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

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Jul 2, 2008 by  Susan Duclos - 22 votes, 32 comments
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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!
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