This was particularly easy in the beginning, since my brother was significantly younger than I, and unable to match my "mastery" of the English language.
However, as time went by, and his speech ability surfaced, my blame shifting became increasingly difficult. I have little doubt that this is a common story among siblings, whose attempts to escape responsibility and parental ire often result in the "blame game".
Nevertheless, the humor of such a story is fleeting when the participants of the blame game reach adulthood, and are full aware of the consequences of their actions.
The adage "With age comes wisdom..." clearly doesn't apply to everyone, as countless individuals spanning multiple generations continue to evade with the skill of a prizefighter, the burden of responsibility - and attorneys stand frothing in their corner.
Smokers, claiming they were unaware of the ill effects of smoking, shamelessly volley responsibility to tobacco firms whose pocket depths were clearly visible to these so-called 'victims'.
Fast-food patrons, who have suddenly found displeasure in their increasing waist size, do not find fault with their food selection or incessant hand-to-mouth motion
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