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Swede

(39,985 posts)
Tue May 12, 2026, 11:50 PM 1 hr ago

Ted Cruz called AOC a parasite, she responds beautifully.

PabloReports: Ted Cruz called you a parasite and disparaged your work as a bartender.

AOC: I think it’s funny that he’s been taking a government paycheck for 23 years but has the audacity to criticize someone who has come from a family that had to work their way up and earn their place here.

Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2026-05-13T00:12:25.398Z
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Ted Cruz called AOC a parasite, she responds beautifully. (Original Post) Swede 1 hr ago OP
That's how elections are won. carpetbagger 48 min ago #1
Bluesky comment: "My fav is from Ted Cruz's college roommate... George McGovern 1 min ago #2

carpetbagger

(5,511 posts)
1. That's how elections are won.
Wed May 13, 2026, 12:57 AM
48 min ago

I think we're looking at a once-in-a-generation chance with her.

George McGovern

(12,730 posts)
2. Bluesky comment: "My fav is from Ted Cruz's college roommate...
Wed May 13, 2026, 01:43 AM
1 min ago

"Do you know why people hate Ted Cruz as soon as they meet him?"

"It saves time"

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