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To: gcruse
Applying the words of my tag to a situation it wasn't intended for = context

33 posted on 12/03/2003 10:34:09 AM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Calpernia
Not being a mind reader, one is challenged to avoid situations you had not intended. Attributing guilt to protests of innocence is unsavory.
34 posted on 12/03/2003 10:38:42 AM PST by gcruse (http://gcruse.typepad.com/)
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To: Calpernia
You're a victim of public schooling.

Context concerns the placement of words or sentences as they work together.

For example:

"If I were a Liberal, I would consider all manner of socialism acceptable."

OUT OF CONTEXT: "I would consider all manner of socialism acceptable."

No such context exists for your tag-line.

Context is NOT about *intention* but only and solely about MEANING.

This bit of education is provided free of charge because you are a Freeper. Next time charges will accrue so be prepared with your PayPal account and credit card.

35 posted on 12/03/2003 10:42:23 AM PST by Maelstrom (To prevent misinterpretation or abuse of the Constitution:The Bill of Rights limits government power)
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