Both Think Progress and Pam's House Blend are reporting that Bush's economic stimulus package may be doing its bit to stimulate a lot of, um, packages (if you get my drift). According to an independent market-research firm, AIMRCo (Adult Internet Market Research Company), many websites dealing in pornography have seen their members growing and their profits getting fatter in the weeks since the economic stimulus checks were mailed out.
The only reasonable inference that can be drawn from all of this:
People are spending the money, but not on the things that the government expected them to (unless Bush has secret investments in the porn industry that no one is aware of).
According to Kirk Mishkin, Head Research Consultant for AIMRCo, "Many of the sites we surveyed have reported 20-30% 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."
Jillian Fox, spokeswoman for LSGmodels.com, one of the sites reporting figures to AIMRCo, added, "In a June 15, 2008 survey to our 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."
The full article can be found at President Bush Boosts Porn Industry With Economic Stimulus Plan, According to AIMRCo.
Think Progress notes that:
The Bush administration has attempted to wage an aggressive fight in the War on Porn. In fact, cracking down on "manufacturers and purveyors" of pornography was "one of the top priorities" of Alberto Gonzales while he was Attorney General, often coming before terrorism prosecutions.
Ironically, the porn industry is now thanking Bush for his policies. "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," said Fox.
It is also noting that the Shady Lady Ranch in Nevada "is offering gas cards to lure people in, and the Moonlite Bunny Ranch has a deal called 'double your stimulus' for folks who bring in their federal tax rebate checks."
Great job, Bushies! Yet another victory you can tout in your war on whatever!