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MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

George Galloway

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think the speaker feels about Dubai?
What does the phrase “bye bye” suggest in the title: a friendly goodbye or a critical one? Why?
Why do you think the title includes “Literally”?

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MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

Chaos, casualties, and changing plans (00:00 – 05:57)

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1. What does the speaker say Trump did despite “the world” being in chaos?

He visited wounded soldiers in hospital.
He went for a round of golf.
He gave a long speech to the nation.

2. According to the speaker, what is the New York Times reporting about Trump’s next move?

He will resign immediately.
He may declare victory and call off the war.
He plans to expand the war for months.

3. What does the speaker claim happened to 173 members of Delta Force?

They were captured as prisoners of war.
They defected to Iran.
They were sent home safely.

MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

Bahrain, oil depots, and economic consequences (05:57 – 13:35)

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1. How does the speaker describe the size of Bahrain?

Bigger than Saudi Arabia.
A chain of hundreds of islands.
About the size of a very large supermarket car park.

2. What does the speaker say is drifting into the atmosphere after the oil depots were set on fire?

A wave of clean steam from heat pumps.
A plume of black poisonous smoke.
A cloud of sand from the desert.

3. What oil price does the speaker say has been reached “now”?

$100 a barrel
$300 a barrel
$50 a barrel

MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

Nuclear threat, fallout, and wider war risk (13:35 – 18:28)

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1. What does the speaker claim the “major surprise” will be?

A peace treaty signed in Dubai.
A complete shutdown of the internet in Iran.
A tactical nuclear bomb dropped on the Fordo mountain.

2. What point does the speaker make about nuclear fallout and borders?

It stays inside the country where the bomb is dropped.
It only affects oceans, not land.
It doesn’t know borders and doesn’t read maps.

3. What does the speaker predict Russia will do after a nuclear strike on Iran?

Withdraw from all international organizations.
Take Iran under its nuclear umbrella.
Send troops to occupy Dubai.

MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

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1. Which theme is most central to the monologue?

How to reduce home electricity bills
The benefits of tourism in Dubai
Warnings about military escalation and global consequences

2. What cause-and-effect link does the speaker emphasize most?

Environmental conferences stop wars
Golf improves political decision-making
Attacking oil infrastructure can raise oil prices and damage economies

3. How does the speaker portray official narratives about casualties and war progress?

Unimportant to the public
Accurate and transparent
Suppressed or misleading

Discussion Questions

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MONOLOGUE: Dubai bye bye. You won't be missed. Literally

The speaker criticizes leaders for focusing on daily life (like golf) during crisis. What responsibilities should leaders have during war or major emergencies?
Do you agree with the idea that attacks on oil depots can quickly affect people worldwide (prices, shortages)? Why or why not?
The speaker says people care about the environment but “don’t raise a murmur” about war’s environmental damage. How can environmental issues be discussed during conflicts?
What techniques does the speaker use to persuade listeners (examples, comparisons, strong language)? Which parts feel most convincing or least convincing to you?