The deliberative procedure doesn’t have to be a good or reasonable deliberative procedure. (And yes, the axiom of choice is badly named.)
Perhaps “prefer” and “preference” would get across your believed lack of deliberation.
I notice you don’t suggest a label for my ‘theological’ position.
Perhaps he noticed that someone else answered, and had no quibble.
The deliberative procedure doesn’t have to be a good or reasonable deliberative procedure. (And yes, the axiom of choice is badly named.)
Perhaps “prefer” and “preference” would get across your believed lack of deliberation.
Perhaps he noticed that someone else answered, and had no quibble.