THE PASSING OF JIMMY CARTER
By Dennis Melby
Many of us who live in Montgomery County have worked at some point for the federal government. When I was younger I was detailed to work at the White House for several Commissions set up by President Jimmy Carter. The President passed over the weekend at the age of 100. Although I was never able to bring myself to vote for him I admired him and knew that he always intended to do what he considered was right, honest and best on the world stage. He had a great marriage, the best intentions and (after he left office) a great career as a former President.
I was able to host Mrs. Carter in Bethesda for an event for Rockville's former Chestnut Lodge psychiatric hospital where she helped us raise awareness of the problems of mental illness. They were both staunch supporters of helping people and families in need. I was able also to work with Gerald Ford, and I never told him I had worked under the man who defeated him...I thought they didn't like each other. I was wrong, they were great friends. Much like today Carter led to Reagan, and Biden has led back to Trump.
My condolences go out to the Carter family. I'm glad he and Rosalynn are reunited.
If you have any thoughts on Jimmy Carter let me know at [email protected]
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SPEAKER?
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SPEAKER?
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PAID BY THE HOUR OR PAID BY THE JOB?
Now how about those H-1B workers? Are they always better than Americans?
County Holiday Schedule for New Year's Day
The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25.
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SINGLE PARTY GOVERNMENT
In Baltimore City they spend more per student than anywhere in Maryland - yet most kids can't read, write, or do math at grade level - and they graduate most kids without skills to make it in the real world. Yet they waste money on garbage like this...it's pathetic!
Are you OK with Maryland spending your money on efforts like this? Tell us at [email protected]
BACK TO NORMALCY
Even the White House learns - albeit the hard way. The Epoch Times wrote this weekend "The Department of Education on Friday withdrew a proposed rule that would have stopped schools from banning (so called) transgender athletes from joining teams that match their gender identities." (Read the story from the Daily Caller below)
After Kamala Harris lost miserably in November when among other things she stressed putting men in women's sports, locker rooms, and women's prisons with/or without taxpayer paid cosmetic (reproductive health) surgery. And after President Donald Trump famously ran ads saying "She's for They/Them - Trump is for You!" they finally realized they were on the wrong side of the issue. So what if it took a ton a bricks to fall on them...they got the message.
Of course our Takoma Park Democrats who run the County may still be at odds with them, but most normal, common sense Americans know otherwise. Let's jump the shark and compare that to our County Council's zeal of cancelling single family zoned neighborhoods and allowing in those communities High Rises, Duplexes and multi-family homes with less parking and amenities. ALL of the public sessions, all of the on line conferences, all of the letters and emails to the County Council tell these elected single party officials that's not what their citizens want - but they apparently know better than the normal woman or man in MoCo. They plan to charge ahead, 'cause the little people don't know what's good for them, but THEY DO!
Watch this space, we're still the minority party, but surprisingly a lot of normal folks, hard working immigrant Americans, blue collar workers, young people and fed up Democrats agree with us. Entrenched Democrats beware, listen to the people or that given reelection can't be taken for granted like you thought. We have a voice, and folks listen. READ "LETS BE NORMAL"
Dennis Melby
MCGOP Chairman
Yep, WE LISTEN - what do you think? Write me at [email protected]
A VISIT FROM FORTY-SEVEN
By Lori Jaffe (With apologies to Clement C. Moore)
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the land,
Preparations were made for the time was at hand.
The packages were waiting for all to partake,
Sweet pies in the oven continued to bake.
The stockings were stuffed with all kinds of toys,
Just waiting for Christmas and good girls and boys.
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- Dec 25 Christmas
- Dec 25-Jan 2 Hanukkah
- Jan 1 New Year's Day 2025!
- Jan 17 Trump MCGOP Victory Party
- Jan 20 Inauguration
Pre Inaugural Inaugural
L to R, Chairman Melby, Committee Members Rubin, Meister and Byrne
Last week during the MCGOP Central Committee meeting we voted for and swore in Members for vacancies in three Legislative Districts (LDs) in Montgomery County. Doreen Rubin in LD 19, Helene Meister in LD 17 and Brendan Byrne in LD 39. Congratulations to them all.