My criticism of Mr. Bye’s writing stands. The beginning of his original Jan. 24 article makes casual reference to an article “in the Strib,” and references Congressman Tim Walz. He then touches on several different topics.
Toward the end of his article he presents his false information about the NRA rating system, making no reference to his source, no quote, no mention of the information coming from a reliable source. He did, however, slam the NRA, one of the oldest, largest and most successful advocacy organizations in the history of the United States.
Such negative commentary requires citing reliable sources, not assuming that another writer is accurate.
After reading the Jan. 24 article, I spoke with Echo management and provided accurate information and sources. I suggested Mr. Bye take the opportunity to correct his error in his next column. He did not, so I submitted the correction.
Now, in typical liberal fashion, he attacks me for correcting his error. If I may quote him, “The complex issue cries out for a more reasonable approach.”
My tongue-in-cheek suggestion to the Echo remains: Say a permanent goodbye to Mr. Bye.
Tom Lund,
Longville

Comments (104)
Add commentNutty, It is obvious, that
Nutty, It is obvious, that those that know you wont listen to your drivel, therefore, you come here to "dazzel" all us morons. Well, you are little LESS than the "smega" on the foreskin of humanity.
[filtered word] proves again that he is a complete idiot
Because the NRA is not run by rational people, their "grading" system is completely arbitrary, and is at the whim of circus clowns, like you Echo Whackos. Generally, the more intelligent and reasonable a legislator is, the lower 'grade" they are given.
Get this through your [filtered word]: Whether Franken got an F, or no grade at all at a point in time, IT DOESN'T MATTER! It's extremely petty, but pettiness is all you've got to operate that [filtered word] of yours with.
It certainly doesn't justify Tom Lund, and ther rest of you knuckle-draggin' Echo whackos to call Don Bye a liar for simply point out the NRA's rightwing, "all or nothing" mentality. Idiot!
Nutty is a liar.
Nutty is a liar. He proves it by omitting facts that proves his assertion wrong. Nutty is lying maggot.
Hey Jackpine, check this out
"Jackpineoncemore is still trying to request information about a contributor's private life. He is subtle in his quest by hiding behind the reason that he doesn't want to patronize the contributor's business but it again ties into the previous attempt by him for the personal information for the sole purpose of damaging Mr. Lunds ability to conduct legal business.
Jackpineoncemore has proven that he cannot be responsible and play by the rules of this forum. Please stick to your own rules and bannish him permanently."
That is a cut & paste of my comments to the Lake Country Echo for your continued assault on Mr. Lund and wanting his personal information to cause damage to his ability to make a living.
If they don't ban you, I'll always be there to monitor every word you are saying and when you step out of line next time, I'll take a further step by making a visit to the office of the editor and make sure he is aware of your activity.
He called me a "Nazi,
He called me a "Nazi, skinhead, Motherf#cker" and they didnt get rid of him. Doubt they'll do it now.
Ds.Gusting is a disgusting anti-freedom hypocrite! FREEDUMB!
With his extremely petty double standard, he wishes to bannish Jackpine an me, and deny us our right of free speech, for being critical of Tom Lund's unhinged, out of line letters, yet he says nothing about the Echo Whackos's routine of inappropriate, not to mention incredibly stupid, rants.
For example, Jaysoffhisrocker, boasted about illegally carrying his guns with him everywhere he goes, including banks and schools. He even went as far to (I can only hope jokingly) threaten our governor:
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Ds.Gususting is a disgusting hypocrite with a double standard for his fellow rightwing Echo Whackos.
Also, the Echo Whackos rant about shooting fellow Americans
The Echo Whackos have been making lots of noise lately about using their guns to kill fellow Americans, as soon as their fellow rightwing extremist gun-nut leaders give them the signal that it's time to start shooting at their fellow Americans. Just read their extremist posts over the past couple months.
Yet Ds.Gusting is making every effort to bannish Jackpine and me simply for challenging and reacting to the Echo Whackos' idiotic rants. Disgusting
LMAO Nutty! You Blithering
LMAO Nutty!
You Blithering Liberals really are good humor!
Ds.Gusting, you and Tom Lund are the same person. Right?
You seem to be obsessed with us not wanting to do business with someone who behaves badly.
I've got news for you. I won't hire a septic tank pumper who boasts about emptying his truck inappropriately. I won't buy food from someone who demonstrates bad judgment in other areas, because he or she will likely then use bad judgment in handling food. I don't shop at WalMart because they are America's biggest food stamp recipient, and one of America's worst corporate citizens.
Speaking of double standards Still waiting
For Nutz and jackpine to post their emplyers names so the rest of us can stop patronizing their businesses.
I don't frequent DUh underground or Moveone so I'm already boycotting nutz primary employers.
Ds.Gusting, let's see what you wrote to try to get me bannished
You Echo Whackos sound like a broken record with your rants about freedom!, FREEDUMB! all the time, but the Ds.Gusting Echo Whacko is on a...mission from gaaaauuuud... to deny us our rights of free speech, only because we don't share his extremist worldview. Ds.Gusting hypocrite!
Ds.Gusting, let's see what you wrote to try to get me bannished
You Echo Whackos sound like a broken record with your rants about freedom!, FREEDUMB! all the time, but the Ds.Gusting Echo Whacko is on a...mission from gaaaauuuud... to deny us our rights of free speech, only because we don't share his extremist worldview. Ds.Gusting hypocrite!
Nutty, try jumping up and
Nutty, try jumping up and down waving yer arms with a big bottom lip!
RWN, I called out jackpineoncemore
for trying to induce other anonymous posters to bring Mr. Lunds personal business name out for the sake of attempting a boycott. The first time he did it, it was done so to influence others to join him. The last time, was a veiled version of the first. That is against the rules.
I have said nothing in critique regarding his opinions although you are quite correct to believe that my opinions are very different from his and yours, but I would never attempt to have a third party silence you. If you can't understand the difference, well, you might actually be an idiot.
Nutty, you cant post one
Nutty, you cant post one sentence without some kind of vile remark. Your just another typical Commie, if someone proves you wrong try to belittle em, if that dont work call em names.
Your a pathetic pissant Nutty!
Speaking of an " intellectully lazy thinker"
I'm still waititing for the hypocritical parasite to practice what she preaches and post her and her life parnters employers info...
poor , pathetic liberal sheep.
its been quiet
I wonder if the moderators actually gave jackpineoncemore the boot? I've long suspected that jackpinenomo and RWN were the same person.
It's only quiet
because it's the weekend and Nutz and Jackpine need to wait for their masters at Movon to tell them what to think.
I doubt that either one of them will practice what they preach and post the their employers names, possibly because moveon and Soros are the only pay they can get for being liberal hacks.
Which is it, Ds.Gusting?
You said above you would never attempt to have a third party silence me, but at the same time you attempted to have a third party (Echo) silence Jackpine, I got two notices, for the first time ever, from that same third party that some belligerent, hypocritical wingnut attempted to silence me. Funny. Which is it? Are you a blatant liar, or just an idiot, who can't recall trying to bannish me from this site? Disgusting!
Ds.Gusting is the same extremist as Tom Lund. Right?
I'd bet 25 cents that it's true.
I'd bet the Echo loves dealing with unhinged Ds.Gusting/TomLund
I'd bet they really love wasting their time dealing with his endless stream of hot-headed, irrational complaints and rants, not to mention that they certainly can't be too proud to publish a newspaper containing such ignorant, unhinged letters as his.
Still waiting ??
For Nutz and Jackpine to practice what they preach and post their employers names.
As for "unhinged" rants Nutz I seem to see that you are the only one whining about you posts being moderated.
The defintion of nutz posts.
"Psychological projection was first conceptualized by Sigmund Freud as a defense mechanism
"where a person subconsciously denies his or
her own negative attributes by ascribing them to the outside world instead."
Thus, projection involves imagining or projecting faults
onto others.
The original idea was that projection would allow for reduced anxiety by allowing the expression of the unwanted unconscious impulses or desires without letting the conscious mind recognize them."
Sleepy is just a lazy minded goof
Computer privilege time is over, Sleepy. Time for your sleepy-time meds. Night-night.
So nutz admits it
in addition to being as original as a 5 year old, She's to much of a coward to practice what she preaches .
No surpise.
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Bad software!!!
Excellent Post Sleepr
Psychological projection: where a person subconsciously denies his or her own negative attributes by ascribing them to the outside world instead.
Nutty is so afflicted with the above disorder. I never knew there was a name for it. Psychological projection, describes Nutty perfectly.
Another indication of Jackpine's Stupidity.
Jackpine says, " I dont believe a business person should ever disclose their personal politic al idealogies. It isnt very wise."
If Jackpine really believes her statement above, and since, Jackpine discloses her peronsal political idealogies all the time, then Jackpine is admitting that she is not a business person.
You Echo Whackos don't even realize how extremist you are
It is obvious to most readers that you Echo Whackos are posting beliefs that are far outside the mainstream. You are obviously rightwing extremists. We just refute your posts.
Obviously, you don't realize it, but this describes you extremists perfectly: "Extremism is highly dangerous because it often results in views that are detached from reality, or that are destructive to the ideals of others." http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/16426/1/The-Psychology-of-Extremism.html
Nutty never fails.
Yet another example of pschological projection from Nutty. She never fails to fail.