Paul Krugman

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

And while the U.S. took a low profile in Portugal, with its still fragile democracy — as I recall, a lot of support for democratic values was coming from German trade unions! — we were clearly on the side of the good guys, which at the time meant the moderate left 4/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 4, 2021

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The ambassador read a message from Gerald Ford. And I remember feeling pretty good about America. Yes, we were still somewhat shocked by defeat in Vietnam. But Watergate seemed to show the strength of democracy 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 4, 2021

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Hard to compare my own mood then with now — hey, I was only 23 — but I didn't have the kind of dread I have today. Portugal, despite travails, came out OK — solidly democratic. America is on the precipice 5/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 4, 2021