Let's raise the tone a bit : an example

If we are going to insult each other and call one another various names how about a little more style? As always I look to history and am embarrassed by our current level of insults.
Here is one to use as an example from British Parliament a century and a half ago:
You will either die on the gallows or of a loathsome disease.
- - - John Montague (to John Wilkes)
That depends upon whether I embrace your principles or your mistress.
- - - John Wilkes, in reply
Surely we can beat that?
Talbot
Here is one to use as an example from British Parliament a century and a half ago:
You will either die on the gallows or of a loathsome disease.
- - - John Montague (to John Wilkes)
That depends upon whether I embrace your principles or your mistress.
- - - John Wilkes, in reply
Surely we can beat that?

Talbot