Possible Clues:

• Argued
• Battled verbally
• Argued with old socialite who's taken on an old rocker
• Like controversial issues
• Considered action about protected species
• Contemplated taking action about night-flier
• Indeed that's a fly-by-night with a sound of disgust
• Considered sending cricketer into action
• Article owing to editor, it might be argued
• Discussed in public