Strauss? -- I thought the words I quoted were probably the conclusions of the reviewer on the authors ideas.
-- And the last few posts we exchanged on the 'original intent' thread left no doubt as to my point. - The quotes above are relevant to that point, if you make an effort to understand. Somehow, I doubt you will.
Lilla ends up taking a position that supports Strauss. That's the point of the review. It you re-read the piece and "make an effort to understand," maybe you'll see it. "Somehow, I doubt you will."