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02-25-2009

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nonnonanon

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Short summary of Gold Base events

This thread exists because:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battletoads

It may well be, but I don't have time to make the OP readable. I'll be able to check back in an hour, so if anyone wants to do it then please do. I'm spending a large part of the day with media for a non-chanology related event an mentioned what had happened and they are interrested, but I need something easily digestible etc.

If anybody would like to fix, edit or improve the following wall of text, please do?

Quote:

The international headquarters of Scientology, home of Golden Era Productions and also known as Gold Base, is the main headquarters for Scientology's elite paramilitary Sea Organization. The Sea Org consists of the most devout members, who are forced to sign the infamous “billion year contract”, and work at the secluded compound, often for only room and board. It is a closely guarded compound. Anti-Scientology protesters protest there, but infrequently and in small numbers.

Following the arrest of an individual (Anon Orange) on Sunday October 26th, 2008 on a disputed charge of trespass, a move was made by Riverside County supervisers to ban further protests in the area via a proposed ordinance that restricts picketing around any residential buildings[1], initially within a 300-ft radius, which went through several hearings and revisions, reducing the distance to a 50-ft radius. It eventually passed yesterday, the 24th of February, in a hearing described by civil rights attorney and Scientology critic Graham Berry as 'a farce'. At yesterday's hearing, the point was made that this proposed ordinance would not restrict picketing around Gold Base.

Several protesters, including Emmy award-winning journalist Mark Bunker (affectionately known to many anonymous protesters as Wise Beard Man[6]), headed up to Gold Base to test the new ordinance. There they were assured by Riverside County deputies that they were permitted to protest. However, Catherine Fraser and Scientology's well-known television spokesman Tommy Davis complained that two protesters were protesting in front of the guard gate, blocking access. Both Bunker and fellow protester Doug Owens were arrested in citizen's arrests for trespassing on what is understood to be public property – a location that Scientology's own attorney stated was public property available for picketing. Mark Bunker's citizens arrest came as as he was photographing the arrest of Doug Owens

The two were charged with "602.1(a) PC Tresspassing" (a misdemeanor), released, and a court appearance set for April 28.

Bunker stated[2] that “Ultimately, the Church of Scientology wants to stop protests at Gold and are putting tremendous pressure on Riverside officials to halt these protests. Church officials attempting to paint Anonymous as a dangerous organization with the help of Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff Stone, who spoke 20 minutes worth on nonsense about Anonymous being a hate group[7]. While they (Riverside) tried to halt the protests, the protests continue despite of their efforts. Scientology has yet to realize that their attempts to stop people from finding out the truth about the dangers and abuses of Scientology will only serve to create more interest, and ultimately more critics. We will keep protesting.”

Bunker's own brief description of events is available at [3]. The incident was captured on video by another protester and is available at [4]. Generic photos of Gold Base are available[5].

[1] Riverside Restricts Picketing | NBC Los Angeles
[2] GlossLip Breaking News: Arrests Made At Scientology’s Guarded Desert Compound, Including Renowned Critic Mark Bunker
[3] How was your day? THE WOG BLOG from XENU TV
[4] Mark Bunker/Mark Lowell Arrested at Gold Base on Vimeo
[5] http://www.angrygaypope.com/gold/gol...lery/index.htm
[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Bunker
[7] The relevant meetings of the Riverside County Supervisors are available in the form of indexed transcripts at http://www.xenu-directory.net/riversidevideo/

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

Last edited by nonnonanon; 02-27-2009 at 02:47 PM..

02-25-2009

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Anonymous

We Are Legion

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

This thread exists because:

If anybody would like to fix, edit or improve the following wall of text, please do?

See where it says 'Mark Bunker (affectionately known to many as Wise Beard Man)'?
It should say 'Mark Bunker (affectionately known to SOME PEOPLE THAT ARE SOMETIMES REFERRED TO IN THE PRESS AS ANONYMOUS as Wise Beard Man),'
Or some shit like that.
Fix it. Or don't.

how about 'Mark Bunker (affectionately known to many anonymous protesters as Wise Beard Man)'?

02-25-2009

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Mutante

Nice girl

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

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Chairman Jeff Stone, who spoke 20 minutes worth on nonsense about Anonymous being a hate group

Is there video of this or a transcript?

Disregard if this has already been covered.

Also, 'misinformation' rather than 'nonsense', and 'of' not 'on'.

02-25-2009

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nonnonanon

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Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous

how about 'Mark Bunker (affectionately known to many anonymous protesters as Wise Beard Man)'?

That kind of works... will edit it in. Thanks.

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

02-25-2009

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nonnonanon

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Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutante

Is there video of this or a transcript?

Disregard if this has already been covered.

Also, 'misinformation' rather than 'nonsense', and 'of' not 'on'.

Ah, I didn't edit that because it is a direct quote from Mark Bunker.
I don't actually know if there is a video/transcript from that one.

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

02-25-2009

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Mutante

Nice girl

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

Ah, I didn't edit that because it is a direct quote from Mark Bunker.
I don't actually know if there is a video/transcript from that one.

I thought all those speeches were recorded in one form or another. It would be great to reference the content of Mark's comment (apologies for missing the point there).

02-25-2009

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nonnonanon

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Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutante

I thought all those speeches were recorded in one form or another. It would be great to reference the content of Mark's comment (apologies for missing the point there).

You're right...
They're here
http://bosvideo.co.riverside.ca.us/p...a/webcast.aspx
Also http://forums.whyweprotest.net/7-gen...24-09-a-40346/

Any volunteers to search through all that junk to find the one with the rant Mark refers to?

Edit: Also, any quotes that state that this is not intended to stop picketing around Gold Base.

Sorry, I would do this but my job is calling me...

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

02-25-2009

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restim

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Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

Audio and video of Stone's rants are indexed at xenu-directory.net. The main rant is index 21. There is a brief preliminary rant at index 17.

Encourage the reporter to browse the first four meetings, which have been extensively indexed and annotated for just this reason.

We will add yesterday's meeting as soon as we have finished annotating it.

02-25-2009

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Sam Urai Bushido Location: In a little deli on 43rd Street	Re: Short summary of Gold Base events AO was arrested in October of last year, not the summer. "A UFO cult with a Mafia lawyer."

02-25-2009

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nonnonanon

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Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Urai

AO was arrested in October of last year, not the summer.

Good point. Fixed. Was it actually charges of trespass btw, and is it disputed? Dunno the current state of things?

Quote:

Originally Posted by restim

Audio and video of Stone's rants are indexed at xenu-directory.net. The main rant is index 21. There is a brief preliminary rant at index 17.

Encourage the reporter to browse the first four meetings, which have been extensively indexed and annotated for just this reason.

You and whoever else did that work are now officially to be worshipped as gods.

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

02-25-2009

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Anonymous We Are Legion	Re: Short summary of Gold Base events Sunday October 26th.

02-25-2009

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Mutante

Nice girl

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

You and whoever else did that work are now officially to be worshipped as gods.

Totally. Ace preparation.

02-25-2009

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Sam Urai

Bushido

Location: In a little deli on 43rd Street

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

Good point. Fixed. Was it actually charges of trespass btw, and is it disputed? Dunno the current state of things?

Yes, it was a trespassing charge, to which AO has pleaded not guilty. The case is still pending.

"A UFO cult with a Mafia lawyer."

02-26-2009

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restim

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Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonnonanon

You and whoever else did that work are now officially to be worshipped as gods.

Sounds good to me! My daughter, who posts here as Raeko, originally objected. But she reconsidered when I suggested she would also be worshipped if she helped with the Feb 24 meeting, which she did :)

It has a temporary home at Riverside Board of Supervisors 2/24/2009 8:59 AM

Once it's finished I will ask Ray at xenu-directory.net to include it with the others.

02-26-2009

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cowboyanon2

Member

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

very good summary.. maybe would add that

Mark Bunker's citizens arrest came as as he was photographing the arrest of Doug Owens.

coz journalists don't like to see other journalists getting arrested while performing their job.. especially citizens arrests from the people they are trying to cover..

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02-27-2009

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HelenaKobrin

Member

How about adding:

"Anti-Scientology protesters protest there against Scientology's crimes and human rights abuses, but infrequently and in small numbers."

How about changing:

"in a hearing described by Scientology critic Graham Berry"

To read

"in a hearing described by civil rights attorney Graham Berry"

How about changing:

"affectionately known to many anonymous protesters as Wise Beard Man"

To something like:

"affectionately known to rights advocates around the world as Wise Beard Man"

Last edited by TinyDancer; 02-27-2009 at 08:10 PM..

02-27-2009

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Herro

Attention whore

Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelenaKobrin

How about changing:

"affectionately known to many anonymous protesters as Wise Beard Man"

To something like:

"affectionately known to rights advocates around the world as Wise Beard Man"

That's misleading in two ways.

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02-27-2009

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restim ... Location: Hamilton, Ontario	Re: Short summary of Gold Base events hk, did you know you can edit your posts? It helps to keep the thread length down if you add to an existing post when reasonable, rather than create a new one. OP, the Feb 24 Supervisors meeting is now available with the first four. I phrase it that way because I did not bother to annotate the fifth meeting on Feb 10. Nothing interesting happened then.

02-27-2009

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nonnonanon

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Re: Short summary of Gold Base events

I've edited in many of the proposed changes. I wasn't sure whether to add 'protest against Scientology's crimes etc' because as soon as I read the sentence I heard 'what are YOUR crimes?'.

I've added the description of Graham Berry as a civil rights attorney, good suggestion, and the point about Mark Bunker's arrest. Thanks!

The End Phenomenon of OT VIII is "Now I know who I am not, and I am interested in finding out who I am".
Also, PAST LIFE IMPLANTS.

02-27-2009

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A.Non Hubbard Rule 34 on E-meter, Anonymous delivers Location: The Greater Internet	Re: Short summary of Gold Base events This is great. Can I use hueg chunks of it on the wiki? Who Is David Miscavige?

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