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>From Capricorn.

An analysis of the recent Scientology litigation shows a predictable
course.  I have various observations to make on this matter based on
past experience.

Firstly, I hate to have to say this, but the worst enemies of Lawrence
and Dennis are themselves.  Their postings on ARS are hurting their
cause and giving the Scientologists ammunition which they will use to
drive a wedge between the Court and them.  They will use their postings
to constantly "repeat the message" that Lawrence and Dennis are
contemptuous towards the Courts.  This is a well-known tactic of the
Scientologists and is pursuant to their policy of Third Party.  This
continues to further their RICO case as each posting is being collected
for evidence.

At this stage, Lawrence appears to be in the better position as he is
far more judicious in his postings.  He thinks he made a huge mistake
posting the Miscavige deposition notice, and obviously his attorneys are
upset with him.  This may be a blessing in disguise.  A careful analysis
shows that this may be the best thing Lawrence could have done for
himself.  The Scientologists use Miscavige as bait in the litigation to
keep the enemy off-balance.  This is pursuant to the Art of War.  Closer
scrutiny shows that this is merely a diversion -- for those who actually
believe that Miscavige will not testify, his deposition was taken in the
case where the Church sued Hill and Knowlton and WPP (their former PR
firm) and in the Corydon case.  He also testified in Toronto.  There is
a lot of hot air on ARS about how he avoids service.  But he keeps
showing up at every Scientology event.  He was at the recent
International Association of Scientologists event in Denmark and
reportedly was just at the opening of the new building in D.C.  (I heard
this third hand -- but the source was reliable and the pattern fits, and
if you have studied Scientology like I have, you will know that they are
always predictable because they cannot make their own decisions, they
must follow policy and therefore they follow patterns).

Sure, Miscavige is the key player in Scientology.  But getting his
deposition is not going to help anyone's case.  He is very experienced
in legal matters, he used to run all the cases back in the 80's and he
is the one who managed to push through the IRS exemption.  However that
was done, obviously he is no push-over.  What will be accomplished from
his deposition will be only the satisfaction of having asked him
questions.  You won't get any useful answers.  But the cost will be
enormous, as the fight to get his deposition will cost a great deal of
time and effort and this will distract from the real issue at hand --
proving that the Fishman/Geertz document is in fact in the public
domain.  It is predictable that this is going to be the focus of the
next onslaught in this litigation as it is in fact the most vulnerable
point the Scientologists have in this war.  Because this is a weak
point, they will assault this head on.  That is the Scientology way.

They will spend a huge amount of money on attorneys and go on an all out
blitz to hit this problem -- and you can expect this is going to be very
intense.  Don't be surprised if they show up with a whole new team of
lawyers and experts.  This would be par for the course.

Those on ARS that continue to underestimate the Scientologists will
laugh this off no doubt and continue to make postings that are nothing
more than "your mother wears army boots" while ignoring the reality of
what is happening.  Make no mistake, the Scientologists are experienced,
resourceful and tough litigators.  If you confront the reality and
ignore the hyperbole, in truth they have effectively shut down FACT Net
and Dennis and have their materials tied up in Court.

Capricorn


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