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Looking for the Tom Cruise Scientology videos?...

Mark Graham — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:34:24 EST

Looking for the Tom Cruise Scientology videos? We've got 'em. Here's the Scientology indoctrination video that got started it all ("I won't hesitate to put ethics on someone else"), here's the highlight reel and here's the clip of how Tom Cruise saved America after 9/11. Phooot!

Tom Cruise: "Why ask permission? We are the authorities."

Mark Graham — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:02:12 EST

Well, in case you hadn't heard the news, we got hit with a copyright infringement notice from the Church Of Scientology earlier today. Frankly, we've been too busy watching repeat after repeat of Defamer's appearance on The Today Show this morning to pay it much mind. After all, that's what they pay lawyers for, right? Anyhoo, we managed to get our paws on another outtake from the DVD from whence the "Freedom Medal Of Valor" speech came*. In it, Tom Cruise helps explain how he saved America after 9/11 ... without even asking for permission!

Here's the thing. We applaud the way that T.C. lent his fame and stardom to helping the cause in the wake of the terrible events of 9/11, we really do. There are countless numbers of celebrities (who shall go unnamed) that didn't help out in the way that Tom did. The thing that gives us pause, more than anything, is Tom's continued insistence on using hand gestures and onomatopoeia to express his point. In this clip, he gives an energetic "phooot!" to demonstrate the urgency with which Scientologists must leap to action when the going gets tough. Anyone else find this unsettling?

Also, in case you missed it, here's the self-congratulatory clip from The Today Show this morning. We heart you too, Meredith! Tell Natalie Morales to step off for us, will ya?

For more clips, head over to Gawker. They've got scads.

*Everytime you say "Freedom Medal of Valor", we are suggesting that it immediately be followed with a rousing chant of "America, fuck yeah!" Make it happen, people.

Defamer's Top Five Creeptastic Moments From The Tom Cruise Scientology Video (You Know The One)

Mark Graham — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:24:14 EST

Dying to watch the poorly edited yet highly scandalous Tom Cruise indoctrination video but don't have nine minutes to kill? We understand. That's why we put intrepid Defamer videographer Molly McAleer on the case, and the 108-second compilation clip she turned in is bound to have the SPs roaring in the aisles (or, more accurately, cowering in a corner somewhere). We've gone through the tech and run our PTSSP drills, now it's your turn.

The Tom Cruise Indoctrination Video Scientologists Don't Want You To See

Mark Graham — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:37:33 EST

Didn't get a chance to watch the terrifyingly creepy Tom Cruise video yesterday before Scientologists pulled it off YouTube? Well, we've managed to get our hands on a copy and now we'd like to invite you to watch in all its technicolor glory. Nevermind the orgs, nevermind the SPs and nevermind David Miscaviage, Defamer won't hesitate to put our ethics on ANYONE! Don't miss out, over one billion earth humans have been served. KSW and KFC forever (or something). This is must-see. Do not pass go without watching this video.

Secret Tom Cruise Scientology Indoctrination Video Finally Hits Web; Proves He Is Even Crazier Than We Ever Imagined

Seth — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:57:26 EST

In lieu of Golden Globes awards speeches, our East Coasted sibling site posted a memorable video package, via Hollywood Interrupted, fêting messianic Scientology mouthpiece Tom Cruise as he accepted their 2005 Freedom Medal of Valor. Like most of Scientology's sacred babblings, the text was never meant to reach outside eyes; the video quickly disappeared from YouTube, soon to shake off from the temporary effects of the tranquilizing serum plunged into its neck and find itself buried alive beneath a patch of carefully attended petunias on the grounds of Gilman Hot Springs HQ.

Alas, there are never quite enough idling white vans to stop the rapid proliferation of mouth-foaming, glassy-eyed, Scientological diatribes on the internets, and so Radar Online has reposted the footage. Don't let the Mission Impossible-theme loop or the shutter-effect edits throw you: The United Artists co-figurehead has never sounded more focused or enlightened about his true mission—ridding the world of spectatorism, by never hesitating to put his ethics into someone else. Enjoy.

UPDATE: Surprise! The video has come down again. We'll replace it as soon as another is made available, but until then, you get this lovely, keepsake YouTube Scientology copyright claim notice.

UPDATE #2: The video is back up and we've got it.

"We are the way to happiness" [Gawker]
Cruise Pulls You A Little Closer to Xenu [Radar]