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Posts: 55 10/13/08 03:23:35	Tags : None Went to a flea market at Giants Stadium in Secaucus, NJ on Saturday and I see all this flurry of activity around this yellow and black tent. Can't figure out what they're setting up for (and it's kinda late for them to be starting, as this flea market is usually done by noon-1pm and it's already about 9:30) This is a huge, double or triple, special-made tent, with words somewhat like 'you have questions? we have answers!' all over it - no mention of Scieno crap. When we got closer I realized the men were all wearing yellow shirts that say 'Church of Scientology' (or some such wording, I know I saw church and Scieno-scam on it) When I walked by I yelled 'Free Katie!' and nobody blinked an eye. So, do they do this often? Set up wherever a crowd might be? I wish I had the presence of mind to go talk to one of these poor deluded souls... but I didn't want to ruin a perfect day visiting with a friend...
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whitby98		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2674 10/13/08 04:39:14	I wonder if this flea market thing is their new approach. About a year or so ago, I saw a table set up at my flea market where they were selling Dianetics and showing people how to use the e-meter. I walked by a couple of times to see if they'd approach me but they were busy with others. I wanted to hang around but Mr. Whitby was creeped out. The next weekend, I took Tivolicious back there but the Scienos were gone. I haven't been back since. BTW, nice FK shout-out!
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jakesmom1		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2864 10/13/08 04:49:49	I WOULD'VE ADDED "KEEP TOM" TO THAT SHOUT OUT.
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chaotic2		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2620 10/13/08 04:52:30	How co-incidental. On Sunday I went to the local weekend market - I hadn't been for years. At one point I noticed a table stacked with dianetics books and an add for "free stress tests". It was out on its own so I couldn't tell if it was part of any of the regular stalls (each stall has its own walled off lockable area). There was no-one manning the display. I was thoroughly amused as this is in a migrant working-class area which has, in recent years, had a major influx of muslims. Well, good luck trying to convert anyone to Co$ there.
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coreyes		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3210 10/13/08 04:58:08	Once a year we have this big Agricultural show in Perth, though most people just go for the show bags and rides. Our was about two weeks ago.Daughter rang me from there on her cell phone (we say mobile) to say "mum, your friends are down here" They seem to be always at any outdoor shows.
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Sleazykitty		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2313 10/13/08 09:21:54	The $cilons were offering those hokey stress tests at a car boot sale that I went to in Yorkshire about 18 months ago. I made sure we steered clear and that they saw that I was making a point of keeping the people I was with away from them. "Mad's when you froth at the mouth. He's insane, thats when you froth at the brain." - Gaspode (Men At Arms - Terry Pratchett) Today I am feeling: Pensive... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2ohGF0K4AI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb5LIo6HE6Y
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madame duran		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3512 10/13/08 09:39:17	I had typed up my reply but LOST it when I clicked on the "Post" button due to Yuku's site maintenance. Grrrr!!! Anyway, here it is...for the second time... The presence of Scientology booths/tents at large community gatherings is not a new strategy. The goal is to draw in "raw meat" (i.e. new recruits) so it makes sense to hang around places with a huge flow of human traffic. Also, Scientology wants to appear more respectable within society so they gravitate towards family-friendly events. People who would normally walk past the org ("too busy", "not interested") might let their guard down when in a relaxed environment with no visible connection to Scientology. A display of e-meters and Dianetic books in front of an org is obviously Scientology-related; an offer for a free stress test and a massage (read: touch assist) in the midst of fun, kitschy carney shows is less threatening. Suggestions for next time, 1st diva: - If you're with a friend, openly talk about the abuses and crimes of the Church of Scientology within earshot of the Scienos. It will either get their attention and lead to you engaging them in conversation or it will inform/alert passersby of the cult's presence. - Have several "youfoundthecard.com" cards printed up and pass them around discreetly OR approach the poor souls who fell for the cult's trap once they leave the Scieno area ("Hi! I noticed that you just did a stress/personality test at that booth over there. Did they tell you that they were from the Church of Scientology? No? Here's a card with a weblink that will give you some background information about this group. Have a nice day!") - For shout-outs, try "Anonymous rocks!" or "Jason Beghe has left the building" "Searching for Roger Taylor" A must-see film for fans of Duran Duran and new wave music alike!! (click image below to view)
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freeanakin		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 110 10/13/08 13:54:45	During the summer I went to some fairs and they had a booth that said "Are you going To Heaven?" and right next to it was a "Spiritual Survey" booth. I don't think it was Scientology, but I just avoided them because I can simply talk to my pastor if I have spiritual issues and not to strangers.
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ruby		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1116 10/13/08 18:27:37	madame duran wrote: "Jason Beghe has left the building" I love that one.
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