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13. The next industry (not including finance and auto) to beg for and get a bail out will be:

Posted: January 7, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: U.S. Economy | Tags: , , |6 Comments

the porn industry.

I have to say that your resident dakini did NOT see that one coming when she did the Dakini Office Pool.  Okay, they haven’t GOTTEN it yet so it technically doesn’t count, but it’s still good for a laugh.

January 7, 2009
Porn industry seeks federal bailout
Posted: 05:27 PM ET
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Larry Flynt is asking for a bailout.
Larry Flynt is asking for a bailout.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Another major American industry is asking for assistance as the global financial crisis continues: Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis said Wednesday they will request that Congress allocate $5 billion for a bailout of the adult entertainment industry.

“The take here is that everyone and their mother want to be bailed out from the banks to the big three,” said Owen Moogan, spokesman for Larry Flynt. “The porn industry has been hurt by the downturn like everyone else and they are going to ask for the $5 billion. Is it the most serious thing in the world? Is it going to make the lives of Americans better if it happens? It is not for them to determine.”

Francis said in a statement that “the US government should actively support the adult industry’s survival and growth, just as it feels the need to support any other industry cherished by the American people.”

“We should be delivering [the request] by the end of today to our congressmen and [Secretary of the Treasury Henry] Paulson asking for this $5 billion dollar bailout,” he told CNN Wednesday.

6 Comments on “13. The next industry (not including finance and auto) to beg for and get a bail out will be:”

  1. Steven Mather's avatar Steven Mather says:
    January 7, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    dakinikat,

    Stimulus packages are intended to prevent the deflationary outcomes associated with depressions.

    SM

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    January 8, 2009 at 5:32 am

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  3. Steven Mather's avatar Steven Mather says:
    January 8, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    d,

    My attempt at naughty humour failed.

    SM

  4. dakinikat's avatar dakinikat says:
    January 8, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    steven: you’re right, i’m having one of those weeks where my sense of humor took a vacation

  5. Steven Mather's avatar Steven Mather says:
    January 8, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    d,

    I understand, given the vile nature of the blog war opponents. I have chosen to avoid the altercation betweens the PUMAs and the morally and intellectually bankrupt because I do not want to release the nagual. His evocation during the election was trying enough!

    I have very much enjoyed your recent commentary on economic and political matters. It is pleasing that you are keeping up the good (and valuable teaching) work.
    Yours,
    SM

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