How in any way shape or form do those count as contributing to an actual discussion of the film's merits?

Except now, the discussion is going to be clouded with political name calling, instead of actual discussion on the science itself.

How dare you take delight in an actual "discussion" about the issue!?

Selim didn't try to concentrate hard enough to pick up the actual discussion.

Thus, actual discussion and information exchanges can happen.

"I can only hope that this is a prelude to an actual discussion with the public."

After the introduction is complete, which usually lasts approximately one minute, the actual discussion begins.

It's been getting harder to find a place for actual discussion.

This leads to his actual discussion of the suffering of God.

Oh, and sorry to interrupt the office chatter with some actual topical discussion.