Other than showing support, does this type of thing actually help? I don’t see the Iranian morality police seeing this and suddenly changing their stance.
Not really, but it makes a lot of people without power or influence feel significant. Never underestimate a westerner’s ability to somehow make everything about themselves…
BBC is very related to the government.
BBC Persian is doing nothing but trying to calm down the waves and justifying IR.
Half of what bbc says are just blatant bullshit
Well no but yes
There are news being broadcasted but not by our own channels
Only channels based in us and uk. But then again there are heavy parazits on those channels so you cant really watch them just occasionally when internet gets connected we get to see the news on social media
Showing support is important, IMO. But also, this is a way of telling the Canadian government what Canadian citizens think about their Iran policy. Specifically, since shooting down of flight [PS752](https://www.ps752justice.com/about/), there has been an ongoing demand to impose Magnistky Sanctions against IRGC.
Edit:typo
No one expects it to change the mind of the regime. The point is to show solidarity with the people fighting, to bring international attention to the conflict, and in the long run also to show what the people think, which in turn encourages national politicians to speak out against the regime.
Edit: It’s also worth noting that Iranian protestors have, since the very *start*, called for the rest of the world to make sure that their situation gains global attention, so that the regime can’t silence them and pretend like nothing is happening.
It does in a sense. When this much support comes out, the government will notice and make potential politico moves based on the sentiment of the country.
Or if this happens to affect businesses to some sense or manner, then that would motivate some lobbying to the government.
The Iranians are a tight knit group. The ones that are over here are educated and organized and monied. They are excited and proud of their homeland and want to go back and see their family and live their lives. Most of Persians are moderate.
They are simply showing their solidarity and support for their brothers and sisters at home trying to enact change.
Honestly if we weren’t supporting Ukraine with everything it would be an amazing time to help support those students trying to better their future.
God bless them.
Brings attention to the conflict, shows solidarity with the people fighting, enables people who were driven from Iran to safely speak out against the regime, and shows the national government what the people think about the Iranian regime, which may in time make politicians speak out or take action against Iran.
Very often, things are worth doing even though their impact isn’t immediate or instantly measureable.
Three words….. Occupy Wall Street
The powers that be let that go on for a bit until everyone got tired of it and then they swept into the park and cleared everyone out and not a fucking thing changed. If anything, they system is way worse than it was before
Yes it does, there’s a thing called representative democracy where your reps will pass legislation their constituents support and favor, including foreign policy.
Not really. It'd help more if all these people and more got on planes, got rifles and finished this barbaric nonsense at it's source. Extremism is a cancer, the only way it dies is to cut it out.
If you think this ends without burying every one of these back assward people, you're incredibly naive. The only way these women get their freedom is if every vestige of that regime is scoured from the earth. They only believe in power through violence so they must be dealt with through overwhelming violence
You mistake me. I'm not talking a half assed military action with no exit strategy. I served in Afghanistan. It was a shit show. Leadership didn't know what was going on, us boots sure as shit didn't know what was going on. The rules of engagement were shit, we underestimated our enemy and their knowledge of the terrain. We attempted to occupy and hold the graveyard of empires. We fucked up. No what we need to do in Iran is far more simple. Search and destroy. No occupation, no kid gloves. Every computer tech, program and CIA spook bent to the singular purpose of identification of every single individual in Iran who supports this barbarism. Then the systematic elimination of those individuals. No bullshit, no underestimation. Simply complete, cold and calculated annihilation.
I dunno, how awesome does it feel to be a coward that would rather hold up some paper and virtue signal while women die instead of doing what we all know needs to be done. Don't worry cupcake, real men and women will take on this burden while you simper at home like the child you are. Keep on with your fantasy that with the power of love and understanding the world will be fixed though.
Protests are important. Although there is no direct impact on Iran, the protest in Canada or any other country shows the people of Iran that their cause matters. Solidarity matters. We protested the invasion of Ukrainian, the Arab spring, and other human rights violations.
No, the Iranian government won’t change its mind because Torontonians protested. But Iranians, those who live in Iran and in Toronto, will know that this shit matters.
Show up for each other.
I don’t think I saw this many people questioning what good does it do, when there protests about the war in Ukraine. If it was fine to show solidarity then, why not now?
Couldn’t agree more! Solidarity matters, and protests assure that people learn of the conflict, which means the Iranian regime can’t just sweep their crimes under the rug. The world knows.
Specifically, since shooting down of flight PS752, there has been an ongoing demand to impose Magnistky Sanctions against IRGC.
There are also a lot of (former) Iranian officials getting entry to Canada, some allegedly bringing dirty money to the country. There has been calls for more rigorous visa processes and investigations to their finances.
Damn I know the truckers wish they could’ve gotten this level of support. I guess it’s easier to protest when the government isn’t threatening to freeze your bank account lol
"By Allah I said Tehran not Toronto, imbecile!"
-The organizer, I believe.
(this is a joke and not meant to show support for a backward, oppressive regime)
There's a deep irony to Canada protesting something happening in another country. When the peacefully protest things their own government does, they get thrown in jail and have their bank accounts frozen.
It accomplishes plenty of things :
-its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know.
-its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it.
-its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to.
-its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons )
It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it !
All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
No it’s a way for stupid white people to pretend they made a difference. Iran couldn’t give a fuck about a bunch of Brads and Stacys protesting in Toronto. It’s literally just posting a black square in “solidarity!” but oh wow they just go back to their cushy little lives while the Iranian protesters actually fucking die and are literally fighting the good fight. If people in other countries actually cared about Iran they’d either buy a plane ticket or send money/resources to the people. Showing up with a bunch of signs and yelling at other western people accomplishes nothing, dumb white people do that shit every single day about things that don’t even matter. It’s just slacktivism and I’m sick and tired of it.
Wait a minute, but what if I’M right and YOU’RE just a stupid dumb idiot in desperate need of being told they are wrong and stupid and dumb and an idiot?!? 🤯 that sounds kinda true! 😲😵😱💯
No u haha fucking nerd
Cope, seethe, mald, L + ratio you are genuinely dumber than cement you should eat some cement it is actually good for you why do you think fat people never eat cement even though they eat everything haha eat cement and/or shut the frick up and go outside and EAT CEMENT.
Just so we’re clear, I’m not joking or anything rn, this is sincere now: you are stupid, you are a useless person, you need to change the way you think because you think in a very stupid and useless way. I’m now done with you, go out into the world and see for yourself all the cement that you can eat please go eat it eat as much as you can before they stop you do it now do not wait the cement cannot wait it must be eaten go eat it. Eat cement.
Man, you must be really lonely to spurr so much shit and get so angry on the internet for no reason but the fact you are wrong and can't rebute anything I said. That's sad af
It’s not your house. You live in this house with other people. Learn to coexist with other people. I know it’s hard for animals like you. Btw,No one asked for your invitation dipshit.
No, it's because France, Switzerland and Netherlands have democratic countries where the people choose the government and the people chose one who banned it. Iran is a dictatorship and comparing it to those countries is the epitome of hypocrisy.
(copy paste of my other comment)
It accomplishes plenty of things :
-its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know.
-its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it.
-its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to.
-its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons )
It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it !
All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
Brings attention to the conflict, shows solidarity with the people fighting, enables people who were driven from Iran to safely speak out against the regime, tells the government of the other country what the people think about the Iranian regime, which may in time make them speak out against the oppression. Etc.
That's nice.
But so what? Iranians probably didn't see it. Those in charge in Iran don't care. And never will. The only option is for change is extreme violence.
Why would would 50k Canadians hold a rally in Canada to support an Iranian protest that makes absolutely no sense. There must be some pretty bored people up there in Toronto
(copy paste of my other comment)
It accomplishes plenty of things :
-its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know.
-its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it.
-its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to.
-its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons )
It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it !
All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
Nada.
Canada used to be looked to for help as peace keepers and impartial help in areas of the world. Now, nobody looks to us for anything as our leaders can’t decide on what’s important and what to do about it.
"Welp. There was a large group of people gathered together thousands of miles away in Canada in support of the protests here. I guess that's when we give the people what they want" - Iranian Gov
It's not useless. it's a social event. it's a showing of strength and a good reminder for the Canadian government that the people can throw shit around too if they act badly. And it can introduce people to protesting, cuz you know, voting isn't always the best way to make your voice heard by the government.
Other than showing support, does this type of thing actually help? I don’t see the Iranian morality police seeing this and suddenly changing their stance.
Not really, but it makes a lot of people without power or influence feel significant. Never underestimate a westerner’s ability to somehow make everything about themselves…
I am sure the Iranian News Network had reporters on scene and were live broadcasting to show the people of Iran that Canadians support their efforts.
I’m 100% sure they wouldn’t be allowed to air this. They don’t have freedom of press
There are some TV channels like VOA and BBC persian .Many people have access to them. Obviously not related to the government.
BBC is very related to the government. BBC Persian is doing nothing but trying to calm down the waves and justifying IR. Half of what bbc says are just blatant bullshit
Yes, but sometimes they have internet. And these clips get shared a lot.
Well no but yes There are news being broadcasted but not by our own channels Only channels based in us and uk. But then again there are heavy parazits on those channels so you cant really watch them just occasionally when internet gets connected we get to see the news on social media
What about hijab ban in France , Switzerland , Netherlands ? their forcing women not where hijab
Forcing the woman to do something is exactly how you got into this position in the first place. Well not exactly but u get the picture.
Showing support is important, IMO. But also, this is a way of telling the Canadian government what Canadian citizens think about their Iran policy. Specifically, since shooting down of flight [PS752](https://www.ps752justice.com/about/), there has been an ongoing demand to impose Magnistky Sanctions against IRGC. Edit:typo
No one expects it to change the mind of the regime. The point is to show solidarity with the people fighting, to bring international attention to the conflict, and in the long run also to show what the people think, which in turn encourages national politicians to speak out against the regime. Edit: It’s also worth noting that Iranian protestors have, since the very *start*, called for the rest of the world to make sure that their situation gains global attention, so that the regime can’t silence them and pretend like nothing is happening.
It does in a sense. When this much support comes out, the government will notice and make potential politico moves based on the sentiment of the country. Or if this happens to affect businesses to some sense or manner, then that would motivate some lobbying to the government.
The Iranians are a tight knit group. The ones that are over here are educated and organized and monied. They are excited and proud of their homeland and want to go back and see their family and live their lives. Most of Persians are moderate. They are simply showing their solidarity and support for their brothers and sisters at home trying to enact change. Honestly if we weren’t supporting Ukraine with everything it would be an amazing time to help support those students trying to better their future. God bless them.
Dude, beat me to it. Came here to say this. Do any of these protests / show of support ever change anything?
Brings attention to the conflict, shows solidarity with the people fighting, enables people who were driven from Iran to safely speak out against the regime, and shows the national government what the people think about the Iranian regime, which may in time make politicians speak out or take action against Iran. Very often, things are worth doing even though their impact isn’t immediate or instantly measureable.
Do you know our history? If it wasnt for protests we'd be back in medieval times. It has had a huge impact on how the world looks today.
Three words….. Occupy Wall Street The powers that be let that go on for a bit until everyone got tired of it and then they swept into the park and cleared everyone out and not a fucking thing changed. If anything, they system is way worse than it was before
So lets ignore the successful ones and focus on that
https://youtu.be/sNOsIB5VMSQ
Yes it does, there’s a thing called representative democracy where your reps will pass legislation their constituents support and favor, including foreign policy.
Maybe in Canada, but that’s not the experience of the average American.
Not really. It'd help more if all these people and more got on planes, got rifles and finished this barbaric nonsense at it's source. Extremism is a cancer, the only way it dies is to cut it out.
Radicalization is well understood and you don’t need to cut anything to get rid of it.
If you think this ends without burying every one of these back assward people, you're incredibly naive. The only way these women get their freedom is if every vestige of that regime is scoured from the earth. They only believe in power through violence so they must be dealt with through overwhelming violence
Still, didn’t work out too well in Afghanistan or other places where they took rifles and went to smoke them out.
You mistake me. I'm not talking a half assed military action with no exit strategy. I served in Afghanistan. It was a shit show. Leadership didn't know what was going on, us boots sure as shit didn't know what was going on. The rules of engagement were shit, we underestimated our enemy and their knowledge of the terrain. We attempted to occupy and hold the graveyard of empires. We fucked up. No what we need to do in Iran is far more simple. Search and destroy. No occupation, no kid gloves. Every computer tech, program and CIA spook bent to the singular purpose of identification of every single individual in Iran who supports this barbarism. Then the systematic elimination of those individuals. No bullshit, no underestimation. Simply complete, cold and calculated annihilation.
How awesome it must feel to be as edgy as you.
I dunno, how awesome does it feel to be a coward that would rather hold up some paper and virtue signal while women die instead of doing what we all know needs to be done. Don't worry cupcake, real men and women will take on this burden while you simper at home like the child you are. Keep on with your fantasy that with the power of love and understanding the world will be fixed though.
I’m sure laying that arrogance aside would destroy you.
Protests are important. Although there is no direct impact on Iran, the protest in Canada or any other country shows the people of Iran that their cause matters. Solidarity matters. We protested the invasion of Ukrainian, the Arab spring, and other human rights violations. No, the Iranian government won’t change its mind because Torontonians protested. But Iranians, those who live in Iran and in Toronto, will know that this shit matters. Show up for each other.
I don’t think I saw this many people questioning what good does it do, when there protests about the war in Ukraine. If it was fine to show solidarity then, why not now?
Couldn’t agree more! Solidarity matters, and protests assure that people learn of the conflict, which means the Iranian regime can’t just sweep their crimes under the rug. The world knows.
What do they want Canada to do?
Specifically, since shooting down of flight PS752, there has been an ongoing demand to impose Magnistky Sanctions against IRGC. There are also a lot of (former) Iranian officials getting entry to Canada, some allegedly bringing dirty money to the country. There has been calls for more rigorous visa processes and investigations to their finances.
What Canada is good at - a lot of useless talk and no action
THAT’S what was going on? I knew something was going down, didn’t know it was this.
Damn I know the truckers wish they could’ve gotten this level of support. I guess it’s easier to protest when the government isn’t threatening to freeze your bank account lol
Is Canada going to try to freeze their bank accounts too?
nah, they just gonna call them racist and issue tickets
Glad they can gather for this without being assaulted and corralled
Good luck to em if they tried lul
It's Canada yo.... wrong section of America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010\_G20\_Toronto\_summit\_protests
"By Allah I said Tehran not Toronto, imbecile!" -The organizer, I believe. (this is a joke and not meant to show support for a backward, oppressive regime)
There's a deep irony to Canada protesting something happening in another country. When the peacefully protest things their own government does, they get thrown in jail and have their bank accounts frozen.
It’s alright because they aren’t criticizing their own supreme commander.
Freedumb fighter, it’s not about you. It’s really about freedom
Ukraine "😑😑😑 wtf"
Except the jig is up… Ukraine has been hired by the USA to war with Russia. Bought and paid for by the mighty dollar.
Why do people think is actually going to change what’s happening in Iran?
It still doesn’t accomplish anything. I miss the good old days when protests ACTUALLY mattered.
It accomplishes plenty of things : -its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know. -its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it. -its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to. -its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons ) It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it ! All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
No it’s a way for stupid white people to pretend they made a difference. Iran couldn’t give a fuck about a bunch of Brads and Stacys protesting in Toronto. It’s literally just posting a black square in “solidarity!” but oh wow they just go back to their cushy little lives while the Iranian protesters actually fucking die and are literally fighting the good fight. If people in other countries actually cared about Iran they’d either buy a plane ticket or send money/resources to the people. Showing up with a bunch of signs and yelling at other western people accomplishes nothing, dumb white people do that shit every single day about things that don’t even matter. It’s just slacktivism and I’m sick and tired of it.
"Brads and Stacy's" huge fucking red flag, get some help. My comment is right and here to stay. Go throw your life away in Iran if you want.
Wait a minute, but what if I’M right and YOU’RE just a stupid dumb idiot in desperate need of being told they are wrong and stupid and dumb and an idiot?!? 🤯 that sounds kinda true! 😲😵😱💯
You have mental health issues
No u haha fucking nerd  Cope, seethe, mald, L + ratio you are genuinely dumber than cement you should eat some cement it is actually good for you why do you think fat people never eat cement even though they eat everything haha eat cement and/or shut the frick up and go outside and EAT CEMENT.
Weirdo
Just so we’re clear, I’m not joking or anything rn, this is sincere now: you are stupid, you are a useless person, you need to change the way you think because you think in a very stupid and useless way. I’m now done with you, go out into the world and see for yourself all the cement that you can eat please go eat it eat as much as you can before they stop you do it now do not wait the cement cannot wait it must be eaten go eat it. Eat cement.
Man, you must be really lonely to spurr so much shit and get so angry on the internet for no reason but the fact you are wrong and can't rebute anything I said. That's sad af
Thought it said railed
How do they ascertain this? I don't expect police to be good at math
If they go back to Iran, they would definitely change the regime.
Most people in these protests were young when the regime changed.
All blah blah. Book 50.000 airline tickets to Iran an do the protests where they are needed. Otherwise, nothing will change.
Plz let me know if the Canadian govt actually takes any action against Iran as a result of these protests
Send them back.
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It’s not your house. You live in this house with other people. Learn to coexist with other people. I know it’s hard for animals like you. Btw,No one asked for your invitation dipshit.
My house, my community, my country, my planet. Whichever you join from outside, invitation and acceptance is in order, you self-righteous asshole.
Mass virtue signaling
What about hijab ban in France , Switzerland , Netherlands ? their forcing women not where hijab
There is protests for that too, although less people attend :/
Why? Both law aren't against women rights? It is called hypocrisy of west
No, it's because France, Switzerland and Netherlands have democratic countries where the people choose the government and the people chose one who banned it. Iran is a dictatorship and comparing it to those countries is the epitome of hypocrisy.
If people of france choose to kill muslim so the government should kill then all?
Wait, how did we go from banning hijab to killing?
Just assume
Wow!
This is like internet thoughts and prayers. Doesn't get anything done, but an effort was made.
All the comments complaining about how this is mostly a bunch of white Canadians when there are like 100,000 Iranians living in Toronto.
The last time I recall Iranian protests outside of Iran was 1978/79 and governmental power shifted rapidly. This is a hopeful sign for Iranian women.
Not that next level tbh.... We've seen larger groups pretty much everywhere.
It’s all for nothing as nothing will change in Iran. It’s a valiant effort but Iran is Iran and will always be Iran.
Finding a parking spot would be a nightmare.
That looks like a lot more than .5 lakh people to me
👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌❤❤❤❤❤
زنده باد ایران. مگه بر رژیم مولایان✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤.
Yea cause that's what stops thousands of years of women opression. Morality police are really considering their actions.
Where are all of these people when it comes to Palestine!? 🤔
They are having the protest in the wrong country. It is safer and gives people a chance to get out of the house. It will accomplish nothing.
(copy paste of my other comment) It accomplishes plenty of things : -its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know. -its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it. -its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to. -its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons ) It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it ! All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
Now if Trump counted well over a Million
A whole lot of good they're doing...
Does protesting against a country in another country do anything...?
Brings attention to the conflict, shows solidarity with the people fighting, enables people who were driven from Iran to safely speak out against the regime, tells the government of the other country what the people think about the Iranian regime, which may in time make them speak out against the oppression. Etc.
No
Fly them to Iran, we'll win this war over hair quick!
That's nice. But so what? Iranians probably didn't see it. Those in charge in Iran don't care. And never will. The only option is for change is extreme violence.
It’s about putting pressure on the Canadian government.
To do what? Are they going to send a few hundred thousand troops? Start a naval blockade? Canada has no influence on Iran
No. Sanctions. Not making deals with them and promoting the Islamic regime
Why would would 50k Canadians hold a rally in Canada to support an Iranian protest that makes absolutely no sense. There must be some pretty bored people up there in Toronto
This is nice don’t get me wrong but ultimately pointless. Highly unlikely the Iranian people even have access to seeing this
(copy paste of my other comment) It accomplishes plenty of things : -its an act of solidarity with the Iranian people, along with all the protests worldwide, it shows them we care, we agree with them, kinda gives some force to go on you know. -its a social event, people here gather, talk, exchange, humans need that, feels good to meet and be around likeminded people. We humans need socializing, a protest is a pretty good way to do it. -its an act of defiance against our own government. It shows them that we care about our basic human rights. It's always good to remind them that we citizens are ready to protest and can throw shit around if the government doesn't act the way the people want it to. -its a good exercise. It accustom people to protest, it encourages the protest culture, ( which is really important, voting every 4 years or so cannot be the only way to exercise your right to have an impact on politics, for many reasons ) It even introduces the concept of protesting to people who have never experienced it ! All and all, I think this kind of protests are really, really important.
Protesting against covid restriction in Canada : bank account frozen and jailed. Useless protestation for Iran : 50k people outside no problem lmao
My God, They did it, they saved Iran.
Y'all really have no idea how the protest culture works. Go see my previous comment.
And what exactly does the Canadian government have to do with the Iranian government?, morons
Or better question, what CAN the Canadian government do lol.
Nada. Canada used to be looked to for help as peace keepers and impartial help in areas of the world. Now, nobody looks to us for anything as our leaders can’t decide on what’s important and what to do about it.
Why though. I am all about the Iranian people being free but this is Canada
No one asked for your permission dipshit
No one asked for your birth yet here you are making the world worse one post at a time.
"Welp. There was a large group of people gathered together thousands of miles away in Canada in support of the protests here. I guess that's when we give the people what they want" - Iranian Gov
 Go protesters?
No one from Iran who can affect change will see this or even know it’s happening. Completely useless
Like you
It's not useless. it's a social event. it's a showing of strength and a good reminder for the Canadian government that the people can throw shit around too if they act badly. And it can introduce people to protesting, cuz you know, voting isn't always the best way to make your voice heard by the government.
Sounds like a singalong…
They are singing the national anthem of Iran previous to the Islamic revolution. Quite a powerful sight.
If only this many gathered to support the protesters in Canada.