TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: With Captain David Miscavige’s speech Friday night out of the way, last night it was time for the IAS gala’s Patrons Ball as Scientology paid tribute to its wealthy donors. Everyone was all smiles in the glimpses that our helpers found on social media. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]
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Technology Cocktail
“We are so used to an aberrated society where everyone in it has engrams, that we look at the reactivation and restimulation of engrams as the normal, average procedure. It has become a part of our educational strata that if you do so and so to a person, you get such and such results. Actually, such a generality is impossible. You will find out, in dealing with aberrees, that if you do such and so to ‘A’ and do the same such and so to ‘B,’ you are going to get two widely different reactions. But having read the novelists on the subject, and having been indoctrinated with the educational pattern, we erroneously agree that humanity reacts in a certain way. It doesn’t happen to be true.” — L. Ron Hubbard, 1951
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“You know, a fellow’s walking down the street and a thought flashes through his mind that maybe some of his behavior is not entirely masculine, maybe it is slightly effeminate. In other words, the datum is there ‘Maybe I’m a girl.’ Well, it’s, you see, it’s very nebulous. You know, maybe he’s just playing a game with himself of worry, something. We come along, we pat him on the shoulder, he tells us what he’s worried about. We don’t even have to tell him ‘You’re not a girl,’ see? I mean, he just tells us what he was worried about, he — boom! See, it’s gone that quick.” — L. Ron Hubbard, October 25, 1956
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“In the exact place Christopher Columbus, returning from his first voyage, got blown off that bay just like we did. He had anchored and half the crew went ashore to give thanks in a church-hermitage at that place and were seized by the islanders. Columbus, still aboard the Nina, his smallest ship, lost both his anchors and with only 3 sailors and some ships boys had to get out of there as a gale struck. He came up to where we are now, rode out the gale, went back, PRed his crew out of the goal, recovered an anchor and sailed on to Lisbon and into history.” — The Commodore, October 25, 1970
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“I have been busy researching and bringing to light various factors that are working to control this planet right now. I have done some why finding and, using the data series and basic Scientology principles, discovered and now making known what is currently happening on this tiny ball of dirt in the cosmos. LRH was right when he said this was a prison planet and the ‘powers that be’ (off world) are determined to keep it that way. This is what is behind all this draconian lock downs. COVID-19 is an altered importance out of all proportion to its effects. In addition if one is high on the Tone Scale and one does not RESIST it yet IF catches it, it is mild. Much like a common cold. But shove people own into FEAR and repeatedly say how contagious and dangerous it is and you will get compliance. Now I cannot express that directly as of course it would not be believed and I would be considered a nut job. However I can expose the effects that are being created and point out the outpoints. And that is what I am doing publicly.”
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2001: A report from the International Association of Scientologists meeting in October was posted to a.r.s this week. “David was wearing the standard tux, nicely tailored and a bow tie. The ‘message’ or ‘gimmick’ as they call it in Scn was to join staff and/or become very active in the VM program He told us that part of the problem is that the world has become too consumed with MEST and specifically mentioned computers, rather than operating spiritually. I got the distinct impression he was saying that MEST, especially computers, nice houses etc. are BAD, and that you don’t need to spend your money on STUFF, instead you should be giving your hard earned money to the C of S. He then said that there is no way people do what these terrorists did on September 11 without there being both psych and drug involvement. Davy said that in the present day, it’s the same situation with the terrorists only worse. They not only are given drugs but they have an evil PSYCH as the right hand man of Osama Bin Laden. Next up was head of OSA, Mr. Mike Rinder without any post title. Rinder started going on and on and on and on about the evil psychs He also talked about how the C of S brought and won 5 law suits against the Russian government for falsifying criminal charges against the C of S and the Russian prosecutor had to pay the court fees. He then said that the study tech courses are now offered in all Russian Universities. Rinder then introduced the first Freedom Medal Winner. It was the ED Narconon Italy, Felicie Cantu. The did a presentation of the opening of the Jenna Elfman mission in San Francisco. They had interviews with each of the Celebs there including Tom Cruise, Juliette Lewis, JT, Jenna, Kristi Alley and a few others. This was a ‘special:’ message from each Celeb. The message from each kept with the ‘theme’ of the event which was to become active either by joining staff, opening a mission or doing VM work and of course, getting yourself up the bridge. Jenna was particularly gung ho. Karen Hollander was there to do the ABLE spew and showed a video of the grand opening of Narconon Arrowhead with interviews of government officials. Each government official spoke glowingly of Narconon being the solution to the worlds drug problem. Karen also told of an IAS grant to the Country of Gambia to get Study tech into the schools there. It appears Gambia has a 70 percent illiteracy rate and is too poor to purchase the study tech books and pay ASI to deliver. So the IAS made a grant and now every teacher (all 5,500 of them) is trained and uses study tech in Gambia. Karen then introduced the next Freedom metal winner and that was Dr. Oliver Hseung from Taiwan, who quit being an MD to open up 6 or 7 Missions in Taiwan. The 3 Freedom Medal are John Carmichael, GO/OSA PR NY, Bunny Dubin and Sharyn Runyon. The VM video shows VM’s in action in NYC and the video also had about 10 interviews with fireman, policeman and officials from Rescue organizations all extolling the wonderfulness of the C of S.”
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“I’ll have you know I read each and every comment very carefully and that there are a myriad of reasons for why I may upvote them … or not.”
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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 heard and submitted, waiting for ruling. 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. Scientology’s attempt to gut the case failed, and appeals court upheld. Back to trial court in December.
— Baxter, Baxter, and Paris v. Scientology, alleging labor trafficking: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to ‘religious arbitration.’ 17 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. Case returning 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. Hearing on arbitration motion set for March, 2027.
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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] Newts be damned! Scientology covers field with paving despite ecological warning
[TWO years ago] Scientology’s IAS ‘ruby anniversary’ gala is here, and Apostate Alex is on the scene
[THREE years ago] LAPD was quick to answer Scientology’s call to detain former cop at weekend protest
[FOUR years ago] The Shaun Fabos Factor: What happens when a Scientologist is called to testify
[FIVE years ago] Religion professor complains that no one wants to hear the good news about Scientology
[SIX years ago] Leaked from Scientology social media: Incredible beings joining the winning team!
[SEVEN years ago] We have a Scientology document (we think) Priscilla Presley doesn’t want us to show you
[EIGHT years ago] A Scientology ‘Fair Game’ tactic from way back: Sexually degrading harassment
[NINE years ago] Chris Owen: How one country, at least, is savaging Scientology’s privacy nightmare
[TEN years ago] Until the spaceships arrive, Scientologists measure cosmic success in framed glory
[ELEVEN years ago] Jon Atack: Scientology’s ‘past lives’ don’t pass the giggle test
[TWELVE years ago] Jon Atack: Scientology and hypnotism — even some ex-members can’t admit its central role
[THIRTEEN years ago] Scientology Moves to Dismiss Garcia Fraud Lawsuit On a Question of Jurisdiction
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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 3,792 days.
Valerie Haney has not seen her mother Lynne in 4,296 days.
Katrina Reyes has not seen her mother Yelena in 4,802 days
Sylvia Wagner DeWall has not seen her brother Randy in 4,352 days.
Klaus Büchele has not seen his daughter Jasmin in 5,728 days.
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 3,223 days.
Christie Collbran has not seen her mother Liz King in 6,529 days.
Marc Headley has not seen his mother Trudy in 5,178 days.
Clarissa Adams has not seen her parents Walter and Irmin Huber in 4,396 days.
Jamie Sorrentini Lugli has not seen her father Irving in 5,950 days.
Quailynn McDaniel has not seen her brother Sean in 5,291 days.
Dylan Gill has not seen his father Russell in 13,861 days.
Melissa Paris has not seen her father Jean-Francois in 9,778 days.
Valeska Paris has not seen her brother Raphael in 5,945 days.
Mirriam Francis has not seen her brother Ben in 5,531 days.
Claudio and Renata Lugli have not seen their son Flavio in 5,790 days.
Lori Hodgson has not seen her son Jeremy and daughter Jessica in 4,538 days.
Marie Poulin has not seen her mother June in 4,107 days.
Julian Wain has not seen his brother Joseph or mother Susan in 2,418 days.
Charley Updegrove has not seen his son Toby in 3,593 days.
Derek Bloch has not seen his father Darren in 5,275 days.
Cindy Plahuta has not seen her daughter Kara in 5,612 days.
Roger Weller has not seen his daughter Alyssa in 10,465 days.
Claire Headley has not seen her mother Gen in 5,581 days.
Ramana Dienes-Browning has not seen her mother Jancis in 3,943 days.
Skip Young has not seen his daughters Megan and Alexis in 4,742 days.
Mary Kahn has not seen her son Sammy in 4,586 days.
Lois Reisdorf has not seen her son Craig in 4,201 days.
Phil and Willie Jones have not seen their son Mike and daughter Emily in 4,702 days.
Mary Jane Barry has not seen her daughter Samantha in 4,962 days.
Kate Bornstein has not seen her daughter Jessica in 16,066 days.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on October 25, 2026 at 07:00
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