TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Has there ever been a big Scientology donor who is so out there as an ambassador of Ron’s ‘technology’ as Elena Cardone? Her antics are really something, even in front of non-Scientologists. What could David Miscavige be grooming her for? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“Perhaps now it may be possible, in an overwrought world, to do something about the criminals, the insane, about war and the antisocial hatred Man feels for Man. Can we do something for the savage in civilized garb before he ruins this world and all Man? That is a question which the future must answer. I cannot do more than the work I have done and to publish and make available what has been done. Every facility which I have and every knowledge which we have gained is at your disposal. It is at your disposal to improve you, to make crime a thing of yesterday, to banish war forever. But it is up to you..” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1952
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“We follow the rule — if it’s out out there it begun by being out on Flag. In getting it in on Flag we know how to get it in out there. That’s why management orgs must never be separate from a service org — separated, management goes unreal. You can’t say that about Flag. We really get our hands dirty. Unlike the housewife who criticizes the neighbors while her own living room is mountained with garbage, we clean it up at home first. Then we’re in a position to tell others how to do so. See, ma! Clean hands!” — L. Ron Hubbard, June 10, 1971
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“DRESS: Dear All, regarding our uniforms and dress — we looked a rather mottled lot on the dock yesterday and it was necessary to delay the Port Captain’s arrival to prevent him seeing us all in that state. Please remember we are an important ship round these ports so we must look that way. Please improve your dress and smarten up to fit. PORT: The Port Captain came aboard for drinks — he has invited Liz and I out for a meal and wants to return with his wife so she can see the ship. PRO in this port is cool.” — Lt. Barry Watson PO/Port Captain, June 10, 1970
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“Legally, you have no grounds to stand on regarding the defamation of our organization and its members. Human rights trump Scientology. Libel is libel and I have informed you and this group now on where I stand. Further comm is not necessary….One way or another, these posts will come down. We can go the amicable route or another route. The choice is yours.”
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1997: The St. Petersburg Times published a letter from Scientologist Pat Jones, denying that Scientology is a bad neighbor for Clearwater, Florida. “Through a series of free concerts in our beautifully restored Clearwater building, dances for the general public in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom, or through the snowy Winter Wonderland, our Dianetics Road Races or our many other events, we have brought life to downtown. Crime downtown has been noticeably lowered due to our presence here, a fact that has been told to us many times by elderly residents who now consider the downtown safe. Due to the church’s presence in Clearwater, the area receives more than $60-million in direct spending each year. That includes spending by the church, its staff, the more than 1,500 visiting Scientologists who are here at any given time who are active tourists, and the other 3,500 to 4,000 permanent residents of Clearwater who are members of the church. These people contribute a great deal to both the economy of Clearwater and its way of life. Scientologists volunteer in local drug and criminal rehabilitation programs, they serve as Boy and Girl Scout troop leaders, and they work on the church’s annual events such as its Easter Egg Hunt and Summer Crafts Festival, as well as many other non-Scientology programs. The residents of Clearwater, who are in the know and who really care about this town and the state of its downtown, remark constantly on the fact that the church fixes up its buildings to a standard far beyond what is expected of this area, that church staff, parishioners and visiting Scientologists are clean, drug-free and ethical, and that you couldn’t ask for better citizens.”
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“I think it was John Brousseau who said that he heard C.O.B. demean his father by calling him a ‘theetie-weetie thetan.’ LRH used the term in a lecture, I do believe.”
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Full Court Press: What we’re watching at the Underground Bunker
Criminal prosecutions:
— Danny Masterson charged for raping three women: Sentenced to 30 years to life on Sep 7, 2023. Appeal now fully briefed, waiting for 2nd Appellate District court to set a hearing date. Masterson has also submitted a habeas corpus petition.
— ‘Lafayette Ronald Hubbard’ (a/k/a Justin Craig), aggravated assault, plus drug charges: Grand jury indictments include charges from an assault while in custody. Pleaded guilty on Nov 10 to a 17-year prison sentence (eligible for parole in two to three more years). Awaiting transfer to state prison.
— Aaron Matthes charged for SA of child under 12 years old: OT Scientologist facing multiple mandatory life sentences. Next pretrial court hearing set for March 9.
Civil litigation:
— Leah Remini v. Scientology, alleging ‘Fair Game’ harassment and defamation: Some defamation claims were removed by Judge Hammock. Judge Hammock’s ruling is on appeal, which is now fully briefed. Awaiting the setting of an oral arguments hearing.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 15 days of arbitration completed, Val waiting for further word from the IJC.
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson. Judge Upindra Kalra’s ruling denying Scientology’s motion to strike is on appeal. Appeal fully briefed. Motion to replace Jane Does’ AI-tainted brief denied by court. Oral arguments hearing on March 3.
— Jane Doe 1 v. Scientology, David Miscavige, and Gavin Potter: Case unsealed and second amended complaint filed. Scientology moves for religious arbitration. Trial has been set for January 10, 2028.
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Other links: The prosecution of Danny Masterson. Leah Remini’s Fair Game Podcast. Leah Remini’s A&E Series. Scientology’s Celebrities, from A to Z. Bryan Seymour’s suppressed series, Scientology Black Ops: Tom Cruise and dirty tricks. Scientology’s Ideal Orgs, from one end of the planet to the other. Scientology’s sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society. Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in a weekly series. How many have you read?
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THE WHOLE TRACK
[ONE year ago] Trump and Scientology benefactor boasts that she writes for Forbes, Rolling Stone
[TWO years ago] Scientology suicide: How Quentin Hubbard’s death was covered in the press
[THREE years ago] Mark Bunker: Scientology is up to its old tricks in Clearwater
[FOUR years ago] Scientologist chiro gets 5 years probation for fraud after settling sex harassment suit
[FIVE years ago] Danny Masterson’s odds? Juries really don’t like Scientology, Wise Beard Man reminds us
[SIX years ago] Singing for L. Ron Hubbard in the Sea Org: New videos about the Scientology experience
[SEVEN years ago] YouTube runs interference for Scientology and its Nation of Islam bigot problem
[EIGHT years ago] Scientology working its grift on a continent where it’s the last thing they need
[NINE years ago] Who’s the most powerful elected Scientologist in the land? We have a candidate.
[TEN years ago] Tonight, Cathy Schenkelberg takes her Scientology cans to the Hollywood Fringe
[ELEVEN years ago] Garcias file notice of appeal with the Eleventh Circuit, take on two more specialist attorneys
[TWELVE years ago] About that ‘threesome’ with L. Ron Hubbard and the Heinleins
[THIRTEEN years ago] Scientology Goes After Critics With Legal Threat Letters Following Strange Infiltration
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Bernie Headley (1952-2019) did not see his daughter Stephanie in his final 5,667 days.
Joe Reaiche (1958-2024) did not see his daughter Alanna Masterson in his final 6,999 days.
Mike Rinder (1955-2025) did not see his son Benjamin and daughter Taryn in his final 7,589 days.
Tammy Synovec has not seen her daughter Julia in 3,655 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,159 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,665 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,215 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,591 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,086 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,390 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,041 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,259 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,813 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,154 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,725 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,641 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,808 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,394 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,653 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,401 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,970 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,281 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,456 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,138 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,475 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,328 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,444 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,806 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,605 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,489 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,053 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,565 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,825 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,929 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on June 10, 2026 at 07:00
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