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TedTalks Thursday August 23
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Ted Metz For Governor of Georgia
August 9th Surprise Telephone Interview
Impromptu Speech At Community Event
Post-Debate Press conference - MUST WATCH!
Ted Talkz for Sept 20 live from Dalton State College
All On Georgia Interview
Ted Metz Fighting for Your Rights with Atlanta City Council in 2017
Ted Talkz Sept. 27
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Hanging with Adam Kokesh in New Orleans at the 2018 Libertarian National Convention
Sharing liberty at some LP event
Hanging out with Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity at a convention in Columbus Ohio
Group photo with our coalition of Cannabis Activists at a Wild Hog Supper 2014
Waiting to get on stage to address the crowd at the Augusta Pride Rally with my friend Francys Johnson
I've always worked two or more jobs at the same time, this is one of my chef gigs during the 1996 Olympics, preparing dessert for 350 guests
Photo op with Rand Paul at a Young Americans for Liberty convention in 2017
Attending some protest rally under the Gold Dome with the Executive Director of Peachtree NORML Tom McCain and his wife Barbara
2012 RNC with Liberty folks from Georgia
Talking to Dan Johnson at an LP event
Some random dude I met while traveling. we had a great conversation and he wanted to get a picture with me
Having some fun at a political event
Ted Metz with a group of other activists representing at least 20 organizations between the 5 of us
With Dr. Paul Broun and other volunteers at a Gun Show with Georgia Gun Owners
Ted Metz with Larry Pratt, Gun Owners of America at a 2nd Amendment Rally at the Capitol
Taking part in a panel discussion on running campaigns with Christine Austin, John Monds and Jeff Amason
Giving my acceptance speech in 2016 for taking over as Chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia
Preparing a float for the Atlanta Pride Parade with Peachtree NORML 2014
Picture taken by my friend Ford Fisher at the 2018 Libertarian Nation Convention in New Orleans
Hanging with liberty friends Tatiana Moroz, Lynn Ulbretch (Ross' Mom), and Jordan Page
Hanging out with Adam Kokesh after testifying before the Gwinett County BOC on the merits of decriminalizing possession of marijuana weeks after my cancer surgery
This guy showed me how to Instagram at a cannabis event at the Omen Agency
Hanging at NetRoots Nation with my favorite lobbyist Kenyette
Officiating an LP event
Shaking hands with investigative journalist and author, Jeremy Scahill in Washington DC 2013
With the CannaMedic Stanley Atkins III before a Medical Cannabis Committee Hearing with Alan Peake and Micah Gravely in the background
First time I'd seen my cousin since we were small children
Sitting next to the two Staceys during a forum before the primaries
Christmas 1965 - new guns for my brother and me just in time to watch Lost In Space
Hanging out in Atlanta with Gavin Seim in 2016
Holding the Unity Torch on it's way across the county to raise awareness of the ravages of the War on Drugs
Chatting up Sen. David Perdue at an Americans for Prosperity Convention in Columbus Ohio
Warrior Jam in North Carolina with some Liberty Folks
Protecting my family in the early 1960's with an 1892 Winchester Carbine, well before it was an antique.
Hanging out with my friend Adam Kokesh the day before his arrest for racking a shotgun in front of the White House
I got to hug my favorite libertarian chick in Washington DC, Julie Borosky
Hanging out with my combat veteran friend Adam House on his way to the 2012 RNC in support of Ron Paul
Me and guns go back to the 1950's
At the Atlanta 420 Rally with Carla Howell, first female Gubernatorial Candidate for the Libertarian Party and Kevin Fortune from Liberty America
Dinner with a few close friends
Preparing to go live for the 2014 Insurance Commissioner Debate
Shaking hands with Professor Jonathan Turley in Washington DC after his presentation on Government Corruption 2012
Click and download your own copy of the Constitution.
Hanging out with investigative journalist and author Radleyu Balko in Nashville
Me in 1959 in my Bat Masterson outfit and my sidearms
Chatting up a political writer at some convention
Under the Gold Dome for a Veterans Rally with Joshua Littrell from Veterans for Cannabis
Me and a friend at a Wild Hog Supper 2015 to kick off the 2016 Legislative Sessioin
Doing a podcast with Radical Russ Belville during a Cannabis Celebration in Little 5 Points
Filming a GOP debate in Columbus
Hanging out with Gary Johnson in Washington DC in 2016
Having a little fun with Rep. Dee Hagler
Hanging out with Ron Paul in Aspen Colorado
Hanging with Vermin Supreme
Group photo with Students for Sensible Drug Policy after testimony at the Gwinett Board of Commissioners
Attending a TEA Party Rally in Athens
Hanging out with Gary Johnson in Atlanta 2013
Me and some friends at the Peachtree NORML Christmas Party 2016
Photo op with Sen. David Perdue at the 2015 Wild Hog Supper
In Washington DC with Peter Kuznik and Oliver Stone
Just getting some work done
Campaigning in Athens with Barbie Dunn and Derrick Grayson
Ross Ulbretch's mom, Lynn, in Washington DC shortly after Ross was convicted on trumped up charges
Awaiting my turn to testify at some committee hearing during the 2017 legislative session
Stop electing the Lesser of Two Evils!
Meeting with John McAfee before joining his campaign staff to get the nomination for President from the Libertarian Party for the 2016 election cycle
Congratulating winners of a few local beauty pageants under the Gold Dome
Hanging out with some TEA Party peeps after a Hank Sullivan Federal Reserve presentation

Second Amendment Rally

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Picture with Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America at a Second Amendment Rally on the Capitol steps in the spring of 2012. Frankly, I STRONGLY support the Constitution AND the Bill of Rights. One thing about the Bill of Rights that many people have forgotten or are no...

GAGOP Debate – Augusta

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In the background at the GOP Senate Debate in Augusta with Derrick Grayson and one of our Liberty Friends (note the BitCoin tee shirt). I was a part of Derrick's campaign staff, traveling the state, filming and live streaming events. Be sure to check out Minister...

GAGOP Senate Debate – Columbus

by tedmetz | July 11, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Me behind the camera at the GOP Senate Debate in Columbus, GA filming the proceedings for Derrick Grayson. This was a televised debate and I am certain that the GOP worked feverishly to ensure that the sound system was rigged to ruin the audio. Here is the only video...

Re-elect Nobody

by tedmetz | November 4, 2015 | Lesser of Two Evils, Third Party | 0 Comments

If you are sick of Career Politicians and expect them to pass term limits, keep in mind that YOU have the power to vote for somebody else. Face the fact that they will NEVER pass term limits! P.S. - Stop voting for the lesser of two evils!

Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I had the opportunity to converse with Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick at the International Students for Liberty Conference in Washington DC in February. Mr. Stone and Dr. Kuznick were in attendance to discuss foreign policy in historic perspective. Both are very...

A Brief History of Healthcare

by tedmetz | September 21, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The healthcare delivery system in America has improved with the advancements in technology and medical breakthroughs over the years. In every other industry on the planet, the costs have always gone down with technology and breakthroughs. Why is it that Healthcare...

Volunteering for Georgia Gun Owners

by tedmetz | July 11, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

My friends at Georgia Gun Owners invited me to help them at a Gun Show at the Atlanta Expo Center recruit new members and explain the mission of GGO. Dr. Paul Broun showed up to show his support for the 2nd Amendment and do some campaigning. I'm not sure if you used...

Campaigning in Athens

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Campaigning with Derrick Grayson in Athens on July 10, 2013 along with Team Grayson at a TEA Party conference. Republicans, TEA Party members, Libertarians and Democrats were in attendance . We got to speak to many folks fighting the battle for Liberty. Click Here...

All On Georgia Interview

by tedmetz | October 3, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

All On Georgia Interview

America is ready for a third party

by tedmetz | September 25, 2014 | Lesser of Two Evils, Rants, Third Party | 0 Comments

After reading this article from the Gallop Poll web site (click here for the article), I had a few thoughts. For whom do the Independent voters show up at the ballot box to cast their preference for Independence in a two party system? People that vote using...

Campaigning in NC

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In North Carolina showing support for Operation Outreach at Warrior Jam in Fayetteville, NC, August 31, 2013 along with the Robby Wells Presidential Campaign Staff. Click HERE to learn more about Operation Outreach

MAM Atlanta Event Planning

by tedmetz | July 11, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On the Capitol Steps with several friends during a planning walk through for a rally. This is a great picture because of all the organizations that are represented by those of us in the picture. At some point, we all have to take a stand and get active to ensure...

Senate Trail

by tedmetz | July 13, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Campaigning in Athens April 27, 2013 with Derrick Grayson and Team Grayson Campaign Manager - Barbie Dunn.

Tampa Republican National Convention 2012

by tedmetz | July 11, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Here is proof that I was once an active Republican. I am with my Georgia friends at the 2012 Republican National Convention. The delegates that I was with were all there to support Ron Paul. Frankly, the things that I witnessed first hand at the RNC would lead any...

Constitution for the US

by tedmetz | November 4, 2015 | Rants | 0 Comments

The Constitution for the United States was carefully written to be a restriction on the powers and scope of the Federal Government. Click HERE to download your own copy