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Criminal Investigation Enforced Structuring Laws Primarily Against Legal Source Funds and Compromised the Rights of Some Individuals and Businesses
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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) division enforced the Bank Secrecy Act's anti-structuring provisions primarily against individuals and businesses whose income was legally obtained, according to a report publicly released today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). The report also concludes that the rights of some individuals and businesses were compromised in these investigations.
The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires financial institutions to report currency transactions in excess of $10,000. This Federal law also makes it a crime for property owners to structure currency transactions in such a way as to avoid the filing of the report, and subjects structured amounts to civil or criminal forfeiture proceedings. However, the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that penalties in a civil forfeiture case be proportionate to the conduct and serves to limit what the Government can forfeit depending on the facts of the particular case.
CI pursued structuring cases primarily utilizing the civil forfeiture process as part of task force teams that included Federal, State, and local officials. When complaints were published in 2014 about seizures of property without sufficient evidence of a crime, TIGTA undertook this audit to determine how these seizures and forfeitures were conducted, what procedures the IRS used, and whether those procedures were fair.
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TIGTA determined that, in most cases, CI generally relied on the pattern of currency transactions to support the seizure rather than initially seeking information from the property owners. When property owners were interviewed after the seizure, agents did not always identify themselves properly, did not explain the purpose of the interviews, did not advise property owners of any rights they might have, and told property owners they had committed a crime at the conclusion of the interviews. Under IRS procedures, the provision of certain rights, such as the right to remain silent, are provided to individuals in Title 26 tax cases, even when individuals are not in custody; however, these rights are not provided in Title 31 cases, such as BSA violations.
TIGTA also found that, in 54 cases, property owners gave reasonable explanations for why currency transactions did not exceed $10,000, and, in most cases, TIGTA found no evidence that these explanations were investigated.
TIGTA also determined that, in some cases, the Government appeared to bargain non-prosecution to resolve the civil forfeiture case, though it is not clear whether the potential criminal matters were leveraged solely to resolve the civil matter, which would have been improper. TIGTA also determined that outcomes in cases with substantially similar fact patterns were not consistent. TIGTA's audit was also significantly delayed due to CI's over-designation of case materials as "grand jury information," which is generally not subject to disclosure.
CI changed its policy in October of 2014 so that, going forward, it would only pursue illegal source income in structuring cases unless there are "exceptional circumstances" and made additional process changes to improve the program. In a sample of cases covering periods after the policy change, TIGTA found some inconsistencies with the new policy. In 2016, after two congressional hearings on this program, CI also began a process of notifying approximately 1,800 property owners who had funds forfeited in this program and inviting them to send in petitions for return of their funds.
"Criminal Investigation has now made important improvements to this program; however, the IRS should ensure that protections are in place so that people have rights and that innocent people do not feel compelled to settle a civil forfeiture matter under the pressure of possible criminal prosecution," said J. Russell George, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
TIGTA made recommendations for improvement of the program, and CI agreed with five recommendations, disagreed with three recommendations, and partially agreed with one recommendation. In responding to the recommendations, CI officials said that they have established controls to monitor case selection and are in the process of evaluating petitions from property owners impacted by the program after CI issued over 1,800 letters to persons impacted by the forfeiture program since 2009 in which they were invited to submit or resubmit petitions for return of funds. Further, they partially agreed to allow advice of rights in noncustodial situations for administrative cases but not for cases it deems are "grand jury investigations."
IRS CI agreed that all reasonable explanations provided by subjects should be explored and has eliminated the use of Consents to Forfeiture. They declined to provide additional guidance or training regarding the bargaining of nonprosecution to resolve a civil case. They stated that they are committed to making appropriate referrals to the IRS examination function, but will not agree to improve their grand jury information designation process, stating that the Inspector General Empowerment Act of 2016 (which grants Inspectors General access to grand jury information, unless certain denial criteria are met; e.g., active investigations or disclosure would be harmful to the interests of the United States) obviates the need for CI to correct the problem of over-designating information as grand jury information. TIGTA believes that requiring the Attorney General to review voluminous information for the Act's grand jury denial criteria when the information has been incorrectly designated as grand jury information by CI is a needless waste of scarce resources of both the Attorney General and TIGTA.
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Q: How to handle error thrown from custom global error handler in angular 4 In angular 4, using custom error handler with the interceptor, everything working fine. below is the workflow.
below is the workflow in my best understanding how error being handled.
whenever a method call HTTP request ( using HttpClient) and the response comes as an error than

*

*first it reach to the interceptor ( error.interceptor.ts )

*

*here we check the error status .

*based on status code, create new object appError which is instance of individual error class, for eg. new AccessDenied(err.error))

*In this custom class ( access-denined.ts ), which extends AppError class

*

*we call super() to use parent class method.

and than send this newly created error object using throw Observable.error(appError) from error.interceptor.ts

*Now, this error handled by the catch block of the subscriber of the HTTP request in component app.component.ts

*

*here we display the custom error message in HTML or we send an error to the next using throw error

*Now this error will be handled by Global Error Handler ( global-error-handler.ts ) which extends Angular's  ErrorHandler interface

*

*here we check again that whether this error is the instance of AppError or this is a system error and then handle the error here

app.module.ts
{ provide: ErrorHandler, useClass: GlobalErrorHandler }

app.component.ts
this.authService.myMethod(`url`).subscribe({
    (res) => { // successful response }
    , (err) => {
        if(err instanceof AppError) {
            console.log('4. error display in html');
            this.errorMessage = err.message;
        } else {
            throw err;
        }
    }
});

error.interceptor.ts
import { Router } from '@angular/router';
import { Injectable, Injector } from '@angular/core';
import { HttpInterceptor, HttpResponse, HttpRequest, HttpHandler, HttpEvent, HttpErrorResponse } from '@angular/common/http';
import { Observable } from 'rxjs/Observable';

import { AuthFail, BadInput, NotFoundError, ServerError, AccessDenied } from '../errors/';
import { AuthService } from './../auth/auth.service';

@Injectable()
export class ErrorInterceptor implements HttpInterceptor {
    private auth: AuthService;
    constructor(private router: Router, private injector: Injector) { }
    logout = false;
    intercept(req: HttpRequest<any>, next: HttpHandler): Observable<HttpEvent<any>> {
        const auth = this.injector.get(AuthService);
        return next.handle(req).catch((err: HttpErrorResponse) => {
            let appError;
            console.log('1. error comes in interceptor: ', err);
            if (err instanceof HttpErrorResponse) {
                switch (err.status) {
                    case 401:
                        this.router.navigateByUrl('/login');
                        appError = new AuthFail(err.error);
                        break;
                    case 400:
                        appError = new BadInput(err.error);
                        break;
                    case 403:
                        appError = new AccessDenied(err.error);
                        break;
                    case 500:
                        appError = new ServerError(err.error);
                        break;
                    default:
                        appError = new Error(err.error);
                }
                return Observable.throw(appError);
            }
        });
    }
}

access-denied.ts
import { AppError } from './app-error';

export class AccessDenied extends AppError {
    constructor(error?: any) {
        console.log('2. from interceptor', error);
        const msg = error.message || " Access Denied";
        super(msg);
    }
}

app-error.ts
import { Injectable } from '@angular/core';

export class AppError {
    constructor(public message: string, public title: string = 'Error') {
        console.log('3. parent class of custom error handler');
    }
}

global-error-handler.ts
import { ErrorHandler, Injectable } from '@angular/core';
import { AppError } from './app-error';

@Injectable()
export class GlobalErrorHandler extends ErrorHandler {
    constructor() {
        super(true);
    }

    public handleError(error: any): void {
        if (error instanceof AppError) {
            console.log('5. App Error handled here in last', error);
            // throw error;
            );
        } else {
            console.error('An exception occured. Please try again.');
            super.handleError(error);
        }
    }
}

Now my query is that if I write throw error in the global-error-handler.ts in if block than it display below error in console

Uncaught  ( from file name Subscribe.js )

So how do we handle this error? I means if we write throw error from global error handler than how and where do we handle this?

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This year has been a rough start for me. Between losing a month of pay with the government shutdown (contractors didn't get backpay), my contract waiting to be awarded, our dog passing away, and more responsibilities in general, I feel like I've been pulled in too many directions at once. I also feel like I've put my needs and my life in a holding pattern in order to take on everything. Which means I've just been reacting to stuff rather than planning ahead. We've hit April now and it's looking like my contract won't be awarded until at least June; so I've finally had enough.
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My wife and I are starting to run again since the weather is getting better and her foot is healing. We registered for a 10 mile race in a few weeks to kick off the rest of the year.
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A nose job (technically called a rhinoplasty) is surgery on the nose to change its shape or improve its function. Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a "nose job," is surgery to change the shape of your nose by modifying the bone or cartilage. Rhinoplasty is one of the most common types of plastic surgery.It can be done for medical reasons — such as to correct breathing problems related to the nose or correct disfigurement resulting from trauma or birth defects.
It can also be done for cosmetic reasons, which will change the nose's shape and appearance.
People get rhinoplasty to repair their nose after an injury, to correct breathing problems or a birth defect, or because they're unhappy with the appearance of their nose.
If your rhinoplasty is being done to improve your appearance rather than your health, you should wait until your nasal bone is fully grown. For girls, this is about age 15. Boys might still be growing until they're a bit older. However, if you're getting surgery because of a breathing impairment, rhinoplasty can be performed at a younger age.
If you are thinking about getting a nose job, set up an appointment with your surgeon to discuss it. During that meeting, talk about your goals and tell the doctor what bothers you about your nose and how you would like to change it.
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect nose. Surgery, though, can enhance facial features and emphasize your unique and natural beauty. A plastic surgeon can describe the facial features that make you unique and tell you how changes would enhance your appearance.
The surgeon will also consider your overall health and should discuss with you the risks, recovery time, and costs involved.
There are various techniques for reshaping the nose. Once you decide to go ahead, your surgeon should describe exactly what he or she proposes to do.
If you have health insurance, make sure you talk to your insurer in advance so you know what's covered and what you will need to pay for. Health insurance typically does not pay for procedures that are done only for cosmetic reasons.
A nose job is usually done as an outpatient procedure, meaning there is no overnight stay. You'll get general or local anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you'll sleep through the operation. With local anesthesia, you will be sedated and your nose will be numbed so you are relaxed and unable to feel the pain.
During an operation, the surgeon makes cuts within the nostrils. In more difficult cases, the surgeon may also make cuts across the base of the nose. The surgeon then reshapes the inner bone and cartilage to produce a more pleasing appearance.
After a nose job, people usually wear a nasal splint for the first week. You can expect swelling and some bruising around the eyes after surgery that will begin to improve after the third day. It can, though, last up to two weeks.
Expect your nose to have a little swelling, which probably only you and your surgeon will notice. This will go away over the next six months. The final shape of your nose will be apparent after it has completely healed.
You should avoid strenuous activity for three to six weeks after surgery. You may return to your social activities as soon as within two to three weeks without any recognizable signs that you had a procedure done.
How is rhinoplasty different from septoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgery to change the shape of the nose. Because both breathing and the nose's shape are interrelated, a rhinoplasty may sometimes be performed not only to change the way the nose looks but also to improve breathing through the nose.
Septoplasty is a surgery to improve breathing by straightening the wall inside the nose that divides the nasal passages into a right and a left side (nasal septum). When the septum is crooked, it can make it harder to breathe through the nose. A septoplasty is often combined with a rhinoplasty.
Is rhinoplasty a simple operation?
No. Rhinoplasty is a challenging operation. This is due to several factors. First, the nose is a complicated 3D shape that is in the middle of the face. Changes made during rhinoplasty are often very small. But these changes can make a major difference in the way the nose looks and functions. Because these changes are small, so is the margin for error.
Swelling and the placement of local anesthetic in the skin distort the nose during surgery, hiding many of the subtle changes made. Rhinoplasty also doesn't have a standard plan or set order of steps. Doctors tailor each operation to the needs of the patient.
Nearly everyone who has rhinoplasty is able to safely leave the hospital the same day after surgery. In rare cases, you may stay in the hospital for one night if you're having a hard time with nausea or have other health problems that need to be monitored.
Plan to take a week off from work, school or other obligations. You will feel progressively better each day during the first week. One week after surgery, people usually feel like they are themselves again.
After surgery, there will be some swelling. The swelling can take many months to resolve, although most people stop noticing it after a couple of months. People are usually back to performing most activities after a week and resuming all activities after two to four weeks.
All surgeries have risks. Fortunately, rhinoplasty risks are small and complications are rare. Your doctor will talk to you about the surgery's risks and benefits in detail before the operation.
Does insurance pay for a rhinoplasty?
Sometimes insurance pays for a rhinoplasty, but it depends on the insurance policy. Before scheduling surgery, your doctor's office will help you get prior written authorization from your insurance company. Although this isn't a guarantee of coverage, it's the only way to confirm that rhinoplasty is a covered benefit. Sometimes insurance will pay for a part of a nasal surgery, but not other parts. In these cases, you can contact the business office to get a quote for the operation.
The cost of a rhinoplasty depends on several factors, including the complexity of the surgery, the surgeon's training and experience, and geography.
Can I see what my nose might look like after surgery?
Yes. Before your consultation, your doctor will take standardized photographs of multiple views of your face. These photos can be manipulated to give you an idea of what your nose might look like after surgery.
Not for most people. One day after surgery, most people rate their pain between 0 and 4 out of 10.
Will you pack my nose?
No. Packing can be very uncomfortable. But you'll likely have some soft splints in your nose. These splints have a hole in them to make it possible to breathe through them, at least for a few days. Doctors easily remove these splints at the one-week visit.
How long will I be bruised?
Bruising is uncommon. If you do have some minor bruising, it usually lasts a week or so.
What should I look for in a surgeon?
Plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons or otolaryngologists (ENT) perform most rhinoplasties. Training and board certification in one of these specialties is a good starting point. You'll likely want a surgeon who often performs rhinoplasty.
You'll likely want a surgeon with a good reputation among patients and other doctors. If your surgeon has published many papers in medical literature related to rhinoplasty and is invited to speak at educational conferences, that is usually one sign that their peers recognize expertise in rhinoplasty.
Make sure that your surgery will be performed in an accredited surgical facility or hospital. You likely should also feel comfortable with your surgeon. Look for a surgeon who can explain to you in understandable terms what is going to happen during your surgery.


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Adam is a father, painter, illustrator and collagist who studied Fine Art at Chelsea and Berlin Institutes of Art before graduating with BA (Hons) Fine Art from Central Saint Martins in 2006.
In the same year he was invited to participate in his first post - graduate show with Banksy at Greek Street's infamous Lazarides Gallery, at a time when it was inspiring a broader movement of artists whose work blurred the lines between fine art, street art, illustration and graphics.
In 2007 he accepted a further invitation to participate in Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem, before embarking on a busy International circuit of shows, projects, collaborations and private commissions which kept him out of trouble until 2010, when he took a short hiatus to enjoy the rewards of fatherhood.
Always a painter and lover of collage, Adam found a way to combine the two through his early exposure to screen printing by hijacking the pulling of ink & screen, and instead projecting his screens onto canvas and painstakingly hand painting every benday himself.
His paintings and prints have always depicted subjects and topics close to his heart, from early political angst to the unapologetic love of his family.
Notes: This edition is co-published with Smithson Gallery to celebrate the opening of 'Cultural Debris' at Jealous East.


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Infodump: List Of Public Officials Who Endorse Scientology Or Any Of Its Front Groups
Discussion in 'Projects' started by anonymous451, Jun 18, 2012.
anonymous451 Member
Please add to this list anyone in public office who is being used to promote scientology (links and dates):
anonymous451, Jun 18, 2012
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Mayor of Garden Grove,William (Bill) Dalton Orange County, Ca. USA
Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson, USA
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/mayor/forms/emailCommentForm
Conservative Councillor for Wanstead Thomas Chan, London, UK
https://whyweprotest.net/community/...g-scilon-drug-awareness-wanstead-essex.99420/
Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Ian Luder, June 2006, spoke at Opening of Queen Victoria Street building:
FoI requests here:
https://whyweprotest.net/community/...82-0083-ico-fs50347960-and-fs50361229.102723/
Anonymous, Jun 18, 2012
Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
At the 30th Annual Private Sector Gala
Hosted by the St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce
And FND Enterprise Cooperative Credit Union
Onboard the M. V. Freewinds at Port Zante
http://www.cuopm.com/newsitem_new.asp?articlenumber=3087&post200803=true
Christopher Brightmore JP - Magistrate and Town Clerk- Louth, Lincolnshire UK
He is ex-Commissioner of Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
He stood down as commissioner of CCHR on 1st Jan 2001.
University Lecturer , Leicester University (not sure if he still has this post)
Christopher Brightmore was a lay person on the UK's General Medical Council fitness to practice panel. He was sacked for not declaring his involvement with CCHR as a conflict of interest since his role included assessing/passing judgement on psychiatrists' fitness to practice. (This is a landmark case in the UK in regard to scientology/ Conflict of Interest).
Brightmore was on the GMC panel from 21/9/2001 - 21/6/2004
Previously he was Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Brightmore of the City of London Police (see also Kevin Hurley and Chief Superintendent Ken Stewart, Special Branch).
Police officers accepted gifts from Church of Scientology | Mail Online
Brightmore involved in Scientology Org Brussels: (scientology website)
Freedom Magazine in the UK - Preserving Human Rights for All
Freedom of Information requests and answers relating to Brightmore/GMC/Lady McNair can be read here:
Results page 1 - WhatDoTheyKnow
Media covering his sacking from GMC panel:
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/extract/340/mar30_4/c1766
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-media/private-eye-magazine-reports-cchr-brightmore-gmc-64046/
Why WE Protest threads:
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-m...ellist-banned-not-disclosing-links-sci-64694/
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/win-cchr-foi-case-uk-information-tribunal-62318/
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/8-ed...tion-jan-2010-cchr-freedom-information-53805/
Lady Mc Nair: (scientology website)
Community News - Church of Scientology London: MK-Ultra Whistleblower Awarded for Exposing Human Rights Abuses
Clearwatergate: Us Politics and Scientology
http://home.snafu.de/tilman/politics.html
Lord and Lady McNair - UK.
McNair was a scientologist - so the cult encouraged him to take up his hereditary peerage. Not sure if he's still a lord. (Rumoured links to Liberal Democrat Party - dox anyone?)
Lady Mc Nair is a scientologist and is the Executive Director of CCHR UK. She's involved with parliamentary groups.
listed as an observer here:
June 2007 Notes
Lady McNair's links to General Medical Council UK are being questioned under the freedom of information act here:
Lady McNair / CCHR / Scientology - WhatDoTheyKnow
She has involvement with (is possibly responsible for) the City of London Police's links with scientology and the GMC:
How the Scientologists woo City police | UK news | The Guardian
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/15-m...list-banned-not-disclosing-links-sci-64694/2/
A thread was sort of started dedicated just to her here:
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/7-ch...ord-duncan-mcnair-aka-lord-scientology-64140/
Sharron Angle, ran for 2010 Nevada Senate.
She served 4 terms in the Nevada assembly and is a NFWL member. She pushed hard to get Second Chance into Nevada prisons but ultimately failed. Using a junket trip was also her method of introducing the cult to cronies.
Nevada Voters Should Know...
affiliated with Narcanon, Crimanon and others. Sharron Angle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
She was posted about on the forums here at http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/nevada-sharron-angle-running-senate-55000/ by xenubarb
For anyone googling themselves and finding themselves on this list:
Scientology is an extremist group that is committed to gaining power through non-democratic tactics. Befriending and influencing people in public office is one of these specific tactics.
Do some research before you are cynically used to promote scientology via their various front groups that claim to help people.
Should we also add sheriffs and others in law enforcement, firemen, ect... like Lee Baca of CA?
Also, how about people like Jeff Stone, who sided with them, but not really "promoted" the COS?
Anyone who is paid out of public money was the idea of this thread - so yes.
Scientology involvement or affiliation of any kind should have to be declared as a conflict of interest by anyone in any publicly funded job..
Anonymous said: ↑
okey doke. May need a title change then?
Government Officials and Public Figures Who Buddied Up With Scientology
need to list the story to go with it tho
LA Cop Benjamin Ring caught endorsing COS while in uniform
No - because some are knowingly shilling for the cult, others have just been flattered and simply haven't done their research (The reasons for various officials being involved with scientology are fully discussed in other threads). All are being used. The idea is that any/all for whatever reason just need to be listed here with relevant links for the public record.
Can we try to keep this thread as a list with links - change the title if you like, not too bothered - the list is what is important.
Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard:
Church of Scientology of Pasadena on Sunday, July 18, 2010: "With this beautifully restored structure in Old Pasadena, the Church represents not only a growing religion, but an important factor in the future of this city. So, it is a pleasure for me to extend a cordial welcome to you and this extraordinary Church of Scientology of Pasadena with its long history of service to the community."
Paul Littile Pasadena Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Paul Little addressed Scientologists and guests at opening ceremonies of the new Church of Scientology of Pasadena on July 18, 2010: "You are always there. Your devotion to the people of this city, your ability to enhance the quality of our life wherever you work—that's what I've come to know as the hallmark of the Church of Scientology. You have made a profound and lasting statement of your dedication to Pasadena and to the great society we know we can be."
LA County Sherrif Lee Baca
Spoke at LA Org Grand Opening, was in parade on COS float
"Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca addressed the 6,000 Scientologists and guests attending the dedication and grand opening of the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles, acknowledging the contribution of the Church and Scientologists to lowering the crime rate in Los Angeles County through their effective drug education programs."
Lee Baca and Scientology Church Leader David Miscavige
This is going to get murderous to plow through for names that were already posted.
Best to do it by state? so it doesn't get repeat entries?
Otherwise it will be all over the place.
don't think it matters - random repetition is fine -it's for people to search or for google enquiries about individuals and for people ego-surfing.
If you'd like to do something more organised:
a wiki page!
https://whyweprotest.net/wiki/Politicians_Influenced_by_Scientology
and a previous similar thread that stopped being a list and became a discussion, let's try not to do that again:
https://whyweprotest.net/community/threads/project-list-of-scientology-affiliated-policitians.58150/
Old but relevant: Chief Superintendents Kevin Hurley and Ken Stuart of City of London Police, spoke at the opening of Scientology building in London 2006
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/may/20/1
The City of London police came under fire two years ago when it emerged that more than 20 officers, ranging from constable to chief superintendent, had accepted gifts worth thousands of pounds from the Church of Scientology.
The City of London Chief Superintendent, Kevin Hurley, praised Scientology for "raising the spiritual wealth of society" during the opening
of its headquarters in 2006.
Last year a video praising Scientology emerged featuring Ken Stewart, another of the City of London's chief superintendents, although he is not a member of the group.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ficers-accepted-gifts-Church-Scientology.html
http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/N...9D0-9721-1E05E265F15D/0/kevinhurleyspeech.pdf
further information here:
https://whyweprotest.net/community/...nual-private-sector-gala.103208/#post-2131633
Not government officials, but doctors receiving public money working for the NHS:
In the UK there is the Critical Psychiatry Network. "The 'Bradford Group' of psychiatrists first met in Bradford in January 1999. The group provides a network to develop a critique of the contemporary psychiatric system".
Joanna Moncrieff is a chairperson of this group. She is quoted by CCHR and has never publicly stated she disagrees with them using her status to validate them.
Here's a list of members of CPN from their website:
Phil Thomas
Rhodri Huws
Duncan Double
Chandrashekar Gangaraju
Nazlim Hagmann
William Hopkins
Begum Maitra
Charles Whitfield
BBC Open University Documentary 2009:
Joanna Moncrieff consultant psychiatrist appeared in a biassed and emotive BBC Open University Documentary called 'Mental: A History of The Madhouse'. She is critical of use of drugs and questions the evidence that psychiatric illnesses have any physical origins.
In the documentary CCHR logo was in the back of an interview with an abused ex psychiatric patient Maggie Chapman, there's shots of her holding up an award from CCHR - the commentary states "Maggie is now a successful campaigner for local community causes" -no reference is made to CCHR or scientology- The commentary should state "Maggie Chapman is being used by scientology front group CCHR". Documentary Producer: Adam Jessel. Director Chris Boulding. Academic consultants: Dr Tom Heller, Mick McCormick
I want my wikiiiiii!
Random guy, Jun 20, 2012
here is a shit load
I would imagine a lot of these people are no longer holding these positions.
This was copy pasta'ed from Tilman's page
In 1993, the Baden-Württemberg state government refused to invite OT8 Chick Corea at a state-sponsored concert (contract negotiations were stopped). After that, Scientology made a lobbying effort, and several US politicians stood up and called the refusal to invite Corea a violation of the freedom of expression and the artistic expression. Chick Corea lost his lawsuit against the state of Baden-Württemberg twice (read the court decision in german).
In 1997, 6 members of congress proposed H. CON. RES. 22, which failed miserably in a vote. In 1998, 53 members of congress proposed H.CON.RES.325, which died with the end of the legislative session.
In 1999, 56 members of congress proposed H.RES 388IH and 3 members of congress proposed SRES 230 IS; in 2000, 3 members of congress proposed H.RES 588 IH. All three resolutions died with the end of the legislative session.
In 2001, Rep. Gilman introduced H.R.3151 and Rep. Ros-Lehtinen introduced H.R.3145. Both resolutions died with the end of the legislative session.
In 2003, Rep. Max Burns introduced H.R.1170("To protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering a controlled substance in order to attend school, and for other purposes"). The resolution died with the end of the legislative session.
In 2005, Rep. Ron Paul introduced H.R.181("To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any universal or mandatory mental health screening program"). The resolution died with the end of the legislative session.
In May 2009, 6 members of congress, led by Trent Franks (R-AZ), wrote a letter of protestto the Ambassador of France because they didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before.
Clearwater Mayor Brian Aungst wrote a proclamation for the Clearwater Academy, a local Scientology school, on the request of the CBAA, a well-known Scientology front.
Florida State Representative for house district 107 Gus Barreiro (R) tried to funnel $500,000 for the scientology criminon programme. However Governor Jeb Bush got wind of the plans (the funding was hidden in a bigger bill) and vetoed the bill. He also tried to submit a CCHR-flavored bill, which was also vetoed by Governor Jeb Bush. In 2009, he was fired from his job at the Department of Juvenile Justice. The dismissal was related to misuse of computer equipment... yes, you guessed correctly: he downloaded porn. His nickname on an adult board was CubanCigar107.
Rep Xavier Becerra, (D-CA): Chick Corea incident, complained to the US ambassador in Germany (also here) and to the head of the CSCE delegation claimed that Chick Corea would not proselytise for Scientology in a concert (he does, see in the Celebrity FAQ). Member of the House Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. Also joined H. CON. RES. 22 (see Donald Payne) and H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388IH. Xavier Becerra has also intervened for the pardon of drug dealer Carlos Vignali after his dad donated for his campaign.
Sandy Berger (real name is Samuel Berger), Bill Clinton's national security adviser (!) was assigned by the prez to work on the Scientology problem. Berger briefed Travolta on the administration's efforts in the same manner he would a senior senator. "Sandy was just great to us," Travolta raved. Berger claims he just met Travolta to "get an autograph for one of my kids". Yeah, sure.
Rep Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) (R-FL - his district includes Clearwater): co-signed a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before. In 2007, he donated a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol to the Scientology New Life Improvement Center in Plant City, Florida. He also voted for H. CON. RES. 22, claiming that he's always concerned when a group is singled out for persecution. According to the St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater Scientologist Brett Miller is on a Bilirakis advisory board.
Sen Christopher Kit Bond (R-MI): sent a letter of congratulation to the Church of Scientology of Missouri in December 2004
Rep Dan Burton (R-IN) (R_FL): co-signed a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before. One of his staff members is Beth Clay, a board member of CCHR, Scientology's anti-psychiatry hate group.
Gov Richard Celeste (D-OH): signed a proclamation for an L. Ron Hubbard month in 1983. His press secretary later wrote:
"You deceptively failed to indicate Hubbard's membership or
involvement with the Church of Scientology in the
background information... You are therefore not to interpret
the proclamation in any way an endorsement of the
Church of Scientology, its founder, its policies and practices
by the governor of the state of Ohio."
Bill Clinton, president of the United States. Travolta met him in 1997, and was delighted: "he said he wanted to help me with the Scientology situation in Germany." (Source: TIME 22.9.1997) Official reason: years ago, Clinton had a roommate who was a Scientologist and had really liked him. Actual reason: he wanted a positive portrayal of the president in the movie Primary Colors. Clinton assigned national security adviser (!) Sandy Berger to the Scientology problem. In New Year 2000, he sent a greetings message to Scientologists, thanking them for all your efforts to promote [religious freedom] and to build communities united in understanding, compassion and mutual respect."
He also wrote an article for Freedom Magazine, Scientology's infamous propaganda magazine.
Hillary Clinton, at the time she was first Lady, greeted the members of the Scientology front group Hands of Hope, and received a quilt with a quote of L. Ron Hubbard. (The event was later appropriately named Clearwatergate).
Rep Howard Coble (R-NC): complained to the swedish parliament about publicly available NOTS packs. When asked about his letter later, he could not remember. Why kind of moron is this???
Rep John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI): Chick Corea incident, complained to the german ambassador and to the head of the CSCE delegation, and supports H.RES 388 IH.
Florida state representative Larry Crow introduced the CCHR sponsored H 0357: While its title Parental Consent/Medical Treatment seems harmless, the text shows that it would prevent schools to give children something as simple as an aspirin without prior parental permission; would forbid schools to provide health services if protested by the parents; would limit transportation to a hospital without parental permission in non-emergency situations. The law was obviously designed for children of Scientologists and members of other anti-intellectual cults. The law never made it to a House vote and died with the end of the legislative session in May 2001.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley accepted the Ron The Humanitarian award from Scientologist Mike Zarnek
Sen Alphonse D'Amato (R-NY): chairman of the CSCE, continued where DeConcini stopped. Mother Jones magazine names him arguably the most corrupt politician in America and a self-evident crook. In September 1997 he arranged a hearing Religious Intolerance in Europe Today in which three Scientology celebrities (Isaac Hayes, John Travolta and Chick Corea) read prepared scripts. Another Guest was the Islamophobe "Reverend" Terry Jones, see Mike Enzi
The D'Amato report
D'Amato's Ethical Sampler
Sen Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ), chairman of the CSCE. Chick Corea incident, and also used his position to include it in the CSCE reports in which Germany was critized for it. He should know it better, considering this excerpt from the 1980 St. Petersburg Times Pulitzer award winning series on Scientology:
DeConcini is no longer a Senator; he retired because of his role in the S & L scandal (he was one of the "Keating Five").
Sen Chris Dodd (D-CT): in August 1996 asked Secretary of State Warren Christopher to investigate "religious discrimination" of Scientologists.
Gov Jim Edgar (R-IL): Noting that Scientology's founder "has solved the aberrations of the human mind," he proclaimed March 13 "L. Ron Hubbard Day." in the year 1991. He rescinded the proclamation in late March, once he learned who Hubbard really was.
Sen Mike Enzi (R-WY): Joined a press release and made a statement in 1999 in which he complained that "European countries are following the German example" and introduced SRES 230 IS. Enzi also claimed persecution of "Reverend" Terry Jones and his "Christliche Gemeinde Köln" (see also the Congressional Record of November 9, 1999, page 29166). In 1999, the state department admitted that it had been fooled ("The fact that the Church apparently violated tax law, and the authorities' voluntary reduction of the Church's tax liability, raise questions about the merit of the CCK's allegations of harassment."). Jones was convicted of a 3000 Euro fine in 2002 for using a bogus "Doctor" title. In 2008, the german church community gave Jones the boot and have started to apologize to former members. Jones is back to the US, where he runs the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville. According to an article, he runs that "Church" like a family business. He received worldwide fame by planning a public Koran burning on September 11, 2010.
Florida State Sen Mike Fasano (R) visited a Scientology event on 19.7.2003 at the Fort Harrison Hotelto promote Scientology's bogus anti-drug and anti-crime programs.
Sen Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): Chick Corea incident, complained to the german ambassador (page one, page two).
Rep Trent Franks (R_FL): wrote a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before.
Rep Mark Foley (FL): Joined a press release in 1999 which complained that "European countries are following the German example". He also threatened to make "religious freedom" part of the World Trade Organization WTO (haha). On May 24, 2003, he was photographed receiving leatherbound copies of Dianetics and The Way to Happiness from Clearwater OSA woman Mary Story. In 2006, he resigned after having sent sent inappropriate emails and sexually explicit instant messages to teenage boys who worked as congressional pages. At the same time, he claimed to fight against child predators.
Rep Martin Frost (D-TX): praised the Scientology front group Concerned Businessmen's Association of America
Sen James M. Inhofe (R-OK), congratulated Narconon Chilocco, Scientology's drug rehabilitation scam.
Sen James Jeffords (R-VT): Chick Corea incident, complained to the german ambassador and to the head of the CSCE delegation.
Sen Bob Graham (D-FL), sent a letter to the White House, urging the first family to meet with the the Scientology front group Hands of Hope.
Rep Benjamin A. Gilman (R-NY), chairman on the Committee on International Relations, claimed on the house floor that Scientologists, namely Chick Corea, are "discriminated". He started to claim this in 1996. In 1999 he co-wrote a letter to the European Council in an unsuccessful effort to prevent them from publishing a report critical on cults. On 21.10.1999, he complained in a press release that "European countries are following the German example", and supported H.RES 388 IH and H.RES 588 IH, and introduced H.R.3151. He was also a guest speaker at the 33rd anniversary gala of the Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles on August 3, 2002. Who pays him? Ten well-known Scientologists. Gilman retired from congress at the end of 2002.
Rep Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL): Chick Corea incident, called the cancellation shameful and disturbing, and supports H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT): On 9.10.2000, he criticized France for establishing a parliamentary inquiry commission charged with 'studying the sect phenomenon' in the country. He is a mormon and claims that "Mormons have known persecution" without admitting that in their very early times, the LDS church was indeed a highly criminal cult.
Rep Steny Hoyer (D-MR): Chick Corea incident; Co-Chairman of the CSCE.
Rep Bob Inglis (R-SC) (R_FL): co-signed a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before.
Rep Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX): praised the Scientology front group Concerned Businessmen's Association of America and supports H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH
Florida State Sen Dennis L. Jones (R) visited a Scientology event on 19.7.2003 at the Fort Harrison Hotel to promote Scientology's bogus anti-drug and anti-crime programs.
Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating congratulated Narconon Chilocco, Scientology's drug rehabilitation scam
Oklahoma State Sen Richard Lerblance spoke at a Narconon Arrowhead celebration on Sept 19, 2003
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer appears on a photograph (see bottom of the page) with Scientology cultists Bob Graves, Dennis McKenna and Don Pearson. McKenna is a former staff member of Scientology's Guardian Office. The caption (which did originally come from the Citizenship & Law-Related Education Center) makes it appear that they come from different companies; the truth is that they all work for the same company, which publishes Government Technology Magazine, which tries to promote Scientology "technology" to government entities. (More details on the company page)
Sen Richard Lugar (R-IN): praised the Scientology front group Concerned Businessmen's Association of America
Sen Connie Mack (R-FL), sent a letter to the White House, urging the first family to meet with the the Scientology front group Hands of Hope. (By the way, "Connie" is male). He lost his seat in the 2000 election.
Rep Cynthia A. McKinney (D-GA): joined H. CON. RES. 22 (see Donald Payne)
Rep Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chick Corea incident: he wrote to the head of the CSCEto complain. In 1988 Lantos had co-sponsored a "cult awareness week". Why the flip-flop? Maybe because his "Congressional Human Rights Foundation" (a private non-profit group) had a close relationship with Hill & Knowlton (they donated office space and handled phone calls), which had the worst human rights abusers, including Scientology, as clients.
Lantos was involved in another propaganda activity. In 1991, before the first Gulf war, he claimed that the identity of "Nayirah" (the girl who claimed that Iraqi soldiers had taken babies from their incubators) would be kept secret "to protect her family from reprisals in occupied Kuwait". The truth came out after the war - Nayirah was the daughter of the Kuwaiti Ambassador to the U.S., and Hill & Knowlton orchestrated her tour.
In 1999 he co-wrote a letter to the European Council in an unsuccessful effort to prevent them from publishing a report critical on cults.
Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) supported H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH, and introduced H.R.3145. Here is an analysis of the Scientologist money flows (also here) to her. In August 7, 2004, she presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in recognition of the Scientology Celebrity Centre's 35th anniversary of "humanitarian and voluntary contributions", together with Rep. Brad Sherman.
Rep Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) wrote a letter of support to the New York Workers Detoxification Project, a Scientology front to advertise the unscientific "purification rundown".
Thomas Menino, Mayor of Boston, proclaimed April 22 to be World Literacy Crusade day. He explicitly commended volunteers using study methodology based on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard to help improve reading and writing skills among inner-city youth. His spokesperson later claimed not to have known what was behind it. In 2001, he supported again Scientology's literacy scam and handed them money through the Safe Neighborhoods Youth Fund. His spokesperson later claimed not to have known of the Scientology connection.
Rep Carlos J. Moorhead (R-CA, Glendale district !): submitted a support-letter to the Drug-Free-Marshalls and complained to the swedish parliament about publicly available NOTS packs, and got an answer telling him – in very diplomatic form – where to stick it. Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. Here's his profile. Luckily his term expired in January 1997. Who pays him? Scientologist Craig Jensen and his wife Sally Jensen.
Sen Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL): in August 1996 asked Secretary of State Warren Christopher to investigate "religious discrimination" of Scientologists, and confirmed this in a letter to a netizen. Scientology is not the only cult she supports: she also signed an open letter asking for Lyndon H. LaRouche's Exoneration. Who pays her? Tom Cruise!
CRUISE, TOM
4/29/94 $1,000.00
ENTERTAINMENT -[Contribution]
CAROL MOSELEY BRAUN FOR U S SENATE
Rep Bob Ney (R-OH): joined H. CON. RES. 22 (see Donald Payne) and H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH. Lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty in January 2006 to conspiracy and fraud, and admitted providing trips, entertainment, and campaign contributions to Rep. Bob Ney, who denied having done anything illegal. Ney pleaded guilty in September 2006 to criminal fraud charges (accepting handouts and free trips from Abramoff and his clients in exchange for pushing their legislative agenda).
Rep Ed Pastor (D-AZ): joined H. CON. RES. 22 (see Donald Payne) and H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH
Rep Donald Payne (D-NJ): introduced a House resolution condemning the German government for "discrimination" directed at Scientologists (H. CON. RES. 22) and supports also H.CON.RES.325 and H.RES 388 IH and H.RES 588 IH.
General Colin Powell attended an Applied Scholastics event, Scientology's literacy scam
Rep Charles B. Rangel (D-NY): supports NARCONON, the drug rehab scam of Scientology.
Rangel has also supported the Moon cult on 16.4.2004. Rangel also sent a welcome message to the New York Scientology org in 2004.
Nancy Reagan, former 1st lady: submitted support-letter to the Drug-Free-Marshalls.
Richard Riordan (R), Mayor of the city of Los Angeles, accepted a $ 25,000 check from the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard for his fund Mayor's Alliance for a Safer L.A. designed to modernize to LA police department. Considering the notorious information osmosis between Scientology and the L.A.P.D.; Scientology can now proudly consider itself a shareholderof the L.A.P.D. ! Wow !
Riordon also later praised Scientology for their "charity" work.
Sen John D. Rockefeller IV (D-WV): unwittinly commended a Scientology front group, the Concerned Businessmen's Association of America in 1987 on the Senate floor.
Rep James E. Rogan (R-CA): Jim Rogan "inherited" the Glendale district from Carlos Moorhead, and joined H. CON. RES. 22. He also signed a proclamation in 1997 praising Scientology Celebrity Center for its "community activities". In June 2000 he introduced Scientologist Craig Jensen as "an old friend of mine" at a hearing of the House International Relations Committee on the treatment of religious minorities in Western Europe.
Who pays him? Scientologists Craig Jensen, his wife Sally Jensen, Joseph Feshbach and Nancy Cartwright. It didn't help him - he lost his seat in the 2000 election. His Chief of Staff was Scientologist Greg Mitchell (more details here and here). Greg is now vice-president of Keelen Communications and also involved with the Scientologist group Citizens for Social Reform.
Rep Matt Salmon (R-AZ, LDS member): Introduced H.CON.RES.325 in 1998 condemning Germany for its activities against Scientology, and H.RES 388 IH in 1999, and H.RES 588 IH in 2000 (which condemns about every country in Western Europe for discriminating almost everyone). Joined a press release in 1999 which complained that "European countries are following the German example". Claimed to a journalist that Chick Corea couldn't get a permission to make concerts in Germany. When asked what kind of "permission" is needed, he answered: "That's what Chick Corea tells us". (Read the article online). Scientology likes him so much that they praised him in their propaganda organ. He lost his seat at the 2000 election.
Rep Jose Serrano (D-NY): Chick Corea incident, complained to the german ambassador and to the head of the CSCE delegation.
Sen Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) wrote a letter of support to the New York Workers Detoxification Project, a Scientology front to advertise the unscientific "purification rundown".
Rep Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY): Chick Corea incident, complained to the german ambassador and to the head of the CSCE delegation, also joined H. CON. RES. 22 (see Donald Payne).
Rep Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), chairman of the CSCE: in 1999, he co-wrote a letter to the European Council in an unsuccessful effort to prevent them from publishing a report critical on cults.
Sen Gordon Smith (R-OR): As the chairman of the foreign relations committee's European affairs subcommittee he suggested at a hearing (around May 1st, 2001) to impose retaliatory sanctions against France, Belgium, Germany and Austria for "increased hostility toward smaller and newer religions", saying the US could choose to decline visas to European church groups and journalists.
Sen Olympia Snowe (R-MN): in August 1996 asked Secretary of State Warren Christopher to investigate "religious discrimination" of Scientologists.
Rep Brad Sherman (D-CA): On August 7, 2004, he presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in recognition of the Scientology Celebrity Centre's 35th anniversary of "humanitarian and voluntary contributions", together with Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. On 30.10.2009, he did this again for the "Founding Church of Scientology" in Washington DC.
Rep Dianne Watson (D-CA) (R_FL): co-signed a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before. As a California State Senator, Watson also supported Scientology in a 1996 "human rights" event (honoring Scientologist Isaac Hayes) at the Celebrity Centre.
Former CA Governor Pete Wilson (R-CA): submitted a congratulation to NARCONON and a proclamation to the Celebrity Centre
Rep Frank Wolf (R-VA) (R_FL): co-signed a letter of protest in May 2009 to the Ambassador of France because he didn't like the MIVILUDES report that had been published one day before. In 1998, Frank Wolf authored legislation (H.R.3151) to establish the "International Religious Freedom Office" at the State Department.
James Ridge, press chief of the CSCE about the report: "we stand by what is written"
Sen James Talent (R-MI): sent a letter of congratulation to the Church of Scientology of Missouri in December 2004
Here is the list of supporters of H.CON.RES.325:
Rep Donald M. Payne (NJ 10th district), Rep Robert W. Ney (OH 18th), Rep Brad Sherman (CA 24th), Rep James E. Rogan (CA 27th), Rep Richard A. Gephardt (MO 3rd), Rep Jon D. Fox (PA 13th), Rep Sam Gejdenson (CT 2nd), Rep Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX 18th), Rep Ed Pastor (AZ 2nd), Rep Michael P. Forbes (NY 1st), Rep Edolphus Towns (NY 10th), Rep Joe Scarborough (FL 1st), Rep Bennie G. Thompson (MS 2nd), Rep Mark Foley (FL 16th), Rep Loretta Sanchez (CA 46th), Rep Jerry Weller (IL 11th), Rep Elijah E. Cummings (MD 7th), Rep Nick J. Rahall II (WV 3rd), Rep Xavier Becerra (CA 30th), Rep Helen Chenoweth (ID 1st), Rep Lois Capps (CA 22nd), Rep Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ 8th), Rep James H. Maloney (CT 5th), Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL 18th), Rep Harold E. Ford (TN 9th), Rep Thomas M. Davis (VA 11th), Rep Luis V. Gutierrez (IL 4th), Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX 30th), Rep Eliot L. Engel (NY 17th), Rep Major R. Owens (NY 11th), Rep James E. Clyburn (SC 6th), Rep Alcee L. Hastings (FL 23rd), Rep Carrie P. Meek (FL 17th), Rep Sanford D. Bishop (GA 2nd), Rep Danny K. Davis (IL 7th), Rep Chaka Fattah (PA 2nd), Rep Corrine Brown (FL 3rd), Rep Albert Russell Wynn (MD 4th), Rep Barbara Lee (CA 9th), Rep Earl F. Hilliard (AL 7th), Rep Gregory W. Meeks (NY 6th), Rep Eva M. Clayton (NC 1st), Rep Juanita Millender-McDonald (CA 37th), Rep Lane Evans (IL 17th), Rep Nancy L. Johnson (CT 6th), Rep Pete Sessions (TX 5th), Rep Deborah Pryce (OH 15th), Rep Jack Metcalf (WA 2nd), Rep Louis Stokes (OH 11th), Rep Gil Gutknecht (MN 1st), Rep Steven R. Rothman (NJ 9th), Rep Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (IL 2nd).
Rumor is that many were signed up through the black caucus. See Donald Payne for a reference to Scientology racism. The resolution failed as congress period ran out.
Here is the list of supporters of H.RES 388 IH:
Rep Matt Salmon, with Rep Donald M. Payne, Rep Benjamin A. Gilman, Rep Juanita Millender-McDonald, Rep Joe Scarborough, Rep Albert Russell Wynn, Rep James H. Maloney, Rep Steve R. Rothman, Rep Mark Foley, Rep Brad Sherman, Rep James E. Rogan, Rep Ed Pastor, Rep Sheila Jackson-Lee, Rep Lane Evans, Rep JohnConyers, Jr., Rep Robert W. Ney, Rep Bennie G. Thompson, Rep Jack Metcalf, Rep Adam Smith, Rep Thomas M. Davis, Rep Harold Ford, Jr., Rep Xavier Becerra, Rep Eliot L. Engel, Rep CorrineBrown, Rep Martin Olav Sabo, Rep Neil Abercrombie, , Rep Michael P. Forbes, Rep Earl F. Hilliard, Rep Jerry Weller, Rep Stephen Horn, Rep Deborah Pryce, Rep Carrie P. Meek, Rep Edolphus Towns, Rep Luis V. Gutierrez, Rep Steve Chabot, Rep Elijah E. Cummings, Rep Major R. Owens, Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Rep Alcee L. Hastings, Rep Maxine Waters, Rep Lois Capps, Rep Nancy L. Johnson, Rep Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Rep Gregory W. Meeks, Rep Eva M. Clayton, Rep Bill Pascrell, Jr., Rep Danny K. Davis, Rep Melvin L. Watt, Rep Thomas G. Tancredo, Rep Donald A. Manzullo, Rep Sam Farr, Rep Carolyn B. Maloney, Rep Mac Collins, Rep Matthew G. Martinez, Rep Mark E. Souder, Rep Cass Ballenger
SRES 230 IS is supported only by Michael B. Enzi and Sen Mary L. Landrieu.
Random guy said: ↑
do iiit.
We had a decent anon-wiki. but it went belly-up, and haven't been functional since. Unfortunately, I'm no techie, otherwise I'd help resurrect it myself.
adhocrat Member
What's the Wiki in the title bar? It's already got the Big List, why can't it hold this one, too?
I don't know from Wiki, but I'm willing to learn.
adhocrat, Jun 20, 2012
No idea about wiki but a more searchable/ordered list somewhere would be good.
A list of people in any country who are paid out of (or directly connected to) public money, who have been befriended by the cult and are
-openly promoting scientology publicly or
-pushing a specific agenda on behalf of scientology in their field of work.
Scientology is an extremist group committed to gaining power through non democratic, clandestine means.
Anyone in public office involved with scientology on any level should be obliged to declare their involvement as as a conflict of interests.
Some relevant grandiose L Ron Hubbard Quotes:
"You want to know what happens when you clear
everybody in that neighbourhood, the only thing that
[Scientology] center can become used for is a
political center. Because by the time you've done all
this, you are the government..."
"Once the world is Clear - a nation, a state, a city
or a village - the Scientology-organization in the
area becomes its government! And once this has taken
place the only policy accepted as valid is Scientology
policy."
from a lecture entitled "Future Org Trends" given
January 9th 1962, L. Ron Hubbard said:
"Somebody some day will say 'this is illegal.' By then be sure the orgs [Scientology organizations] say what is legal or not."
- L. Ron Hubbard, Hubbard Communications Office Policy Letter, 4 January 1966, "LRH Relationship to Orgs"
a nation or a state runs on the ability of its department
heads, its governors, or any other leaders. It is easy to get posts in
such areas unless one has delusions of grandeur or fear of it. Don't
bother to get elected. Get a job on the secretarial staff or the
bodyguard, use any talent one has to get a place close in, go to work
on the environment and make it function better. Occasionally one might
lose, but in the large majority, doing a good job and making the
environment function will result in promotion, better contacts, a
widening zone.
The cue in all this is don't seek the co-operation of groups. Don't ask
for permission. Just enter them and start functioning to make the group
win through effectiveness and sanity.
-- L. Ron Hubbard
HCOB 1960-06-23
"SPECIAL ZONE PLAN"
Scientology and the Greek Government:
http://www.holysmoke.org/cos/greek2.htm
In the UK Scientology is not a recognised religion and has not been granted charitable status because it is deemed of 'no public benefit'. It adopted the title of 'church' purely to avoid immigration restrictions into the UK in the 1970's and for tax avoidance purposes.
Scientology tries to influence and befriend councillors, police and government officials through bogus 'human rights' front groups and also via any 'interfaith groups' they can join or run:
Scientology joining in with Westminster interfaith:
http://www.westminsterinterfaith.org.uk/WIN/win62/62_11a_PilgrimageCL.htmlfrom
Scientology Cult Member Tracy Coleman is head of PR for scientology in London, one of her jobs is to put forward an appearance of validity.
She attends interfaith events in London and runs the cult's own 'community art projects' and 'inter-faith' events (including 'Peace Through the Arts') and a 'multi-faith' event on 'International Peace Day' on 21st September each year. Uninformed, well intentioned community rep.s from various London (real) faith groups are invited to the cult HQ on Queen Victoria Street in London.
The cult consistently puts out press releases claiming success in human rights issues, volunteering, Scientology 'Say No To Drugs' youth football team in Camden with local police involvement etc.
A couple of links from the US:
Scientology involved in Interfaith Sacramento:
http://sacramentointerfaith.org/FaithGroups/FaithGroupMembers/tabid/263/Default.aspx
Sandiago:
https://whyweprotest.net/community/threads/san-diego-interfaith-alliance-april-26th.5801/
adhocrat said: ↑
Note to self: Put foot in door, close door forcefully.
Right, that wiki will do! The thing is we did actually have a fairly good wiki page on this stuff, see https://whyweprotest.net/community/threads/project-list-of-scientology-affiliated-policitians.58150/
If I can only find a copy of the old page, I can put it in the new wiki.
Edit: Found it! If anyone wants to contribute, here it is:
http://whyweprotest.wikia.com/wiki/Why_We_Protest_Scientology_Wiki
cool - thanks - is it easy to add stuff?
Behind Facade of Harmony, Nations Are Far Apart on Some Basic Issues December 9, 1997, John Dornberg, International Herald Tribune
Clinton Didn't Try to Color Travolta's Acting, Berger Says February 16, 1998, Los Angeles Times
German panel brings concerns on Scientology to Washington February 28, 1998, Jack R. Payton, St. Petersburg Times
High profile couple never pairs church and state December 13, 1998, Mary Jacoby, St. Petersburg Times
Scientology Schweinehund: Commenters of the Week! September 10, 2011, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
Scientology's Funny Photos January 4, 2000, Lloyd Grove, The Reliable Source, Washington Post
Scientology's Star Roster Enhances Image February 13, 1998, Douglas Frantz, New York Times
Scientology's influence grows in Washington March 29, 1998, David Dahl, St. Petersburg Times
Scientology, Hollywood and the path to Washington April 16, 2008, Stephen Crittenden, Religion Report, ABC News (Australia)
DeathHamster, Jun 21, 2012
Job Connections www.jobconnections.co.uk is a scientology run business that recruits nurses from overseas and places them in jobs in the UK - presumably as a nursing agency it supplies the NHS. The Way To Happiness scientology recruitment leaflet and links features on their website.
Make sure you add to the wiki linked to in the top bar here.
It's fairly easy to add stuff. I think you need to log inn, make a new account if you don't want your edits associated with your current user name. On any page, you will find a button named "Edit". Hitting it will open a editing window, where you can add stuff to your hearts content. It has a primitive but adequate WYSIWYG function, so it isn't really hard to get starting.
If you want to experiment, you can start messing around with this page:
https://whyweprotest.net/wiki/Sandbox


Upper Valley Running Club site. A program of Lebanon Recreation and Parks.
Shamrock Shuffle is offers an opportunity to wear your green and get moving! Join us for our annual 5K road race and 1 Mile Fun Run.
2019 UVRS race lineup is now posted and registration is open. 8 great races for one discounted payment.
Honoring the memory of long time coach and community member, Skip Matthews, benefiting the Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
This introduction to running program literally walks then runs you through the basics. Designed with the out of shape or beginner in mind. Adults only please.
Part of the Western NH Trail Running Series. The Farnum Five.5 miler begins with a fast Class VI roadwide trail for the first 1+ miles and then turns up the heat.
A group of trail races that range in distance, are unique to their location and offer a taste of the natural resources that exist in the Upper Valley.


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Mikhaïl Petrovitch Pogodine (en ),  né le  à Moscou et mort à Moscou le , est un historien, écrivain et journaliste russe qui fut aussi un grand collectionneur et poursuivit une carrière universitaire. Il était défenseur de la théorie viking (normande) de l'origine de l'État. Il fut nommé à l'académie des sciences de Russie en 1836. Fils de serfs (domestiques du comte Stroganov) émancipés en 1806, il termine l'université en 1821. Il appartenait au cercle philosophico-littéraire des «amants de la sagesse», dont faisaient partie entre autres Vénévitinov, Kireïevski, Chevyriov, Odoïevski, etc.

Activités littéraires

Pogodine a édité l'almanach littéraire de poche Uranie («Урания») en 1826 à propos de la littérature russe, avec la collaboration d'Evgueni Baratynski, Dmitri Vénévitinov, Alexeï Merzliakov, Fiodor Tiouttchev, Alexandre Pojelaïev, Stepan Chevyriov, le prince Wiazemsky, par l'entremise duquel Pouchkine donne cinq poèmes à l'almanach. Pogodine lui-même publie sa nouvelle Le Miséreux («Нищий») (pp. 15—30). En 1834, Vissarion Belinski écrit que cette nouvelle était remarquable «par la représentantion fidèle des mœurs des gens simples de Russie, par la chaleur des sentiments, par la maîtrise du récit».

Après l'insurrection des décabristes, il craint la surveillance du pouvoir.

En 1827-1830, il édite la revue Le Messager de Moscou («Московский вестник»), de 1830 à 1831 pendant l'épidémie de choléra qui frappe l'Europe, il est rédacteur de la gazette Les Nouvelles de la situation de la ville de Moscou. Ensuite il édite avec Chevyriov la revue Le Moscovite (1841-1856) d'orientation slavophile, où il publie des articles. Il est également le rédacteur des six premiers numéros du Spectateur russe («Русский зритель»),  et à partir de 1837 du Recueil historique russe.

Il est l'auteur des nouvelles Le Miséreux (1825), Comme une réponse à l'écho (1825), La Tresse blonde (1826), Le Promis (1828), Le Jardin de Sokolniki (1829), Adèle (1830), La Criminelle (1830), Le Soir de la Saint-Basile (1831), Noire maladie, La Fiancée au marché, etc. ainsi que la tragédie historique en vers Marthe, la podestate de Novgorod (1830).

Œuvres et bibliographie

Prose:
 Nouvelles de Mikhaïl Pogodine. t. 1 - 3. Moscou, 1832.
 La Fiancée au marché (Невеста на ярмарке), nouvelle en deux parties, Moscou, 1837.
 Nouvelles et drame de Pogodine, Moscou, 1984.

Journaux et prose autobiographique:
 1. Journal de Pogodine. 1820—1822 // ОР РГБ. Ф. 231/I. К. 30. № 1.
 2. Journal de Pogodine. 1822—1825 // ОР РГБ. Ф. 231/I. К. 31. № 1.
 3. Journal de Pogodine. 1840—1845 // ОР РГБ. Ф. 231/I. К. 33. № 1.
 4. Autobiographie // ИРЛИ, ОР, Ф. 26; 18 éd. chr.; 1826-1876.

Récits de voyage:
 Une année  dans des contrées étrangères (1839). Journal de voyage. t. 1 - 4., Moscou, 1844.
 Pskov, 1881.
 Promenade à Novgorod, 1859.

Notes et références

Liens externes

Naissance à Moscou
Naissance en  novembre 1800
Décès en  décembre 1875
Décès à Moscou
Historien de l'Empire russe au XIXe siècle
Éditeur de l'Empire russe
Journaliste de l'Empire russe au XIXe siècle
Membre de l'Académie des sciences de Russie
Personnalité inhumée au cimetière de Novodevitchi
Écrivain de l'Empire russe au XIXe siècle
Naissance dans le gouvernement de Moscou
Décès dans le gouvernement de Moscou
Décès à 75 ans

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SecState Pompeo makes liberal heads EXPLODE when he drops this TRUTH BOMB about Russian election meddling
TOPICS:2016 ElectionFox NewshistoricLeftistsMike PompeoRussian meddlingSecretary of StateVladimir Putin
Posted By: usafeaturesmedia July 20, 2018
(National Sentinel) Welcome to Reality: Leftists long ago made up their minds that POTUS Donald Trump "colluded" with Russia to "steal the election" from Hillary Clinton, despite there being absolutely zero evidence that's true.
Liberals have long-since closed their minds to the fact that there is nothing to prove the claim but quite a bit of evidence to disprove it.
The House Intelligence Committee released a report in April clearing the 2016 Trump campaign and the president himself.
Now, the report did note that Russia did try to "meddle" in the election, mostly by sowing division and distrust among the American electorate — something that the disgustingly dishonest establishment media has helped Moscow with.
But hasn't Russia been doing this for a long time?
Yes, it has, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made that perfectly clear during an interview with Fox News on Thursday, as reported by The Daily Caller:
"It wasn't just the 2016 election. Somehow America seems to forget the history of Russia's efforts to undermine western democracy for decades now. It gets confused because there are those who want to make a partisan case of it with respect to the Mueller investigation," Pompeo said of Russian interference.
The secretary of state continued, "The president understands what Russia did in our elections of 2016. He has empowered each of us to make sure that it doesn't happen again in the 2018 or 2020 elections here in the United States as well."
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein got in on it too:
Pompeo's comments were bolstered by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein who said Thursday, "This is not a new phenomenon. Throughout the 20th century, the Soviet Union used malign influence operations against the United States and many other countries. In 1963, for example, the KGB paid an American to distribute a book claiming that the FBI and the CIA assassinated President Kennedy."
Also Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray not only downplayed the Russian threat, but he noted correctly that we face a bigger threat from China.
He said it's a mistake to underestimate or downplay Chinese efforts, which amount to nothing short of Beijing wanting to "position itself as the sole dominant superpower. They're trying to replace the United States in that role."
He noted that China's espionage is "a whole of state effort" which includes "economic espionage as well as traditional espionage and human sources as well as cyber means."
"The volume of it, the pervasive of it, the significance of it, is something that I think this country cannot underestimate," he noted.
If you listen closely, you can hear liberal heads exploding.
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3 Comments on "SecState Pompeo makes liberal heads EXPLODE when he drops this TRUTH BOMB about Russian election meddling"
Erik Snohdin (@snohdin) | July 21, 2018 at 6:06 am | Reply
"In 1963, for example, the KGB paid an American to distribute a book claiming that the FBI and the CIA assassinated President Kennedy."
I don't get it. What are you trying to say ; that they DIDN'T ?
Buzz | July 21, 2018 at 10:46 am | Reply
The slimy democratic party, made up of socialists and communists, the lying, hate-filled left-wing fake news media, and crybaby progressive liberals are a bigger threat to the freedoms of this country and to the Constitution than Russia, China, or N. Korea will ever be. Time to fight back.
Jake | July 22, 2018 at 9:48 am | Reply
The Obama Administration, DNC & Hillary Clinton are the ones that tried to interfere with the election, PURE & SIMPLE & they must pay for their crimes against the United States of American come hell or high water!


Psalm 24:1a says, "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it". I take this to mean all that we have in this life is a "gift" from God. This includes not only our material possessions, but also the abilities we have been given. The Apostle Paul writes about these abilities in the New Testament, calling them gifts from the Holy Spirit (See Romans 12:3-8, I Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:11-16 and I Peter 4:10-11). These spiritual gifts, found in each follower of Jesus, are given for the purpose of building up the Body of Christ (the church), so that through the church we can be engaged in God's mission.
I believe persons often have working gifts and waiting gifts. The working gifts are those they've discerned and put to use. Someone with the working gift of evangelism finds ways to share faith in Christ with others, inviting them to know that same faith. Someone with the working gift of service is always helping others.
Waiting gifts, which might also be called "latent" gifts, are those gifts and abilities we have not yet discerned or fully developed. They sit within us filled with potential, just waiting to be called forth and used. Someone with the waiting gift of teaching may have often felt the nudge to teach, or had others comment on their clear ability to explain things, but has never put that gift into practice.
I would like to think that encouragement and hospitality were two of my waiting gifts, that with intention and learning from others, I have been able to grow and use. What are your waiting gifts? How are you learning to use them?
Completing one of these inventories will give you a basis from which to try out your gifts. Others who know you well are also often able to name the gifts that reside within you. Why not ask a trusted friend in Christ what they believe your spiritual gifts are?
Once identified, there is no better way to be sure of our gifts than to try them out in ministry. Part of our stewardship as followers of Jesus is to understand how we have been gifted by the Holy Spirit, and then to use those gifts for benefit of God's mission. When we fail to realize the full potential of our gifts, we diminish not only our own spiritual growth and service, but our part in building up the church to carry forth God's mission.