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Technology Cocktail
“One novelist who was given dianetic processing had long since failed and was working in a menial position, miserably unhappy. He had had only one plot. That plot hadn’t fitted the public concepts too well in the first place. And that plot was contained verbatim in his reactive mind. When the analytical mind tried to think of a plot it could only rework this old one. Further, its intelligence and imagination were inhibited by the engram. So he wrote tremulously and with considerable effort. When the engram was lifted — a complete story by Ouida called ‘Under Two Flags’ read to the mother when she was recovering from an injury which had also injured the child — this novelist stopped being fixated on stories of such an artificial character, his people came to life on his pages and he was not merely rehabilitated, he was able to become what he inherently was, an excellent novelist. Now he could write, if he liked, stories patterned on ‘Under Two Flags,’ or yams of the ‘Confession’ type, or tales so modernistic even he couldn’t understand them. His analytical mind now had full, not reactively limited, scope.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1950
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“When you take bodies which have been mocked up and thetans who have been indoctrinated in very definite lines — to fight, to do this, to have certain types of societies; to do this, to do that, to do the other thing — and then they get scooped up from this galaxy and that system and this star and here and there and the other place and are dumped in on one system as unwanted merchandise, you have these tremendous impulses which are at work, one against another. And it works up a lot of heat of friction. You have such a society here at this particular time. This society belongs nominally to the Espinol United Stars. This is Sun 12, and it is one little tiny pinpoint. Their whole title is Espinol United Stars, pardon me, Espinol United Moons, Planets and Asteroids, this part of the Universe is ours, Hup!” — L. Ron Hubbard, July 9, 1963
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“A very warm welcome aboard to Jane Kember The Guardian WW, on behalf of The Commodore, myself, Aides Council, The Captain and all officers and crew of the ‘Apollo’. All who have kept up-to-date with the news and events posted on my board in CIC will know what a great task the Guardian’s Office has performed for Scientology, Scientology Orgs and Scientologists throughout the world. It is an honor and a privilege to have you with us, Jane, and may your stay be most enjoyable.” — With love, Capt Mary Sue Hubbard, July 9, 1970
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“It is interesting how our OT perceptions and knowingness can be invalidated by others who have never experienced the same, or who insist on invalidating anything that is not evidenced in the sciences. Their loss!”
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1998: The Jacksonville Times-Union reported that Scientologist John Travolta was confronted by actor Woody Harrelson concerning Scientology. “Travolta and co-star Woody Harrelson verbally jousted about Scientology while making their upcoming movie, Thin Red Line, insiders claim. ‘Woody has a problem with Scientology and he went up and told John what he thought,’ says a source close to the production. ‘John and he got into some heated arguments. They never came to blows, but it got pretty tense on the set.'”
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“Scientology….the Renaissance Faire meets the ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’.”
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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] As Maga erupts over Epstein, will Scientology fuel a split in Trump support?
[TWO years ago] Scientology invites pilgrims to visit the holy of holies — LRH’s Saint Hill office
[THREE years ago] Secrets of Scientology’s most secretive branch, part 3: CST’s people
[FOUR years ago] Podcast: It’s Scientology’s move in several court cases, and we try to keep it all straight
[FIVE years ago] My family followed Scientology from the start, and here’s how I managed to escape
[SIX years ago] Internal LAPD emails show the department’s cozy relationship with Scientology
[SEVEN years ago] To be fair, we went by a Scientology ‘Ideal Org’ on its biggest day of the week
[EIGHT years ago] Scientology’s blatant social media fraud fuels attacks on Leah Remini and Mike Rinder
[NINE years ago] Scientology trying to salvage its derelict Narconon flagship as new training center
[TEN years ago] Atack: Which of Scientology’s thought-stopping clichés has stayed with you the longest?
[ELEVEN years ago] How Scientology’s 1970s infiltration scandal led to the creation of its IAS slush fund
[TWELVE years ago] Jon Atack: The abandoned ideas that L. Ron Hubbard turned into Dianetics
[THIRTEEN years ago] Claire Headley Shows Us That in Scientology, You Just Can’t Shout at Ashtrays Enough
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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 3,684 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,188 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,694 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,244 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,620 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,115 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,421 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,070 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,288 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,842 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,183 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,754 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,670 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,837 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,423 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,682 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,430 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 3,999 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,310 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,485 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,167 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,504 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,357 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,473 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,835 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,634 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,518 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,091 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,594 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,854 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 15,958 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on July 9, 2026 at 07:00
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