Speaking of people who need to go away

It's nice to know that while the book publishing industry continues to hemorrhage revenue and shitcan employees by the barrel, there remain brave institutions committed to providing underexposed intellectuals a voice.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich today signed a six figure book deal with one of the largest independent book publishers in the U.S., the PR firm representing Blagojevich announced today.

The publisher in question is Phoenix Books, known for turning a cheap buck on tackling such vital stories as those of Siegfried & Roy, Chris Benoit, and former New York escort Natalie McLennan.

Two animal abusers, a drug addict, and a whore. At least Blagojevich is in proper company.