[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I don't think he was able to sell Iraqi oil for non-american currency after this, so petro-dollar success?
[–] brokenfingers 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If I remember correctly he wanted to sell oil in euros instead of dollars.
[–] arrggg ago
That's what happens when you attempt to create a silver/gold based currency to replace the dollar.
You either get hung, or get a giant bowie knife in your ass like Gadaffi. The hanging was more civilized.