JUST IN: Trump just followed Ben Carson....(;
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I have consistently been in favor of Ben.
People call him "meek", but a quiet and intelligent human is not "meek", and I find it personally a bit shameful to call someone who stuck by Trump this long "meek".
He may not be loud, he may not sling mud, but he is strong.
Because to be weak would have been to turn with their tail between their legs and run after they went full force on Trump's people, such as the ones who stabbed him in the back.
Strength in conviction is important even if you are not wielding the sword.
Sometimes, you need a shield in your hand.
Ben is like a shield of mirrors, because they will be slinging racist rhetoric against him if he is the pick, and that will hurt them further.
a wild etymology nerd pops out of a bush!
I'd like to hijack this to clarify something about the word "meek":
Cognate: 4239 praýs (also listed as 4239a/praupathia in NAS dictionary) – meek. See 4236 (praótēs).
This difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek." Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness.
[The English term "meek" often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength.]
Fair assessment, though meek is used as a negative trait for Ben Carson for some reason even.
Etymology nerds are good. We should never forget how to use our language, nor the roots of words.