Jan's full on in your face style of banter only gives offence to those looking to take it. In giving a platform and audience this forum will bring out the pompous self regarding @$$ that is in many of us, but most learn to control it. If you must continue, then it has got to be the OED.

sublata causa tollitur effectus as we say

'Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on. 'I do,' Alice hastily replied; 'at least - at least I mean what I say - that's the same thing , you know.' 'Not the same thing a bit!' said the Hatter.