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Swede

(39,985 posts)
Tue May 12, 2026, 11:50 PM 3 hrs 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 3 hrs ago OP
That's how elections are won. carpetbagger 2 hrs ago #1
Bluesky comment: "My fav is from Ted Cruz's college roommate... George McGovern 2 hrs ago #2
Cancun Fascist Cruz needs to stay Cha 2 hrs ago #3
How is it there is no one on the face of this planet who knows him ToxMarz 1 hr ago #4
The only thing John Boehner ever said that I agree with MurrayDelph 1 hr ago #5

carpetbagger

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

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

George McGovern

(12,732 posts)
2. Bluesky comment: "My fav is from Ted Cruz's college roommate...
Wed May 13, 2026, 01:43 AM
2 hrs ago

"Do you know why people hate Ted Cruz as soon as they meet him?
It saves time."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is right up there with the best.
Thanks for posting the video Swede!

Cha

(320,431 posts)
3. Cancun Fascist Cruz needs to stay
Wed May 13, 2026, 01:47 AM
2 hrs ago

in his PEDO protector lane, and keep AOC's name out of his diseased mouth

Yes, that is an excellent descriptive reply to the reporter.

AOC is a & Cruz? He's a GD Nazi. They're all Nazis... Look at the Nazi Playbook, they're all assisting the PEDO with in destroying America.. and beyond.

ToxMarz

(3,046 posts)
4. How is it there is no one on the face of this planet who knows him
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:32 AM
1 hr ago

be it in the Senate or his alma mater Harvard that can stand the guy, but the schmucks in Texas keep voting for him to be Senator. WTF.

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