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The number of people continuing to expose Scientology’s crimes is not diminishing. This continued vigilance and multiple personalities talking about the truth about the cult is like a body’s strong immune system attacking a virus with antibodies and massive white blood cell attacks. The virus is eventually destroyed. We need to support those who have selflessly shown the light of truth on the Scientology organizations. Because Tony and investigative journalists are effective.

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It used to be a good thing to say you were a Scientologist. It’s nice to see the tide finally turning.

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What does the Clampire get out of lying about the number of adherents they claim? I don't see much in the way of good vibes or anything for the minions.

Maybe the Whales get some solace about all the money they donate, but what does the case supervisor in Cincinnati get out of those claims? They can surely see that there is no stampede of new meat knocking on the doors.

Denial of reality was always a part of $cientology, but now it seems to have reached an extreme that must task the minions ability to see for themselves. Miscavige is going to have to try to keep the blinders on very tight in this future. That dichotomy is going to eventually wear thin on many of the faithful.

Kiwis are staying away in droves. Good for them. But it will be quite a while until all of the current membership age out or escape. Those Ideal mOrgs are going to need a crew keep the carpets clean but mostly to keep the dust from chocking anyone in the building. Paying for the upkeep is going to cause more bad feelings for the locals.

The point where membership accelerates its decline may be near. I think this Edsel has bad brakes and the upcoming downhill had better have strong guardrails.

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Maybe the tipping point will be when the shrinkage becomes apparent even to the brainwashed whales.

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Talking about the Whales, I cannot see how they do not know all the negative press, via ex-Scientologists, documentaries, books, Underground Bunker, lawsuits, Alex meeting with an MP, etc.

I'd love to see a couple of them 'defect' and Tony interviews them.

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In a cult, it's about telling a truth which the cult leader accepts. Reality be damned.

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Does Scientology encourage its members to admit their affiliation to a government census?

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