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In Canada lesbians rule (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by irreticent@lemmy.world to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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[-] can@sh.itjust.works 73 points 2 months ago

It's real and was as controversial as you probably imagine.

[-] masterspace@lemmy.ca 55 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Created by a gay indigenous man in what appears to be a sincere effort to draw attention to our reliance on Saudi oil, and their human rights record towards the LGBTQ+ community.

Misguided on multiple levels, imho, but not quite the hate or callousness you might expect behind it.

[-] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago

If they weren't referred to in an objective manner, maybe it could have worked.

But the fact it's about buying oil in general makes this an L

[-] grue@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

The level of misguidedness I particularly care about is the one where he advocates for continuing to extract petroleum locally instead of for bicycles and zoning reform.

[-] ceenote@lemmy.world 49 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

My first thought was "I wouldn't expect the average lesbian to be super happy about being a prop for fracking marketing."

[-] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago

Alberta (where the oil sands are located) is known as "Texas North" up here. There's more than a few reasons why you don't want to be there if you're queer. Or trans. Or any skin color other white. Or a woman. Or....