It seems that the Brett Favre-Packers dance won’t come to a close until we’ve heard the opinion of everyone in America.

Not just from the football world, either. Deadspin discovered that Newt Gingrich, a Packers shareholder, has taken to the internet to throw his support behind a renewed Contract With Green Bay for the irresolute quarterback.

“Should Favre have taken some time (like he did the past few years) to rest, recover and reclaim some perspective? Yes. Did he make a bad decision to retire? Also Yes. Should Ted Thompson and the Packers welcome him back to Packers family? Absolutely!!”

I wonder if Elaine Benes edited his letter and added all those exclamation points. That’s how you know he really means it!  What about all the planning that the Packers have done for life without Favre?

“I understand that the Packers have made plans to build the offense around Aaron Rodgers, but plans are made to change. And in this case the Packers should adjust their plans quickly to bring back Favre. Can you imagine Favre as a Viking or even worse a Chicago Bear?”

If you were unsure that a politician was writing this letter, there’s your proof. Who else would argue against a choice of action by stoking up the fear of the least likely potential outcome? I’m surprised he didn’t follow it up with a story about a strong American family he met while campaigning who told him about how they once had an opportunity to allow Brett Favre back onto their team but passed on it. Then the bank foreclosed on their house, the kids got Ricketts and Grandma ended up on food stamps.

“The fact is Brett Favre made a bad decision, kind of like when he throws one of his record-setting interceptions. Now it is the Packers turn to change their mind and put the ball back in Favre’s hands, so that he can again throw some more record setting touchdowns wearing Packer Green & Gold.”

I just had a terrifying vision of Jimmy Carter on a plane to Green Bay to sit down between Favre and Thompson which means I’m pretty sure we’ve reached the point of oversaturation for this story. Training camps really can’t open soon enough.