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  1. The point about trying to understand a behavior is to look for a pattern, and to look for the fundamental cause underlying the pattern. You can't see the pattern unless you see the cause. This is induction. The fundamental cause is the one that explains the most characteristics of the pattern. To ask for "more evidence" is to miss the point. In my opinion, Straussian Platonism (SP) is indeed what governs the Bush administration. Not until I read Dr. Lewis' article did I grasp the nature of the pattern! If you want to answer Dr. Lewis' central thesis, you have to address it directly. Do you agree that SP exists? If so, the oweness is on you to show the more fundamental cause. How is "pragmatism" more fundamental than Straussian Platonism?
  2. It depends on what your goals are for continuing your education, and on how close you are to graduating. If you're more than 1 year away from graduating, consider taking the GED exams and enrolling in community college. Get an AA at your own pace. Pick the best classes and continue your own reading on the side. If you maintain an excellent GPA, the road to further academic achievement will be open. And you will have spent your time productively, as opposed to just defending your sanity.
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