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07/07/2008: "Probably Not The Kind Of Stimulation They Were Looking For ..."

By now, those of us who'll get them should have receive their economic stimulus rebate checks. An attempt by the Bush Administration to kick-start the economy by putting money in the hands of consumers - and hoping they'll then spend it - the checks are for between $600 and $1200. Most pundits figured everyone would run straight to their local Wal-Mart and spend it on knick-knacks (effectively routing the money straight to China). Turns out, though, that a lot of that money is staying closer to home - if not exactly where the politicians planned ...

An independent market-research firm, AIMRCo (Adult Internet Market Research Company), has discovered that many websites focused on adult or erotic material have experienced an upswing in sales in the recent weeks since checks have appeared in millions of Americans' mailboxes across the country.

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."

Fox also added, "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."

Porn sites might help with one form of stimulation, but the problem is that there's no little blue pill to stimulate a flaccid economy ...