NoName
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That could be fun - send in my mom who will ask, "Where's Shelly?" because she remembers reading it in People Magazine, but will conveniently forget an unfavorable answer and ask the question every 3 minutes like clockwork.
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That could be fun - send in my mom who will ask, "Where's Shelly?" because she remembers reading it in People Magazine, but will conveniently forget an unfavorable answer and ask the question every 3 minutes like clockwork.
La La Lou Lou
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First prize a go on the Gyroscope?
Mimsey Borogrove
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Is the EP of the oiliness table the ability to recognize used car salesmen, con artists, flim flam men, carny acts, pyramid scams [STRIKE]recruiters[/STRIKE] and [STRIKE]reges[/STRIKE] insurance salesmen? Mimsey
JBWriter
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David ("I'm A Ken Doll") Miscavige fears one person among all others: an average American juror.
His is not an irrational fear given the historical record: the Wollersheim jury awarded $30 million in compensatory & punitive damages*; the first Christofferson-Titchbourne jury awarded her $2 million, the 2nd jury awarded her $39 million**. It's important to note here that these jurors did not have access to the internet as a mainstay source of information.
Rocio Garcia's current lawsuit alleging fraud committed by Co$ and its associated entities promises the introduction of American jurors if the case continues to the trial phase. David ("The COBbit") Miscavige certainly fears those as-yet unseen jurors -- as evidenced by his Co$ attorneys continuing to file ridiculous/baseless motions in the Garcia case to forestall the jurors' arrival. But that's just one case, right? Yes...and no. Yes, the Garcia lawsuit is the only filed with the Florida court system -- but one lawsuit with one American jury panel produces just enough fear within David ("Ken Doll - Actual Size!") Miscavige to delay/divert the judicial process until the settlement terms are hammered out and the settlement check is written.
One case with one potential jury panel opens a checkbook, not a building.
Real names of actual people who can each file suit alleging fraud opens a building.
Read these names here: http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthre...per-Power-Scam&p=368769&viewfull=1#post368769
You know who sits on American juries? Some are folks who scan the tabloid headlines while standing in line at the supermarket. Some read websites that chronicle the doings and undoings of their favorite celebrities. Some watch tv sitcom reruns while they prepare dinner. Some read books written by Pulitzer prize-winning authors.
People come from all over the US to live in Florida -- would you go 'all in' betting on what any Florida jury would do? A most frightening proposition, indeed.
JB
His is not an irrational fear given the historical record: the Wollersheim jury awarded $30 million in compensatory & punitive damages*; the first Christofferson-Titchbourne jury awarded her $2 million, the 2nd jury awarded her $39 million**. It's important to note here that these jurors did not have access to the internet as a mainstay source of information.
Rocio Garcia's current lawsuit alleging fraud committed by Co$ and its associated entities promises the introduction of American jurors if the case continues to the trial phase. David ("The COBbit") Miscavige certainly fears those as-yet unseen jurors -- as evidenced by his Co$ attorneys continuing to file ridiculous/baseless motions in the Garcia case to forestall the jurors' arrival. But that's just one case, right? Yes...and no. Yes, the Garcia lawsuit is the only filed with the Florida court system -- but one lawsuit with one American jury panel produces just enough fear within David ("Ken Doll - Actual Size!") Miscavige to delay/divert the judicial process until the settlement terms are hammered out and the settlement check is written.
One case with one potential jury panel opens a checkbook, not a building.
Real names of actual people who can each file suit alleging fraud opens a building.
Read these names here: http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthre...per-Power-Scam&p=368769&viewfull=1#post368769
You know who sits on American juries? Some are folks who scan the tabloid headlines while standing in line at the supermarket. Some read websites that chronicle the doings and undoings of their favorite celebrities. Some watch tv sitcom reruns while they prepare dinner. Some read books written by Pulitzer prize-winning authors.
People come from all over the US to live in Florida -- would you go 'all in' betting on what any Florida jury would do? A most frightening proposition, indeed.
JB
Sidney18511
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And the f-in cherry on top of the f-in caek is they pay NO property taxes on that monstrosity upon completion. Damn that religious cloaking....damn it to hell!
dchoiceisalwaysrs
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Or otherwise become harmed or entangled by the tentacles of the cult of scientology and it's malicious destructive OSA fair game, legal, para-legal, ruin utturly, whispering campaigns et al 'scriptures'. The cult has had many of it's vampirish fangs removed, but it still scratches and belches like the victim it is becoming, whining and crying for it's 'INhumane right' to poison all that it touches.
The evidence is voluminous and is being brought to light in a tsunami of truth that will engulf and wash away this vile organization.
JBWriter
Happy Sapien
Another way... the residential and commercial property owners of Clearwater, Florida pay Co$/scientology's ENTIRE tax bill every quarter -- AND -- give Co$/scientology complete access to every service for which those tax dollars pay.
Fire fighters, police, teachers, sewers, street lights, parks/beaches maintenance, EMTs, the judiciary, social services, etc., are all FREE for Co$/scientology.
Remember: when the staff at the Fort Harrison call the police to 'remove' legal protestors, they've contributed ZERO dollars to the police budget. A tax-paying protestor funds his/her own (potential) arrest.
Where's Shelly? Wrapped in a cloak paid for by under-educated US taxpayers.
JB
Lermanet_com
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Good point, Sydney:
THAT issue resulted in a long string of litigation in US Federal Court in Florida, before there was an internet, in the 80's, when a hotel occupancy room tax was enacted as means to recover some of that lost income. (this effort was a solution to the findings and recommendation in the Clearwater Commission hearings (note)) The Judge in that case was a lady named Kovachevich, who was extensively targeted by $cientology, so much so that she GOT IT, re what $cientology really was, and when she later became the Chief Federal Judge there, she got a letter from me in the mail, which I seem to have misplaced, though Kendrick Moxon expressed great interest through Wally Pope I believe it was, to get a copy of it to read at the time, after which Chief Judge Kovachavich issued this MEMORANDUM: LINK
(Court Seal not show this is text only version, if you want a xerox of original email alerma@wrongemaildeleted)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
M E M O R A N D U M
FROM: Chief Judge Kovachevich
TO: United States Attorney Charles Wilson
DATE: May 22, 1996
RE: CRIMINAL ACTIVITY COMPLAINT
I received the enclosed letter from Mr. Lerma on May 6, 1996. Upon a review of the letter, I have concluded that Mr. Lerma's complaints are in the nature of criminal activity for which he appears to desire investigation. Since the requested action is not within the purview of my judicial authority, I am forwarding the letter to you for whatsoever processing and proceedings which you may determine to be appropriate.
I appreciate your consideration of the matter.
EAK/nsn
cc: Mr. Lerma
initials, & court stamp not shown...
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Regards,
Arnie Lerma
Note: Commissioners of the City of Clearwater, Florida, public hearings, May 5-10, 1982. The Commission received documentary and testimonial evidence with respect to the operation, activities and conduct of Scientology. Based upon the sworn testimony of witnesses, affidavits, state and federal court decisions, and miscellaneous documents reviewed and considered, the Commission made the following factual recitation:
"Evidentiary fact:
The Church of Scientology is currently engaged in a nationwide conspiracy to impede and obstruct municipal, state and federal taxing authorities, by adopting a religious and charitable guise to avoid payment of taxes.
"Scientology's internal policies state: "They (the public) want ministers. We will show them what ministers look like" (Vol. 1 p.41). "Churches are looked upon as reform groups. Therefore, we must act like a reform group" (Vol.1 p.196).
"Scientology has nothing to do with religion. The Church did not adopt the religious guise until it was necessary to seek First Amendment protection (Vol.4 p.405).
"Scientology uses a religious image checklist designed to falsely portray a religious image to mislead officials (Vol. 2 p.238,239). "Church policy instructs members to lie to inquiring officials (Vol.1 p.226,227)."
Commander Birdsong
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Commander Birdsong
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Is the EP of the oiliness table the ability to recognize used car salesmen, con artists, flim flam men, carny acts, pyramid scams [STRIKE]recruiters[/STRIKE] and [STRIKE]reges[/STRIKE] insurance salesmen? Mimsey
that's the EP of esmb mims
Commander Birdsong
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"no one ever went broke because he overestimated the stupidity of the american public"
phineas t. barnum
this looks like a successful business plan and it is likely to be successful
or at least "successful"
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Originally Posted by Gadfly
I just love this line from one of the above articles:
"Well, even if Super Power itself is a bust, the building is a fabulous monument to Scientology excess."
Scientology excess . . . . .
That idea goes along with other appropriate adjectives for Scientology - gaudy, pretentious, superficial and loudly obnoxious.
As another mentioned earlier in this thread Scientology is like a Carnival - like a "carny". Lots of show, and lots of haughtiness.
Scientology involves such a pretentious display of materialistic concerns. And since there is just about always a contradiction in any aspect of Scientology, the interesting contradiction here is that they CLAIM to be wholly "spiritual" amidst all these gaudy materialistic displays.
A garish Scientology event portrays the pattern of what Scientology is just about in every other regard: over-the-top in terms of PR and appearances. Loud, low-class, tasteless, glitzy and endlessly pretentious. The fact that Scientology adherents continually respond with great enthusiasm to this endless stream of tawdry ornamentation is a testament to their inherent immense personal shallowness.
Excellent post that captures the sleazy carnival sideshow vibe of Scientology.
I once was doing a design project and one of the craftsmen that I hired to fabricate a portion of it had been a former "carny". One of the words I learned was "flash"--a term cynical carnies used to describe the cheap but brightly colorful prizes (e.g. day glow stuffed animals)--because that's how they attract the marks to spend lots of money trying to win.
Scientology is similarly obsessed with endlessly displaying gaudy "flash" because that's how they attract the marks to spend lots of money trying to (get) win(s).
CARNIVAL FLASH
SCIENTOLOGY FLASH
SCIENTOLOGY FLASH
GreyLensman
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It's too funny, really.
Before Super Power there was New Pro TR's course, and then the KTL/LOC course, and then the "The Basics", and then GAT1, and now GAT2 plus Super Power,
But wait, back in 1958 or 1959 ole Ronny say in the clearing congress videos, we got it now.
But wait, back in 1950 Ronny says we and two people who read dianetics can "clear" each other,
But, I guess, Ronny discovered that well people are actually more stupid than he thought, so he had to develop scientology to undercut dianetics, and lo and behold we got a bridge, just like Ron said at the end of dianetics.
Hubbard developed Scientology because people were much stupider than he had believed - he thought Dianetics was only good for a few years of revenue, maybe a few small classes taught personally by his Clearedness, and sales of the book might keep up for a few years beyond that. But, no, people loved this shit, a total shock to Ron, that he had actually found the ideal long con.
So yes, he developed Scientology because people were much stupider than he had at first believed...
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Anonycat
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Excellent post that captures the sleazy carnival sideshow vibe of Scientology.
I once was doing a design project and one of the craftsmen that I hired to fabricate a portion of it had been a former "carny". One of the words I learned was "flash"--a term cynical carnies used to describe the cheap but brightly colorful prizes (e.g. day glow stuffed animals)--because that's how they attract the marks to spend lots of money trying to win.
Scientology is similarly obsessed with endlessly displaying gaudy "flash" because that's how they attract the marks to spend lots of money trying to (get) win(s).
CARNIVAL FLASH
SCIENTOLOGY FLASH
Gib
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Actually my research on the internet showed that hubbard lost the rights to dianetics in the 1951 time frame, then he started scientology, and by luck got back the rights to dianetics, so he dovetailed dianetics & scientology.
Veda hopefully will post that time frame.
guanoloco
As-Wased
Well, I for one am poised with bated breath all anticipating this grand opening because I pray there'll be a general amnesty like what accompanied the Briefing Course and I'll be able to atone for all of my SP posts here on ESMB and write each and every one of these SP transgressions up and be able to route onto GAT II and help Ron Clear this mudball for real!!
Look out, psychs, because guano is gonna' duplicate Ron and Clear this planet!!!!
WoooooooooooooHooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
and
YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!!!!!!!!!!!
and
YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look out, psychs, because guano is gonna' duplicate Ron and Clear this planet!!!!
Gib
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What I highlight in red reminds of the last amnesty. I never did it cuz I was on staff and felt safe, and nobody pressured me into doing it. But something about it felt not quite right and I was a noob staff member.
And, since now coming out, I realized the "atoning" part of writing up all one's crimes or O/W's,
is actually giving the church the goods of ones life to be blackmailed into hub's system of [STRIKE]freedom[/STRIKE] slavery, indentured servitude.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indentured_servant
Helena Handbasket
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Welcome to the endocrine states room. Let me adjust the straps on your chair; we want you to be completely comfortable. In this room you finally get your long-desired goal to go exterior.
This action is unique in that it must be completed in one cycle. If for some reason the straps come loose, the door will be locked from the outside. This is for your own protection.
The electrical and radiation beams are designed to impinge upon the body. As they rapidly reach full strength, the "silver chain" that keeps you locked in will be broken. Then you, as thetan exterior, will be taught how to be CAUSE over your own body. Your ability to produce tractor and pressor beams will be rehabilitated; then you can impinge upon the body at any time, and show it who's boss.
Your body will be nearly destroyed in the process, but it's only MEST, right? And no pesky future lifetimes to pull you back into a non-OT state -- your ability to connect with the physical universe will be trashed, but that's a small price to pay for being OT forever!
Oh, and your pineal gland might ache for a while.
Helena
This action is unique in that it must be completed in one cycle. If for some reason the straps come loose, the door will be locked from the outside. This is for your own protection.
The electrical and radiation beams are designed to impinge upon the body. As they rapidly reach full strength, the "silver chain" that keeps you locked in will be broken. Then you, as thetan exterior, will be taught how to be CAUSE over your own body. Your ability to produce tractor and pressor beams will be rehabilitated; then you can impinge upon the body at any time, and show it who's boss.
Your body will be nearly destroyed in the process, but it's only MEST, right? And no pesky future lifetimes to pull you back into a non-OT state -- your ability to connect with the physical universe will be trashed, but that's a small price to pay for being OT forever!
Oh, and your pineal gland might ache for a while.
Helena
Gadfly
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Welcome to the endocrine states room. Let me adjust the straps on your chair; we want you to be completely comfortable. In this room you finally get your long-desired goal to go exterior.
This action is unique in that it must be completed in one cycle. If for some reason the straps come loose, the door will be locked from the outside. This is for your own protection.
The electrical and radiation beams are designed to impinge upon the body. As they rapidly reach full strength, the "silver chain" that keeps you locked in will be broken. Then you, as thetan exterior, will be taught how to be CAUSE over your own body. Your ability to produce tractor and pressor beams will be rehabilitated; then you can impinge upon the body at any time, and show it who's boss.
Your body will be nearly destroyed in the process, but it's only MEST, right? And no pesky future lifetimes to pull you back into a non-OT state -- your ability to connect with the physical universe will be trashed, but that's a small price to pay for being OT forever!
Oh, and your pineal gland might ache for a while.
I wonder which room this machine is in? It will surely help you go exterior! Sort of like that great process from The Creation of Human Ability, R2-45.
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