Porn industry seeks its own US bailout

[Satan]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5250438/porn-industry-seeks-bailout/


Porn industry seeks its own US bailout
January 8, 2009, 9:23 am
Two porn moguls, including Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, are seeking a $US5 billion ($A7 billion) bailout from Washington, arguing that the limp US economy has thrown cold water on the adult entertainment industry.

Flynt and Girls Gone Wild video series creator Joe Francis asked the newly convened 111th Congress "to rejuvenate the sexual appetite of America" in a bailout move similar to the one set aside for US auto manufacturers.

"Congress seems willing to help shore up our nation's most important businesses, (and) we feel we deserve the same consideration," Francis said in a statement.

"In difficult economic times, Americans turn to entertainment for relief. More and more, the kind of entertainment they turn to is adult entertainment."

The pair were quick to admit that "the 13-billion dollar industry is in no fear of collapse, but why take chances?"

Francis, recently imprisoned for nearly a year on a prostitution-related charge after pleading no contest in a plea bargain, cited industry figures that show adult DVD sales and rentals decreasing 22 per cent in 2008, as people turn to the internet for adult entertainment.

"With all this economic misery and people losing all that money, sex is the farthest thing from their mind," Flynt said.

"It's time for Congress to rejuvenate the sexual appetite of America. The only way they can do this is by supporting the adult industry and doing it quickly."

Flynt said people were "too depressed to be sexually active."

"This is very unhealthy as a nation. Americans can do without cars and such, but they cannot do without sex."

 

[tonychat]

Porn is an important business??? He must be joking. Porn poison the mind and screwed up a person. I would rather think that this recession is a good time to get rid of such unhealthy business.

"This is very unhealthy as a nation. Americans can do without cars and such, but they cannot do without sex."

And please, they do not need porn to have sex. What the hell???

 

[The_Latest_H]

Needless to say this is so radioactive politically that absolutely no-one in Congress and in White House would want to be seen with such a suggestion.

Maybe from a zillion miles away, probably.

In any case, these porn tycoons are being a bit of an idiot. Do they actually thought it through seriously before going full exposure in public(pardon the pun)?

 

[Satan]

Porn is an important business??? He must be joking. Porn poison the mind and screwed up a person. I would rather think that this recession is a good time to get rid of such unhealthy business.



And please, they do not need porn to have sex. What the hell???

Well, depends on how you look at it. Porn can be good if viewed in moderation but not excessively. Porn could sometimes trigger your libidos, especially when you have no drive at all especially due to stress.

 

[Satan]

Needless to say this is so radioactive politically that absolutely no-one in Congress and in White House would want to be seen with such a suggestion.

Maybe from a zillion miles away, probably.

In any case, these porn tycoons are being a bit of an idiot. Do they actually thought it through seriously before going full exposure in public(pardon the pun)?

One of the oldest industries in the world is the sex industry which has been in exsistence since time memorial. Such being the case, porn industry going bankrupt is a little far fetched to believe isn't it? Of course, with the coming of the internet,the sales of hard copy magazines could have been affected.

 

[char_jig_kar]

where's your sense of humor guys? its just a publicity stunt.

 

[The_Latest_H]

One of the oldest industries in the world is the sex industry which has been in exsistence since time memorial. Such being the case, porn industry going bankrupt is a little far fetched to believe isn't it? Of course, with the coming of the internet,the sales of hard copy magazines could have been affected.

Believe me, looking at how much a porn magazine's price is sold on newsstands these days- in other countries, I mean; not here- its inevitable some will start to hesitate spending $12 on a magazine when they can find free PDFs online through Google.

Oh btw, most newsstands do sell porn stuff(but sealed) in Australia for the record. Its unavoidable- but I don't buy them anyway. I'm on a student budget, and besides erm.....I am supposed to be studying.

 

[2lanu]

Ask Sam to quickly go grab a share in the US. I believe he can turn things around...

 

[lolabunny]

Well, depends on how you look at it. Porn can be good if viewed in moderation but not excessively. Porn could sometimes trigger your libidos, especially when you have no drive at all especially due to stress.

You sound like an animal.

It works for pandas!!!

One of the oldest industries in the world is the sex industry which has been in exsistence since time memorial. Such being the case, porn industry going bankrupt is a little far fetched to believe isn't it? Of course, with the coming of the internet,the sales of hard copy magazines could have been affected.

Why can't porn industry go bankrupt? If this recession goes on for ten years, let's see if guy's libidos head south.

Even women will stop shopping.

Maybe downgrader is right. Finally men will start appreciating their loved ones more.

 

[Neh_Neh_Pok]

"Sorry Hustler, you need to scout for better quality girls. Hei hei hei hei hei.. "

 

[Pastors_of_CHC_Sucks]

even the porn industry in deep trouble, really can't believe the situation is really that bad in US. im wondering how obama gonna handle these.

 

[angry_one]

THIS IS BULLSHIT. The porn industry is one of the most recession-proof industries, and the most profitable! They're just greedy. That's the fallacy of giving bailouts! You give one beggar, many others swamp you. Just go to any 3rd world cuntry and you'll know!

 

[The_Latest_H]

even the porn industry in deep trouble, really can't believe the situation is really that bad in US. im wondering how obama gonna handle these.

He's not. Its politically radioactive, and he won't spend valuable political capital on this. He didn't use two months to build his approval ratings from 52%(his voting percentage in the PE) to 63% now to throw it all away.

If I were him, I would also think that the porn industry is being very foolish. Besides it would only chase the Hillary Clinton supporters away- who supported Obama overwhelmingly, and give a bonanza to the right-wing Republicans.