Los Angeles, CA

All kinds of win.

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(Holding this space for my eventual video coverage.)

I'll be updating throughout the day with periodic reports from Hieronymous since I'm at home with possible broken toes.


As of 11:00, there are already about 100 people at Big Blue, Tory included. The party has started.

12:30 report: So far, so good. Scilons have LRH Way blocked as they did for the last protest. The PI situation isn't overwhelming; there are the obvious OSA goons, a guy driving around taking pictures of the protestors. Hieronymous recognized a Scilon op from the last protest, except now they're wearing a mask. Most of the Scilons with cameras are recording from behind their own lines. All bark and no bite, eh OSA?
Anons are now heading over to the Hollywood Guaranty Building via the Metro Red Line. Apparently, cameras and masks are not being allowed on the Metro. Hieronymous is smartly choosing not to partake.

London set the bar again, lets go Amerifags.

goodluck hope this came out as a win. goodluck guys!

By our estimates there were a few less than last time, but it was close to the last number. The numbers seemed to grow as the day went on. It ended up about 500.

On the way back from the protest. Massive amounts of win detected. The radio guys actually thought the person I brought with me was a plant. It was amazingly funny. They told him that if he was a PI that taking pictures of Jenna was useless... Just cuz he's an old guy doesn't mean he's a plant lol.

Gay/Space pope was back to his usual bullbaiting, which seemed a bit censored this time. WBM was MIA. Rumor has it he was in Clearwater. We stayed through Big Blue and the Life Exhibition. We then used the opportunity to bail as oldfag and jailbait were getting tired. We managed not to get followed.

The tour guide on a double decker bus was overheard telling his clients that "Anonymous takes exception to Scientology"

During the first subway, oldfag with me talked to a lady who was joining Scientology next week. She now is not. Epic win! If it wasn't for everyone being there, she probably would not have listened.

Spiderman spotted trying to hide his own identity with a respirator mask. He failed and was called on it. He then removed his mask and proceeded to flyer whore the cars.

Some fail here, there were anon in the subway taking off their masks because "a cop above told them to"

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Next time don't be so stupid people...

Wig-chan said a few different times that we need more girls with large tits... She seemed excited at the prospect.

I humped a pillar at the museum with "I don't care if I get fairgamed"-fag who took off his mask "cuz it itches".

The rickroll attempts while I was there were no where near epic enough to match up to last protest.

CNN was there... Finally...

I blocked a lincense plate from being photo'd by a scifag lurking behind the barrier when it stopped and let anon out.

It was fucking hot people... Over 99 degrees. The reading on the car right now in LA says 100. I had to ditch my suit and go for just a dress shirt and a tie.

WBM is in San Diego, according to their reports.

Here is an album of pics from today in Los Angeles both at Big Blue and the Hollywood/Vine building.

Lulz and win were had.

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Epic wins 2 all.

CNN was there? About fucking time, lol. CNN coverage would be epic win. Checking their web site off & on throughout the day.

CNN?! WOW!! Great job anon! Wish I could be there, I'm trying to convince my parents to drive by to honk our horn for support.

Just got back from the protest, was that elderly man and the woman in the masks with the huge-ass camera PIS/scilons?

Also, to the anon with the "Longbill is LOOOOOONNNNGGGG" sign? Best sign I saw so far! =)

3:30 update, probably the final one. Hieronymous estimates that there's at least 150 people in front of the CCHR - it's been a core group of people that have maintained their numbers fairly well throughout the day (but he admits that he's not good with numbers, so maybe it's closer to 9000>.)
It's been really positive, lots of support and honking, lots of cool people. No incidents to speak of. Of course, the Ex-Scikids were there, with the exclusion of Kendra.

I'll vouch for the 150 headcount in front of the psychiatry "museum."

We just did a quick walk-by of the protest in front of the "museum" and you guys are awesome. :D The "WE ARE LEGION" chant was kinda unsettling though, I think you scared the family walking in front of us. Is the museum closed for the day? They usually have their doors open, signs oan the sidewalk out front, and greeters.

My god, it's 95 degrees out there right now, hope you all have lots of water.

The LAPD sitting in their cars up the street looked hot, uncomfortable, and super bored. Heh.

As we walked up Sunset, I heard two older men talking, looking up the block at you all -- one was asking the other what was going on and the other said "They're protesting that stupid Scientology thing" and the first guy laughed and said "GOOD!"

LA ROCKED!!!! This is a picket report, so sorry if it's too long.

London *may* have had more people..........but we had Jenna (Davey boys niece who is **wonderful**) and Astra Woodcraft (Also fab!): 2 of the 3 founders of ex-Scientologykids.com~! Also, Kendra was there in Spirit and signs (Great sign, Kendra!) who lives in China and started that Site. To you ALL!

CNN was all over Jenna...and from all I could hear, she gave a really good interview. ABC interviewed me, and no doubt the girls, too. CNN also interviewed Astra---so check it out, tonight. This is **big** because all the media that DIDN'T come this time, I'd bet many will be there next

Anonymous were ALL time great.......with TONS of cool outfits, again. I love you all, and cannot thank each one of you, enough! The LA gang are super cooooooooooool

Here's a funny note, too: We started at Scientology's "Complex". They had the road blocked off, and a HUGE "WAY TO HAPPINESS" TRUCK (24 foot at least) parked on L. Ron Hubbard Way--- and TONS of cops in front of it.
We call pointed out "The Way to Happiness Is Closed"

After a few hours there, the gang left on the Subway to Hollywood and Vine, where there is L. Ron Hubbard Life Exposition (And no, that's not "good PR", Scientology---we saw you inside, on a step ladder, taking pictures of us!) The joint was closed. Next to it is the HGB (Hubbard Guidance Center) where many of the Executives work.

Jenna's GF used to work there, and her sister is still in. They all 3 knew the guards, and tried to get them to "Bring out my sister" or "At least tell her I'm pregnant" (No, not Jenna or Astra---one of their friends who I didn't get her name, I'm sorry. Another really nice person!)

I also got to talk with one of the guards. He was standing there staring like a robot. One of the Anons said, "TR O". I said, "No---THAT Isn't TR0, as it isn't------that's a FLUNK!" From that point, he listened and looked at me.
I quietly told him my story---and he listened. I hope, for his sake, he can break free.

A few other highlights: Graham Berry was "served" with some legal papers---and he was in touch with the police about their street being blocked off. We'll see what he says, when done. EXOT 8 Michael was there too, as well as Astra's Dad, Lawrence Woodcraft. (He's super cool---and wrote all up about the Freewinds filled with Asbestos). For those from OCMB, Roan was there, I'm glib, Marc (Without his mask--and with his whole family! They looked great, too!) And "BTs2Free", John Peeler. Both Marc Headley , his wife, and John were all up at "Gold" and have fabulous stories to tell. IF you haven't read them, swing by OCMB: Operation Clambake - The Inner Secrets Of Scientology
and really, read their stories! Of course I was there, too We all had a great time. My only regret is that we didn't have a party afterwards>
Next time, I'm going to!

I had the pleasure of meeting TONS of Anonymous people, met Zorro (who yeah, I have a crush on for life, due to his one EXPEEEEEEECCCCCCCCT
USSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!) Of course Ath was there, and Kone? (Sorry if I said it wrong) and Anonymous TV as well as MANY other cool people---too many to list. Thank you ALL who came up and said "HI", too.

I missed "Operation Snow white" ---she was ALL time and I hope she comes next time! WBM had some serious work to do, so decided to stay in SD, and yes, was going by the picket, there.

Ok, last thing is this: LA was BOILING...so we realized we need to figure out a "Summer Do" (cooler clothing) for any "hot" area. It was 80 degrees+ today, so all of us in Black were BOILING. I suggest white T-Shirts, (or shirt, but make sure it's light weight) and either white shorts if you wear shorts, or white pants). I know this IS a divergence from the Anonymous 'look"----but come on! People were boiling HOT. It's up to Anonymous to sort out-------but that's my 2 cents

We then walked up Hollywood Blvd to the old Testing Center (the new one was closed, with one loan guy inside)---and then they went over to CCHR.
It's always truly AMAZING to just walk down Hollywood Blvd with signs. I can't tell you how many people came up to me, asking me what this was all about. When I told them, EACH ONE told us: "Oh believe me, I am SO sick of those people/Scientology" in one form, or another. That ALWAYS happens when we picket, and it still amazes me to this moment.

One more mistake I made, besides wearing hot black clothing, was I didn't eat before I left, and didn't really have time, once there. So my suggestion to ALL IS EAT BREAKFAST Before you go.

My GF was driving by to see the gang, so I hopped a ride home with her.
I was done for the day---so I didn't get to say "Bye and I love you!" To ALL, but I was just too hot, and needed to come eat, had lost my ride there----so we figured blast with her.

My thanks to "Mr. X" who was my body guard for the day. You SERIOUSLY Helped me, and I thank you for watching out for me.

I know many of Anonymous also protected Jenna, Astra and their friend,
so thank you to each of you. They told me they REALLY appreciated it, and I know that's true for me, too.

Sorry it's soooooooooo long, but that's it for the day!

If you're a Doctor or Dentist and Scientology or Way to Happiness is trying to get YOU to fork out thousands-----------remember the truck today,
with police all around, when WE ---the peaceful picketers applied the principles of "Way to Happiness" far more than any of the Scios lurking about, lying, assisting in breaking up families, and unhealthy.

BLESS YOU ALL~~ Photos will follow

Magoo~~~~

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Epic wins 2 all.

Gods, the signs of exscientologykids are like a gut-punch.

brb eyes leaking

Just got back from the Los Angeles/Hollywood protests.

We had about the same numbers as February, which by my count was about 300-400. It withered down to 150-200 by the third protest site, the new "Psychology: Industry of Death Exhibit."

It was 93 degrees f, so I can understand why a lot of people wouldn't come out. Hell, I was on the fence about whether to come out when the forecasts just said it was going to be 89. One of the guys I was hanging with got dizzy from heat.

Hilight: Jenna Hill's friend (don't recall the name) went up to the L Ron Hubbard Exhibit, where her disconnected sister was working. She got on a bullhorn and asked for her sister, and yelled out that her sister Kelly Zacks was going to be an aunt.

They had the huge plasma screen array and stadium speakers like last time, but the cops told them to turn off the audio, which pretty much gave us a monopoly on amplified speakers (2 bullhorns)

Some Scientology PI's were attempting to fit in and pretend to be Anons, but they were old and looked like what would happen on 21 Jump Street if they decided to use nursing home patients to infiltrate a school. Also, one of them was wearing a Scientology bracelet. Real smart!

After the epic-ness of March 15, it seemed things were less epic on both sides this time around. We had smaller numbers, and on the other side of the fence, it seems Scientology lost a lot of fight, and their PI's seemed to be running on fumes. Sure, they had lots of PI's dressed up like Anons again, but even so it seems that in general they were content to shut their eyes and wait for the wave to pass over them.

Apparently we got a confirmation ahead of time from the cops that masks would be allowed on the subways, and then for some reason at the last second, during the protests, they said that masks would not be allowed. I'm not sure what happened, and I'd like some clarification on this.

I sadly have some fail to report today :(

Was heading down to the protests, but got there too late. (around 1'ish).

Couldn't find ANY Anons anywhere, and didn't have internet access to check where we were supposed to be. I actually tried calling Magoo to ask where everyone was (so Tory, if you get my message...sorry for not showing up!)


So uh yeah, my fault for being late. Also, didn't help that the first post of the LA thread ONLY had info for Big Blue and not the other sites in the first post. I call shenanigans on that one.


Actually had to drive all the way home after that. I had tons of fliers ready today too.


tldr: I FAILED.