I am not alone in regarding much of scientific debate as little more than mere discussion regarding the relative movement of chairs on the sloping deck of the titanic, whilst the main event goes on elsewhere... unbeknown to those on top! (realclimate.org)
The younger Cuomo said yesterday his father mentioned the White House run in the context that the mere discussion of his running for president is a sign he's done a good job as governor over the last 18 months. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The authors do warn, however, that «mere discussion will not suffice. (sciencemag.org)