Archive for May, 2007

Top Honors

May 31, 2007

As an example of a Scientology footbullet, their attempt at discrediting the BBC’s reporter John Sweeney has backfired big time.  When they tried to derail the Panorama expose “Scientology and Me” by putting a clip of Sweeney shouting on YouTube, the BBC put their own clip up in defense.  That clip is now one of [...]

Goodnight, Mr. Reilly

May 29, 2007

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Charles Nelson Reilly who I always found delightful in his every TV appearance.  I was well aware of his career as an actor and director of serious Broadway fare and loved that he was able to be treated seriously at the same time as being accepted [...]

The Scientology Wars

May 28, 2007

1992 CULT AWARENESS NETWORK CONFERENCE
This speech was given at a CAN conference in 1992, before CAN was taken over by Scientology.  Jolly West talks about the battles Scientology has engaged in against anyone who speaks out about the group.
Louis Jolyon (”Jolly” ;) West was an American psychiatrist, human rights activist and expert on brainwashing, mind control, [...]

A Classroom Full O’ Crazy

May 24, 2007

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
We could start with the bat-shit insane Glenn Beck but at least his producer was smart enough to have Professor David Touretzky on as a guest to speak about the increased use of Hubbard’s Study Tech in public classrooms. Dr. Dave once again proves that there is no [...]

Free Keith Henson

May 21, 2007

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE:  Saturday, May 19, 2007 
Vince Daniels has Keith Henson’s wife, Arel Lucas, on the show to update us on the latest legal situation Keith faces in Riverside County. Keith Henson was put on trial in Riverside for picketing Scientology. During the course of his trial, the word Scientology was never allowed [...]

Salvage a Planet

May 19, 2007

Scientology responded to the BBC Panorama show “Scientology and Me” by releasing a video attack on reporter John Sweeney. Now, another video responds to Scientology’s response.
This filmmaker looks at the event John Sweeney was not allowed to attend for the Panorama show. With running commentary, this video goes inside that event and [...]

Panorama: Scientology and Me

May 15, 2007

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: Monday May 14, 2007
John Sweeney sets out to investigate Scientology and finds himself the target of PI’s, abuse and a massive smear campaign meant to ruin his career.

This is a terrific show which has been surrounded by much controversy stirred up by Scientology. At the end of the day, the [...]

Bring Back Donahue!

May 13, 2007

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: May 14, 1995
I grew up watching Donahue in my formative years. He created a format that was lively and he actually covered topics of importance. Before Oprah and the countless imitators who latched onto his roaming mic routine, he had used his show to explore subjects that rarely got [...]

Scientology…Losing it!

May 11, 2007

And by “it” I mean the war on the Internet. The BBC has what should be a spectacular show next week on Panorama and I can’t wait. It’s all about how Scientology attacks anyone who speaks out against them. The producers were wondering if they had changed over the years and found [...]

Flirting with Disaster

May 6, 2007

BROADCAST DATE: May 4, 2007
Stephanie Miller goofed on the rumors of Katie’s flirting with her co-star on the set on “Mad Money.”
Personally, I don’t put much stock in these rumors but it doesn’t stop me from being amused by the following antics:

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