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SchNews vs Scientology

Jo Makepeace | 22.05.2008 20:06

SchMovie of the now infamous 'Cult' incident.

 http://www.schnews.org.uk/schmovies/index.html#cf


The story originally broken by SchNEWS last week is still doing the rounds - it's been spotted in the Guardian , the Telegraph etc etc.

Original story -  http://www.schnews.org.uk/archive/news6321.htm

Jo Makepeace
- e-mail: schnews@brighton.co.uk
- Homepage: http://www.schnews.org.uk

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never forget ye of SCHnews -

22.05.2008 21:47

once you have powerful enemies you are assured powerful friends.

Scientology is not only a dangerous cult which targets the weak and gullible, Scientology is not only a money making scam, Scientology is not only an aggressive infiltrationist complex - Scientology is the primary threat to the popular cultural disemination of new technologies, militarist applications of same and the subversion of any positive "first contact" scenario with non-human intelligent life. To that end they organised the most comprehensive inflitration of US governmen in history

"This project included a series of infiltrations and thefts from 136 government agencies, foreign embassies and consulates, as well as private organizations critical of Scientology, carried out by Church members; the single largest infiltration of the United States government in history with up to 5,000 covert agents," :-  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_snow_white

and to that end they now do their best to remove critics from Youtube and plackards from teenagers.

It will take more than City Plod and a bunch of freaks floating in a swimming pool trying out their psychic powers to save the cult of Scientology or more to the point its warped genre of Sci Fi distortion.

WELL DONE SCHnews!
ye'll have a scoop on the aliens when Xenu the matey comes back.

.:. ipsiphi


"Teenager not to be charged" - Guardian

23.05.2008 12:03

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/23/religion
pity. All you need to do is get Cruise, Travolta, Xenu, Snipes & Hubbard in Court - City Plod would be a bonus. May we all hope (and pray) the young lad overcomes this ordeal and may soon return to normal protesting.

-


some corrections

23.05.2008 12:04

Anonymous was not formed in 1996, as stated in the video. It was formed in 2008 as an anti-Scientology movement, and has its roots in internet subcultures, particularly based around certain imageboards (not former members, tho some former members are involved.)

Also, I'm not sure what you mean by "originally broken by Schnews" but the story appeared in a number of places (here for one) beforehand.

That aside the video was wicked, nice one :). Thankfully the charges have now been dropped. Major respect to ENG.

Temple of Xenu
- Homepage: http://templeofxenu.wordpress.com


bring on the pain

23.05.2008 12:51

A combination of fortune cookie messages and scientology, a song made by the rock band faith no more back in early nineties, a darker, more cynical song you'd be hard pushed to find, thank god we're all saved by faith in this dangerous modern society or else...one might have cause for worry...:
You have a winning way, so keep it
Your future
You are an angel heading for the land of sunshine
And fortune is smiling upon you

Prepare for a series of comfortable miracles
From fasting to feasting
And life to you is a dashing bold adventure
So sing and rejoice
And look for the dream that keeps coming back
Your future
Pat yourself on the back and give yourself a handshake
Cuz everything is not yet lost

Does life seem worthwhile to you?

HERE'S HOW TO ORDER!

Yes, hmm hmm, now for the next question
Does emotional music have quite an effect on you?
Do you feel sometimes like age is against you?
Sing and rejoice and sing and rejoice
Yes, hmm hmm, that's interesting.
But tell me, do you often sing or whistle just for fun?
Do you feel sometimes like age is against you?
I, I can help - I can help you - I can help you help yourself!

Does life seem worthwhile to you? P>

HERE'S HOW TO ORDER!

Varicose
Comatose
Senile

punk


RE: Temple of Xenu

24.05.2008 11:25

Anonymous is not an "anti scientology organisation" and it was not started in 2008. Anonymous are an entity with unclear beginnings. There are no leaders, no defined direction - a large number of anonymous have decided to take on Scientology, but they do not necessarily represent "all" of anonymous.

We are everywhere. We do not forgive. We do not forget. We are Legion.

Plus, I am a very big fan of Schnews, and have been getting it for years, but I am pretty certain you didn't break this news.

anonymous


YouTube link

24.05.2008 23:04

Until All Are Free TV
- Homepage: http://untilallarefree.tk


re: anonymous

24.05.2008 23:27

"Anonymous is not an "anti scientology organisation" and it was not started in 2008."

I said anti-Scientology movement. And Anonymous, as an anti-Scientology movement (i.e. the current wave of protests and other action) did begin in 2008. Anonymous as an entity or an idea or a however you want to define it has origins going back far further than this; I was referring specifically to the anti-Scientology element, as this was relevant in the context of the video.

"Anonymous are an entity with unclear beginnings. There are no leaders, no defined direction - a large number of anonymous have decided to take on Scientology, but they do not necessarily represent "all" of anonymous."

I never said they did...?

"Plus, I am a very big fan of Schnews, and have been getting it for years, but I am pretty certain you didn't break this news."

Again, I never said I did. Just pointing out that it had been reported elsewhere before Schnews.

why the hostility?

Temple of Xenu
- Homepage: http://templeofxenu.wordpress.com


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