Question: I found Paul Krugman's somewhat puzzling.
I will give Paul Krugman another try.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: got taken to court by the school system i'm glad the parents won i mean that's seems silly that uh i mean we started that's the that's the way you got your education in this country
There was no court date between the school system and the parents.

Answer: no

Question: i used i used to live in the house that the guy owned
In the past, I lived in the guy's house

Answer:
yes