Melbourne Idle Org Opening Thread Merge

[Free to shine]

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8202663/scientology-open-day

Check the link for the video on the opening of Melbourne org tomorrow.

Reasonably balanced from ACA. The locals have been invited to come see what it's all about, they seem more concerned about parking. :D

[Free to shine]

If only those locals could know how watched they will be!!! :omg:

There is probably some PR program with all their names and addresses for sure, as they each got a personal letter. Sigh.

I hope they get so bored they walk out in the middle of the HOOORRAYS!

[jenni with an eye]

If only those locals could know how watched they will be!!! :omg:

There is probably some PR program with all their names and addresses for sure, as they each got a personal letter. Sigh.

I hope they get so bored they walk out in the middle of the HOOORRAYS!

I wonder what the neighbours will think when they find out what really happens behind those walls :omg:

May be someone should warn them...:yes:

[Freeminds]

If that org's as idle as I expect it will be... parking ain't going to be a problem.

The guys in :guyfawkes: are going to be putting in an appearance, I hear.

[Jump]

Dianetics: A philosophical chocolate teapot

mmm... chocolate

[fortymarriedandbalding]

Inviting the locals is a cost saving measure. Much cheaper than hiring actors to fill the place for their publiciy pics and films.

If the place holds only 600 for special events, 400 locals, 100 local scientologists and 100 bussed in from other areas, and the place will be busting at the seams - at least for a few hours.

[Blown in ANZO]

Watched the video.

Virginia Stewart, you are so full of shit that your eyes are brown.

"We are bursting at the seams. Interest has never been higher". Really?

I remember you when you were a little girl, if I had asked you then; "Hey Virginia, what do you want to do when you grow up?", do you think you would have said "I want to lie for a UFO cult", huh, do you?

Of course not!

Wake up girl, you've nearly wasted your best years, you're 40 now, aren't you? It's not too late to salvage your own life, but you better get cracking!

Cop ya later!

[Dulloldfart]

Reasonably balanced from ACA. The locals have been invited to come see what it's all about, they seem more concerned about parking. :D

That should be interesting. Not so much the parking, but if they are inviting locals, how are they going to keep protesters out? They can't really check IDs to *prove* that someone is a local; or have someone vouch for them; or ask them for the sekrit password; or any other silly games they get up to in order to keep out anyone except the flock.

I assume they are inviting locals to boost the numbers, as you can't bus people in to Oz from other orgs in the US. Oh, this is going to be hilarious. Please please can some locals (heh!) get video cameras inside? :D

Oh, I see that the locals got personal letters. Maybe the letters said "bring this letter in order to get in." Maybe some door-to-door collection of unwanted letters could be done. . . .

Paul

[Lucretia]

I assume they are inviting locals to boost the numbers, as you can't bus people in to Oz from other orgs in the US. Oh, this is going to be hilarious. Please please can some locals (heh!) get video cameras inside? :D

Paul

Yes...please get a video camera inside, and break out some anon masks in the audience. This should be a total hoot.

[Free to shine]

Watched the video.

Virginia Stewart, you are so full of shit that your eyes are brown.

"We are bursting at the seams. Interest has never been higher". Really?

I remember you when you were a little girl, if I had asked you then; "Hey Virginia, what do you want to do when you grow up?", do you think you would have said "I want to lie for a UFO cult", huh, do you?

Of course not!

Wake up girl, you've nearly wasted your best years, your 40 now, aren't you? It's not too late to salvage your own life, but you better get cracking!

Cop ya later!

Yeah I kinda gagged at the "bursting at the seams" bit.

They are bringing people from all over Oz for bums on seats.

I hope my the few members of my family left in enjoy it - the last flings of a dying cult. It will be something to remember in the coming years, when the truth they know deep inside is no longer able to be squished and squashed away in that box in their minds and they have to come to terms with hanging in there to the last minute....

[Dulloldfart]

What time does it start? When can we expect on-the-spot updates as it happens? :)

Paul

[Panda Termint]

In about 12 hours time, I think, Paul. I imagine it'll get underway around midday of the 29th.

[Dulloldfart]

In about 12 hours time, I think, Paul. I imagine it'll get underway around midday of the 29th.

Thanks, Panda.

Noon Saturday Melbourne = 01:00 (1am) Saturday London = 17:00 (5pm) Friday Los Angeles.

Paul

[AnonKat]

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8202663/scientology-open-day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI07cCTGJDQ


Long steeped in contoversy, the new Melbourne headquarters of Australia’s Scientology community is opening its doors. In an unprecedented move for the religious group, locals have been given the opportunity to see inside the world shared by stars Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kate Cebrano – and rumors are flying that some such celebrities may attend.

[Dulloldfart]

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8202663/scientology-open-day

Guests can add comments to the article too. . . . :)

Paul

[AnonKat]

Guests can add comments to the article too. . . . :)

Paul

Good point, Sorry folks I am having a bit of an off day today

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/threads/melbourne-cos-flying-in-its-own-audience-for-org-opening.68191/


SCIENTOLOGISTS from around the world are expected to land in Melbourne this week ahead of the opening of a new multi-million dollar Scientology church.

But the church has hosed down speculation that high-profile devotees John Travolta and Tom Cruise would be among the Scientologists in town to celebrate the opening of the Ascot Vale facility this weekend.

[FreeBeing]

Have fun MelbAnons! :guyfawkes:

[This is NOT OK !!!!]

Guests can add comments to the article too. . . . :)

Paul

Good idea Paul:)

I just did it.

By the way, you need a Aussie zip code to log on as a guest. I found one for Sydney. It's 2000 (must not be too many people there!!:D)

[AnonKat]

Oh sh..... merge threads plox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI07cCTGJDQ

[FoTi]

Can't wait to see the results on this.

[Panda Termint]

It says the "party" is on Saturday Night but I'm pretty sure the Grand Opening is scheduled for this afternoon. Anyone up for a drive to check out whether the Stage and PA is set up?

[behindmycamel]

Really hoping that Anons raid this. With pics/vids:D
*crosses fingers*

[Zinjifar]

No doubt the new 'activated' melbourne 'field' will clue us in :)
when they decide we need to know it.

Zinj

[Lohan2008]

Scooter get online & download the raid :p

[haiqu]

Inviting the locals is a cost saving measure. Much cheaper than hiring actors to fill the place for their publiciy pics and films.

If the place holds only 600 for special events, 400 locals, 100 local scientologists and 100 bussed in from other areas, and the place will be busting at the seams - at least for a few hours.

ROFL.

It also cures the parking problem for the opening, since most will be locals.

Good PR move though, apparently someone Got A Clue for a change.

[Dulloldfart]

So, what happened?!!

Paul

[Free to shine]

So, what happened?!!

Paul

I guess we'll have to wait until Anonymous makes a report....

[I told you I was trouble]

I guess we'll have to wait until Anonymous makes a report....


Hmmmmm ... dying to know how it all went, I would think there would be wall to wall security guards posted to keep the riff raff away and make everything appear to be under control.


:p

[AnonKat]

I guess we'll have to wait until Anonymous makes a report....

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/threads/melbourne-ideal-org-opening-flash-raid-29th-jan-2011.68418/#post-1356383


Sorry about this we are all runing around like headless chooks at the moment that we forgot to put this up.
Time:Saturday, January 29 · 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:Church of Scientology, 251 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale
Meet at Flinders street / Elizabeth Street (entrance of Flinders Street, near Boost Juice) at 4.00! We head off at 4.20.

SirAnonymousOfAnon, Yesterday at 5:18 AM

[Kookaburra]

First two reports not exactly what the cult wanted to hear. :D

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/scientologys-grand-melbourne-opening/story-e6frf7kx-1225996707355

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2011/01/29/1225996/707254-scientology-protesters.jpg

SECURITY was tight yesterday as hundreds of Scientologists and their guests gathered to open the controversial church's new headquarters in Ascot Vale.

All afternoon a procession of well-dressed church members could be seen making their way to the Mt Alexander Rd site, which was guarded by about 20 security guards.

High-profile Scientologist Kate Ceberano arrived about 4.30pm.

The massive compound, which was bought from the Catholic Church for $7 million in 2005, has been renovated at an estimated cost of $20 million, and includes a large chapel, a public auditorium, course rooms and a multimedia public information centre.

Guests - including Lord Mayor Robert Doyle - arriving for the opening were greeted by a small number of protesters wearing masks and chanting anti-Scientology slogans.

"I am here because my friend Kate Ceberano invited me to be here and people should take nothing more from it than that," Mr Doyle said.


But he was attacked by independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon.

"He is the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and indirectly he is lending his support to this organisation," he said.



http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doyle-at-scientology-function-20110129-1a93b.html

Doyle at Scientology function
John Mangan
January 30, 2011



MELBOURNE lord mayor Robert Doyle was a guest speaker at the opening of the Church of Scientology's multimillion-dollar headquarters in Ascot Vale yesterday, which drew more than 50 protesters.

Mounted police supervised the private function in the Mount Alexander Road building as Mr Doyle and guests including Kate and Phil Ceberano were ferried in a back entrance.

Senator Nick Xenophon, who has campaigned to have Scientology's tax-free status revoked, said he was surprised at Cr Doyle's decision.
Advertisement: Story continues below

Cr Doyle said he was attending as a friend of Kate Ceberano, who had worked hard for the city since she was made a Moomba queen. ''People shouldn't draw any commentary from my attendance other than that this was a personal invitation from a friend which has been accepted,'' he said.

Senator Xenophon said he would write to the lord mayor proposing a meeting with Scientology victims.

''He's over 18, he's entitled to go wherever he wants, but to say that he's going there as a private individual because of a friendship with Kate Ceberano is a bit cute,'' he said.

''The fact is that he's the lord mayor of the City of Melbourne and his presence will be seen as a seal of approval for an organisation that has caused so much harm to so many.''

Local newspapers had reported rumours that church director Cheryl Wickens would be joined by guests including celebrity Scientologists such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta.

[Panda Termint]

So, what happened?!!

Paul
Media Reports http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?t=21851

[Kookaburra]

First reports on WWP thread. Sounds like a great success!

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/threads/melbourne-cos-flying-in-its-own-audience-for-org-opening.68191/

[Chess]

Thanks for posting. Loved the press they got. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne I don't think fully appreciates (but he's going to) that he just placed himself in a big pile of smelly crap. Raising the hackles of Nick is not a politically sensible thing to do; evidence is such a bitch, especially when you don't know about it or worse, ignore it. Wonder how he's sleeping now? Hope the suck up to Kate was worth it...:duh:

[Free to shine]

I'll copy some of it over from above link on WWP.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8018/707254scientologyprotes.jpg

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4695/16630217439686260379910.jpg

Anonymous post:

I talked to one of the press who were there after the opening event and he said the only reason he was there was to cover a story for the age about how "EVERYONE" who lived in the area were getting parking tickets because of the opening of the Church of Scientology.

Basically, the church got the council to shut down the road behind the building (the back entrance) and so everyone who lived nearby and parked their cars on the sides of the street (legal to do you know) got tickets. Over 90 or so were handing out during the day... including to the press.


The Scientologists tried to get the police to arrest me and a few others who were there after the event (at about 9.30, as sibbo and I was working on press stuff to do with the protest) and two others were protesting. The police came up, saw nothing was going on, got annoyed at Scientology and chatted to us about random stuff, then offered to 'escort' us to the tram stop for our protection, then seeing that Scientologists were at the tram stop also and were trying to annoy us there (even with police there) decided to give us a lift all the way back to the city.

Angry-Scientologist guy was raging hard and lost his cool infront of the cops, yelling at me, etc. The cops at this point basically realized we weren't the problem... the Scientologists were.



The new Church of Scientology Melbourne Ideal Organization was dedicated January 29, 2011, in ceremonies attended by more than 2,000 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion was joined by civic leaders and government officials to commemorate the opening of the first Ideal Church of Scientology in Australia.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6/kateceberanosinging.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/271/mrdavidmiscavigemelbour.jpg

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Melbourne along with the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the Honourable Robert Doyle and Melbourne native and award-winning singer and songwriter Kate Ceberano.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/622/davidmiscavigekateceber.jpg


Doyle at Scientology function
The Age 30th Jan 2011
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doyle-at-scientology-function-20110129-1a93b.html

MELBOURNE lord mayor Robert Doyle was a guest speaker at the opening of the Church of Scientology's multimillion-dollar headquarters in Ascot Vale yesterday, which drew more than 50 protesters.

Mounted police supervised the private function in the Mount Alexander Road building as Mr Doyle and guests including Kate and Phil Ceberano were ferried in a back entrance.

Senator Nick Xenophon, who has campaigned to have Scientology's tax-free status revoked, said he was surprised at Cr Doyle's decision.

Cr Doyle said he was attending as a friend of Kate Ceberano, who had worked hard for the city since she was made a Moomba queen. ''People shouldn't draw any commentary from my attendance other than that this was a personal invitation from a friend which has been accepted,'' he said.

Senator Xenophon said he would write to the lord mayor proposing a meeting with Scientology victims.

''He's over 18, he's entitled to go wherever he wants, but to say that he's going there as a private individual because of a friendship with Kate Ceberano is a bit cute,'' he said.

''The fact is that he's the lord mayor of the City of Melbourne and his presence will be seen as a seal of approval for an organisation that has caused so much harm to so many.''

Local newspapers had reported rumours that church director Cheryl Wickens would be joined by guests including celebrity Scientologists such as Tom Cruise or John Travolta.

[jenni with an eye]

Great job Melbanon :thumbsup:

I'm betting Davey was not amused.
Fancy being the great leader of the 'fastest growing religion on the planet' :puke:
and still have to sneak in & out of your own event like a criminal. :hissyfit:

Well if the suit fits wear it...oh that's right he did ! :roflmao:

:happydance:

[Zinjifar]

Good for Xenophon

Zinj

[Kookaburra]

Good for Xenophon

Zinj

Yes. If the Lord Mayor has been ignoring the abuses of Scn so far, a scathing rebuke from a senator would be a wake up call.

[degraded being]

How can I become a moomba queen?

[Free to shine]

I've asked for all these threads to be combined.

[suzuki t20]

http://forums.whyweprotest.net/threads/david-miscarriage-burdens-australia-with-his-presence-melbraid-jan-29-2011.68469/

[Outethicsofficer]

I think it is great they have finally had their new Ideal Org opening. They needed this org like they needed a hole in the head. Now as the Ideal becomes the Idle and none of the forecast growth happens will they realise they have been duped? I wonder!

Nothing I can think of will speak to them more loudly than a non-flourishing Idle Org,


James

[degraded being]

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Scientology+Aliens&docid=416438945205&mid=8889F2F74B86AC5E71518889F2F74B86AC5E7151&FORM=VIRE1#

[FreeBeing]

Does Australia have tumble weeds? Be a nice touch after the idle morgue is open for say, 2 weeks. :D Hark, crickets!
http://swaggertooth.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/tumbleweed_ghost_town.jpg

[degraded being]

You can see him after the tech briefing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWZX59tBJg0

[FreeBeing]

You can see him after the tech briefing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWZX59tBJg0

That clip is priceless!!!!!!!!!!! :dieslaughing::dieslaughing::dieslaughing:

[Jachs]

Does anyone know the Rates cost of melbourne Ideal Org.

Purchased $7 million

Renovations $20 Million? (that has to be a alteration of the truth )

If it is the truth, what annual cost would the rates be on such a property?

as the org doesnt, wont service the public, how many sets of basics has to be sold
to pay rent to RTC for the public funded donated building(isnt that penalising upstats)and for rates.




The massive compound, which was bought from the Catholic Church for $7 million in 2005, has been renovated at an estimated cost of $20 million, and includes a large chapel, a public auditorium, course rooms and a multimedia public information centre.

source http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/scientologys-grand-melbourne-opening/story-e6frf7kx-1225996707355




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[suzuki t20]

Is DM a tennis fan ?

Could the timing of the idle org opening be so DM could be in Melbourne for the mens grand slam final ?

[Free to shine]

I couldn't find any links, however there was a segment on Channel 7 news tonight with the Victorian Premier and Senator Xenophon both expressing disapproval of the Lord Mayor of Melbourne attending the opening. Senator X suggests this man meet with the victims of scientology in the near future. :yes:

[degraded being]

HIS men's grand slam final won't need tennis balls if JT and TC are in the game. Horrible thought!

[Panda Termint]

Poll on whether or not Melbourne's Lord Mayor should have attended the Idle Org Opening: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doyle-at-scientology-function-20110129-1a93b.html#poll
Currently running at 92% No!!!

Vote NOW! (open for next 22 hours)

[Zhent]

Acknowledging the Church for its many contributions to the community were Melbourne Lord Mayor the Honourable Robert Doyle, Moonee Valley City Councillor Paul Giuliano, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events, the Honourable Justin Madden, Sociologist Professor Gary Bouma and former Indigenous Person of the Year Uncle Bob Randall.

HARPOONS:

Justin Madden:
Address Suite 1, 28 Shuter Street, Moonee Ponds, Vic, 3039 3039
Phone (03) 9370 7777
Email Address justin.madden@parliament.vic.gov.au

Paul Giuliano:
Phone: 0423 699 646
Email: pgiuliano@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Gary Bouma:
Tel: +61 3 9903 4587
Fax: +61 3 9905 2410
Email: Gary.Bouma@monash.edu

The Right Hon the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
Phone: (03) 9658 9658
Fax: (03) 9654 2628
Email: lordmayor@melbourne.vic.gov.au


PIX:
http://media.ne.cision.com/ma/showmedia.aspx?media_id=93992&type=lowquality&i=1NU2 http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/21/Melbourne_Ribbon_Pull.jpg
http://media.ne.cision.com/ma/showmedia.aspx?media_id=93993&type=lowquality&i=EF0xhttp://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/24/Kate-Ceberano_singing.jpg
http://media.ne.cision.com/ma/showmedia.aspx?media_id=93994&type=lowquality&i=LnBi http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/27/Mr_David_Miscavige_Melbourne.jpg
http://media.ne.cision.com/ma/showmedia.aspx?media_id=93995&type=lowquality&i=kXEkhttp://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/2A/Lord_Mayor_Robert Doyle.jpg ('http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/2A/Lord_Mayor_Robert%20Doyle.jpg')
http://media.ne.cision.com/ma/showmedia.aspx?media_id=93999&type=lowquality&i=KPnQhhttp://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/13/86/36/David_Miscavige-Kate_Ceberano_Robert_Doyle.jpg

Cult video: http://www.cisionwire.com/church-of-scientology-international/video/grand-opening-of-the-church-of-scientology-melbourne--australia


And would anyone who was there please post some damn non-cult pics and vids.

[Jump]

You can almost read whats written on the notes...


http://forum.exscn.net/picture.php?albumid=104&pictureid=1383

[Lohan2008]

Poll on whether or not Melbourne's Lord Mayor should have attended the Idle Org Opening: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doyle-at-scientology-function-20110129-1a93b.html#poll
Currently running at 92% No!!! Vote NOW! (open for next 22 hours)

1,505 votes, 93% NO !!! 19 hrs to go

[anonomog]

You can almost read whats written on the notes...


http://forum.exscn.net/picture.php?albumid=104&pictureid=1383

http://www.forum.exscn.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=3231&stc=1&d=1296392722

:dieslaughing:

And don't mention anything about

disconnection
coerced abortions
separated families
slave labor
prison compounds
child labor violations
deception of police
extortion

[I told you I was trouble]

They have made a serious effort to appear religious

:eyeroll:

A lovely new pulpit with some stained glass in the background from which the midget was able to deliver his sermon, a robed choir no doubt belting out some rousing hymns (or not) and most important of all ... the ever faithful congregation happy to give give give.

Here is a real choir, singing for the sheer joy of it (and without a stat or a registrar in sight).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW0Y4s4GScw&feature=related

[Pooks]

They have made a serious effort to appear religious

:eyeroll:

A lovely new pulpit with some stained glass in the background from which the midget was able to deliver his sermon, a robed choir no doubt belting out some rousing hymns (or not) and most important of all ... the ever faithful congregation happy to give give give.

Here is a real choir, singing for the sheer joy of it (and without a stat or a registrar in sight).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW0Y4s4GScw&feature=related


Thanks for posting that video. I'm a stone cold non believer, but that song still gives me goose bumps when I listen to it.

[Panda Termint]

Yes, that's a classic! I can't wait to hear the ExAndAnon Choir let rip with this one.

I hear that a Happy Day is fast approaching... or is it a Happy Meal? I know it's one or the other. :)

[mnql1]

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5333/pasadena201007vsmelbour.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/pasadena201007vsmelbour.jpg/)

[jenni with an eye]

Wow that looks like one hell of a face lift to me. :whistling:

Yet another misuse of parishoners funds :yes:

[Panda Termint]

Poll on whether or not Melbourne's Lord Mayor should have attended the Idle Org Opening: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/doyle-at-scientology-function-20110129-1a93b.html#poll
Currently running at 92% No!!!

Vote NOW! (open for next 22 hours)
Now at 10,340 votes and 95% say "NO!!!"

[I told you I was trouble]

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5333/pasadena201007vsmelbour.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/pasadena201007vsmelbour.jpg/)

Hmm ... looks like the very same suit (complete with cardboard handkerchief) and same cuff-links ... something there is strange though ... I think it's in both pics but certainly the 2010 one ...

He is wearing a wedding ring.

:whistling:



Posted by Pooks

Thanks for posting that video. I'm a stone cold non believer, but that song still gives me goose bumps when I listen to it.

Yes, I am exactly the same (a non believer that melts when I hear this).

:happydance:

[This is NOT OK !!!!]

What are they going to use the Chapel for?

Ethics files storage?:omg:

[Panda Termint]

Another SP Hole.

[Free to shine]

Now at 10,340 votes and 95% say "NO!!!"

That's an amazing amount of votes - they can hardly say it is all apostates!! When I voted there was about 400 total and I thought that was good.

[Free to shine]

Hmm ... looks like the very same suit (complete with cardboard handkerchief) and same cuff-links ... something there is strange though ... I think it's in both pics but certainly the 2010 one ...
:

I don't know about a facelift. What I see in that picture is a sick man under great stress. He's being held together with sticky tape I'd say.

[Kutta]

Hmm - wearing a wedding ring. Who's he married to now??

[I told you I was trouble]

Hmm - wearing a wedding ring. Who's he married to now??

Tom Cruise?

:p


I agree Free, he looks knackered and strained as well he should.

:whistling:

[Zinjifar]

Hmm ... looks like the very same suit (complete with cardboard handkerchief) and same cuff-links ... something there is strange though ... I think it's in both pics but certainly the 2010 one ...

He is wearing a wedding ring.

:whistling:

What's odd to me is that, despite the suit (and hanky) and wedding ring and Scientology geschmeer, his hair part has switched sides on his head.

What's up with that?

Or, could it be his head is on backwards?

Zinj

[Petey C]

I'm always the last one to the party. I went ahead and emailed Poppy Doyle (yep, that's what they called him when he was trying to run for Premier of Victoria) about my shock and disappointment and told him some of my experiences. I also suggested he tells his mate Kate that she should check out ESMB for some true stories about $cn.

May as well go and email the others on the list, specially Justin Madden and Gary Bouma.

Petey

[Free to shine]

HARPOONS:

Justin Madden:
Address Suite 1, 28 Shuter Street, Moonee Ponds, Vic, 3039 3039
Phone (03) 9370 7777
Email Address justin.madden@parliament.vic.gov.au

Paul Giuliano:
Phone: 0423 699 646
Email: pgiuliano@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Gary Bouma:
Tel: +61 3 9903 4587
Fax: +61 3 9905 2410
Email: Gary.Bouma@monash.edu

The Right Hon the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
Phone: (03) 9658 9658
Fax: (03) 9654 2628
Email: lordmayor@melbourne.vic.gov.au

<snip>
PIX:


And would anyone who was there please post some damn non-cult pics and vids.

BUMP

[RogerB]

Good idea Paul:)

I just did it.

By the way, you need a Aussie zip code to log on as a guest. I found one for Sydney. It's 2000 (must not be too many people there!!:D)

Nah, it's just that the post office knows how to run things out there!:p

R

[Petey C]

I emailed the LM of Melbourne a few days ago and he replied to me yesterday, and I responded to his reply.

Doyle's reply to me:
"Thank you for your email regarding my attendance at the opening of the Church of Scientology on 29 January 2011.

I attended the opening following a personal invitation from my friend Kate Ceberano. As Lord Mayor I became friends with Kate through her appointment as the Moomba Queen and since that time she has done a tremendous amount of work for the city and associated charities.

I am a very loyal person.

When friends ask me to do something, as far as I possibly can, I will do it, even at the cost of some personal controversy or discomfort.

I know Scientology is contentious and it is not a church that I practise in. People shouldn't draw any commentary from my attendance other than that this was an invitation from my friend Kate Ceberano which I accepted.

Following my attendance I have accepted the invitation of critics and ex-members of Scientology to meet and hear their stories.

I am sorry if I offended or disappointed you by my attendance.


Robert Doyle
Lord Mayor"

My reply back to him:

"Dear Mr Doyle,
Thank you for your response to my email; I appreciate the fact that you took the time to reply.

I understand the impulse to support a friend. I'm sure Kate Ceberano is a good friend to you too. However, Scientology has not been a good friend to countless other Melburnians who have been distressed, harrassed, brutalised and made poorer (materially and psychologically) by Scientology. The millions of dollars spent on buying and renovating the Ascot Vale premises was made possible, to my certain knowledge, at the cost of a decent salary and standard of living for Scientology's current and former staff in Melbourne and elsewhere in Australia, whose remuneration compared to working hours would astound you. As Lord Mayor, these people -- including myself -- would expect the sort of loyalty from you as Lord Mayor that you gave your friend Kate.

Once again, I urge you to read some of the stories of the experiences of ex-Scientologists shown on www.exscn.net, and to ask Kate Ceberano herself to read them too. She may get into trouble with Scientology if she does, but that in itself tells you something about Scientology and the way it organises itself and instructs its members.

Yours sincerely,"


IMO, his excuse is a bit pitiful and he doesn't ever acknowledge the inhumane practices of Scn other than to say it is "contentious", a word I used in my original email. Would he go to the opening of a Children of God hall? Would he have lunch with a catholic priest accused of molesting school kids? Would he attend the opening of the Osama Bin Laden mosque? The analogy is not so far-fetched.

Petey

[Petey C]

Oops, I just noticed he's accepted the invitation of "critics and ex-Scns" to meet. So good on you, whoever you are. Maybe Kate's coming too?

Petey

PS I only look like a pussycat.

[Panda Termint]

Thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to hearing about his meeting with Exes. :)

[Lohan2008]

Thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to hearing about his meeting with Exes. :)

Good job everyone :thumbsup:

[degraded being]

I emailed the LM of Melbourne a few days ago and he replied to me yesterday, and I responded to his reply.

Doyle's reply to me:
"Thank you for your email regarding my attendance at the opening of the Church of Scientology on 29 January 2011.

I attended the opening following a personal invitation from my friend Kate Ceberano. As Lord Mayor I became friends with Kate through her appointment as the Moomba Queen and since that time she has done a tremendous amount of work for the city and associated charities.

I am a very loyal person.

When friends ask me to do something, as far as I possibly can, I will do it, even at the cost of some personal controversy or discomfort.

I know Scientology is contentious and it is not a church that I practise in. People shouldn't draw any commentary from my attendance other than that this was an invitation from my friend Kate Ceberano which I accepted.

Following my attendance I have accepted the invitation of critics and ex-members of Scientology to meet and hear their stories.

I am sorry if I offended or disappointed you by my attendance.


Robert Doyle
Lord Mayor"

My reply back to him:

"Dear Mr Doyle,
Thank you for your response to my email; I appreciate the fact that you took the time to reply.

I understand the impulse to support a friend. I'm sure Kate Ceberano is a good friend to you too. However, Scientology has not been a good friend to countless other Melburnians who have been distressed, harrassed, brutalised and made poorer (materially and psychologically) by Scientology. The millions of dollars spent on buying and renovating the Ascot Vale premises was made possible, to my certain knowledge, at the cost of a decent salary and standard of living for Scientology's current and former staff in Melbourne and elsewhere in Australia, whose remuneration compared to working hours would astound you. As Lord Mayor, these people -- including myself -- would expect the sort of loyalty from you as Lord Mayor that you gave your friend Kate.

Once again, I urge you to read some of the stories of the experiences of ex-Scientologists shown on www.exscn.net, and to ask Kate Ceberano herself to read them too. She may get into trouble with Scientology if she does, but that in itself tells you something about Scientology and the way it organises itself and instructs its members.

Yours sincerely,"


IMO, his excuse is a bit pitiful and he doesn't ever acknowledge the inhumane practices of Scn other than to say it is "contentious", a word I used in my original email. Would he go to the opening of a Children of God hall? Would he have lunch with a catholic priest accused of molesting school kids? Would he attend the opening of the Osama Bin Laden mosque? The analogy is not so far-fetched.

Petey

Brilliant reply.