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1. Amazing, didn't know they were in Clearwater until the recent HBO piece. Nice place Kirstie has-

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Inside the town Scientology built. Clearwater, Florida. [View all] madfloridian Apr 2015 OP

Amazing, didn't know they were in Clearwater until the recent HBO piece. Nice place Kirstie has- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #1

and it's all tax free because it's a religion. . . B Calm Apr 2015 #2

That just kills me..tax exempt. madfloridian Apr 2015 #4

And the only reason why Hubbard claimed religious tax exempt status, is - according to the HBO BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #51

It's all a tax free sham ran by crooks, but most religions are B Calm Apr 2015 #57

No doubt about it. They shouldn't be tax exempt anymore considering their influence in politics BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #58

Talk about frivolous lawsuits! It's a shame the IRS didn't fight them. B Calm Apr 2015 #59

Agreed. But 2500 law suits filed at the same time was just too much, and the IRS BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #60

K&R Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #3

I lived in St. Pete Aerows Apr 2015 #5

Second person I have come across in the last two days who lives in St. Pete. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #7

I don't live there anymore Aerows Apr 2015 #12

The restaurants!!!!!!! NCTraveler Apr 2015 #15

Fantastic Greek food Aerows Apr 2015 #16

I go up to Tarpon Springs often. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #17

Lived in St.Pete for many years. Moved last year to Sarasota. (miles east of I75 where the... BlueJazz Apr 2015 #61

Love Tarpon Springs and the Greek food and docks. madfloridian Apr 2015 #25

I don't know Aerows Apr 2015 #31

I live near Haslams Bookstore in St Pete demwing Apr 2015 #33

Damn! That's my all-time favorite bookstore! I'll get to visit it again next year when I Nay Apr 2015 #36

High neighbor. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #43

Yep, Historic Kenwood demwing Apr 2015 #47

I have been to that book store twice. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #49

That is where I live. Absolutley love it. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #6

The Daily Mail's headline was misleading. madfloridian Apr 2015 #8

Don't you love how the article said Ocala was just outside Clearwater? madfloridian Apr 2015 #9

Very strange. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #10

There's been a huge response to Going Clear on HBO. People are shocked. madfloridian Apr 2015 #11

I agree. To us in the area it isn't really a big shock. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #13

They are also trying to soften the image DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #29

I grew up in Largo and was there when they bought that Ft Harrison hotel. There was a huge Nay Apr 2015 #26

I work 3 block away...never saw a weapon ever demwing Apr 2015 #34

This was back in the 70's, IIRC. I was just out of high school. Nay Apr 2015 #35

Appears they do like weapons & bombs. Prepared to fight "the authorities." DirkGently Apr 2015 #45

Been around downtown Clearwater since the mid eighties... NCTraveler Apr 2015 #42

It does sound like they've toned it down as far as brandishing firearms. That was Nay Apr 2015 #46

I will be fair DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #30

What downtown needs is an anchor store demwing Apr 2015 #50

I need to get to the Capitol Theater. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #52

And when you get too old to work for them, they kick you out! And then you learn pnwmom Apr 2015 #14

Had not thought of that aspect...not eligible for Social Security. madfloridian Apr 2015 #23

And I bet they don't realize they could get kicked out for being too old. n/t pnwmom Apr 2015 #24

It is obvious that they sucker the rich are they also dangerous to the rest of us? jwirr Apr 2015 #18

Well, yes. We taxpayers pay for Tom Cruise's lifestyle in that group cause they are tax exempt. madfloridian Apr 2015 #19

Okay. I got that - what I am wondering is if they even try to convert the poor? jwirr Apr 2015 #20

I doubt it very much hifiguy Apr 2015 #22

I would have been surprised at any other answer. We are lucky for a change. jwirr Apr 2015 #32

The poor get the worst end of the stick. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #40

They want some money up front- but if you're willing to work for them they will take over your bettyellen Apr 2015 #37

The cousin of a friend of mine joined them after being released from prison.. Princess Turandot Apr 2015 #38

Their conversion of the poor is one of the worst aspects of Scientology. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #39

I said that I would not be surprised that they did not want to poor but after your statement here jwirr Apr 2015 #44

So have they bullied ICE, too? KamaAina Apr 2015 #53

While I am sure they could. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #55

"The Super Powers Building, Gracie??? hifiguy Apr 2015 #21

Scientology is organized crime olddots Apr 2015 #27

Yep, and our taxation system is pleased to support them because, oh, they are so RKP5637 Apr 2015 #54

to be fair DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #28

Bridge is done as it its connection through downtown. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #41

It'll be a fucking shame when climate change reclaims that land for the sea.. truebrit71 Apr 2015 #48

The only way to the beach is through downtown Clearwater liberal N proud Apr 2015 #56