[mo]

this is one of several reasons why we just fought a war.....as long as oil backs the dollar -we're ok. it is critical that oil be traded in dollars.

[steve50]

this is one of several reasons why we just fought a war.....as long as oil backs the dollar -we're ok. it is critical that oil be traded in dollars.

Why should it be the concern of those who own the oil that "we're ok" and why should they trade a valueable asset for paper to ensure we are. Under any reasonible definition of freedom the owners of said oil would be allowed to trade it for whatever means of exchange they desire.

Would you trade me your home for some paper I run off on my printer? No? Well what if I send some guys over with a few tanks and fighter jets and bomb you for awhile, then we'll talk?