[Verginius Rufus]

Which Strauss? Johann the elder (Radetzky March)? Johann the younger (Blue Danube)? Richard?

[Luddite Patent Counsel]

I think he meant "Levi" Strauss, because he's certainly written a pantsload.

[Thorin]

>>>>>Which Strauss? Johann the elder (Radetzky March)? Johann the younger (Blue Danube)? Richard?<<<<<<

Unfortunately, he meant Leo Strauss, the nihilist, atheistic philosopher who advocated hedonism for the elites and ignorance for the masses--and who is the intellectual guru for Billy Kristol and the other neocons.