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Swede

(40,129 posts) Tue May 12, 2026, 11:50 PM May 12

Ted Cruz called AOC a parasite, she responds beautifully. [View all]

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

AOC: I think itâ€™s funny that heâ€™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. [View all] Swede May 12 OP

That's how elections are won. carpetbagger May 13 #1

Bluesky comment: "My fav is from Ted Cruz's college roommate... George McGovern May 13 #2

Great quote! bif May 13 #10

Cancun Fascist Cruz needs to stay Cha May 13 #3

Hey there Cha! Swede May 13 #8

And, Aloha to you, Swede! Cha May 13 #14

How is it there is no one on the face of this planet who knows him ToxMarz May 13 #4

He's a Republican. Morbius May 13 #7

The only thing John Boehner ever said that I agree with MurrayDelph May 13 #5

Now THAT is what I call remaining cool under fire. DFW May 13 #6

this woman is brilliant... RT Atlanta May 13 #9

Kick dalton99a May 13 #11

Lose Ted Cruz!!! oasis May 13 #12

Ted Cruz's dad killed Kennedy Johonny May 13 #13