In opposition, the pro- car lobby requires abstract arguments which refuse to address the same set of ' facts' and foreground ideology instead.

We become absorbed with our abstract arguments, our ideological disputes, our contests for power.

Unfortunately he could not follow abstract arguments or subtle issues and often found himself at a great disadvantage at these councils.

Thank goodness we can resolve such matters quickly and get on to abstract arguments and unverifiable gossip.

In meetings, the managers preferred stories to abstract arguments or statistical measures.