Scientology - Clearing the planet, one downtown at a time.

@MegandLuna

6 ай бұрын

Priceless

@Sahuaro_Christmas

6 ай бұрын

Clever.

@shelleykapp9637

6 ай бұрын

Brilliant 😂❤

@Snoozeroni

6 ай бұрын

Smith-Levin & Streets… Taking back one town at a time! ✌🏼😎✌🏼 Get it ya’ll!!! I may be looking for property down there in the near future 🤗

@theelletrain4775

6 ай бұрын

It’s funny cuz it’s true!

What a shame - on so many levels... Shame on Clearwater City Council for supporting this destruction.

@nltaylor9570

6 ай бұрын

Right!?! 🤦🏻‍♀️

@mortalclown3812

6 ай бұрын

Look, I don't want to be one of those histrionic YT commentators, but what the actual...!? This is both infuriating and heartbreaking. It was the coolest little place once. All those livelihoods - all the fun people could be having. So wish there was something we could do.

@papishampoo5235

6 ай бұрын

They don’t care. Scientology is paying them.

@tylercook5130

Ай бұрын

Shame on the Gov for letting them traffick but that's what they do, department of commerce? Literal animal traffickers, Scientology? Human traffickers, music industry sucks ur music of its sauce and puts it on someone else's record so they can groom or do wild sh

I went to Florida for Vacation in 2017 and me and my family went to Clearwater to go to the aquarium and I see this huge building and I thought it was an expensive hotel and then I see these people in navy blue uniforms and my Mom figured it out and said it was the church of Scientology and I was like “WHAT!” and I just started laughing out of shock and quoted Stan from South Park saying “DAD TOM CRUISE WONT COME OUT OF THE CLOSET!” It was bizzare

@benshabaan

6 ай бұрын

I remember, i think i was 12, i was on the Hollywood walk of fame and me and my parents came across the scientology bookstore building, and I just went up to one of the recruiters and started quoting Lancaster Dodd from the master to them. Zero reaction from them but i got pulled away by my folks and they told me never to speak to those people again. I already knew about scientology being a cult but my Dad told me about the Billion year contract 😭 it shook me to my core. I was so much more grateful for the freedom I had after all that 😭😭😭

@Kreepyb5

6 ай бұрын

Hahahaaaa✌️😂😂

@auntisthenes2754

6 ай бұрын

@@benshabaan What freedom, though ? Sceintology back then had people barely older than you arrested by the FBI for DDos attacks that had them miffed. much more than protesters against disconnection and sectarian practices very much allowed. There is something rotten in the Kingdom of America..then again, it always has been rotten to the core under a Dream...which is a nightmare for minorities.

@AJ-yw7hf

5 ай бұрын

They must only call it a "church" to get tax exemption! I think it's such a LIE that they use a symbol that looks like a cross of Jesus! What are they doing using a cross when their organization is not about Jesus? Don't you think that them using a cross is a bold-faced LIE? It is. A cult that reminds you of scammers. Sad & destructive to people's lives. People at the top filling their own wallets off of the virtual slavery of people under them. Heartbreaking.

@JeffreyJackson-dream75

3 ай бұрын

They have to go

My friend went to Clearwater on vacation and he didn't know why the whole town was dead. He had no clue about what scientology was. When I told him about it, he almost didn't believe me 😂

@mcmlxii4419

4 ай бұрын

@soultheinterrogator ~ Seriously? Someone has actually never heard of them?

@DUCKY2018

4 ай бұрын

I visit Clearwater often and am just finding out about this, granted i go to CLB not the city.@@mcmlxii4419

Lived in Tampa for over 20 years. Downtown Clearwater is a place to drive through to get to the beach. Seeing the robot Scientologists is always sad. I’ve even had condos on the beach. Never once thought about going into downtown Clearwater for anything.

I can remember going to Clearwater Beach and staying for anywhere from a week to a month with my family and several other families we were friends with when I was little. (Since we live in Hillsborough county the dads would just stay home during the week, go to work and join us on weekends.) I asked my mother before she passed why we stopped going to Clearwater and started going to Indian Shores because we always had a blast in Clearwater. She said it was because of that damn cult that moved into Clearwater. They started harassing everyone to join and she said it wasn’t worth it.

@Pamela-wg4lx

6 ай бұрын

That really sucks

@Kreepyb5

6 ай бұрын

What awesome memories Carol 🫶🏼I have faith! It will comeback

@SpykersB

6 ай бұрын

Wow! Thx for sharing. 🍻

@VisibilityFoggy

6 ай бұрын

Cheaper parking in Indian Shores too, ha. But I assume this is before Clearwater Beach began turning into Malibu with the fancy hotels and restaurants (not that I complain about them!).

@BeagleLove13

6 ай бұрын

@@VisibilityFoggy, This was way back in the late 60s to early 70s when the beaches had tons of mom and pop motels with rooms that included kitchens that the average family could afford.

Love this! Being a clearwater resident (on the safety harbor side) is what has really kept me coming back to SPTV. Such a gorgeous city if only Scientology would GET OUT.

@Kreepyb5

6 ай бұрын

Ocean front area?? It's so sad! Whyyy? I could just picture it bustling.. hopefully soon.❤

@pat56458

6 ай бұрын

​@@Kreepyb5not the oceanfront. This is downtown Clearwater and heartbreaking. I live a few towns over - about 20 minutes away.

@cathieknight7464

6 ай бұрын

It is very pretty, I live on the Bay side of Clearwater and sometimes I wish that when I moved to Clearwater I had moved down there but since there is nothing ever happening it would feel so out of the way

@mothersgauri4137

6 ай бұрын

Hope you can help with Mark Bunker's campaign. He seems the only hope.

@jjordan3263

6 ай бұрын

How is it so beautiful with such huge losses of sales taxes???

This is actually a really sad video. I had no idea that the city was actually SHUT DOWN to this degree due to Scientology. WTAF

I grew up in Clearwater and we avoided downtown because the scientologists walking around were intimidating.

@miriades

6 ай бұрын

What did they tell you?

@forrestfey

6 ай бұрын

Crazy cultists are scary.

@mcmlxii4419

4 ай бұрын

@@miriades They don't have to TELL you anything to be intimidating. They just are.

@l2xsniper1

2 ай бұрын

FL is a stand your ground state, they won't do shit

@orange222...

16 күн бұрын

they don't do that anymore. You won't see anyone at all on different streets/

Wow that is so sad - I just don’t get why the council members wouldn’t start taking back those empty store fronts to get people down town

@nunyabeezwacks1408

6 ай бұрын

That's because they're either Scientologists or they're owned by Scientologists.

@Snoozeroni

6 ай бұрын

I think there’s been talk of eminent domain, so the city can take back some of the properties.

@John-lk7mg

6 ай бұрын

It’s because they bought most of the town including the police department

@reinajalana

4 ай бұрын

I read an article from the past few years of a battle between the city and SCN over a crucial, very coveted piece of land, where the city ended up winning, despite SCN having been willing to pay significantly more for it. So, it could be a money thing, where 1. The city can't afford to buy those properties back and 2. However much they've made from SCN's ownership of them, even if many of buildings go unused.

How can the owners keep up with mortgages, taxes, utilities?

@prettylady995

6 ай бұрын

The owners are scientology

@merp9211

6 ай бұрын

Maybe Door Dash type delivery services….

@chizorama

3 ай бұрын

Religion is tax exempt? It's also a pay to play religion from what I gather.

@chizorama

3 ай бұрын

@@ellebelle4094 Ok COS agent...

@7Vibrant2Vixon7

Ай бұрын

Believe it or not.. so many shut down and others open. Its a vicious cycle. I was born and raised in clearwater (only 5 min from here).. they get business IF there are events like farmers market..or concert or other thing at coachman park by the library. Dunking donuts closed... the bus terminal is down there but that's it

This is great to see... I've always wondered what Clearwater was like! I'd like to see more!

It’s worse than I thought. Absolute ghost town

Hi Aaron (and friend), thanks for the eye opening peek into the dynamics of what's going down in Clearwater. To say that Scientology is spiteful towards those in CW that refuse to be bullied by them is an understatement. Sending all of you righteous Clearwater folks love and encouragement to keep fighting the good fight! Behind you all the way, Aaron and company!

Wow. We could have a hell of an SP Block party

@dragontears4me989

6 ай бұрын

Yaaas!

This was so eye-opening and sad. Thank you for always going above and beyond to expose Scientology.

If you feel weird about this video, don't. This is fascinating to see on the ground in Flag just how messed up Scientology has become.

@aurorawolfe6060

6 ай бұрын

the only thing weird here is how Clearwater local government allowed scientology to destroy the downtown area.

@BaronFeydRautha

6 ай бұрын

There was heavy rain and winds just before he filmed this. This street isn't dead because of scientology, it's dead because it's a Tuesday and people stayed home because of this winter front that came through today.

@kevinnelle6208

6 ай бұрын

@@BaronFeydRauthathey also don’t want to be near buildings run by a human trafficking cult.

@Ieezeca

6 ай бұрын

Floridians aren't kept inside post storm. Before or during the storm either...​@@BaronFeydRautha

@BaronFeydRautha

6 ай бұрын

@@Ieezeca We have been in a government declared state of emergency since 1000 yesterday to 0900 today. Sure, we aren't kept in but I feel like the folks who don't know anything about what happened here today deserve to know. I'm a certified Florida Man and I don't blink for Cat 3s or below. I wouldn't have gone out tonight.

This is so sad. I was born and raised in Pinellas County. I remember what it was like before Scientology came along. First it was the Fort Harrison Hotel, now it's everything. 🙁

Thank You for this, Aaron. This is so damned sad. It's such a beautiful downtown area. Once Shitology is gone this will be a really great place! I would seriously consider vacationing there. Thanks for letting us wogs know about this sad disaster!

@lindazwalsh217

6 ай бұрын

Uhmmmm..... Okay. Wow. First off, I have no idea what ASL is. Ole' Lady from Wyoming here, and I'm pretty sure that I just got insulted by a Shitologist? Maybe not.... I don't really know. But, whatever.......

I think you should do more of these walk-and-talks!!!! (there's a lot of locations to highlight alone in Clearwater) The public at large needs to see what it really looks like here. It's SHOCKING!!!!

@cathieknight7464

6 ай бұрын

I literally take everyone who comes to visit me on s tour because it's just so weird

@USA1492

6 ай бұрын

@@cathieknight7464 it looks like an abandoned movie set

@cathieknight7464

6 ай бұрын

@USA1492 omigosh that's it! I could never explain that street where all the store fronts have been redone and look like an abandoned Mayberry.... good point!

Its one thing to talk about how empty downtown Clearwater is, but a whole different.level of wow to see a video of it! I'm so sorry.

Aaron's walking around makes the scientologists scatter like roaches clutching their pearls.

@HeidiBWert

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@dprice3900

6 ай бұрын

Oh. So you got fancy roaches?

@ruthohare9840

6 ай бұрын

@@dprice3900 🤣

DeSantis seems to like removing tax-exempt status for organizations….shame he hasn’t proposed doing the same for Scientology. They paying him off or something?

Wow how sad it looks like a beautiful place

I’m sure Scientologist couldn’t eat at a bar because they don’t get a pay check !

This is one of your most impactful videos in my opinion. What a shame! I live 45 mins north in little ol' New Port Richey and our downtown is hopping compared to this. Unbelievable.

Awesome live and thanks of a first hand look at what scn has done to the place. It's terrible and what a ridiculous situation for people that want to try to run a business. The loss of scn tax free status needs to happen.

Scientology has gutted Clearwater buying up all the commercial property and leaving it empty but that couldn't happen if they had to pay tax on that property. Scientology is not the root cause, it's a symptom. The IRS is the cause.

@SpykersB

6 ай бұрын

👍🏻 you are absolutely right!🍻

@cobimayes8863

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely right! Makes you think about why COS was made in the beginning, because LRH wanted to make money and to do that he figured not paying taxes and being a cult leader( with a background in sci-fi )was the way to do it. And now it’s a world wide human trafficking organization.

@bodythetan

6 ай бұрын

Saying COS is just a symptom is a bit of a reach tho

@auntisthenes2754

6 ай бұрын

@@cobimayes8863 They called that a monday when the Old man was here, but not anymore. Alas, because they would have lost everything if they had kept at it. what remains is a whole lot of illegal work hidden under volunteering/ Church work. It's entirely unacceptable if you ask ME, YOU and most people. THAT is what must be stopped. Big words that can be applied to very few unrelated cases and will condemn individuals for individual choices, that's how the Church operates. The hand caught in the cookie jar takes one for the team. Take it from a European. You need to attack what is systemic. Don't watse time and money on anything else to get a few pawns down.

@simonfea2

6 ай бұрын

​@@ellebelle4094 The Church has entered the chat.

Just like a Cancer

In defense of Scientologists, it’s hard to afford dinner at a restaurant when you make $47 a week.

@mekan0001

6 ай бұрын

But you would think the public scientologists would support downtown. Oh wait, there aren't any.

Oh. My. God.! My town is more hopping and it’s freezing rain out! Creepy

Wow that was eye opening. That is sad.

I was in downtown Clearwater last week, and it was SO DEAD it was actually creepy. And the bank of Clearwater was completely empty with the “all welcome” sign out front. So strange.

Thank you for taking us out on a little adventure. Looking forward to Clearwater George’s channel. He has a warm, friendly way about him.

I live in a podunk town 1 hour outside of Oslo, Norway. Even my town is more alive on a weekday evening. And Norway is notorious for businesses closing early and regulations against late night open establishments. We only have 6 cities larger than Clearwater, Florida, USA. Jeezus H Christ!

For us non US citizens, this gives us a much clearer idea on the devastating lack of business opportunities in downturn Clearwater. They really must do something to rid themselves of this horrific Cult.

@Kreepyb5

6 ай бұрын

Agree🙋‍♀️

@BaronFeydRautha

6 ай бұрын

No,it doesn't. I live in Sarasota. We just had a major cold front that rolled in all day and we are in a state of emergency until 0800 tomorrow. This street is not dead because of Tom Cruise. It's dead because we had tornado warnings all day long and are in a tornado watch until tomorrow morning. I like Aaron but sometimes he can be a bit of a dunce. Not his fault, he grew up in a cult.

@robbieogle8622

6 ай бұрын

The only way would be for the government to dismantle it.

@tengallonhat2741

6 ай бұрын

@@BaronFeydRautha - I visited there in April, and the place was DEAD. The only good thing about it was that I had the beautiful beach all to myself.

@BaronFeydRautha

6 ай бұрын

@@tengallonhat2741 I know. It's not a bustling place. I used to go to the aquarium all the time when I was younger. It's never been close to the foot traffic in SRQ St. Armands circle. I just thought that this needed a little context though. He is out and about during a state of emergency, then acts like it's some mystery as to why no one is out. On a Tuesday. During a 24 hour long tornado watch and flooding potential until later this morning. I felt like the folks who don't live on the East Coast of America or in America deserved to know how everyone's day went today. That's all. I like Aaron. He lacks street smarts. Which isn't his fault. I'm not trying to call him out for being deceptive. I saw replies that thought this is what it looks like every night. Are scientologists to blame for some of it? Sure. This much? No. It can be tough to get a person's tone and inflection through plain text.

what an absolute shame. such a beautiful yet eerie place. are we sure Rod Serling isnt hanging around there somewhere narrating the story of downtown Clearwater? lol seeing this on camera after hearing about it for so long really is impactful. i hope this changes someday. 😢

2:18: "Scientology is known for having beautiful buildings, but they're empty." Pretty good metaphor for Scientology itself.

The amount of money laundering going on in this place must be insane

Love the "man on the street" report!

My God, how will they ever get gone from Clearwater if the COS literally owns everything? I'm afraid that it likely will never happen. Beyond sad.

Unreal! We already knew you weren't BSing us, but still...To see it firsthand is honestly unsettling..and sad

That’s insane. I was just in Florida for a week and it was busy every night. People were everywhere. I loved it. I love all the activity and interactions. That’s ridiculously insane.

Wow, it's like a ghost town.

Makes me so angry they have so many properties that could be used for other things!

A-Aron, this makes me so sad. I know it wouldn’t make a huge dent, but it makes me want to organize a day where SPs go eat at those businesses, and then protest afterwards. Even if it’s empty, that will just show exactly what you are saying. Maybe it could catch on and become the “cool thing to do.”

@theelletrain4775

6 ай бұрын

You never know! It would send a message

@follybeachusa

6 ай бұрын

We do need to do an SP takeover of downtown like once a month at least.

My mom recently bought a winter house in Leesburg. Her and my stepdad went on a little road trip checking things out since they are new to Florida. She sent me of picture of herself. I asked where she was and she said "Clearwater." I said "Get the hell outta there, they'll get you!!!" She goes "For real, it's so quiet and creepy." 😂

@robbieogle8622

6 ай бұрын

😂

Isn’t Jan/Feb/March, April known as high season in Florida? That’s really sad. You would think the city council would notice.

@kirstenmeadowsss

6 ай бұрын

The whole of downtown is dead, 24/7, 365. Meanwhile 30 mins away in St.Pete there’s 30 min waits for dinner on a Tuesday night.

@theelletrain4775

6 ай бұрын

@@kirstenmeadowsssFacts

@merp9211

6 ай бұрын

@@paulmark992I’m guessing all their customers are ordering through Grub Hub or Door Dash. No one is eating inside, but they must have customers.

I just moved to Ocala after living in St. Pete for the last 38 years..Numerous times I’d go to the Capitol for concerts..it was really a turn off to see all the empty buildings and “the marching ants” as we referred them to walking up and down the streets..Keep up the good work and clean up Clearwater!!!

What can we do to set Clearwater Free.

It should be like Orlando, busy. This is an example of the lights are on but no one is home. How does businesses survive?

Will be in Florida for two (2) weeks, planned on spending couple days in Clearwater to view the city and possibly meeting A A Ron in person. Such a shame that a city is eroding from the inside.

I remember Clearwater in the 70's and 80's. The main strip along gulf to bay was always busy. Last time I was there, it was a ghost town.

Absolutely loved this walking tour, you’re a great guide. Thank you for sharing

Love that these videos are coming out and that the protest is happening!!! Keep the videos coming it's so very important for people to see these things!!

Loving Aaron in the field POV 😂😂😂

This is very sad. And the corrupt city officials just let it happen😡I don’t understand why citizens en masse don’t come together and DEMAND changes!! Wouldn’t their lives and incomes improve? Thanks for the tour Aaron.

Sooo creepy. I almost felt like I was watching a post apocalyptic movie. I have a very close friend in St Pete and visit here and there. What a difference and they're right next to each other! So creepy. I hope they don't get into St Pete. Love it there

George, "PACK IT UP" classic❤😂

I've driven down through that area a few times, and each time I get creeped out. There is no soul to Flag base. All of their buildings have fogged glass and just seem to lack a soul.

@pats8219

6 ай бұрын

Yea, it looks like a fake Disney town or movie set.

That's screwed up, and a damn shame. What a beautiful looking town, should be flooded with tourists or college kids. Bands gigging everywhere. A real shame very sad and aggravating. I hope Miscavige receives his due karma!

Thanks Aa....always grateful and appreciative of your accurate and thorough coverages...say hello to George pls.

The difference between St Pete and Downton Clearwater was crazy. Even during the day my friend said it looked like it was still on a covid lockdown in 2024

Oh my God. That is so bad. I had no idea a city could be that bad. 😮

Clearwater used to be such a vibrant, beautiful beach town. Scientology ruins everything

Great job, Aaron! A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. So sad to see such a beautiful place abandoned. Also, although the wall you built is lovely it is nice to see you out and about.

What a beautiful downtown. How sad.

Can't wait for George's channel❤❤❤#SPTV ❤

I don't think you've done a live since 'Dining with the SP's' with Mark Bunker!!

What a beautiful area. So sad. 😢

Definitely need more “Exploring the Ruins of Clearwater” vids 👍

What an absolute waste of great real estate. Beautiful buildings and social environment!

I live nearby and was in downtown clearwater during the day -- almost nobody there then either. Here's what makes me crazy - the downtown areas is beautiful: great buildings, wonderful wide sidewalks, small green spaces. Its an area that would be great for cafes and local small businesses - but nobody goes there. Store fronts with nothing but Scientology signs on the windows - but totally empty. Its like this gorgeous ghost town. Such a pity.

@endlessnameless6494

Ай бұрын

I'm a former resident: there ARE two things that are always happening Downtown. One is the PSTA bus terminal; the other is the Pinellas probation office (where people on probation report in all day). A lot of folks don't realize the probation office is down there. But, I agree- their could be cafes and bars, etc. We were saying that as kids in 1998. Yet, here they all still stand, empty.

Thanks for the tour, Aaron. So eye-opening

Took a boat tour in Clearwater and had a great time. Tour guide pointed out Tom Cruise penthouse and the church of scientology buildings. He has to be one of the main supporters. Prayers that Toms eyes and heart are opened to that craziness and that business cones alive again in Clearwater.

its the one reason ive never stopped there when going through

Thank you Aaron! We're on the Atlantic side of our state. We love visiting time in "historic downtown" areas. However, Clearwater is not on the list. It's empty and creepy with no people ... energy. The city/local govt REALLY NEEDS to GET off their butts and take back what all of the tax payers in this state pay for!

So sad. It's a beautiful city.

This is unheard of for any downtown area on a Friday night. I hear my hometown of Ocala is dealing with Scientology nonsense. This is a Cult not a religion

Never-in, never been to Florida... it's crazy that such a lovely street is deserted! It was clearly designed and built with so much love.

Love the shirt ❤

This is beyond sad! Such a beautiful area too!

They are those guests who ALWAYS over-stay their welcome and NEVER EVER GET THE MESSAGE that they weren't welcome in the first place....

Holy Xenu, it's a ghost town down there! That's so sad, it looks like a really beautiful place.

Aaron, good to see you doing this,. this is awesome

All his vids are good but this was particularly great in that I saw what I would never believe literally. Well I saw it for myself(I’m a NYer)and am shocked by the lack of humanity nor commerce going on down there. Not even a cop! Thanks again A-Aron for knocking another 1 out the park!

Yeah it looks really nice but there’s just nobody around, such a shame.

I’m a Clearwater resident. It’s such a shame - we have to drive 15 miles to next downtown area to Tampa or St Pete. People are afraid to go down there.

LOVE THIS!!! Keep doing it. Go on location, we will fully support you.

@lisanorton7963

6 ай бұрын

Yes , Aaron can you do one during daylight hours . Enjoying this one .

The Scientologists can’t afford to go out. They have to pay for more auditing

What a shame - seems like it was/could be a cool little downtown area.

You should do this everyday at the same time. Monday through Sunday. If this is how things are everyday the city council needs to be reminded of this.

@MonicaFlorida

6 ай бұрын

Excellent idea!

The area you were walking in is lovely. There is no reason for it to be dead like that. Scientology choking the life out of Clearwater

The hardest thing for a tourist to figure out about downtown Clearwater is: “Where the heck is downtown Clearwater?” Answer: “Oh, it’s down Cleveland Street past all the roadblock stands.”

I live in Clearwater and yes you are 💯 correct, they have ruined this city. Hope one day they get the hell out of here.

This is so depressing… it’s such a nice downtown and should be lively

It makes me sad for the Floridians having to live with this. Clearwater is such a beautiful place and the non-culty people are so kind and welcoming. Much love from West Texas. ❤❤❤

@MikeFL2TX

5 ай бұрын

There has been drama with them for years. From lawsuits to crimes. West TX as in North of Waco, or Weat TX as in oil field country?

@HolleeTX

5 ай бұрын

@@MikeFL2TX West Texas as in Lubbock

@MikeFL2TX

5 ай бұрын

@@HolleeTXnice. Been through there a couple times in a past life lol. It’s near to see other people who have been in the area I grew up in, then live in the same state now. Came across a few that are pretty close to me, outside of the Ft. Hood area.

Thank you for showing us this. It’s really hard to imagine living over here in Australia 🇦🇺.❤❤ It’s so sad such a beautiful city has been allowed to be destroyed by this bloody cult! 😡🤬

Beautiful buildings - but they're empty. Sounds like a good metaphor of scientologists in general.

This is so sad. What a beautiful area and no one enjoying it.