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| Man on a Tightrope//ElevenThu, 08 Jan 2009 15:27:52 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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| Man on a Tightrope//TenThu, 08 Jan 2009 12:36:52 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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| Communication with ScientologistsThu, 08 Jan 2009 10:41:46 -0800 by alucard9692005uploaded from Ironhead097.Many of you have attempted to communicate with scientologists, only to be met with contempt, harassment and what is called bull baiting (accusations of crimes, insults and so on). This can be discouraging, however your efforts have not been entirely in vain. Although not all seeds come to life, they can still be planted, and they cannot be unplanted, and sometimes those seeds will grow. Never forget that it only takes a single spark to ignite a great fire.It is not the fault of the scientologist, for their inability to communicate; they have been conditioned to act this way. Their acceptance of reality has been rewritten, they believe that one man, L Ron Hubbard, had figured it all out and so any other sources of ideas or information are no longer valid to them. They are required to ignore outside information, and regard ideas competing with Hubbard to be a form of heresy, a good example of this would be psychology and psychiatry. Their acceptance of LRH's words as absolute truth, eliminates the need for addressing or being informed on issues, or requiring tangible evidence. This is why you will often be met by pre-programmed responses, straight from the courses they have taken under scientology, instead of a debate in the truest sense of the word. Scientologists begin to rely on the church for information and facts, as opposed to other sources which in their minds, couldn't possibly be right, for they are not the imperious and definitive words of their churches founder.Even in the recruitment phase, they are already being manipulated. Potential new scientologists, are not allowed time to think things over, as they are never left alone during their introduction to scientology. What is called a "Routing Form" is used, this form ensures that the new scientologist is always with them through the early processes, including signing up for courses, payment, taking the course and writing a success story. These early courses include TR's (Training Routines) exercises and procedures which make the mind susceptible to suggestion, Hubbard was known in writing circles for being an expert hypnotist. Indoctrination has yet to begin fully, but changes in behavior ensue, these changes are intended to allow the scientologist to live more efficiently in their day-to-day life. As these behaviors are changed, early scientologists will unknowingly adjust thoughts and feelings to accommodate the new behavior. Without even knowing it they are slowly becoming the victims of mind control.As they progress as scientologists, they achieve a series of "wins" which validates their newfound beliefs for them. This sense of euphoria is the beginning of a form of emotional blackmail, if it is their desire to continue with scientology they must control every aspect of their lives to suit its agendas, even their own private thoughts. Fear of expulsion from scientology, stops them from thinking critically.LRH wrote:"You are threatening somebody with oblivion for eternity by expulsion from Scientology."-- L. Ron Hubbard, Introduction to Scientology Ethics, p.156-7Scientologist s endure L Ron Hubbard's disciplinarian policies known as Ethics, simply to remain with in good standing of the church. They allow themselves to be interrogated through "sec checks" where they use a crude lie detector known as an e-meter, and are asked about overts or crimes they have committed, and other questions such as "have you ever had unkind thoughts about L Ron Hubbard?".Scientolog ist dread their form of damnation known as an "SP declare". They dread it to a point where the price they pay can be disconnection from loved ones if they are critical of scientology and are viewed as SP's. They have been stripped of a fundamental right, which we owe to ourselves, critical thinking. Critical thinking, allows us to deliberate and make decisions. It can be comforting to have everything laid out, and to be under the impression that we have all the answers, but it takes courage to ask questions, and to challenge things.One of the costs of Human intelligence can be insecurity. It is natural for us to second-guess ourselves, or to be torn between our instincts and our thoughts. It is a trait that has developed with in us over the course of thousands of years, and it can at times be discomforting. And so we seek answers, which are definitive, which lay out our course in life. Some of us want this so badly they will allow their feet to leave the ground, and allow others to be their pilot. They unknowingly disempower themselves and empower desperate men, who starve for power and control, who cannot accept any other reality than the one they create, and who know the best way to control people is to keep them in the dark.This is what we're fighting against. In hopes that one day, seeds will flourish, and that the same frenzied person who wants to silence you, will someday wake up and free their enslaved mind. Related: scientology fair game anonymous exposed david miscavige tom cruise osa rtc lrh sea org shawn lonsdale jett travolta john kelly preston autism seizure | |
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| how harassmentThu, 08 Jan 2009 09:35:33 -0800 by Rockguitarnow(A good video for peace activists)No one ever need worry about being harassed. This is because a person who tries to harass someone always harms his own situation much more than anyone else.This is true for any kind of wrongdoing someone may engage in, whether it be lying, stealing or cheating. That person doing it harms himself more.No one need ever needs to be scared about being harassed, for this reason. Just stay good yourself and dont harass anyone, and you will be fine.Even if the harasser doesn't get caught or get in trouble, still he if he engages in nastiness and wrongdoing he will always harm his own situation much more than anyone else.A person who lies or tries to harass people becomes stupider and unable to do things properly. The lies he speaks confuse himself more than anyone else, because they are coming from him. He will find it very hard to build or fix things. He confuses his own self more than anyone else. A harasser will find it much harder to use a computer and do technical things, or to play music and write songs or be truly creative in any way.Background music by Foo Fighters - On the Mendhttp://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=C6LCt tYOO9Q Related: nwo fed federal reserve new world order aaron russo alex jones banks bilderberg jfk cfr dollars currency love kindness honesty good morals morality compassion truth trust lawsuits law enforcement bohemian grove mind control targeted individuals cia fbi prosecutions government | |
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| Man on a Tightrope//NineThu, 08 Jan 2009 07:11:39 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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| Man on a Tightrope//EightThu, 08 Jan 2009 06:35:57 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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| Man on a Tightrope//SevenThu, 08 Jan 2009 06:03:33 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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| Man on a Tightrope//SixThu, 08 Jan 2009 05:38:20 -0800 by samizdrama(Fourteen parts)Czechoslovakia , 1952: Karel Cernik struggles to keep his Circus Cernik together, despite mounting restrictions laid on him by the new communist regime. When local officials order him to dismiss foreign members of his troop or face its liquidation, his dream of escape to the West becomes a plan.This was based on an actual incident, which was the basis of Neil Paterson's story "International Incident". Some of the supporting roles in this film were played by performers who made the escape with Circus Brumbach. Historical fact has of course been embelished a bit, and the American accents require some suspension of disbelief. But in the stark, violent ending, one gets a feeling of having witnessed a very real event. Filmed in Bavaria.ABOUT ELIA KAZAN:A former communist, Elia Kazan made a turnaround after learning of the repressions of Stalin's regime, and later testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee about several Hollywood professionals who were communists or communist sympathizers--a step for which many in Hollywood never forgave him. "Man on a Tightrope" is one of his lesser-known, rarely-seen works.A few additional notes from the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) website:"...Neil Paterson's book first appeared as a novelette in the British magazine Lilliput under the title International Incident. As noted by contemporary sources, the film is loosely based on real incidents involving the Brumbach Circus, which escaped from Communist-controlled East Germany to West Germany in 1950. Unlike the escape in the film, however, circus owner Gustav Brumbach slowly moved a few camouflaged pieces of equipment and performers at a time, over a period of several months. Contemporary sources note that many members of the Brumbach Circus, including Madame Brumbach and dwarf Hansi, appeared in or worked on the film, which was shot on location near Fall, Bavaria, the Isar River in Bavaria and Munich, Germany..."...Accord ing to Hollywood Reporter news items, the film's New York premiere was a benefit for the International Rescue Committee. In modern sources, director Elia Kazan asserted that, against his wishes, studio production chief Darryl F. Zanuck cut twenty minutes from the film before its release. In his autobiography, Kazan stated that the crew and cast were subjected to harassment from the East German government, which threatened to harm family members still living there. According to Kazan, the first director of photography hired by the company quit due to these threats. Kazan also praised the crew and circus performers' dedication to the project despite the harsh conditions under which they lived, and revealed that he developed a close friendship with Hansi and several of the other performers." Related: czech czechslovakia communist elia kazan frederic march circus cernik adolphe menjou brumbach bavaria performing arts | |
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