gordon, Narconon, Victoria, Wyong Shire, Wyong Shire Council,
Yarramalong Valley
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The Failed Inglewood "ideal org" Experiment
September 23, 2015, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/the-failed-inglewood-ideal-org-experiment/
Well, I guess the great social experiment of bringing scientology to
the "African American cultural epicenter" has failed.
Problem is that virtually everyone they could persuade to take services
in this place are imports from other orgs and they repeatedly show
their graduations and completions featuring a host of clearly
non-locals from CC Int and elsewhere (see latest example below).
The strategy of opening Harlem and Inglewood took a HUGE hit with the
death of Isaac Hayes. He was the impetus for these orgs even exiting in
the first place as he repeatedly harangued Miscavige about the
"all-white" ethos of scientology. Has Isaac still been around. there is
a chance he might have interested this community in scientology because
of HIS credibility. But with his passing, they are fresh out of any
sort of credibility. What can they do, bring in Michael Roberts? Chill
EB? They have as much credibility in African American circles as
Kirstie Alley does in middle America these days. Only those over 50 who
might recall her on Cheers may have any sort of favorable impression of
her, though most have now seen her subsequent antics and write her off
as a buffoon.
Tags: Celebrity Centre, Chill EB, David Miscavige, Harlem, Ideal Org,
Inglewood, Isaac Hayes, Kirstie Alley, Manhattan, Michael Roberts, OT,
Quicky, Santa Monica
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We're in Cleveland today to talk about Scientology and you're invited
September 23, 2015, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2015/09/23/were-in-cleveland-today-to-talk-about-scientology-and-youre-invited/
Hey, your proprietor is in Cleveland today, our first trip to this fair
city and a visit we've been really looking forward to. In the evening
we're giving a talk about our book, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, but
before that a friendly Bunkerite has agreed to show us around town. Are
we lucky or what?
If you're in the area, come on down for the event, which is free and
sponsored by Center for Inquiry-Northeast Ohio. We'll be at the Parma
Heights Library at 7 pm. We hear there are pre- and post-parties
planned by the local Bunkeroos, so you might get in on those, too. Wow,
that's a lot of yarns we're going to need to spin. We may have to dig
deep into our secret stuff to keep that party going.
While we settle into Harvey Pekar Country today, we have a suitably
bizarre and fun item for you, just for the heck of it.
Tags: Alex Gibney, Australia, Bryan Seymour, Center for Inquiry, Cleveland,
David Miscavige, David Touretzky, E-meter, Foundation for a Slavery Free
World, France, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, Jonny
Jacobsen, Joshua Schultz, Kerri Kasem, Kristin Chenoweth, Narconon, Ohio,
Paris, Quicky, Sydney, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely, Tricia Lurie, Youth for
Human Rights International
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Beware, protesters: Scientology has been training attack dogs at a Clearwater
warehouse
September 23, 2016, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
http://tonyortega.org/2016/09/23/beware-protesters-scientology-has-been-training-guard-dogs-to-attack-at-a-clearwater-warehouse/
We have a really strange story for you today. We have no idea what
Scientology is thinking on this one, but its employees have been
spotted training guard dogs to attack at one of its Florida properties.
One of the Church of Scientology's less well known facilities is a
laundry building owned by the Flag Service Organization which is on the
northeast corner of N. Hercules Ave. and Calumet St, about four miles
east and north of the Fort Harrison Hotel, the Flag Land Base
centerpiece in downtown Clearwater.
The building sits on a large parcel at 2000 Calumet St., which includes
trees and a lawn. And on that lawn, Scientology employees have been
seen training guard dogs, including an exercise having the dogs attack
a man wearing a special protective suit.
Tags: 2000, 2008, Alex Hageli, Anonymous, Clearwater, Darth Xander, David
Miscavige, Flag Land Base, Flag Service Organization, Florida, Fort Harrison,
Karin Pouw, Mark Bunker, Private investigator, Quicky, West Coast Building
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Regraded Being
September 23, 2016, Mike Rinder, Something Can Be Done About It
http://www.mikerindersblog.org/friday-regraded-being-64/
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond anyone's ability to control
(even fully paid up OT's), Regraded Being was unable to forward us a
strip this week.
I asked RB to select an old favorite for republishing. That turned out
to be from December 2014, even before RB became a regular Friday
feature. In fact, this appeared in one of the early editions of
"Thursday Funnies."
Interesting thing about the RB funnies - they are truly timeless.
Tags: 2014, OT, Quicky, Regraded Being, Thursday Funnies
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