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Retired ex-science type. Pottering around with no real idea of what she’s doing here.
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Trumplethinskin creates his own version of reality & then expects us to believe it as if we don't have eyes, ears or functioning brains.

#SAD 🤣
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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This morning we posted the entire amicus brief #Scientology has filed on behalf of Danny Masterson. At the center of it is church leader David Miscavige’s continuing ire over something that happened in court in 2021. In this video, we explain what it is that drives Dave so crazy.
VIDEO: Scientology's desperate attempt to free Danny Masterson from prison
This morning we published the entire amicus brief that Scientology has asked an appeals court to accept on behalf of Danny Masterson, and we pointed out a few things that we found really troubling abo...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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There’s pages on threads fully dedicated to posting these predators. We need more attention on how much of an issue this is.
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Erika Kirk is a woman with children who is out on a never ending tour of the country telling other women that their place is at home raising their children???-

We’ve all seen enough of this woman.
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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I’d love for his demise to be at the hands of a woman. Wouldn’t that be karma, a misogynist your entire life, a rapist and a pedophile…. So proud of all the female reporters who have stood up to this man.
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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“We are targeting Venezuela because of DRUGS, not OIL, which is why we are blowing up boats without any drugs and stealing a tanker full of oil.”
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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On Saturday we told you the docket in Danny Masterson’s appeal indicated #Scientology was still backing him in a big way by filing an amicus brief on his behalf. We have now received a copy of that brief from the court, and we know you’re going to want to see it in its entirety.
Scientology's attempt to get Danny Masterson out of prison: The full 'amicus' brief
On Saturday, we told you that the court docket in Danny Masterson’s criminal appeal indicated that the Church of Scientology was still backing him in a big way by filing an amicus curiae (“friend of t...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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We have another brilliant guest article on our website for you to enjoy! 🥳

In our latest piece, our friends at @roystoncave.bsky.social explore its discovery in August 1742, along with the subsequent investigations and the fascinating theories about its purpose and origins.

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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronomer, this #LovellLecture is for you! ✨

Join Prof. René Breton in our interactive ‘Be The Astronomer’ lecture, where you'll investigate an astronomical transient from the thrill of discovery to follow-up observations: https://ow.ly/a28550XFGor
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Given the high suicide rates for veterans, cutting mental health and suicide prevention jobs at the Veterans Administration is UNCONSCIONABLE. The Trump administration is full of incompetent, hateful monsters.
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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We’re glad to be done with our series about Lisa McPherson, who died 30 years ago Friday, and we thought we owed you some comic relief, namely, #Scientology leader David Miscavige spinning conspiracies about it. ALSO: Do you recognize this get-rich author and Scientology hound?
Postscript: How David Miscavige spun the death of Lisa McPherson
We’re very glad to be done with our series about Lisa McPherson, who died 30 years ago Friday.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Looking for the perfect gift for a Roman history fan? My translation of The Twelve Caesars brings ancient Rome vividly to life. Ideal for Christmas under the tree, as long as you don't mind sex and violence at Christmas (and who doesn't!?)

Order here: jamescoverley.com
James Coverley
Step into the world of ancient Rome with James Coverley, a dedicated author of non-fiction Roman history. Explore meticulously researched books that uncover the truths and intricacies of one of histor...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Scientology played games with West Sussex Highways for months at the expense of the local taxpayer, documents reveal. www.scientologybusiness.com/cosreci/hedg...
Hedgegate: How Scientology continue to play games with West Sussex Highways - Scientology Business News - lawsuits, financial records and shell companies
The Church of Scientology played games with West Sussex Highways for several months at the taxpayer's expense
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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December 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Don’t be like this arsehole, and look after yours

#QuackKaufman
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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FINAL book giveaway of the year.

To enter: reply below & repost this extract.

Up for grabs:

THREE signed Villager paperbacks with free art (bookmarks & postcards) by my parents.

Enter if you enjoy
Folklore
Nature
Rivers
Hills
Social history
Lost art
Ghost
Tangled psychedelic narratives
Silliness
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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1/ Russia's decision to block Roblox and other popular apps will backfire on the government, a Russian warblogger warns. He asks why the state is willing to "antagonise HUGE swathes of a warring nation" by taking away its "last bit of joy". ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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On this day in 1880 a French Jewish woman was born. Arrested with her sister on the 6 Jan 1944, they were deported to Drancy transit camp and then on the 9 Jan 1944 to Auschwitz where they were murdered on the 16 Feb 1944. Her name was Cécile d'Hondt

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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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On this day in 1933 a French Jewish boy was born. Arrested in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup he was deported to Drancy transit camp & then onto Auschwitz on the 18 Aug 1942 where he was murdered. His brother survived the Shoah. His name was Charles Gurfinkiel

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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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On this day in 1922, a Czech Jewish woman was born. On the 7 May 1942 she was deported to Theresienstadt with her parents and sister (8) and then on the 9 May 1942 to Sobibór where they were murdered. Her name was Lorle Neumannová

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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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On this day in 1943, a 48 year old Swiss woman perished in Auschwitz after being incarcerated for 35 days. Before being imprisoned she was a worker. Her name was Sophie Frida Grübele

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December 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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#Scientology has updated its plans to pave over fields near its UK headquarters for its once-a year gala, and is seeking council approval. And what of the poor protected amphibians in the way? Alex Barnes-Ross takes a look at the new proposal. ALSO: The toddler who just donated 50 grand!
Scientology's new plan for Saint Hill's newts: If they die, they die
Alex Barnes-Ross has been keeping a close eye on Scientology’s ongoing attempts to get local officials to sign off on changes at its UK headquarters, Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, England.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
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December 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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"The danger is once you compile all this information, then hackers only have to go to one place instead of going to all 50-plus jurisdictions that run elections... It’s a hacker’s dream to have all of this private, sensitive information collected somewhere..."

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Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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As a former London staffer and with his annual protests of the IAS gala at #Scientology’s UK headquarters Saint Hill Manor, Alex Barnes-Ross is uniquely positioned to judge the severity of the ransomware breach of Saint Hill that emerged this week. He has some great insights.
Scientology ransomware data breach: Alex Barnes-Ross on how bad it really is
As a former Scientology London staffer and with his annual protests of the IAS gala at Scientology’s UK headquarters, Saint Hill Manor in East Grinstead, England, Alex Barnes-Ross is uniquely position...
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December 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM