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Scientology's Blackmail System and 'This Is For Sucking, Not Talking'

from A Victimless Crime with Yannis Pappas | The Tim Dillon Show #359 · #359

3 min

They discuss Scientology as a repackaged confession/blackmail system used to control stars like Tom Cruise, comparing it to Catholic confession, and Tim tells a story about a priest's blunt response to him as a kid.

In this bit6 moments
  • Tim on Scientology's motto: 'This is for sucking, not for talking.'
  • David Miscavige allegedly told Tom Cruise about Scientology's blackmail leverage on him.
  • Celebrities in Scientology are rats who bail once they're famous and rich, particularly when asked to involve their children.
  • Scientology offered Tom Cruise protection and an alternative public identity in exchange for compliance.
  • The audit system mirrors Catholic confession: Scientology collects dirt on members as leverage.
  • Tim recalls confessing sexual thoughts to a priest at age 12 and being dismissed rather than counseled.
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Tom CruiseScientologyJohn Travolta

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