The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Potius Mori Quam Foedari

Posted on | August 25, 2013 | 50 Comments

Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.”

Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid me this high compliment:

When Stacy dies his wife should save herself some money and put just one word on his tombstone — RELENTLESS.

Did anyone think that when I caught the whiff of bovine excrement around the “Free Kate” narrative, and realized those trashy grifters were trying to use gay rights to undermine age-of-consent laws, that I was going to stop fighting before the foe was vanquished?

Hell to the no.

A principle was at stake. Liars should never triumph over the honest, nor should the virtuous fear the evildoer, and whatever you think about lesbianism or teen sex, a respect for the rule of law is all that stands between us and the utmost savagery.

Having chosen this fight, it would have been dishonorable for me to have given up the fight, knowing how the Hunt family had lied and demonized those who stood on the side of law and decency.

“To live for the moment is the prevailing passion — to live for yourself, not for your predecessors or posterity. We are fast losing the sense of historical continuity, the sense of belonging to a succession of generations originating in the past and stretching into the future.”
Christopher Lasch, The Culture of Narcissism

Too often nowadays, we lose sight of our heritage and forget how our ancestors prevailed under circumstances far more daunting than anything we are likely to face today. The descendants of patriots and pioneers ought never forget how God preserved their ancestors in the struggle. We should strive to emulate that antique courage, to deserve the good name they have bequeathed us, and to pass along this invaluable patrimony that is ours by inheritance.

Each of us, as Americans, are heirs to this tradition, of the men who crossed the Delaware and marched in the snow that bitter December night to surprise the Hessian troops at Trenton. Likewise every patriot gets choked up with pride to think how, in another bitter December, the commander of those G.I.s surrounded at Bastogne received the German demand for surrender and replied with one word: “Nuts.”

Knowing what miracles were wrought in our history to deliver to us this republic, are we to be cheated of our rightful inheritance by thugs and liars and their dishonest enablers in the intellectual elite?

Hell to the no.

Courage is contagious. Stand up and fight, and if you can withstand the enemy’s ferocious attacks, other good and decent people will be inspired by your example and rally to your standard.

Most of all, make up your mind at the outset of the fight:

Success in any endeavor starts with the resolute determination to succeed. No matter how formidable the competition, hold your head up high. They’re no better than you, and victory begins with the decision to rule out the possibility of defeat. “Can’t never could.”

Hit ’em as hard as you can, and keep hitting until you win.

Death before dishonor!

 

Comments

50 Responses to “Potius Mori Quam Foedari”

  1. MrEvilMatt
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari: Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.” Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid… http://t.co/A4YiSiPeMa

  2. Lockestep1776
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari: Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.” Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid… http://t.co/XQz1SgN0Iu

  3. CHideout
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari: Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.” Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid… http://t.co/lMDxappHtI

  4. Citzcom
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari: Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.” Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid… http://t.co/hDhhVajiSq

  5. jwbrown1969
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:15 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari: Loosely translated, “Death before dishonor.” Brand-new blogger Brad the Bastard paid… http://t.co/fTv8sn8GbN

  6. PATR2014
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:19 pm

    RT @smitty_one_each: TOM Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/0onL43d8M3 #TCOT

  7. thatMrGguy
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/K03hL9Wtnh

  8. rsmccain
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:24 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImAndrewMarcus

  9. AmPowerBlog
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:28 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImA…

  10. slidellman4life
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:36 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImA…

  11. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:43 pm

    You are relentless. Sort of like a terrier digging for a mole…or in this case a rat.

  12. BobBelvedere
    August 25th, 2013 @ 8:56 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImA…

  13. Bob Belvedere
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:01 pm

    Psalm 63

    1 (A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

    2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

    3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

    4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

    5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

    6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

    7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

    8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

    9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

    10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

    11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

  14. BobBelvedere
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:04 pm

    “Psalm 63” -Bob Belvedere http://t.co/ayPeGTdQ8p

  15. BobBelvedere
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:04 pm

    .@rsmccain -> ‘Hit ‘em as hard as you can, and keep hitting until you win. Death before dishonor!’ http://t.co/rKspMIsfPZ #OUTLAW

  16. Kimberlinunmask
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:08 pm

    RT @BobBelvedere: .@rsmccain -> ‘Hit ‘em as hard as you can, and keep hitting until you win. Death before dishonor!’ http://t.co/rKspMIsfPZ…

  17. Kirby McCain
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:12 pm

    Folks, be careful not to step on any stones while you’re out and about. You could squish one of the FreeKate has beens.

    Oh yeah, I almost forgot.

    Night Kate.

  18. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:13 pm

    “Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.” William Gladstone

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  20. robertstacymccain
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:17 pm

    And let all God’s children say, Amen!

  21. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:21 pm

    They often sob all night long when they first go to the joint…

  22. La Pucelle
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:27 pm

    A principle was at stake. Liars should never triumph over the honest, nor should the virtuous fear the evildoer, and whatever you think about lesbianism or teen sex, a respect for the rule of law is all that stands between us and the utmost savagery.

    Hence the righteous rage. These Neo-Visigoths want to be savage brutes. It never occurs to them that fattened cows are the first to be slaughtered on the altar dedicated to the gods of their own fetid pleasure.

    Sorry, but no, you cretins. I happen to like having proper sanitation.

  23. DonaldDouglas
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:29 pm

    SWEET!

  24. LADowd
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:33 pm

    Word. ===>> “…are we to be cheated of our rightful inheritance by thugs and liars…? Hell to the No.” http://t.co/29CL2fzgfu by @rsmccain

  25. ImAndrewMarcus
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:55 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImA…

  26. HatingBreitbart
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:55 pm

    RT @rsmccain: Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/ZwhuUWYFvm | “Hell to the no. A principle was at stake.” @AmPowerBlog @brad_bastard @ImA…

  27. M. Thompson
    August 25th, 2013 @ 9:56 pm

    What did Churchill say as he was fighting the forces of unprepardness and appeasement in the 1930’s?

    Keep Buggering On!

    Wait a second, that might not be such a good idea against the homos.

    But still, remember the spirit!

  28. NotquiteunBuckley
    August 25th, 2013 @ 10:07 pm

    This nature, of K. Hunt, was affected by her nurture. Very sad for this 19 year old. She grew up in a time when Zimmerman faced all the states power and was influenced, this state being Florida and “being.”

    Her parents I have little empathy for, using their child as ammunition.

    And then ?$$&&-!-$ with RSM?

    Who does that?

  29. NotquiteunBuckley
    August 25th, 2013 @ 10:28 pm

    What deserves focus is what I have and will continue to term “Kepler’s Ledge.”

    The focus is because it is/was MY TERM.

    I protect its meaning so as to continue my mindset of scarcity, but I do it for reasons Ironic not simply because I hate economics and personal responsibility, though I do via my actions not words.

    Hence henceforth forthwith term limits.

  30. Fareedi al Laayla al Kakhol
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:10 pm

    Relentless AND courageous!

  31. Professor_Why
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:18 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/vpV8UETQqT

  32. Alan Markus
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:19 pm

    Been a fan since you covered Bill Sparkman death by suicide – I think you were one of the first to cast doubt on the theory that he was killed by Glenn Beck or Sarah Palin or whoever/whatever the liberal meme was back then.

  33. rsmccain
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:20 pm

    RT @LADowd: Word. ===>> “…are we to be cheated of our rightful inheritance by thugs and liars…? Hell to the No.” http://t.co/29CL2fzgfu…

  34. paultowey4
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:20 pm

    RT @LADowd: Word. ===>> “…are we to be cheated of our rightful inheritance by thugs and liars…? Hell to the No.” http://t.co/29CL2fzgfu…

  35. reliapundit
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:28 pm

    YESSSSSSS!

  36. lookupfolks
    August 25th, 2013 @ 11:31 pm

    RT @LADowd: Word. ===>> “…are we to be cheated of our rightful inheritance by thugs and liars…? Hell to the No.” http://t.co/29CL2fzgfu…

  37. NotquiteunBuckley
    August 26th, 2013 @ 12:21 am

    The idea Goldstein didn’t term terms shows why he developed a killer physique.

    Quite unBuckley considering the effeminate nature jerks attribute to Bill.

    Jerks like me.

    Jeff has it all as far as country can carry him. He has his own knowledge which of course is forever sacred as determined by the everlasting secrecy inherent within an ethos, other than Coen.

  38. terresamonroe
    August 26th, 2013 @ 7:30 am

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/DNZWRXofXj

  39. Brad Bastard
    August 26th, 2013 @ 8:25 am

    My favorite line from that post was, “Without him (Stacy McCain) and his bullshit detector we may very well have been sliding down the slippery slope of old enough to pee, old enough for me-ism.” Thanks for the link and thank you for being the relentless warrior you are!

  40. Quartermaster
    August 26th, 2013 @ 8:38 am

    About like a Jack Russell. A Brit friend owns one and calls his a “Jack Russell Terrorist.” I sure there are a number of Leftards that call RSM a terrorist.

  41. marklangford
    August 26th, 2013 @ 8:39 am

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/fr4mAnTvAi

  42. rmnixondeceased
    August 26th, 2013 @ 9:30 am

    O Glorious Prince of the heavenly
    host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in the
    terrible warfare that we are waging against the principalities and
    powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil
    spirits.

    Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal,
    made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from
    the tyranny of Satan.

    Fight this day the battle of the Lord, together with the holy angels,
    as already thou hast fought the leader of the proud angels, Lucifer, and
    his apostate host, who were powerless to resist thee, nor was there
    place for them any longer in Heaven.

    That cruel, ancient serpent, who is
    called the devil or Satan who seduces the whole world, was cast into
    the abyss with his angels. Behold, this primeval enemy and slayer of men
    has taken courage.

    Transformed into an angel of light, he wanders about
    with all the multitude of wicked spirits, invading the earth in order
    to blot out the name of God and of His Christ, to seize upon, slay and
    cast into eternal perdition souls destined for the crown of eternal
    glory.

    This wicked dragon pours out, as a most impure flood, the venom
    of his malice on men of depraved mind and corrupt heart, the spirit of
    lying, of impiety, of blasphemy, and the pestilent breath of impurity,
    and of every vice and iniquity.

    These most crafty enemies have filled and inebriated with gall and
    bitterness the Church, the spouse of the immaculate Lamb, and have laid
    impious hands on her most sacred possessions. In the Holy Place itself,
    where the See of Holy Peter and the Chair of Truth has been set up as
    the light of the world, they have raised the throne of their abominable
    impiety, with the iniquitous design that when the Pastor has been
    struck, the sheep may be.

    Arise then, O invincible Prince, bring help against the attacks of the
    lost spirits to the people of God, and give them the victory. They
    venerate thee as their protector and patron; in thee holy Church glories
    as her defense against the malicious power of hell; to thee has God
    entrusted the souls of men to be established in heavenly beatitude.

    Oh,
    pray to the God of peace that He may put Satan under our feet, so far
    conquered that he may no longer be able to hold men in captivity and
    harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so
    that they may quickly find mercy in the sight of the Lord; and
    vanquishing the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan,
    do thou again make him captive in the abyss, that he may no longer
    seduce the nations. Amen.

  43. RMNixonDeceased
    August 26th, 2013 @ 9:39 am

    “O Glorious Prince of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and…” — rmnixondeceased http://t.co/esbgchhjSZ

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    Neglected to attach this …

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  46. Chris
    August 26th, 2013 @ 4:23 pm

    “I come in peace. I did not bring my artillery. I mean you no harm, but if you F&*K with me, I will kill every G%D damned one of you!”
    Gen Mattis, USMC on meeting Iraqi elders for the first time.

  47. GuitarHero1965
    August 26th, 2013 @ 9:31 pm

    Potius Mori Quam Foedari http://t.co/d1Ia8MO1It Courage is contagious. Stand up and fight

  48. Evi L. Bloggerlady
    August 27th, 2013 @ 10:16 am

    Jack Russells are awesome. If you are a rat, however, they are probably the devil.

  49. Quartermaster
    August 27th, 2013 @ 10:30 am

    My highway super in Ohio had a pair for awhile. The male took on a groundhog and his head got cut up pretty good, but the groundhog paid the ultimate price. The hog was bigger than the dog, but it didn’t matter. They don’t know when to quit.

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