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applegrove

(134,098 posts) Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:09 PM Jul 1

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Quote of the Day

July 1, 2026 at 8:16 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 130 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/07/01/quote-of-the-day-4506/

“Affordability? What are you talking about?… I’m gonna get me a couple of big lobster tails. I’m gonna get me some nice rib eyes… Maybe the 60% of Americans don’t work as hard as I do.”

— Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), speaking to reporters.

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Quote of the Day (because posting this once was not enough) [View all] applegrove Jul 1 OP

Exactly Mossfern Jul 1 #1

Yes, you're right. Posting that just once wasn't enough. Biophilic Jul 1 #2

He doesn't know what hard work is. Srkdqltr Jul 1 #3

Aaannd...he isn't running for re-election so I guess he decided to say what he thought. mahina Jul 1 #4

Maybe 95% of Americans work harder than you (pick any expletive name). Use your imagination. twodogsbarking Jul 1 #5

Troy Nehls is the quintessential "Ugly American". Oh yeah, and a piece of shit. OGBuzz Jul 1 #6

My expletive adjective is: "Republicrook" Justice matters. Jul 1 #11

Have any of these clowns ever read or watched PatSeg Jul 1 #7

Yep, true Republican values Grim Chieftain Jul 1 #8

Typical Troy Nehls BeneteauBum Jul 1 #9

What's amazing is that there are Americans who still vote for these assholes FakeNoose Jul 1 #10

What a dildo dave99 Jul 1 #12

I agree with him. AZ8theist Jul 1 #13

Most Americans don't get $174,000 to work all of 88 days a year. sinkingfeeling Jul 1 #14