The Melby Minute

 
Dennis Melby
Chairman
Republican Party of Montgomery County, MD

WE REMEMBER

I join you in a pause to remember:

September 10th just one year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk - felled by a bullet in front of a college crowd of thousands. He left a grieving wife and children, and perplexed supporters and others wondering why life has become so cheap and political violence so easily justified.

Again, on September 11th we remember when close to 3,000 people, mostly Americans but women and men of all colors, creeds, genders and religions were murdered. It was twenty five years ago in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. May God have mercy on their souls.

Today there are so many Americans who were born after that tragedy. A new generation facing their own issues of life who'll have their own choices to make, tragedies to overcome and great achievements to look forward to. I know they'll do the right thing - Americans do that.

Send me your memories at [email protected].

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Check this out: the President sent a note to Dear Dennis...we're on a first name basis! 

President Trump Sends Thank You for Birthday Wishes.


News & Opinions

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GCAAR to GOP Candidates: Disavow Party if You Want Endorsement | Montgomery Fix | Glenn Fellman | September 3, 2026

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Wootton Is a Warning About How Montgomery County Plans Its Schools | Montgomery Perspective | Adam Pagnucco | August 31, 2026

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Report: Antisemitic crimes remain high, despite modest dip | The Center Square | Sarah Roderick-Fitch | August 19, 2026

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Elrich Addresses MCPS’ Estimated $3 Billion Maintenance Backlog | The MoCo Show | MCS Staff | August 29, 2026, 8:00 am

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Why Less Kids Are Attending Montgomery County, MD Public Schools | WMAL | Larry O'Connor Show | Interview of School Board candidate Brenda Diaz | September 3, 2026

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Maryland Democrats had a 7-1 advantage. That still wasn’t enough | Washington Examiner | Nicolee Ambrose | August 19, 2026, 7:00 am 

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Labor Day 2026: A Philosophical Perspective | Free State Foundation | Randolph J. May | September 5, 2026


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We'll See You In Court!

By Dennis Brent Melby

WE'LL SEE YOU IN COURT!

That’s what moderates, conservatives, independants…normal folks - are saying to the State and County social movements…and with good reason.

In Maryland, the socialist Democrats passed a bill in special session to get rid of the remaining Republican representing MD in Congress, disenfranchising 40% of the voters in Maryland. Since they have the super majority, they just did it – damned the rules and procedures – and want to put it on this November’s ballot. We’re fighting that…and so far winning.

The final step is the Maryland Supreme Court – a majority of whom were appointed by Governor Larry Hogan. Two other courts have already said NO. Let’s hope for the best, for common sense and wisdom to prevail.

DO WE NEED JUDGE JUDY OR JUDGE JEANINE TO STEP IN?

Locally the STOP THE SPEND committee forwarded 14,074 petition signatures on a petition to stop reckless super-inflationary spending unless ALL the Montgomery County Councilmembers agreed. The Board of Elections only counted 9,698, and the citizens committee disputes that – they’ve found plenty of others they feel should be counted to get it over the threshold so the voters can decide in November. Again, pass it on to the judiciary.

A wise move on both counts. Sometimes judges have the wisdom of Solomon …sometimes not, but they always have the last word. 

The brilliance of our system is so many branches of government checking each other. It’s also one that the National Socialist Democrats want to tear down. 

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The Matter with MoCo

(L to R) Dr. Leonard McCoy, Mr. Spock, Captain James Kirk

By Lori Jaffe (with apologies to Gene Rodenberry)

Star Fleet Command had decided to put their best personnel on the case, the crew of the USS Enterprise. Its captain and crew had proven to be adept at infiltrating a society to forecast its future, and if possible, nudge it in the right direction. The mission for Captain James T. Kirk, First Officer Spock and Dr. Leonard McCoy was to visit Montgomery County, MD, assess the inhabitants and prevent its collapse.

Kirk: “Spock, what’s the story on MoCo? How bad is it?”

Spock: “Captain, there are a lot of things wrong. During the last eight years, Montgomery County’s economy has spiraled out of control. They are spending more than they take in and have a $293 Million structural deficit.”

Kirk: “How could this happen? Gentlemen, the first thing we need to do is get an audience with their local government.”

Spock: “Yes, Captain. I have contacted the County Executive, the county council, and the school board. Most of them are actually running for re-election. They think we want to contribute to their campaigns. And Captain?”

Kirk: “Yes Spock?”

Spock: “My Vulcan instincts tell me that none of them are to be trusted.”

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YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!

Thanks to those who sent in feedback! Here is some of the feedback that we received.

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I am firm believer it starts with returning Americanism, history and social studies/civics back in school like I had. If you do not know what has happened in past history you are uneducated to the perils of repeating a horrible idea. If it is not taught you can not blame the kids. Get the Union commies out of our education system and get back to what works and what is right. Education is the key!

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The Melby Minute

 
Dennis Melby
Chairman
Republican Party of Montgomery County, MD
HELP TRUMP RENAME SOMETHING ELSE!
Yes, he knows it drives people crazy. Yes, he's got a sense of humor and a pen. Chill out.
I'm told his next project is renaming the San Andreas Fault.  Take our quiz...come up with your own new name of what he'll call it. Some suggestions:
  • Melania's fault
  • Not My fault
  • Joe Biden's fault
  • Sleepy Joe's fault
  • Crooked Hillary's fault
  • Not Barron's fault
  • Add your suggestion
...you get the drift. Send your funny, clean and humorous suggestion to [email protected]  And let's all lighten up a bit.
PS: Don't tell him I put down "Melania's!"

 


News & Opinions

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Did They Make Any Cuts? | Montgomery Perspective | Adam Pagnucco | August 24, 2026

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Stop the Spend committee seeks judicial review of ballot petition denial | Bethesda Today | Ceoli Jacoby | August 28, 2026, 10:05 am | Updated August 28, 2026, 1:03 pm

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Raskin’s support for Michigan Senate candidate draws ire from Republican challenger | Fox 45 News | Rebecca Pryor | August 25, 2026, 3:13 pm | Updated August 25, 2-26, 5:40 pm

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Judge tosses redistricting amendment, but Md. supreme court must rule. Ballot language is hard to understand. | Maryland Reporter | Howard Gorrell | August 26, 2026

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Feeling Hot Hot Hot

By Dennis Brent Melby

Yes, we’re feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! 

But August is almost over.

September and October are our important months…the November election is SO IMPORTANT. Even if folks didn’t vote two years ago they need to vote in the mid-terms. The chance that far-left candidates from the so-called "Democrat Socialists" will be elected is very real and very bad for our democracy.

HOME - Our RevolutionRaise taxes, foment hatred and violence, impeach, impeach, impeach…perhaps even property confiscation and open borders – nothing’s impossible. You’ve seen it so many places, especially if you’re an immigrant.

As the Republican local party, we advocate voting by any means possible. Even though we want the SAVE Act and one day voting by legal citizens with ID, it doesn’t look like that will happen in time, and we NEED to compete. And we will.

Mail-in and Absentee Ballots | MyLOEncourage folks to sign up to vote by mail if there's ANY chance they won't be able to vote in person. (Yes, they might get multiple ballots from Maryland again…we’ll deal with that like we did in the Primary.) Republicans like to vote in person on election day- I get it, I understand that…but we need to play the hand we’re dealt here in one-party Maryland and compete on their own turf. I know we can do it. 

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