Argument: a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Your right... "No" is quite pathetic and doesn't qualify.
Not at all. You are assuming I cared enough to give a thought out reason behind my response. In actuality, the simplicity of my reply to what he said without all the bells and whistles attached all surmounted to a resounding no, either which way. I find very little cause to go beyond that unless specifically requested to do so.
More curious though is your candid interest in my response, however. What vested interest is there for you in this, I wonder?