Tim Mathews
@timmathews.bsky.social
Christian, husband, father, American, and attorney, in that order. Opinionated about coffee. Hybrid athlete (mediocre lifter; bad runner).
Views are mine, not my employer’s
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Views are mine, not my employer’s
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Tim Mathews
@timmathews.bsky.social
· Oct 29
This opinion by Justice Kavanaugh is undoubtedly going to be a large part of his legacy. It would be unremarkable if he wrote this before ICE started using excessive force to detain citizens without reasonable suspicion. But he wrote it after.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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Imagine saying, “they have to obey the law“ when it comes to immigrants but not when it comes to the people holding the highest positions of power in the country yet still somehow expecting everyone to believe you take the law seriously.
February 15, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Imagine saying, “they have to obey the law“ when it comes to immigrants but not when it comes to the people holding the highest positions of power in the country yet still somehow expecting everyone to believe you take the law seriously.
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“After years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression, I will sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship & bring back free speech to America. Never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents.”
February 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM
“After years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression, I will sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship & bring back free speech to America. Never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents.”
“… superintelligent systems may soon be capable of replacing most lawyers. But to supplant humans, the systems must… overcome lobbying by incumbent workers.“
I won’t argue if you think AI can replace my attorneys and paralegals. I’ll just watch and laugh.
reader.foreignaffairs.com/2026/02/13/t...
I won’t argue if you think AI can replace my attorneys and paralegals. I’ll just watch and laugh.
reader.foreignaffairs.com/2026/02/13/t...
The AI Trilemma
How to Regulate a Revolutionary Technology
reader.foreignaffairs.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
“… superintelligent systems may soon be capable of replacing most lawyers. But to supplant humans, the systems must… overcome lobbying by incumbent workers.“
I won’t argue if you think AI can replace my attorneys and paralegals. I’ll just watch and laugh.
reader.foreignaffairs.com/2026/02/13/t...
I won’t argue if you think AI can replace my attorneys and paralegals. I’ll just watch and laugh.
reader.foreignaffairs.com/2026/02/13/t...
Good news: DHS is shutdown.
Bad news: not really.
“During last fall’s government shutdown, more than 90 percent of the department’s employees were required to keep working.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Bad news: not really.
“During last fall’s government shutdown, more than 90 percent of the department’s employees were required to keep working.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Good news: DHS is shutdown.
Bad news: not really.
“During last fall’s government shutdown, more than 90 percent of the department’s employees were required to keep working.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Bad news: not really.
“During last fall’s government shutdown, more than 90 percent of the department’s employees were required to keep working.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
I got my wife one of those heart-shaped boxes of candy for Valentine’s Day. But she is on a dairy-free diet because our newborn might be allergic to dairy. So I removed the chocolates and replaced them with dairy-free protein bars. Now I need to do something with all of this chocolate.
February 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I got my wife one of those heart-shaped boxes of candy for Valentine’s Day. But she is on a dairy-free diet because our newborn might be allergic to dairy. So I removed the chocolates and replaced them with dairy-free protein bars. Now I need to do something with all of this chocolate.
“Why do men spend so much time in the bathroom?”
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
“Why do men spend so much time in the bathroom?”
I just recently remarked that I cannot recall any fond memories of the times that my kids were under 6 months. It was just interrupted sleep, screaming, an incredibly messy house, and constantly having some logistical dilemma arise at the worst time.
February 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I just recently remarked that I cannot recall any fond memories of the times that my kids were under 6 months. It was just interrupted sleep, screaming, an incredibly messy house, and constantly having some logistical dilemma arise at the worst time.
I think this is a really good article. Any counterpoints? warontherocks.com/2026/02/is-t...
Is the Age of Drones Really the Age of Poor Maneuver?
On today’s battlefields, drones are undeniably lethal. They kill with precision, shape movement across the battlespace, and impose a constant
warontherocks.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I think this is a really good article. Any counterpoints? warontherocks.com/2026/02/is-t...
Great discussion on civ-mil relations and Kori Schake’s new book. Includes a mention of @queenofthinair.bsky.social ‘s “unprincipled principal” dilemma. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
The Crisis Facing Our Military (w/ Kori Schake)
Podcast Episode · Shield of the Republic · 02/09/2026 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Great discussion on civ-mil relations and Kori Schake’s new book. Includes a mention of @queenofthinair.bsky.social ‘s “unprincipled principal” dilemma. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
It is unfortunate that so many immoral stooges are destroying the DoJ. But we are fortunate that they are also wildly incompetent. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
It is unfortunate that so many immoral stooges are destroying the DoJ. But we are fortunate that they are also wildly incompetent. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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In 2016, in the absence of evidence, far-right nuts were outraged because they thought Democrats in positions of power were imprisoning and abusing children.
Today, right-wingers control our federal govt and use federal agents and resources to kidnap and imprison children, and nobody disputes this.
Today, right-wingers control our federal govt and use federal agents and resources to kidnap and imprison children, and nobody disputes this.
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
In 2016, in the absence of evidence, far-right nuts were outraged because they thought Democrats in positions of power were imprisoning and abusing children.
Today, right-wingers control our federal govt and use federal agents and resources to kidnap and imprison children, and nobody disputes this.
Today, right-wingers control our federal govt and use federal agents and resources to kidnap and imprison children, and nobody disputes this.
These two nails on the stairwell randomly popped up. Two other nails on the step below it are also starting to pop up. What causes this? This house was built 8 years ago. Why now?
The photos are of the same two nails, each photo under different lighting.
The photos are of the same two nails, each photo under different lighting.
February 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
These two nails on the stairwell randomly popped up. Two other nails on the step below it are also starting to pop up. What causes this? This house was built 8 years ago. Why now?
The photos are of the same two nails, each photo under different lighting.
The photos are of the same two nails, each photo under different lighting.
I think I’m canceling all periodical subscriptions. I already get a new issue every day with my daughter. I don’t need more.
February 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I think I’m canceling all periodical subscriptions. I already get a new issue every day with my daughter. I don’t need more.
How many phones do Vanessa and Adriana have?
February 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
How many phones do Vanessa and Adriana have?
Wasn’t this the latest season of South Park?
February 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Wasn’t this the latest season of South Park?
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Reminder that there are streaming church services beginning pretty much anytime today that works for you. Here are a few with start times at 8:00, 8:55, 9:00, 9:15, 10:45, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00 (all times eastern).
(Updated times and links)
(Updated times and links)
February 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Reminder that there are streaming church services beginning pretty much anytime today that works for you. Here are a few with start times at 8:00, 8:55, 9:00, 9:15, 10:45, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00 (all times eastern).
(Updated times and links)
(Updated times and links)
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SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
Upgraded my dripper to the Hario Immersion Dripper Switch (360mL). And my wife bought me a Niche grinder for my birthday. We are not messing around.
February 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Upgraded my dripper to the Hario Immersion Dripper Switch (360mL). And my wife bought me a Niche grinder for my birthday. We are not messing around.
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another year of us not running a super bowl ad
February 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
another year of us not running a super bowl ad
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Maria is one of hundreds of children, who — like Liam Ramos — have been held at a Texas detention facility where parents say children languish as they’re served contaminated food, receive little education and struggle to obtain basic medical care.
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
A photo of Liam Conejo Ramos, a scared 5-year-old, drew attention to a detention center in Dilley, Texas. Advocates say his experience reflects what hundreds of children have endured out of public vie...
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Maria is one of hundreds of children, who — like Liam Ramos — have been held at a Texas detention facility where parents say children languish as they’re served contaminated food, receive little education and struggle to obtain basic medical care.
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
There’s a lot of bad stuff happening, and a lot to be pessimistic about. But I think we can all rejoice in seeing Bitcoin plummet 30% over the last year… especially those of us who bought shares of #$BITI
February 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
There’s a lot of bad stuff happening, and a lot to be pessimistic about. But I think we can all rejoice in seeing Bitcoin plummet 30% over the last year… especially those of us who bought shares of #$BITI
It seems like every O6+ in the Army has an opinion about PT derived entirely from personal preference, untethered by doctrine, science, or even measurable outcomes.
I’ve heard it all - that it’s about morale, team building, toughness, leader training, esprit de corps, opportunity to lead by example…
I’ve heard it all - that it’s about morale, team building, toughness, leader training, esprit de corps, opportunity to lead by example…
February 6, 2026 at 10:21 AM
It seems like every O6+ in the Army has an opinion about PT derived entirely from personal preference, untethered by doctrine, science, or even measurable outcomes.
I’ve heard it all - that it’s about morale, team building, toughness, leader training, esprit de corps, opportunity to lead by example…
I’ve heard it all - that it’s about morale, team building, toughness, leader training, esprit de corps, opportunity to lead by example…
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“OPM is … rebranding career public servants as ‘policy’ employees, silencing whistleblowers, and replacing competent professionals with political flunkies without any neutral, independent protections against politicization and arbitrary use of power.”
Bad news today.
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
Trump admin moves to finalize return of Schedule F
Officials estimate that around 50,000 federal workers will be stripped of their civil service protections beginning in around a month, as unions, employee associations and good government groups decry...
www.govexec.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:43 AM
“OPM is … rebranding career public servants as ‘policy’ employees, silencing whistleblowers, and replacing competent professionals with political flunkies without any neutral, independent protections against politicization and arbitrary use of power.”
Chatted with my parents tonight. They asked if ours kids’ elementary school was teaching kids to be transgender. They also claimed that a student at the local high school dressed as a cat and teachers gave her a litter box. This is a years-old, persistent hoax that get constantly gets debunked.
February 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Chatted with my parents tonight. They asked if ours kids’ elementary school was teaching kids to be transgender. They also claimed that a student at the local high school dressed as a cat and teachers gave her a litter box. This is a years-old, persistent hoax that get constantly gets debunked.