Tim Mathews
@timmathews.bsky.social
Christian, husband, father, American, and attorney, in that order. Opinionated about coffee. Hybrid athlete (mediocre lifter; bad runner).
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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...
This is a great interview with Martin Luther King, Jr, that I recommend every year.
www.nbcnews.com/video/martin...
www.nbcnews.com/video/martin...
11 months before his assassination, MLK talks 'new phase' of civil rights struggle
In 1967, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King spoke with NBC News' Sander Vanocur about the "new phase" of the struggle for "genuine equality."
www.nbcnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
This is a great interview with Martin Luther King, Jr, that I recommend every year.
www.nbcnews.com/video/martin...
www.nbcnews.com/video/martin...
The President has a good point about defending Greenland from Russia and China. Perhaps we should form an alliance to protect it.
A source confirms to me that this disturbing letter from Trump to the Norwegian PM is real.
Not the sort of letter committed to paper by a well man. "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The President has a good point about defending Greenland from Russia and China. Perhaps we should form an alliance to protect it.
Me, who didn’t even realize the Patriots were in the playoffs until last week: “my Patriots are headed to the AFC championship!”
January 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Me, who didn’t even realize the Patriots were in the playoffs until last week: “my Patriots are headed to the AFC championship!”
I was really hoping this would remain a theoretical post, but here we are.
Sending troops into MN might be bad policy, but it is probably lawful. Where unlawful lines can get crossed is in how funds are spent (kind of boring) and how force is employed (kind of terrifying).
Sending troops into MN might be bad policy, but it is probably lawful. Where unlawful lines can get crossed is in how funds are spent (kind of boring) and how force is employed (kind of terrifying).
I often see people reposting a paraphrase of the “Nuremberg defense.” The paraphrase is that “I was following orders” is not a defense. To be clear, this “defense” only fails for patently unlawful orders.
It is not relevant in 99.9% of cases. Actions of most employees will not be patently unlawful.
It is not relevant in 99.9% of cases. Actions of most employees will not be patently unlawful.
January 18, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I was really hoping this would remain a theoretical post, but here we are.
Sending troops into MN might be bad policy, but it is probably lawful. Where unlawful lines can get crossed is in how funds are spent (kind of boring) and how force is employed (kind of terrifying).
Sending troops into MN might be bad policy, but it is probably lawful. Where unlawful lines can get crossed is in how funds are spent (kind of boring) and how force is employed (kind of terrifying).
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Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
This is not the main takeaway of this article, but it jumped out at me as I read it.
This passage: “… politics are raw, fractured and volatile. Take the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent on January 7th.”
economist.com/leaders/2026...
This passage: “… politics are raw, fractured and volatile. Take the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent on January 7th.”
economist.com/leaders/2026...
America has coped with worse things than Donald Trump
Lessons from history for the next three years
economist.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 PM
This is not the main takeaway of this article, but it jumped out at me as I read it.
This passage: “… politics are raw, fractured and volatile. Take the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent on January 7th.”
economist.com/leaders/2026...
This passage: “… politics are raw, fractured and volatile. Take the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent on January 7th.”
economist.com/leaders/2026...
Having an Ember mug paid off this morning. I made my coffee, then my daughter screamed in my face nearly nonstop and blew out two diapers over the course of two hours. She is finally napping. Coffee is still hot.
January 18, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Having an Ember mug paid off this morning. I made my coffee, then my daughter screamed in my face nearly nonstop and blew out two diapers over the course of two hours. She is finally napping. Coffee is still hot.
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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)
I hold Sir Freedman’s opinion in high regard, so it is reassuring to see that he believes this. I have a nagging feeling that he is wrong, but hold on to hope, given his wisdom and experience, that he is right.
We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
January 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I hold Sir Freedman’s opinion in high regard, so it is reassuring to see that he believes this. I have a nagging feeling that he is wrong, but hold on to hope, given his wisdom and experience, that he is right.
Any ideas for keeping dogs off the couch at night? Something to put on it?
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Any ideas for keeping dogs off the couch at night? Something to put on it?
What I didn’t anticipate about the dystopia is how dumb it would be.
January 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
What I didn’t anticipate about the dystopia is how dumb it would be.
“Some said they can’t sleep at night, while others said they are considering pulling their children from school until the threat has passed.”
What are they afraid of? A coming winter storm? A contagious illness? No. They’re afraid of their federal government.
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/16/l...
What are they afraid of? A coming winter storm? A contagious illness? No. They’re afraid of their federal government.
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/16/l...
Lewiston residents, officials talk fears as ICE action looms: ‘Nobody wants to come out’
A day after residents packed a forum with city officials over concerns of a possible federal operation, many of the immigrant shops in Lewiston's downtown Friday were at a near-standstill.
www.pressherald.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“Some said they can’t sleep at night, while others said they are considering pulling their children from school until the threat has passed.”
What are they afraid of? A coming winter storm? A contagious illness? No. They’re afraid of their federal government.
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/16/l...
What are they afraid of? A coming winter storm? A contagious illness? No. They’re afraid of their federal government.
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/16/l...
I’m guessing the NRA fully supports this.
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I’m guessing the NRA fully supports this.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
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They have quite an operation going.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Minneapolis church has delivered more than 12,000 boxes of groceries to families in hiding
DHH church has hundreds of volunteers packing and delivering groceries to families who have been too scared to leave their homes during the immigration operation.
www.mprnews.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
They have quite an operation going.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
He desperately wants to play with her.
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
He desperately wants to play with her.
They reached out to Dr. Matsushita, a professor of public health, to inform us that “Muscular people usually grow their muscles in arms, legs, chest, etc., but keep their waist slim.”
Every powerlifter and strongman in history would like a word with the doctor.
taskandpurpose.com/news/militar...
Every powerlifter and strongman in history would like a word with the doctor.
taskandpurpose.com/news/militar...
Pentagon announces new way military will measure troops' body fat
Troops must have a waist measurement close to or less than half their height or risk being placed in their service's remedial programs.
taskandpurpose.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
They reached out to Dr. Matsushita, a professor of public health, to inform us that “Muscular people usually grow their muscles in arms, legs, chest, etc., but keep their waist slim.”
Every powerlifter and strongman in history would like a word with the doctor.
taskandpurpose.com/news/militar...
Every powerlifter and strongman in history would like a word with the doctor.
taskandpurpose.com/news/militar...
I’m open to pushback here, but in the absence of more info, I don’t see how this is perfidy. First, the purported “enemy” was unaware of an armed conflict and therefore had no belief of an obligation to treat the aircraft as protected. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I’m open to pushback here, but in the absence of more info, I don’t see how this is perfidy. First, the purported “enemy” was unaware of an armed conflict and therefore had no belief of an obligation to treat the aircraft as protected. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
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I can still recall all the tut-tutting from the media when Harris made this argument.
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
January 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I can still recall all the tut-tutting from the media when Harris made this argument.
PRT needs to involve more barbells, more intensity at 70%+ of max 1RM, and more sets at 3RIR/RPE or greater. We remain a force with too many people who can merely pass PFTs and body composition standards, but cannot climb a rope, carry a casualty, or ruck heavy weight long distance at a decent pace.
Hegseth had cameras recording him working out with recruits today at UCLA
January 10, 2026 at 3:09 AM
PRT needs to involve more barbells, more intensity at 70%+ of max 1RM, and more sets at 3RIR/RPE or greater. We remain a force with too many people who can merely pass PFTs and body composition standards, but cannot climb a rope, carry a casualty, or ruck heavy weight long distance at a decent pace.
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🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
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“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
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"An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from—not toward—a federal officer when he opened fire."
Great video analysis of Minneapolis shooting from NYT. These frames show drawing of gun and exact moment of first shot.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Great video analysis of Minneapolis shooting from NYT. These frames show drawing of gun and exact moment of first shot.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
January 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
"An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from—not toward—a federal officer when he opened fire."
Great video analysis of Minneapolis shooting from NYT. These frames show drawing of gun and exact moment of first shot.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Great video analysis of Minneapolis shooting from NYT. These frames show drawing of gun and exact moment of first shot.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
I’ve spent many hours with a sleeping baby on my chest. While trying to remain still, to not wake her, I passed the time watching too many YouTube and Instagram videos about woodworking. Now I’m obsessed.
Please convince me I don’t need to buy a table saw, miter saw, router, planer, and sander.
Please convince me I don’t need to buy a table saw, miter saw, router, planer, and sander.
January 8, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I’ve spent many hours with a sleeping baby on my chest. While trying to remain still, to not wake her, I passed the time watching too many YouTube and Instagram videos about woodworking. Now I’m obsessed.
Please convince me I don’t need to buy a table saw, miter saw, router, planer, and sander.
Please convince me I don’t need to buy a table saw, miter saw, router, planer, and sander.
What the heck is this? www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
January 6: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Discover the real January 6 story: peaceful protest turned tragedy, Deep State entrapment, media deception, and President Trump's triumphant pardons restoring justice to patriotic Americans.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
What the heck is this? www.whitehouse.gov/j6/