Their disagreement is just a political 'sideshow' when compared to the real issues at hand.
a circus 'sideshow'
(..) - Hey, don't push her! You shut up! Don't you ever call him stupid! Why you so upset? Get your goddamn clothes and get the hell out of here! You should be in a sideshow. You're so pathetic! Get out of here! - You retard! - Loser. You freak! Oh, no. I'm sorry I ruined your New Year's (..)1994 Forrest Gump