Is it “Ideal Orgs,” or “Idle Morgues,” ?? The Promise versus Reality.

I found some interesting stuff about the creation of “Ideal Org,” by Scientology.  This information came from former high-ranking Sea Org member, now defector, Marty Rathbun and also a web site that had more pictures of the Northumbrian org in the UK.   Between them the difference between promo material and the actual state of the org is strongly made and that the whole issue of “expansion” in Scientology is a farce as they have been shrinking in membership for many years now.  This is not news to dedicated Hubbard bot watchers.  But what IS interesting is the photographic evidence that backs this fact up.  Scientology is now the religion of empty buildings.

The Chicago org is a good place to start.  The heavily photo-shopped image is impressive alright; but of course it is not reality.

This is how it really looks.  But no matter which picture takes your fancy the fact is that the Chicago org has been stagnant for many years.

What about the “Northumbria Org.” that was touted as being the best thing since sliced bread?  This building was to be done up in style as per this picture.

The real org as it is now is not so classy.  It is more ruin than building and is getting worse all the time.

 

To find out more on the subject of the “Ideal Org,” go here: http://idleorgs.com/

A bit more on the Northumbrian org go here: http://www.fairgamestop.org/scientology-locations/scientology-locations-in-the-uk/202-scientology-northumbria-ideal-org

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part Six. Deaths and Shame. Many dimes for Wollersheim.

Death of a Scientologist: Why Annie Broeker, Famous in the Church, Had to Die in Secret

by Tony Ortega, 1-30-12

This story is about a woman who had spent most of her life in Scientology coming in as a teen.  During that time she saw a lot of dirty laundry being washed out in one manner or another.  Her and her husband Pat were in one load.  He was given the Order of the Boot when the Philidelphia-born tough David Miscavidge took over Scientology ousting her husband and her as the heirs apparent of Scientology.  As a loyal bot of Hubbard she remained true to the cause ditching Pat.  There were a number of people who could have taken over Scientology at the death of Hubbard; all were insufficiently ruthless to grab the glittering prize.  The winner of the coup could never let her walk freely in the world again, not even among the sheep that comprise the everyday Scientologists.  No, he kept her close at hand.  Being close to DM means being treated like a convict in a rural Arkansaw jail at the turn of the twentieth century.  All the power players of Scientology knew her yet her death was kept quiet for months before it was announced leading to all sorts of speculation and conjecture about just what happened at the end of her life.

For the entire story go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/01/annie_broeker_ann_tidman_scientology.php

Annie in her younger days aboard the "Apollo" at a recording session with Hubbard. The "Apollo All-Stars" sounded like they had just listened to OTIII and were unhappy about it.

Scientology’s Shame: Lisa McPherson, 16 Years After Her Death

by Tony Ortega 12-5-11.

Not one person went to jail for the death of Scientologist Lisa McPherson although there were many charges that could have been filed such as negligent homicide, practicing medicine without a license, abuse of a handicapped person. destroying evidence, lying to the police, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice among others.  Yet Scientology suffered greatly from this PR fiasco.  No event since the sentencing of Mary Sue Hubbard, the wife of L. Ron Hubbard, to federal prison has shaken the cult like this.  Years have passed since this woman’s untimely death and although Scientology settled with Lisa’s estate in the wrongful death suit the cult itself has never admitted any wrong doing.  For Tony’s take on this go here for the story:

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/12/lisa_mcpherson_scientology_shame.php

Scientology’s Crushing Defeat

A previously unpublished saga of an $8 million check

by Tony Ortega 1-24-08

This concerns the case of former Scientologist Larry Wollershiem who sued the cult and won only to have the verdict contested for the next 16 years.  This case offers some interesting insights into the crazy world of Hubbard Bots.

Here is what Tony had to say as a preface to the story.

Six years ago, when I was a reporter atNew Times LA, I’d written several stories about Scientology (Los Angeles is one of its headquarters), and I was about to uncork the longest one yet—a 7,000 word piece about an embarrassing, $8 million defeat Scientology had just suffered, when the weekly paper suddenly folded. That unpublished story has been sitting in storage ever since. Fast forward to 2008, and the world of reporting on Scientology has changed radically, thanks in part to the lunacy of Tom Cruise, but also in part to a worldwide, leaderless movement that calls itself Anonymous. Ravenous for any information about L. Ron Hubbard’s strange organization, Anonymous scours the world for the least tidbit about Scientology. Well, here was a pretty meaty morsel just sitting in my hard drive. It’s still a substantial bit of reporting, and it fills in some gaps in the historical record of one of the most humiliating court losses Scientology has ever suffered. Originally scheduled to be printed in October 2002, the piece follows. (It’s unchanged except for updates in[brackets].) This material may come as a revelation to some readers, but even for the know-it-alls at Anonymous, there are juicy bites.—Tony Ortega.

To read the rest of this story go here:   http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-06-24/news/Scientologys-Crushing-Defeat/full/

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part Five. Tom Cruise Bottle Talk, Serial Slapper in Scientology.

‘Tom Cruise Told Me to Talk to a Bottle’: Life at Scientology’s Secret Headquarters.

By Tony Ortega, 11-4-2009.

Women take note.  If Tom Cruise ever suggests “pillow talk” he is not suggesting a euphemism for intimate conversation.  He means literally that you should start talking to the pillow.  He might suggest that you talk to other inanimate objects as well.  So get ready to joke with his shoes, yell at his underwear and weep to his DVD collection.  Does this make sense?  Not to me but then again I am not a Scientologist like Tom is.  All this comes out in one of the many “Tell All” books that have been written by former Scientologists.

Marc Headley was in a position to see what went on at the top levels of the cult.  If you are a dedicated Tom Cruise watcher then you will want to read this story and this book.   Go here for the story:  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2009/11/tom_cruise_was.php

I can’t resist a song to dedicate to the bottle talker.

Scientology’s Leader a Sadistic Slapper, Say Top-Level Defectors: St. Pete Times.

by Tony Ortega, 6-21-2009.

Reports of David Miscavige slapping around his underlings are easy to come by these days.  About the only people involved that apparently don’t know what is happening are the sheep that follow him.  Scientologists have gotten very good over the years at keeping their heads in the sand.  Yet word will somehow penetrate their thick skulls that they are being used.  There is one positive thing about DM as the dictator; with him at the wheel Scientology will never grow.  To read about this abusive ruler go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2009/06/scientologys_le.php

The Happy Slapper!

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part Four. The Whole of the Hole, Child Slaves, Hidden Files in Italy.

Mike Rinder on “The Hole,” Indoctrination, Confessions, and His Ultimate Escape.

by Tony Ortega, 4-4-12.

At Int. base near Hemet, California Davy Miscavige keeps his underlings in a prison where he subjects them to every form of humiliation and torment.  He does this without regard to their service for Scientology or their age.  In his eyes all are guilty until proven otherwise.  And since he is never wrong there is no chance of getting out except for escape.  That is just what Mike Rinder did, escape.  His story is a chilling one.   To read the full story go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/04/mike_rinder_scientology_former_spokesman_interview.php

David Miscavige has studied the evil parts of history. The "Black Hole," of Calcutta was his model on how to treat your underlings.

Scientology’s Shocking Treatment of Children Held in a Suburban Labor Camp.

By Tony Ortega, 2-15-2012.

Repeatedly we hear accusations of child exploitation in Scientology.  Some of these stories are fully corroborated and are of such a nature as to make us wonder how they can get away with such things?  It is like a page out of Dickens’.  This particular story comes from Sydney, Australia. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientology_shane_kelsey_rpf.php

Scientology marches backwards in time to exploit children.

Scientology Raided in Italy, Stash of Personal Records on ‘Enemies’ Found.

by Tony Ortega, 5-21-10.

L. Ron Hubbard was a good hater who never lacked for enemies either within the cult or without of it.  His opinion was always the same on how to deal with these naughty little rascals.  Get them quick, let none escape and get them ruined as thoroughly as possible.  He said it was ok to lie, cheat, sue and trick them.  His “fair game” doctrine has been one of the hallmarks of Scientology.  But sometimes that can get them in hot water as in this case.  For the full story go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2010/05/scientology_rai.php

Scientology, the "get even often" religion.

L. Ron Hubbard, “Murder He Wrote,” death by R2-45.

   In issue 37 of the 1968 magazine The Auditor, L. Ron Hubbard awarded the Order of the Boot to a number of his fanatical followers.  I am unsure of that the real crime was but judging from Hubbards hardly controlled wrath I suspect they must have broken into his piggy bank.  In Scientology there is nothing worse than shorting the Commodore’s Swiss Bank accounts.

   Regardless of what these people did Hubbard gave them the full menu of Scientology dirty tricks including the Fair Game treatment that meant that states that any Scientologist could lie, cheat and steal from them with impunity.  He declared them to be the enemies of  planet earth and all life that lived there.  It would be safe to say they were also taken off of his Christmas card list.

 And just what is “R2-45″?  It is shooting somebody with a Colt .45 caliber pistol.   Hubbard had this to say in his book, “The Creation of Human Ability.”

«R2-45 – an enormously effective process for externalization,  but its use is frowned upon by this society at this time.»

So what Hubbard wanted was to have these people shot if they ever set foot on the premises of a Scientology property.  Is this a joke?  Read the whole thing  and decide for yourself.  I have read a lot of Hubbard’s writings over the years and one thing that I have found is that this guy never jokes when it comes to ethics or settling a score.

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part Three. Judges, Scientology Lies and Leaked E-Mails.

The 5 Worst Things Judges Have Said About Scientology

Scientology has been a steady customer of the legal profession ever since Hubbard raised his flag with Dianetics.   They have a view that because they are the only sane people on the face of the earth they are free to do whatever they want.  No matter if it is lies, cheating, fraud or whatever; they don’t have to obey “wog” rules.  The unfortunate judges that have had to deal with these loons over the years don’t have any kind words for the cult.  To read what the legal minds have to say go here:  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/scientology_5_worst_by_judges.php

 5 Biggest Lies in Scientology’s 2-Minute TV Ad

Scientology has always relied on lies to puff up its self-image.  Hubbard set the bar high by telling some real whoppers such as him being a ”nuclear scientist,” when in fact he failed the only course he ever took on the subject.  But credit must be given to his later day followers who have managed to float a very impressive list of lies within the short compass of two minutes.   Here is the story:   http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/02/5_biggest_lies_scientology_tv_ad.php

 Scientology Internal E-Mails: Even More Depressing Than You Might Assume

When you read internal documents of Scientology it always comes down to either their overwhelming stupidity and incompetence or, as in this case, their unyielding greed.  There is never enough money to satisfy them and if you are down to your last penny they will take that too.  These quotes show where their mind is at.  Go here for the story.   http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/10/scientology_int_1.php

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part Two. Scientology Slave Ship, Real Stats & Film Stinker.

Over the years Tony Ortega has written many hard-hitting, humorous and soul-wrenching articles on the dizzy cult of Scientology.  Here we have three of my favorites.  The first concerns the Scientology “luxury” ship Freewinds.  This is where the members go to learn more about their super-powered OT courses that are supposed to give them powers that only gods can have.  They pay a lot to go there yet as always that are given the hard sell for even more courses, books, tapes and the like.  But conditions below decks are another matter.  A number of people have come forward to tell their stories, this is one of the best.  But first let’s look at a mailer that the cult has sent out.

Scientology Held Woman Aboard the Freewinds for 12 Years Against Her Will: Aussie TV

Captive on Scientology slave ship.

November 28, 2011.  To read the story go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/11/valeska_paris_scientology_freewinds.php

Scientologists: How Many Of Them Are There, Anyway?

Scientology always tries to look bigger, and more important than it is.  Their claim of eight million members is a long-standing joke.

A gaudy display can't hide their shrinking numbers.

July 4, 2011.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/07/scientologists_1.php

A sidebar to this is that Scientology has no shame when it comes to padding their membership numbers.  They have even doctored pictures to make it look like more members attended events than really were there.  This picture was in “The Washington Post,” June 6, 2009.”  The event however, took place in 1999.  Quote beneath the picture is from the newspaper article.

“Arnaldo Lerma magnifies the above photo of a December 28, 1999 Scientology event at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. He quickly discovers the image shows evidence of Photoshop “cloning.” In the cloning technique, details in one area of a photo are copied and then repeatedly pasted in another area to fill space. In this photo above, the cloning was used to copy individuals (see woman right of red patch)and repeatedly paste them to expand the audience.”

To read the full article go here:  http://www.imediaethics.org/index.php?option=com_news&task=detail&id=456

Battlefield Earth: Still Making the World Safe From Scientology Nearly 12 Years Later (UPDATED)

A true nose-holder movie.

L. Ron Hubbard’s book “Battlefield Earth” had only one thing going for it; the book was so thick that it could have been used as a door-stop.  The film however, lacked even that one redeeming feature.  The critics went wild when they reviewed this stinker, seldom as any movie received such abuse.

To read Tony’s March 21 2012, take on this turkey go here: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/03/scientology_battlefield_earth_kim_coates.php

The Best of “The Village Voice Blog,” Part One. Top 25 people crippling Scientology.

1. L. Ron Hubbard.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/l_ron_hubbard_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
2. David Miscavige.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/david_miscavige_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
3. Marty Rathbun.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/marty_rathbun_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
4. Tom Cruise.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/tom_cruise_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
5. Joe Childs and Tom Tobin.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/joe_childs_tom_tobin_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
6. Anonymous.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/anonymous_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
7. Mark Bunker.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/mark_bunker_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
8. Mike Rinder.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/mike_rinder_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
9. Jason Beghe.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/jason_beghe_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
10. Lisa McPherson.  ttp://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/lisa_mcpherson_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
11. Nick Xemophon.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/nick_xenophon_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
12. Tommy Davis (has been replaced).  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/tommy_davis_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
13. Janet Reitman.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/09/tommy_davis_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
14. Tory Christman.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/tory_christman_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
15. Andreas Heldal-lund.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/andreas_heldal-lund_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
16. Marc Headley.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/marc_headley_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
17. Jeff Hawkins.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/jefferson_hawkins_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
18.  Amy Scobee.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/amy_scobee_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
19. The Squirrel Busters.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/squirrel_busters_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
20. Trey Parker and Matt Stone.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/trey_parker_matt_stone_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
21. Kendrick Moxon.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/kendrick_moxon_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
22. Jamie DeWolfe.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/jamie_dewolf_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
23. Ken Dandar.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/ken_dandar_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
24. David Touretsky.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/david_touretzky_top_25_crippling_scientology.php
25. Lord Xenu.  http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/08/xenu_top_25_crippling_scientology.php

Oh, those crazy OTs, what will they think of next? # 17

From the Co$ magazine “Advance!”, #130, pgs.22-23, under the heading of “OT Phenomena.”

This is one of the better OT stories as it concerns time travel. A certain contributor listed as “C.C.” gets saved from becoming road kill by “Special OT abilities.” . . .Huh?    That’s right, time travel saved someones life. According to the story some poor sap wasn’t watching where he was going and bumbled into the street directly into the path of, “A huge truck.”  Without batting an eye this mental powerhouse saved his/her life by the simple but effective means of manipulating time.    “. . . truck was about to hit. I made the decision instantly to turn back time.”  Shortly thereafter this time traveler was “. . . standing by the door I’d left not 10 seconds before-completely unscathed.” Needless to say the author reports being “Very pleased” with his/her new and superior OT abilities.

 Shucks, who wouldn’t be pleased?

No time machine needed by OTs who can travel at will with just a thought.

Scientology at sea; OTs before the mast; Miscavige on the poop deck.

 

The ship of death and slavery.

 

This is a sales pitch by Scientology to pry more money from the shrinking band of followers.  It is couched in Scientology terms but it is still a pitch to separate you from your money which is what the cult is about anyway.  But the Freewinds is a lot more than a destination for fools as we will show in other clips.  Get the popcorn and soda out and enjoy a Scientology ride.

The Scientology ship Freewinds sails from port to port in the Caribbean Sea.  Her mission is to teach the upper lever or “Operating Tetan” courses and related courses and lecture.  Going on such a trip in not cheap when you consider that it takes years of study and tens of thousands of dollars spent on books, tapes courses and outright donations.  But the rewards are high.  As on OT you will be able to perform many marvels and miracles such as mind reading, talking with dead spirits, remote viewing and even more mundane things like talking to inanimate objects and driving cars without needed electrical parts.  There is no known limits to an OT’s powers.  This post is meant to be a celebration of those powers.  But first we need to backtrack a bit and look at the purchase of the vessel.  Ship architect Lawrence Woodcraft warned the people in charge of buying this vessel that she was covered in asbestos from bow to stern.

Later Scientology had to remove the asbestos at a huge cost.  Did they get it all?  I hope so.  It is a sad fact that many Scientologist who worked and travelled on the Freewinds will some day die a painful death from ruined lungs because of the fools in Scientology management.  Hubbard claimed that he understood the reason for cancer and his followers could avoid this dred disease.  Yeah.  Well, Scientologists, no matter what courses they have taken, die all the time from cancer.

The ship of death is also a slave ship.