Gabriel David Hu

I Love Being A Fangirl plus some thoughts on unity

While I can’t relate to any of the communities Leila mentions except the Jesus crowd, I love her message of unity by finding groups of people we can agree with, fellowship with, encourage and inspire! #unity

Be brave.

Daniel Day-Lewis Gets Candid About His Return From Retirement Yes, he did announce (against the advice of family and friends) he was quitting. But it was never about acting, and working with his son has meant everything.

I'm not among those offering "scorn and derision" for Day-Lewis returning to acting. I'm glad for it! It's always a pleasure to watch him play his roles.

"Daniel Day-Lewis Gets Candid About His Return From Retirement"
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"what the trashing of women's rights in which Emma has so enthusiastically participated means to women and girls without her privileges."

Whether you agree or not, her perspective isn't flippant. Rowling has thought through her position and has some meaningful points to consider.

J.K. Rowling on X: "I'm seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points. I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should" / X I'm seeing quite a bit of comment about this, so I want to make a couple of points. I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should

J.K. Rowling, "I wasn't a multimillionaire at fourteen. I lived in poverty while writing the book that made Emma famous. I therefore understand from my own life experience ..." (cont'd)-->
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I don’t like Halloween. It’s a celebration of death, but I want to celebrate life! I think in some cultures it may be a celebration of life by remembering the dead, but that’s not what I see going on. Skeletons, beheadings, zombies, grim reaper, yeah no.

"Refusing to acknowledge the wrongs of our past creates a barrier to addressing today’s failures."

Restitution is complicated, but confession is not, and it is the path toward healing.

American conservatives went crazy over Charlie Kirk's murder, and yet Ben Shapiro recently claimed that America's colonial past was justified, a past that includes genocide, slavery, and dehumanizing oppression.

Is There Justification for American Colonialism? gabrieldavidhu.com/justificatio...

Is there an emoji for mind-not-blown?

Someone just showed me a social media post, very dramatic, that I quickly discovered was not true. “Wow! Wait, no, that’s not right.”

People need to fact-check before they like and repost.

I’m probably guilty of this myself. 😬

Kane Brown’s new album “The High Road” featuring "Backseat Driver” is out now! Listen now: https://KB.lnk.to/TheHighRoadAY Follow Kane Brown: Newsletter:… Kane Brown - Backseat Driver (Official Music Video)

This song is almost creepy - it's like Kane Brown has been watching my daughter and me driving around!

Yes, she's daddy's little princess.

#KaneBrown #BackseatDriver #DaughtersRule
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Maybe they're right, and I'm an obtuse fool. Or maybe Trump has turned intelligent people into conspiracy theorists. I think America loves the Strong Man so much that they're blind to how he's undermining democracy.
#AmericanPride

My family loves Trump. I believe if Trump asked them to disown me, they would. It's odd feeling like my family loves a reality-TV-star-turned-politician more than me. My mom already blocked me on X. As Christians, it sure seems like idolatry.
#unity

I saw a sign on a lawn today that said:

"Make America Compassionate Again"

Yes, please!
#unity #AmericanPride

Fourth Wing: Empyrean, Book 1 Amazon.com: Fourth Wing: Empyrean, Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition): Rebecca Yarros, Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Recorded Books: Audible Books & Originals

About halfway through Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and so far it's like a romantasy Squid Game where anyone could die at any minute with a main character who is a noncombatant excelling at danger. Not what I expected from a romantasy!
#amreading #fun

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"apocalyptic predictions gain traction in times of political and social unrest" - there's plenty of that lately.

So the rapture was supposed to happen this past week? Goodness.

Blessings all - the sky didn't fall yet so keep on trucking.

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I like that Pastor Craig mentions losing joy and peace, not just stuff. Joy and drive and purpose are all recoverable! #dontgiveup

YouTube video by Life.Church God Can Restore What Seems Lost

“If it matters to you, it matters to God.”

I often feel like my problems are too insignificant to bother God with in prayer (especially after listening to the news).

But God does care about us and all our little burdens. #pray

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Fed's Dilemma: Boost Job Growth or Fight Inflation Podcast Episode · WashingtonWise · 09/25/2025 · 35m

While I’m not excusing Trump’s undemocratic moves, I am glad to hear Kathy Jones and Mike Townsend give some optimism regarding the independence of the Fed (at 17:15) #positivenews

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I hope Erika Kirk’s message prevails and our country finds a way to come together.

Charlie Kirk’s Politically Charged Memorial

I feel NYT gives enough information that you can draw your own conclusions. What stands out to me is the polarity of Kirk’s widow’s speech and Trump’s.

Charlie Kirk’s Politically Charged Memorial www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/p...

Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer

Why are so many Americans supportive of measures like this? Does anger against COVID protocols really justify shutting down life-saving research? Are we so insecure that we’re blindly following this strong man?

Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

Trump has such a huge bullhorn and so much influence. I wish he would try to bring people together instead of increasing division.
#stopthehate

How to Break the Cycle of Political Violence Podcast Episode · The Assignment with Audie Cornish · 09/18/2025 · 26m

There are quite a few pundits exhorting people to change our rhetoric in the hope that our words stop inciting violence.

Trump is not among them. But as long as he has so much support, the polarization and demonization will continue.
#stoptheviolence
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Apparently you’re a target if you criticize Charlie Kirk since his assassination, which is ironic because Charlie Kirk criticized MLK.

How Algorithms Are Rewiring the Way We Talk Podcast Episode · The Assignment with Audie Cornish · 09/11/2025 · 27m

Be aware of how we’re influenced by social media and AI. Not that it’s a bad thing, we just need to be aware. I think.

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Politics aside, I was impressed with the article’s recounting of how patriotic Tom Hanks’ movies are.

“The right is attacking [Tom Hanks] because it worships a leader who is constitutionally incapable of humility, courage or honesty.”

Opinion | In the West Point drama, Trump recasts Tom Hanks from war film icon to ‘woke’ MAGA avatar - MSNBC

I Think He Is by Rita Springer on Apple Music Song · 2024 · Duration 3:29

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A song made meaningful by decades of lived #struggle and #faith.

Abolish the Senate. End the Electoral College. Pack the Court. - Listen on NYT Audio 56 min listen - Why the left can’t win without a new Constitution.

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An interesting conversation on #democracy in America. As much as I don’t like Trump, I agree with #Douthat that his election proves democracy is working in America. Of course, his moves toward #authoritarianism is undoing it all.
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A cup of #coffee is 8 oz, right? But no one actually drinks an 8-oz cup of coffee anymore. It's always 12, 16, or 20-oz.

So if I drank five cups of coffee today, does that mean 40 oz of coffee (3 1/2 12-oz cups), or did I drink 5 12-oz cups?

This is why I stare blankly when asked simple questions.