I agree completely!
I used to be a big fan of his and read his columns often! Anyway..

What Krugman has just written was predicted some time ago by his former colleague Chris Hedges, and the brave Naomi Klein. [ck any amy goodman interview on democracy now]
It's a pity it took Paul soo long to admit this. But then, given our current climate, better late than never.
Props to Paul Krugman!

..now if only Thomas Friedman would join this chorus!