The statement 'These are the times that try men’s souls.' by Thomas Paine is a historical quote that reflects on challenging times and is often used to inspire resilience and perseverance. However, without additional context or substantive engagement with current public issues, debates, or discussions, it does not constitute public discourse on its own. The link to a website with the title 'x.com' does not provide enough information to determine if it substantively addresses public issues or policies.