Summary of Mark Bunker’s Gold Base arrest
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/
Scientology project raises questions, ire in Wyo.
Public planners in southwest Wyoming’s Sweetwater County — a sagebrush expanse roughly the size of Massachusetts — say the contractor hired for the project has told them it intends to build a 22,000-square-foot underground storage vault to store documents.
Whose documents exactly? Apparently, the writings of the late L. Ron Hubbard, the Church of Scientology’s founder, and other church records.
Pheonix Neighborhood Fights Hubbard Museum
The Pheonix News just published an article detailing the plight of neighborhood residents who are unfortunate enough to live near L. Ron Hubbard’s former home. The residents are trying to block Scientologist efforts to turn the home into a museum or Org citing zoning law, traffic problems, pollution, and overall creepiness.
Australian TV Airs OTIII
Mark Bunker might have some competition for the “Xenu TV” name after Australian TV’s Today Tonight aired this piece on OTIII.
Scientology Media Blitz Coming
A leaked email gives us a glimpse of the next stage of the Scientologists’ strategy:
Have you ever wanted to
disseminate Scientology at the
correct order of magnitude?This is your opportunité to
make your dream a reality!Dear
The broadest Scientology dissemination campaign ever, reaching out through TV, internet and direct mailings is about to be launched, including new IAS-sponsored TV ads that direct viewers to the Scientology website, scientology.org
With interest in Scientology at an all-time high, we answer the most common question people have: “What is Scientology?”
Three new Scientology TV ads are the first step: Making an Introduction. And this is done by announcing Scientology to millions and by doing it everywhere!
In other words, when people flip on their TV, in the midst of the doom and gloom news, ads for the latest weight loss pill or antidepressant – we will give them a severe reality adjustment by telling them what they are with the first in a series of three new Scientology TV ads.
The second ad strikes the most resonant chord there is: truth.
Finally, the third ad is on the one common denominator to everyone’s existence: living. Look around and you’ll see that all the false solutions are premised on fighting this one fact. Yes, life is dynamic. It’s up and it’s down. It’s left and it’s right. And that’s what it’s all about. And rather than blot it out, it’s meant to be lived – which is the message of the final ad.
Each ad directs viewers to scientology.org, where they will find the answers they have been searching for.
This campaign will be funded entirely by IAS grants and is the essence of what members of the IAS stand for: Making this world a better place for one and all.
That is why your donations are so important and needed at this time. Your support of the IAS helps fund the Scientology dissemination campaign and is what makes it happen. So make your donation today at [ADDRESS REMOVED FOR YOUR SAFETY] and help launch the Scientology dissemination campaign for 2009!
ARC,
Selina
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Bart Simpson Invites You to Scientology Event
Well-known Scientologist Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, has apparently been putting in a little voice acting overtime recording this robocall message:
New Lawsuit Filed Against the CoS
A new lawsuit accusing The Church of Scientology and the Religious Technology Center of labor code violations, human trafficing, and forced abortions has been filed in the California superior court.
Claire Headley v. Church of Scientology International et al.
London Demonstrates at Valkyrie Premire
Despite being strong-armed by Scientologists, ignored by the police, and nearly lynched by angry Tom Cruise fans, London Anons still managed to make their presence known at that city’s premire of Valkyrie. Seems no matter how far he travels or how many goons he brings, Tom can’t escape Anonymous.
Tom Cruise Autographs Guy Fawks Mask
Anonymous was present at the Berlin premire of Tom Cruise’s latest slice of medicority, Valkyrie. An intrepid Anon actually managed to get Tom’s autograph on his Guy Fawks mask and even got the whole thing on video.
Anonymous Marches in Doo Dah Parade
An Anonymous contingent marched in Pasedena’s annual Doo Dah Parade despite complaints made to parade organizers by Scientologist representatives. A great success for all involved.
