You may have noticed that we’ve taken a long break from discussing politics in Exotic—we’re not into fucking up the good vibes we strive to bring you when you crack our pages and sniff our ink. We only ask that you kindly refrain from sticking our pages together.
That being said, it’s our civic duty to cover partisan news when it involves our beloved industry—we know you’d expect nothing less from us. Hopefully, we haven’t totally lost your attention with the mention of politics, and if so, we equally hope to have regained said attention by the mention of crack and sticky pages.
So, let’s jump right in. The misappropriation of campaign funds has been front and center in the media in recent years, and there has been a lot of legislation aimed at putting an end to this once prolific practice of public servants feeding from the public trough. In fact, the Federal Election Commission finance rules explicitly prohibit using campaign funds for personal use and carry a felony charge if convicted of doing so. As you can imagine, this has provided very little deterrence, and, thus, we are afforded the delight and entertainment of watching these statesmen and stateswomen crash and burn in full public view. Isn’t it grand?
Nonetheless, we here at Exotic take pity on one Michigan state lawmaker, Jewell Jones (D). You see, State Rep. Jones basically told on himself when he filed a disclosure outlining an expenditure of $221 at a well-established Michigan gentlemen’s club. The expenditure was reported as a "constituent meeting" to discuss "potential economic projects," according to the disclosure.
When questioned by a local newspaper about the meeting, Jones replied, "We have (to) meet people where they’re at some times ... #HOLLA," in a text message after the interview. He subsequently added that the club had "great lamb chops."
He makes one hell of an argument, but it’s likely going to fall short in the event he faces any indictment. The FEC is pretty-fucking-clear on its definition of entertainment automatically falling under the category of personal use:
The campaign may not pay for admission to sporting events, concerts, theater and other forms of entertainment. Campaign funds may be used, however, if the entertainment is part of a specific officeholder or campaign activity. They may not be used for a leisure outing, at which the discussion occasionally focuses on the campaign or official functions.
Well, dayum! We wish you the best, State Rep. Jewell Jones! If it were up to us, strip clubs would be a sanctioned campaign fund expenditure, especially if the "hogget is ?????? #HOLLA!"
There’s plenty of stuff going on this September, and we’re not talking about back-to-school sales or early visits to the pumpkin patch...
Firstly, we’d like to welcome PDX Peaches to our local industry business list! Portland’s newest offering in private lingerie modeling will celebrate their grand opening on Friday, September 10.
Just a day prior, on Thursday, September 9, Maggie will celebrate her 21st birthday at Guilty Pleasures! Happy Birthday, Maggie!
The Lounge will present Carnival of Flesh on Friday, September 17, featuring an aerialist, hoop shows, and some badass Korean BBQ! The action starts at 7 p.m.—see you there!
Fast forward a week, and it’s the Panty Raid Party at Stars Cabaret in Salem. I think the name says it all, but you can check their ad out on our back cover for more information!
Lastly, don’t forget that Miss Exotic Oregon 2022 starts next month! Keep an eye on our social media throughout this month for the latest information on event dates and more.
That’s it for this month, folks. Stay safe out there! Even Wyatt Earp would have his hands full here in P’town, as of late...
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SUN 28—STARS CABARET SALEM—WILD WILD WEST PARTY
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