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Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 1 week ago by supersquirrel@lemmy.ca to c/FuckTheUSA@lemmy.ca

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Conservative disapproval for bike lanes stems from a blinkered, irrational view of culture, and more accurately, masculinity. Trumpists have teased Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg for riding bikes. But I’ve been teased for not being able to ride a bike. Shouldn’t I be lauded for my commitment to machismo? My belief in the petrol-powered conveyance deserves

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[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

*bikes don't use very much oil.

They still need to use a bit of oil for lubrication and the manufacture of some plastic/rubber parts.

[–] nehal3m@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

Pedal pedantry. I like it.

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

Tbf, some of that lubricant is actually based on teflon.

Remember to check the label and buy non-PFAS bike lubricant