AZChristian June 21, 2017 Share June 21, 2017 I'd be torn between LR and The Great British Baking Show. Both "can't miss" at our house. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3391134
Wings June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 COS made a huge mistake not scooping Leah into the celebrity center (upon her first TV series) and kissing up to her. When you join as a celeb you hear nothing about the abuse but if you become an actor while already there and witness to the horror, see what can happen! LOL! They might have been able to stop her but oh no, they had to harass her at Tom's wedding. What were they thinking?! They knew she had a big mouth! What did they think she would do? It gives me much pleasure to think about how COS helped create her book and this series by poking the bear. LMAO 20 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404237
spiderpig June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 ^^^ Ain't that the truth? Hasn't the CO$ been suspiciously low-profile lately? Guess I'll have to wander over to Tony Ortega's site to see if there are any updates on Clearwater. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404252
Wings June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, spiderpig said: ^^^ Ain't that the truth? Hasn't the CO$ been suspiciously low-profile lately? Guess I'll have to wander over to Tony Ortega's site to see if there are any updates on Clearwater. Tom is building an opulent residence (3 stories, I think) in one of the buildings in Clearwater. I am sure his wretched excess is being funded by COS. Even though he has millions to do this himself he does not have a tax exemption. There is a tour online, it isn't finished so you can't see much other than what will be there. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404279
spiderpig June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, wings707 said: Tom is building an opulent residence (3 stories, I think) in one of the buildings in Clearwater. I am sure his wretched excess is being funded by COS. Even though he has millions to do this himself he does not have a tax exemption. There is a tour online, it isn't finished so you can't see much other than what will be there. I'm sure it will be extremely tasteful and modest. As if. Didn't OJ run to Florida to protect his assets? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404290
Wings June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, spiderpig said: I'm sure it will be extremely tasteful and modest. As if. Didn't OJ run to Florida to protect his assets? FL has no state income tax which I just realized! AZ does. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404297
spiderpig June 25, 2017 Share June 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, wings707 said: FL has no state income tax which I just realized! AZ does. Yes - and I think FL law protects residences from civil suits, as in the Fred Goldman claims against OJ's estate. We've got our eyes on you, Tommy. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404325
Wings June 26, 2017 Share June 26, 2017 (edited) Tom knows there is a lot of bad press out there. The guy who is in the mummy with him waxed poetic about him way too much in two interviews he did. It was obvious he had been told to praise Tom. No one ever goes that far talking about their acting cohorts in a movie, not even about Meryl Streep. It was creepy, really. He talked about how great his entourage was, too. Gag Edited June 26, 2017 by wings707 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3404471
cynicat June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 3:59 PM, spiderpig said: I'm sure it will be extremely tasteful and modest. As if. Didn't OJ run to Florida to protect his assets? I think OJ ran to Florida in order to scour golf courses for the real killer. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412011
AZChristian June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 2 hours ago, cynicat said: I think OJ ran to Florida in order to scour golf courses for the real killer. Which was made easy by the fact that he saw him in the mirror every morning when he shaved . . . left the rest of the day free to actually play golf. 20 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412356
Dobian June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 3:54 PM, wings707 said: Tom is building an opulent residence (3 stories, I think) in one of the buildings in Clearwater. I am sure his wretched excess is being funded by COS. Even though he has millions to do this himself he does not have a tax exemption. There is a tour online, it isn't finished so you can't see much other than what will be there. The one positive about global warming is it could wipe Clearwater off the map. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412687
Brattinella June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 That's not a real thing. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412741
Dobian June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 (edited) Neither are Scientology's beliefs. Real or not, the image of their empire sinking into the Gulf of Mexico is amusing. Edited June 28, 2017 by Dobian 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412837
Brattinella June 28, 2017 Share June 28, 2017 Very true. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3412933
Dobian June 30, 2017 Share June 30, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 3:38 PM, wings707 said: COS made a huge mistake not scooping Leah into the celebrity center (upon her first TV series) and kissing up to her. When you join as a celeb you hear nothing about the abuse but if you become an actor while already there and witness to the horror, see what can happen! LOL! They might have been able to stop her but oh no, they had to harass her at Tom's wedding. What were they thinking?! They knew she had a big mouth! What did they think she would do? It gives me much pleasure to think about how COS helped create her book and this series by poking the bear. LMAO They take the sledgehammer approach to everything. This group in its fanaticism needlessly wastes countless dollars and resources investigating, harassing, and litigating against people. They don't care because they take in way more money than they spend, but you would think the waste of time and energy to basically accomplish nothing of value would be enough to motivate them to change their ways. But I think Miscavige and the other cretins that run this enterprise actually get off on all this nonsense, it's just an outlet for their sadistic natures. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3419796
WInterfalls July 13, 2017 Share July 13, 2017 Emmy Nominated "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/leah-reminis-a-e-scientology-series-nabs-2017-emmys-nom-1020760 20 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3454656
ElectricBoogaloo July 13, 2017 Share July 13, 2017 The two categories: OUTSTANDING INFORMATIONAL SERIES OR SPECIAL OUTSTANDING SOUND EDITING FOR A NONFICTION PROGRAM (SINGLE OR MULTI-CAMERA) 17 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3455476
Atlanta July 14, 2017 Share July 14, 2017 Take that, $cientology! Suckas! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3458659
ketose July 15, 2017 Share July 15, 2017 On 6/25/2017 at 6:38 PM, wings707 said: COS made a huge mistake not scooping Leah into the celebrity center (upon her first TV series) and kissing up to her. When you join as a celeb you hear nothing about the abuse but if you become an actor while already there and witness to the horror, see what can happen! LOL! They might have been able to stop her but oh no, they had to harass her at Tom's wedding. What were they thinking?! They knew she had a big mouth! What did they think she would do? It gives me much pleasure to think about how COS helped create her book and this series by poking the bear. LMAO COS was sucking up to Leah by bringing her into Tom's orbit. But yeah, that was during King of Queens and not Fired Up or Saved By the Bell. However, Leah's mom was a pretty big deal in the COS and when Leah got to OTIII, her mom had already learned about the volcano and the thetans. I think it was definitely a case where Leah was a true believer for years (even if she was a smartass) and honestly thought that Tom was not following the COS rules. TC is an exception because Miscavage treated him like a demigod ever since Tom joined. Basically, he could do anything and still be the prince of Scientology. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3459252
tabloidlover July 16, 2017 Share July 16, 2017 On 7/14/2017 at 7:01 PM, ketose said: I think it was definitely a case where Leah was a true believer for years (even if she was a smartass) and honestly thought that Tom was not following the COS rules. TC is an exception because Miscavage treated him like a demigod ever since Tom joined. Basically, he could do anything and still be the prince of Scientology. Completely agree. I read her book when it came out and this was the beginning of her leaving Scientology. She witnessed Tom not having to follow any of the rules or held to any of the standards that she was and it infuriated her. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3462652
toodles July 19, 2017 Share July 19, 2017 Saw a blub on my FB page that season two is coming in August. Hooray! 15 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3472572
Maelstrom July 20, 2017 Share July 20, 2017 ^^ Great news, thanks for sharing! :) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3473682
andromeda331 July 20, 2017 Share July 20, 2017 Can't wait! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3473987
WInterfalls July 20, 2017 Share July 20, 2017 Yep. Just saw on TVLine it's back Tuesday, August 15th. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3475745
Maelstrom July 22, 2017 Share July 22, 2017 Tony Ortega shared this article today, of another CO$ victim coming forward thanks to Leah's show. It's so impressive to me that one tv show has given courage and support to so many. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3479242
2727 August 6, 2017 Share August 6, 2017 (edited) Aftermath won the Television Critics Association award on Saturday for best reality series. Building momentum for Emmy noms! Part of Leah's speech: "I spent most of my life being told the world outside Scientology would fail me, that I would fail, and that without it I wasn’t worth a whole lot. I thank you for proving those theories wrong." Who knows if this person was really at the ceremony, but it's a funny tweet regardless: Edited August 6, 2017 by 2727 17 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3523663
smorbie August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 5:48 PM, Maizie131 said: fastiller - I like Comcast's synopsis of the show way better: "Scientology: A War Without Guns" "Ex-members of the Church of Scientology who crusade against it; actress Leah Remini discusses her fight against the Church of Scientology and her goal of making it lose its tax exempt status." ...And, for the hundredth time as I've done over the past couple months watching her docu-series, after reading this, I say out loud, "YES! Leah - You go girl!!!" Network TV once again, and combined w/her past couple months on A&E...I'm convinced this little lady's gonna shut these assholes down! (Can I get an "AMEN!!??" - hey - we're talking about closing the doors of a "church," right?) I've said it before and I'll say it again. They messed with the WRONG lady here. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3526937
smorbie August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 8:01 PM, AndreaK1041 said: Ha! I said out loud "Yeah Leah, get 'em!" at the end of Tuesday's show. My husband is starting to think I'm Scientology crazy. I talk to her all the time. I'm very encouraging. A little insane perhaps, but encouraging. And she is what she is. She's a Jersey girl with an attitude that comes from that, from being abandoned as a child, and from being taught by Scientology to attack people who criticize her. To use a quote from MY religion, you reap what you sow. They are reaping. She's not going to let go. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3526968
smorbie August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 On 1/18/2017 at 11:15 AM, laurakaye said: Basically, this is "I know you are but what am I?" and "you're a big meanie poopy-head and no one likes you," only slightly re-worded. I love at the end how it pointlessly talks up Miscavige. Because whatever. You forgot "I'm rubber, you're glue", and "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me". and the every popular (nanny nanny boo boo) On 1/18/2017 at 11:46 PM, wings707 said: Very exciting to learn A&E is proud of Leah and applauds her work. We are definitely going to get another season. We are. As I write this the season premiers next week. But, it's not about another season. It's time to end this "thing" as Leah calls. it. It's not a church so it doesn't deserve to be called that. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3526987
CindyBee August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 So happy for Leah and the rest to be recognized with an award at the Television Critics Association annual show. Hopefully that will push "Aftermath" to a big Emmy win next month. As for the ending of "the Thing", "Going Clear" got things started but it really did take someone like Leah to make it all come together with "Aftermath". 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3527489
smorbie August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 7:33 AM, cynicat said: I think OJ ran to Florida in order to scour golf courses for the real killer. And yet he neglected search the mirrors for one. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3527554
TheGreenWave August 7, 2017 Share August 7, 2017 On 7/19/2017 at 4:36 PM, toodles said: Saw a blub on my FB page that season two is coming in August. Hooray! Saw the preview this weekend - CHILLS, CHILLS, CHILLS!!!!! Can't wait!!! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3527610
MyPeopleAreNordic August 8, 2017 Share August 8, 2017 8 hours ago, TheGreenWave said: Saw the preview this weekend - CHILLS, CHILLS, CHILLS!!!!! Can't wait!!! I did, too! (Also, I'm a Tulane alum, @TheGreenWave - love your username). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3529232
TheGreenWave August 8, 2017 Share August 8, 2017 12 hours ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said: I did, too! (Also, I'm a Tulane alum, @TheGreenWave - love your username). Woohoo!!! Thanks!! NOLA through and through! :-) I'm waiting for the scene where she turns to Rindah, takes off her earrings, and says to him, "here, hold these." Next season will be insane! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3530360
BabyVegas August 15, 2017 Share August 15, 2017 After watching this show and obsessively reading basically everything I could about Scientology, I occasionally feel like there's no more to learn. Silly me, though. According to this interview with Leah, if you recruit, you make 10% on what your recruit spends on courses. That really surprised me. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3553456
BindsTheTuna August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 Freedom Something Something is sponsoring ads on Twitter that are anti-Leah and they star her father. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3553648
Cupcake04 August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BabyVegas said: After watching this show and obsessively reading basically everything I could about Scientology, I occasionally feel like there's no more to learn. Silly me, though. According to this interview with Leah, if you recruit, you make 10% on what your recruit spends on courses. That really surprised me. What? I never knew that! So it's a Cult AND MLM?!? 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3553711
juliet73 August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 4 hours ago, BabyVegas said: After watching this show and obsessively reading basically everything I could about Scientology, I occasionally feel like there's no more to learn. Silly me, though. According to this interview with Leah, if you recruit, you make 10% on what your recruit spends on courses. That really surprised me. I never knew that. However, I guarantee that 10% goes right back to the church. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3554312
Cupcake04 August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 (edited) http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/scientology-church-responds-to-claims-from-remini/ar-AAq9ap8?li=BBnb7Kz The Cult responds to season premiere. It's their usual rant that it's all lies to make $. They seem to be going after A&E more than Leah though. Edited August 16, 2017 by Cupcake04 spelling 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3554828
DrSparkles August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 0:55 PM, Brattinella said: That's not a real thing. Wait, what? 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3555118
Guest August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 9:00 PM, Cupcake04 said: What? I never knew that! So it's a Cult AND MLM?!? So Scientology is basically LuLaRoe with a side of thetans? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3556556
Showthyme August 17, 2017 Share August 17, 2017 14 hours ago, Cupcake04 said: http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/scientology-church-responds-to-claims-from-remini/ar-AAq9ap8?li=BBnb7Kz The Cult responds to season premiere. It's their usual rant that it's all lies to make $. They seem to be going after A&E more than Leah though. It is rich (no pun intended) that "the church" accuse the show of being after money. The church is obsessed with extracting money from its members. I can't with all the talk about Leah and Mike inciting hate crimes against the church. Having said that, I have thrown a brick through their window in my mind. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3557375
juliet73 August 17, 2017 Share August 17, 2017 On 8/16/2017 at 7:07 AM, Cupcake04 said: http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/scientology-church-responds-to-claims-from-remini/ar-AAq9ap8?li=BBnb7Kz The Cult responds to season premiere. It's their usual rant that it's all lies to make $. They seem to be going after A&E more than Leah though. I thought this portion of the Co$ statement was against everything the "church" stood for: "Regarding your allegation on mental health, this too is false, and as we do not treat those who are mentally ill, we encourage such individuals to be examined by a competent doctor." I'm pretty sure the Co$ just recommended seeking help from a psychologist or psychiatrist! 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3558706
funky-rat August 17, 2017 Share August 17, 2017 I had to chuckle because after I finished the new ep on the DVR last night, I turned off to find South Park airing "Trapped In The Closet". And I pull out my gun!!!! (not literally, if you've never seen that episode....and if you haven't, you should). 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3558802
Cupcake04 August 17, 2017 Share August 17, 2017 4 hours ago, juliet73 said: I thought this portion of the Co$ statement was against everything the "church" stood for: "Regarding your allegation on mental health, this too is false, and as we do not treat those who are mentally ill, we encourage such individuals to be examined by a competent doctor." I'm pretty sure the Co$ just recommended seeking help from a psychologist or psychiatrist! good catch! I missed that! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3559448
cynicat August 19, 2017 Share August 19, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 9:29 AM, juliet73 said: I thought this portion of the Co$ statement was against everything the "church" stood for: "Regarding your allegation on mental health, this too is false, and as we do not treat those who are mentally ill, we encourage such individuals to be examined by a competent doctor." I'm pretty sure the Co$ just recommended seeking help from a psychologist or psychiatrist! I took it to mean that they encouraged them to see a medical (competent) doctor vs. a psychiatrist (incompetent) and that it was a dig at the psychiatric profession. They don't treat the mentally ill i.e. they don't give them medications. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3564188
Guest August 22, 2017 Share August 22, 2017 I've clicked enough links in here that youtube has added a Scientology attack ad on Leah to my ad rotation no matter what I'm looking at. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3570822
WInterfalls August 22, 2017 Share August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, ParadoxLost said: I've clicked enough links in here that youtube has added a Scientology attack ad on Leah to my ad rotation no matter what I'm looking at. Same. I have gotten many YouTube ads with Leah's dad talking about what a terrible daughter she is. Of course he's not even a Scientologist and always used to make fun her for it, and she was a Scientologist when she supposedly treated him so poorly. So you know it's doubly stupid. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3570836
Lugal August 22, 2017 Share August 22, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 6:00 PM, Cupcake04 said: What? I never knew that! So it's a Cult AND MLM?!? Let's face it, CO$ being a pyramid scheme is really all that was missing in the equation. 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3573834
JocelynCavanaugh August 25, 2017 Share August 25, 2017 The "Church" has started buying ad space on Instagram. They splice scenes of Leah together terribly to try to make her look like she's just doing this for money. Fortunately, based on the comments, most people can tell it's BS and are reporting the ads as a scam. How desperate must Scientology be at this point?! 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/51803-aftermath-in-the-media/page/3/#findComment-3581342
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