[TerranC]

Originally posted by DavidG:
Well put and interesting about Iran! My point (apparently poorly made) is that some countries seem to reject all the aspects of western culture that have made the US dollar the 'universal currency' it is but yet are still willing to use it. Seems a bit hypocritical.

I don't see anything hypocritical; Although people reject western Ideals, they would cirtainly like to have western stuff, such as food, clothing, electronics,l and sometimes, even weapons. But people who sell these items only trade in accepted currencies; mainly, the US dollar. Therefore, the only sensible thing to do is to trade in the Dollar rather than Dinars.

It's been done since the beginning of civilization; the only difference is we trade money now, rather than barter precious metals like back then.

[ April 21, 2003, 05:04: Message edited by: TerranC ]