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Montgomery County, Maryland

Three spirits review American candidates. *

By Lori Jaffe

Every two years, the spirits of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Joseph “Uncle Joe” Stalin come together to review American candidates. This year was no exception. What follows is a newly declassified transcript of their communications related to the elections in America and Montgomery County in particular.

Karl: "Comrades, I hope you have been gratified by the historic changes we have seen lately."

Uncle Joe: "Yes, it has been very gratifying, especially with the election of Mamdani in a strategic city like New York."

Vladimir: "Yes, it won’t be long before it is totally unrecognizable!"

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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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Dear Mr. Melby:  thank you for another great article!  Thank you for articulating on what we are seeing and thinking.  The Democrats have a way of twisting the truth and even Pope Leo is guilty.  Keep up the good work and speaking/writing the truth.  God Bless America,

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The Melby Minute

Remember, this is who the Democrats are recommending for County Council.                                  (L to R) Kristin Mink, "Bella Naughty", Marc Elrich

 

Choose wisely!

 

County Council At-Large

Sherwin Wells

https://voteforwells.org/

County Council District 5


Montgomery County Government Notices

 

Montgomery County Council Calendar

Council Meetings and Agendas

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Friendship Heights Sector Plan working draft released | Montgomery Planning | July 10, 2026

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University Blvd. Corridor Plan Sectional Map Amendment - SMA 

RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Why does this still matter? Because the County still has to change the official zoning map. This is your chance to stay on the record, speak up about how these changes will affect your homes, streets, schools, parking, taxes, and neighborhood stability.

Even when a plan has passed, residents still need to show up. If you are not there, the County moves forward without hearing from the people most affected.

Public Hearing: SMA H-163
September 15, 2026

This is about making sure your voices are part of the official record before the zoning map is changed.

University Boulevard Rezoning: What It Means and Why You Should Pay Attention

The University Boulevard Corridor Plan has already been approved. Now comes the next step: Sectional Map Amendment H-161, also called SMA H-161. That may sound technical, but it matters. The SMA is the process used to put the plan’s zoning recommendations onto the official County zoning map. If SMA H-161 is approved, the zoning map for affected properties will change.

RESCHEDULED - SEE ABOVE - The County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up to speak is Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 


Immigration Success Stories

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Thanks to those who sent in their immigration stories. Here are some of them.

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Dear Dennis: You are absolutely right.  I immigrated in 1976 when the focus of the immigration system in the US was to allow people in based on how they would help our country.  I never took a penny in government support but paid an enormous amount of taxes over the years.  I am Catholic from birth and am ashamed at our Pope for spouting left wing propaganda.  Of course many Marylanders do the same without thinking.  

Do I fear ICE?   How absurd!  They are doing a great job despite the attacks from the radical left and the useful idiots who are used as "cannon fodder" so to speak.  cheers,

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Crime Reports

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Montgomery County police give away free theft-tracing catalytic converters | ABC 7 News | Catherine Keightley | July 10, 2026, 4:40 pm

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MCPD Reports Armed Carjackings, Multiple Auto Thefts And Assaults In July 8-9 Crime Summary | The MoCo Show | MCS Staff | July 10, 2026, 2:59 pm

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Driving in the new Metro bus lanes? Police warn you could be ticketed up to $500 | ABC 7 News | Lianna Golden | July 9, 2026, 5:39 am | Updated July 9, 2026, 6:34 am


News & Opinions

  News & Opinions

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Op-Ed: Yankee, Can We Please Just Go Home – It's time to Focus on Us | Hugh Fisher | July 9, 2026

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Op-Ed: We the people are the media now | Stephen P. Robertson | July 9, 2026

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Outside Money in the 2026 Primary, Part Three | Montgomery Perspective | Adam Pagnucco | July 3, 2026

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Trump Accounts officially launch one year after being signed into law | Washington Examiner | Zach HalaschakChristian Datoc | July 4, 2026, 6:00 am

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Justice Department threatens Maryland’s top election official with criminal charges | Maryland Matters | Bryan P. Sears | July 8, 2026, 7:40 pm

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Republicans blast special session on redistricting, saying crime and budget crisis ignored | FOX 45 News | Jeff Abell | July 7, 2026, 10:24 pm

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Want Another 250 Years? Reject Socialism’s Hostility to Property Rights | Washington Examiner | Randolph May | July 6, 2026, 8:00 am


From LD 15 PAC


Socialism, Communism Explained

Dear Ann Landers:
I am an inner city English teacher, and my students are reading George Orwell's "1984." I am having a difficult time explaining communism, socialism and fascism to my students without giving a full-blown, time-consuming history lesson. I recall you printed a humorous column some time ago explaining these concepts using cows as examples. Will you please print it again for my students? I'm sure it will kick-start a lively class discussion. I'd appreciate your help. -- A Teacher in Mississippi

Dear Mississippi Teacher:
Thank you for asking. It's an "oldie," but a "goldie." Here it is:

Socialism:

You have two cows. Give one cow to your neighbor.

Communism:

You have two cows. Give both cows to the government, and they may give you some of the milk.

Fascism:

You have two cows. You give all of the milk to the government, and the government sells it.

Nazism:

You have two cows. The government shoots you and takes both cows.

Anarchism:

You have two cows. Keep both of the cows, shoot the government agent and steal another cow.

Capitalism:

You have two cows. Sell one cow and buy a bull.

Surrealism:

You have two giraffes. The government makes you take harmonica lessons.


Dan Cox for Governor