article imageOpinion: Stimulus Checks Worked, Rise in Porn Sales Since Checks Arrived

By Susan Duclos.
Published Jul 2, 2008 by  Susan Duclos - 22 votes, 32 comments
Listen | Email | Print Subscribe to author
Share:  
Listen to article
Speech-enabled by ReadSpeaker, get it free on your site!
Recipient email:
Your email:
optional
Message:
optional

The whole idea behind the stimulus checks that were issued was to promote spending to help the economy. It worked because people spent their newfound cash. But where they spent their money might surprise President Bush and Congress.
AIMRCo (Adult Internet Market Research Company) is an independent market research firm that discovered that many websites that deal with "erotic" or "adult" material have shown an increase in sales and memberships and/or membership renewals, since the stimulus checks hit mailboxes across America.

The economic stimulus plan, which includes a check for up to $600 for individuals and $1200 for married couples (among other benefits), is the product of an agreement between House leaders and the Bush Administration, focused on reviving a struggling economy in the wake of a flagging economy.


According to the Head Research Consultant for AIMRCo, Kirk Mishkin, "Many of the sites we surveyed have reported 20-30 percent growth in membership rates since mid-May when the checks were first sent out, and typically the summer is a slow period for this market."

One of those sites that reported the figures to AIMRCo was LSGmodels.com and the spokeswoman for them is Jillian Fox, she asserts that in a June 15, 2008 survey given to their members "thirty two percent of respondents referenced the recent stimulus package as part of their decision to either become a new member, or renew an existing membership."

Fox concludes by stating, "Getting more people to buy porn was probably the last thing Bush had on his mind when he came up with his 'stimulus package,' but we'll take it."

Hysterical!
This opinion article was written by an independent writer. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and are not necessarily intended to reflect those of DigitalJournal.com
article:256867:22::0

U.S. federal 'organic' label being challenged

Three years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees determined that synthetic additives in organic baby formula violated federal standards.
Published 3 hours ago by  Bob Ewing in Food

Sarah Palin Resigning as Governor

It was announced today that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) will resign that post. She was up for reelection in 2010 and many were unsure of her intentions.
Published 3 hours ago by  Patrick McMahon in Politics | 1 comment

Loss of coastal seagrass habitat accelerating globally

Coastal development and declining water quality are threatening seagrasses worldwide. A study of coastal grasses around the world shows 58 percent of the seagrass meadows are in decline.
Published 5 hours ago by  Bob Ewing in Environment | 8 comments

Doctors say suspected Nazi John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial

Prosecutors in Germany have decided that John Demjanjuk, an accused Nazi guard, is mentally and physically fit to stand trial as an accessory to the murder of 29,000 Jews.
Published 5 hours ago by  Patrick McMahon in Crime

FBI Notes on Hussein Released to the Public

The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently released a series of interview summaries of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
Published 5 hours ago by  Andrew Moran in World
apis-122622 apis-122621 apis-122619 apis-122616 apis-122614
Email:
Password:
Remember meForgot password?