The Melby Minute
No Kings and Hate America?
By Dennis Brent Melby
Lots of folks have asked about the so called "No Kings" movement and why the Republicans, moderates and conservative Democrats don't counter protest one-for-one at every location.
The so-called movement, backed by groups as divergent as local deep blue governments, the Communist Workers of America, The League of Women Voters, CASA's more illegals movement and with far-left and George Soros funding, seek to overthrow the elected government and return to the days of full Left Wing Democrat and even Socialist control of every phase of government, from the White House to State, County and City governments. They use intimidating tactics, rallies, signs and crowds.
Crime Reports
MCPD News Releases including Missing Children Reports
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Police arrest suspect in North Bethesda homicide; still searching for second suspect | Bethesda Today | Elia Griffin | October 10, 2025, 5:19 pm, Updated October 10, 2025, 9:08 pm
Man charged in shooting death of ex-girlfriend in Wheaton | WTOP | WTOP Staff | October 13, 2025, 2:22 pm
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Pizza place robbers hit several restaurants across Montgomery County, police say | WUSA 9 | Alanea Cremen | October 14, 2025, 5:15 pm, October 14, 2025, 5:15 pm
News & Opinions
News & Opinions
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Mink Wants to Rewrite History on Rent Control | Montgomery Perspective | Adam Pagnucco | October 14, 2025
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Karla Silvestre?? For County Council?? | Clean Slate MoCo | Michael Bell | October 12, 2025
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‘Things are going too fast’: Community concerns grow over proposed timeline for MCPS programming changes | Bethesda Today | Ashlyn Campbell | October 10, 2025, 12:08 pm
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Supreme Court asked to weigh in on whether schools can secretly transition students | Washington Examiner | Mia Cathell | October 10, 2025, 10:56 am
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Instagram | speakupmoco | October 15, 2025
"MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor just delivered some very scary numbers for all county residents: Because MCPS, the BOE, and the County Council have ignored the physical state of our county’s schools for two decades, MCPS now needs a minimum of $2.704 BILLION in capital spending in addition to the regular $3.65 billion budget. (The full capital spending needs are a shocking $5.15 BILLION. MoCo’s non-MCPS budget is about $4 billion.)"
Chairman's Message
The MCGOP Convention - An Amazing Success!
The premiere conservative political event in Montgomery County did not disappoint. It featured great speakers, great candidates, and a moving tribute to Charlie Kirk. The event also acknowledged many issue-focused groups, woman’s clubs, and supporters.
Emcee Dennis Melby headed up the event with insightful humor. Laura Benson made sure everything flowed flawlessly. There were many other hands that contributed to the success of the event including: Lori Jaffe, Brigitta Mullican, Greg Decker, Tracy Colligan, June Nicholas, Sara Hoffman, Vikki Birkett, Dan Cuda, Josh Knaap, Helene Meister, Jeff and Dee Rubin, Cynthia Cuestas and many others.
The event included an invocation by Gene Schaerr, the National Anthem beautifully performed by Jennifer Biddison, and the Pledge of Allegiance by Lily Sorell. There was Dee Rubin’s panel on the MoCo Supreme Court victory, and a presentation by Sandy Tuttle, Martha Hale, and Patsy Dillingham on their Back the Blue success.
Nicolee Ambrose, MD RNC Chairwoman, updated us on the success of the voter integrity fight in Montgomery County.
Our special guest, Jim Trusty of the Ifrah Law Group, enlightened and entertained the attendees with stories ranging from Letitia James’ residence to the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago.
Our lunch speaker John ‘Dragon’ Teichert, Brig Gen (Ret) provided great stories and leadership insight from his years as a military commander. Lunch was sponsored by Monte and Darby Gingery.
Special thanks to our candidates who were able to provide an overview of their campaign platforms.
A great time was had by all!!!
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As always, email me your thoughts at [email protected]
Reardon "Sully" Sullivan
2025 MCGOP Chair
2025 Convention Pix
Brig. General (retired) John Teichert gave an inspiring speech at the Montgomery County Republican Party convention luncheon.
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Celebrate Columbus Day
A Great American Holiday
By Dennis Brent Melby
Columbus Day was founded because immigrants were being lynched. Years ago, after many waves of immigration by folks from different lands there was a particularly bad instance of Italians being lynched by mobs that hated them. Hatred of folks who are not like you happens in every community – it’s a dark part of every society. The American administration decided to have a holiday to commemorate an Italian hero, hence Columbus Day.
Is there another day for indigenous people’s day? Indeed, there is. It’s called Thanksgiving, and it celebrates recent immigrants from Europe coming here and being befriended and saved by a group of American Indians, or indigenous people if you will. The Indians were amazed at the power that the new residents brought (the ships and the weapons) and dismayed that they were not able to even feed themselves, keep themselves warm and make it in this land, and they helped them out so that they survived the winter and saw them safely into the next year.
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