Rob Trebor
@p2trebor.bsky.social
A skeptic who is still finding his voice. Never stop being curious.
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A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
NEW—In late Feb, Chris Rufo published leaked chats between queer/trans employees at US intel agencies. Then Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she’d fire all involved.
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
Queer intel officers targeted by top secret chat leak get their chance to speak
Chris Rufo published the chats. Staffers say a new "lavender scare" is upon us.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
Christmas came slightly late with this one, but today’s a great day to stay out of the snowstorm and read in front of the fireplace. #JessZafarris #UselessEtymology #WordsUnravelled
December 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Christmas came slightly late with this one, but today’s a great day to stay out of the snowstorm and read in front of the fireplace. #JessZafarris #UselessEtymology #WordsUnravelled
I always love to read the perspective of @davidgmcafee.bsky.social . Thank you for bringing an educated perspective to this faux war.
Atheists aren't fighting a "war on Christmas" — many of us even celebrate it - Salon.com
Christians don't own the idea of a winter celebration
www.salon.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I always love to read the perspective of @davidgmcafee.bsky.social . Thank you for bringing an educated perspective to this faux war.
I tried to even-exchange this #StJohnsBay shirt at #JCPenney for an identical shirt; however, without a receipt, they would only give a store credit for the most recent sale price and NOT do an exchange. I’ve shopped there for years with no problems; I won’t be back unless they make it right.
November 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I tried to even-exchange this #StJohnsBay shirt at #JCPenney for an identical shirt; however, without a receipt, they would only give a store credit for the most recent sale price and NOT do an exchange. I’ve shopped there for years with no problems; I won’t be back unless they make it right.
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It's a bad-faith technique because it relies on spurious claims and because it makes it difficult or impossible for an opponent to respond in the allotted time. Scott coined the term in 1994 after Gish developed a habit of challenging evolutionary biologists to debates on college campuses.
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It's a bad-faith technique because it relies on spurious claims and because it makes it difficult or impossible for an opponent to respond in the allotted time. Scott coined the term in 1994 after Gish developed a habit of challenging evolutionary biologists to debates on college campuses.
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Self-styled political debate influencers often use the rhetorical technique "Gish gallop," whereby a "galloper" floods their opponent with rapid-fire, disconnected, often inaccurate arguments.
Anthropologist Eugenie Scott first used the term to describe the debate style of creationist Duane Gish.
Anthropologist Eugenie Scott first used the term to describe the debate style of creationist Duane Gish.
October 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Self-styled political debate influencers often use the rhetorical technique "Gish gallop," whereby a "galloper" floods their opponent with rapid-fire, disconnected, often inaccurate arguments.
Anthropologist Eugenie Scott first used the term to describe the debate style of creationist Duane Gish.
Anthropologist Eugenie Scott first used the term to describe the debate style of creationist Duane Gish.
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In 2007, as state senator, Dan Patrick walked out on a Muslim invocation prayer so he wouldn't be seen as "endorsing" it.
Now, the Texas Lt. Gov. is demanding all citizens stand for Christian invocations.
So much for religious freedom.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-g...
Now, the Texas Lt. Gov. is demanding all citizens stand for Christian invocations.
So much for religious freedom.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-g...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands citizens stand for Christian prayers—or else
Dan Patrick’s threats against Senate observers highlight a dangerous mix of religion and government
www.friendlyatheist.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In 2007, as state senator, Dan Patrick walked out on a Muslim invocation prayer so he wouldn't be seen as "endorsing" it.
Now, the Texas Lt. Gov. is demanding all citizens stand for Christian invocations.
So much for religious freedom.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-g...
Now, the Texas Lt. Gov. is demanding all citizens stand for Christian invocations.
So much for religious freedom.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-g...
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Interesting to see two conflicting messages from the American side of the St. Clair River separating the U.S. and Canada.
One is “America loves our ally and respects Canada’s sovereignty.”
The other is: “American Betrayal and Conquest - Ultra Edition.”
One is “America loves our ally and respects Canada’s sovereignty.”
The other is: “American Betrayal and Conquest - Ultra Edition.”
August 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Interesting to see two conflicting messages from the American side of the St. Clair River separating the U.S. and Canada.
One is “America loves our ally and respects Canada’s sovereignty.”
The other is: “American Betrayal and Conquest - Ultra Edition.”
One is “America loves our ally and respects Canada’s sovereignty.”
The other is: “American Betrayal and Conquest - Ultra Edition.”
I’ll be walking for the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Saturday, September 20 in Detroit. NAMIWalks is their oldest fundraiser - I’d be grateful if you can support my walk financially: www.namiwalks.org/participant/.... #NAMIWalks #Community #HumanismInAction
NAMIWalks Michigan
I'm supporting NAMI!
www.namiwalks.org
August 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’ll be walking for the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Saturday, September 20 in Detroit. NAMIWalks is their oldest fundraiser - I’d be grateful if you can support my walk financially: www.namiwalks.org/participant/.... #NAMIWalks #Community #HumanismInAction
Here’s part 2 of Skeptical Scott’s interview with yours truly. #SecularHumanist #Exvangelical
Reasonable Rob's Questimony (Part 2) - Funny You Say That
Sexism in the ChurchCognitive DissonanceRob's Values and Principles TodaySeth Andrews' Talk at BAHACON
www.buzzsprout.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here’s part 2 of Skeptical Scott’s interview with yours truly. #SecularHumanist #Exvangelical
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I was interviewed by Skeptical Scott for the Funny You Say That podcast. Here’s part 1. #SecularHumanist #Exvangelical
Reasonable Rob's Questimony - Funny You Say That
Christian School on Day 1 Emphasized HellKicked out of School... for what?Indoctrinated through school and radio... now what?
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June 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was interviewed by Skeptical Scott for the Funny You Say That podcast. Here’s part 1. #SecularHumanist #Exvangelical
My takeaways from Civil Rights Summit on Disability Rights sponsored by the Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights: “Breaking barriers and building bridges.” Also, it’s important to be curious rather than critical, especially as a supervisor/mgr. #MDCR #ClaudiaGordon #DisabilitiesAren’tAllVisible #Empathy
May 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
My takeaways from Civil Rights Summit on Disability Rights sponsored by the Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights: “Breaking barriers and building bridges.” Also, it’s important to be curious rather than critical, especially as a supervisor/mgr. #MDCR #ClaudiaGordon #DisabilitiesAren’tAllVisible #Empathy
My talk starts around 21:30 - love my Sunday Assembly community.
April 2025 - From Evangelical To Exvangelical
YouTube video by Sunday Assembly Detroit
youtube.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
My talk starts around 21:30 - love my Sunday Assembly community.
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The IRS has officially shut down an investigation into a church that violated the Johnson Amendment and endorsed political candidates.
The fact that they investigated *at all* might be the bigger story.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-church-t...
The fact that they investigated *at all* might be the bigger story.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-church-t...
A church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that's fine.
The Johnson Amendment may be in effect, but even the IRS doesn't want to enforce it
www.friendlyatheist.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The IRS has officially shut down an investigation into a church that violated the Johnson Amendment and endorsed political candidates.
The fact that they investigated *at all* might be the bigger story.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-church-t...
The fact that they investigated *at all* might be the bigger story.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-church-t...