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What is an excuse?
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March 14, 2014 1:35PM
Basic definition:
Something people use to remove the blame from them to make themselves look good.
Complex definition:
The reduction, expansion or distortion of 3 dynamic factors: perception, perspective and instance /distance (space-time continuum).
Example:
The concept (perception: constructed idea, not proven logic) of politics from an objective view (perspective: majority, not minority) highlights importance/negligence/relevance/ordinance (distortion of space-time: instance, distance, importance) of participation from citizens.
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Disculpa d donde eres?
"Excuse me, but where are you from?"
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