Orange County Ideal Org Opening!!

[Sock Puppy]

And they've raised how much over the years?

Well, the best source for this info is/was Luis Garcia, an individual intimately involved in this project for years. He personally donated about a half million dollars to the Org, only to see his name taken off of the donor's list when he left the Church and was declared, along with his wife.

Anyway, he estimated the total cost of the "Ideal Org" to be almost 15 million dollars, though that was about a year or two ago. Obviously they're still trying to raise money and it's still not enough (unless they already have all the money they need and they're just milking people, but I sort of doubt that. I don't think they enjoy the embarrassment of postponing their "grand openings.").

Here's a link to a detailed accounting he provided on Marty's blog:

http://markrathbun.wordpress.com/201...-of-the-story/

[Sock Puppy]

Call to the City of Santa Ana confirms that street closure is still scheduled for Saturday from noon to three, so it's on!!

[Sock Puppy]

Scientology Maybe, Just Maybe Will Debut Orange County Ideal Org on Saturday

[Sock Puppy]

Crosspost from WWP:

Epic raid, Scientology opened their "Ideal Morgue" in Santa Ana and protestors were on hand to mark the occasion. Much lulz and enturbulation were had by all and creepy goons were out in full force to try to intimidate and bother, failing miserably all the way.

We met on the north side of the event, several streets were closed down. The availability of parking meant that many public Scientologists had to pass by our little rebel alliance, where they were treated to the latest news that their "church" isn't telling them, i.e., the closure of Narconon Trois-Rivieres and Lisa Marie blowing the cult among other items.

The cops met up with us and gave us the ground rules for protesting (no tunes, alas!) and were pretty cool, though apparently they harassed Smurf early on at the direction of the Scilons (fail!).

Interaction with OSA goons was limited to them filming and attempting (and failing!) to follow us, also had a couple of them attempt to pass themselves off as curious bystanders, but their binders bearing Scientology logos were a dead giveaway, lol!!

We also had some newbies show up, welcome to the party!!

Here's some pics, I might post some video of Miscavige's "speech," but I think he even put my camera to sleep. And I won't even mention what their "band" did to the Beach Boys (trying to push the OC theme). Oh, the horror!!



And Newbs!! Love the color signs!!



Creepy Scilon photog is creepy!! Make sure you get my good side though!!

[Sock Puppy]

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazin...sar_chavez.php

[Claire Swazey]

LOL, conversation appears to be very pertinent to the topic at hand. As it turns out, multiple sources confirm that this even has been postponed due to lack of funds to complete the "Ideal Org." Incidently, this even has already been postponed several times for the same reason.

I'm hearing 6/2 and will post confirmation as soon as it's available.

Is this the one Roan and Arnie went in and took pix of?

(She said ungrammatically)

[Sock Puppy]

Is this the one Roan and Arnie went in and took pix of?

(She said ungrammatically)

Yes it is. Not to worry, the grammer Nazis aren't around right now!

[Lulu Belle]

Yes it is. Not to worry, the grammer Nazis aren't around right now!

oooh yes they are....

[Dulloldfart]

Yes it is. Not to worry, the grammer Nazis aren't around right now!

Paul