TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We wanted to remind the people of Clearwater what they’re dealing with as once again their political leaders cave to Scientology. We figure it’s best if they heard directly from the organization’s founder himself in a rare recording of him plotting his Florida invasion. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“The technique of straight memory case scouting, wherein valences and demon circuits of various types are found, is also a releasing technique. In a percentage of
cases (which is no lower than 20% and no higher than 50%) the straight memory technique, when cleverly used, will remove locks and release illnesses without the preclear ever having been placed in reverie. This is done by discovering any similarity between the illnesses of some valence and the chronic somatic of the preclear and then, still by straight memory, discovering the command or commands which placed the preclear in that valence or by discovering specific moments when the illness was keyed in and, still by straight memory, keying them out.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1950
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“It’s very funny, you know: bodies have machinery laid into them from other times. It’s quite interesting. You’ll find some preclear wallowing around one time or another: ‘Well, look what I have done to this body. Look at the horrible machinery and things I have set up.’ Then he wonders why it runs much faster and gets much more solid. Well, some thetan that had the thing on the genetic line way back when has already installed a tremendous number of items. You didn’t install everything that’s wrong with your body.” — L. Ron Hubbard, July 5, 1957
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“MOVIES AND BOOKS: I have a movie to rewrite and some book work to do. I wish all hands would get the orgs off my desk. One blessing: I am not having to stir the crew’s soup. Thank you Service Div FSO. I think you’re great! The FAO has no top brass yet. That would help.” — The Commodore, July 5, 1971
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“LRH does deliver on his promises. The level works. The State of Operating Thetan or Theta Clear do really exist! They are conditions of the static. Thought does influence matter and on OT 7 if you apply the tech and keep your ethics in, the gain will surpass anything you’ve ever imagined. My tip: forget all the noise. Get back onto standard tech. Find an auditor. Find a twin, write your O/W’s, read a book, get back onto session, take a course. Not only will your life will start to get better but you will feel a lot of happiness. Scientology is really the only existing way to spiritual freedom. This technology when properly applied is wonderful.”
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2001: A letter from the Deputy Executive Director of the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE) was posted to a.r.s this week: “We currently have staff working full time on fundraising. This means getting ABLE known in the government and corporate fields and thus opening doors to new funding resources. We have hired a professional grant writer to assist us on this. As well, we are opening up a new office in Washington, D.C. to establish a stable dissemination point for ABLE right in the heart of the government. It means more Narconon centers, more literacy centers, and more Way to Happiness groups, resulting in a total revolution in the fields of drugs, crime, literacy, and immorality! You can help us by getting your ABLE membership today!”
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“It’s 10:30 and I’m enjoying a fine bottle of rot gut vodka so I’m in no mood for deciphering new Scientology acronyms.”
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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, oral arguments scheduled for June 25. 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. Now serving time in 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 June 19.
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. Oral arguments hearing set for July 23.
— 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 upheld on appeal. Scientology expected to file additional petitions before case can return to Kalra’s court.
— 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] Scientology grifters defy court and find themselves in a lot more trouble
[TWO years ago] The shocking podcast about Neil Gaiman, and our participation in it
[THREE years ago] Steve Cannane’s statement as publisher settles ‘Deep Sleep’ lawsuit over his book ‘Fair Game’
[FOUR years ago] Of course Scientology works — it has graphs and charts and stuff!
[FIVE years ago] Take Scientology’s quiz to see if you qualify for the Sea Org and its billion-year contract!
[SIX years ago] ‘Scientology is dead’ says the ex-con claiming he’s the reincarnated L. Ron Hubbard
[SEVEN years ago] More rich donors propping up Scientology are revealed in a church magazine
[EIGHT years ago] Shocking molestation claims inside Scientology leaking out before ‘Aftermath’ episode
[NINE years ago] Scientology’s all-hands-on-deck gathering in the Valley caught in pics
[TEN years ago] Battle for a Scientology soul: Kazakh 20-year-old ‘prisoner’ is back home, but will she stay?
[ELEVEN years ago] LIVE REPORTS: Scientology leader David Miscavige opens “Ideal Org” in Colombia today
[TWELVE years ago] John Joseph, 1955-2014: A Scientologist, and a friend to the Underground Bunker
[THIRTEEN years ago] Has Leah Remini Left the Church of Scientology?
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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 3,680 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,184 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,690 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,240 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,616 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,111 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,417 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,066 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,284 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,838 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,179 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,750 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,666 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,833 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,419 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,678 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,426 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,995 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,306 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,481 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,163 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,500 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,353 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,469 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,831 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,630 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,514 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,087 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,590 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,850 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,954 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on July 5, 2026 at 07:00
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