The Beginning

Several people have asked me who the Old Liners are and why I chose that name. Let me begin with my original reasoning. I grew up in Maryland and knew it by the nickname, the "Old Line" state. Like many people I assumed it was referring to the Mason-Dixon line which separates Pennsylvania and Maryland and in essence the North and the South. Upon further investigation, I was intrigued to find out that the term does not refer to the Mason-Dixon line but was bestowed on the state and its militia during the American Revolution.

In late 1775 and early 1776 The Maryland Line, regiments of Maryland regulars, mobilized to fight in the War for Independence and quickly became a bullwark of the early battles. Many of these soldiers were the only battle tested militia at the outbreak of the American Revolution. In fact, George Washington recognized the Maryland Line as a disciplined unit fighting against a trained British army. By 1777 few of the original soldiers remained but the Maryland Line was honored with the nickname, "The Old Line". The Maryland Lines actions during the Battle of Long Island prompted Gen. Washington to call it an "hour more precious to American liberty than any other". The origins of the nickname and its references to Maryland can be read at the following website: http://www.aomol.net/html/oldline.html. The Old Liners want to be recognized as patriots for freedom who stand up for American liberty.

While researching the term Old Line, I recalled the use of it in reference to several politicians throughout history. I looked up the phrase and found that it had two definitions, both of which provide further support for the selection of our name. The first is: having a reputation or authority based on length or proven quality of service. Undoubtedly, we want to be remembered as an enduring group that maintains a high quality of service to our country and to the freedoms of all Americans. The second definition states: adhering to traditional policies or practices. In essence, a Conservative. No other way to say it. The Old Liners are about traditional family values, freedom, liberty, the U.S. Constitution, and the core moral foundation on which the United States of America was built.

So what can you look forward to? We will look at what is going on in our world today and how our moral foundation is more important than ever. Our American liberty is being threatened from without and within. The traditional family values that made us who we are are being eroded by a biased media and politicians serving special interest groups rather than the American people. Unless we stand up and make our voices heard, the America of our forefathers will be lost and we will awaken to the dawn of a new America. One of moral depravity and shattered liberties.