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Kenneth Briggs

                 

An OEN Editor. Born-03/20/1934, BA Pol. Sci.-U of Washington-1956, MBA-Seattle U-1970, Boeing-Program Control-1957-1971, State of Oregon-Mental Health Division-Deputy Admistrator-1971-1979, llinois Association of Community MH Agencies[IACHMA]-Executive Director-1980-1987, District of Columbia Government-MH Division-Chief MH System Development-1987-1989, Illinois Real Estate-Associate Broker-1989-1995, Ohio-Retired-1995-1999, Florida-Retired- 1999-?
Operate an eBay book store, Ajax Books Etcetera, which currently [12/17/06] has approx. 435 items for sale, mostly mystery books . Ajax Books Etcetera can be found by searching Google, Yahoo search and some other search engines.
He has now found his true love;writing and consequently has joined the National Writers Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. Member Northwest Progressive Institute. Member Florida Progressive Coalition.

OpEdNews Member for 156 week(s) and 2 day(s)

197 Articles, 88 Quick Links, 143 Comments, 2 Diaries, 0 Polls

143 comments


Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 8:38:43 PM

Article: "History of Butch Cassidy"

RAINDROPS


Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 9:17:31 PM

Article: "The Navajo Nation"

Bridge in Mexican Hat, UT


Monday, April 27, 2009 at 10:20:38 AM

Article: "Obstructing Progress"

Obstructionest


Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:48:31 AM

Article: "Health Care Costs"

Health Care Costs


Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:31:40 PM

Article: "Mental Health Ameica $750,000 grant"

Shadow Dancer's song


Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 6:39:03 AM

Article: "Boeing Wellness Health Letter"

Germs


Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 9:31:58 AM

Article: "Florida State Parks Reductions"

Stealing Public Land-the Use of by the Public


Monday, March 30, 2009 at 6:37:47 AM

Article: "Florida State Parks Reductions"

State Parks Reduction


Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 4:32:34 PM

Article: "Our Sinking Economy"

Bush for a while yet


Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 4:20:20 PM

Article: "Florida State Parks Reductions"

Florida State Parks Reduction


Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 3:58:16 PM

Article: "Homeless Veterans"

What Henry Said


Monday, March 23, 2009 at 4:23:10 PM

Article: "Jobless Rate for Veterans"

Obama's reponse


Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10:20:51 AM

Article: "Jobless Rate for Veterans"

Jobs for veterans


Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 8:56:40 AM

Article: "Single Payer Health Insurance, Etc."

HR 676


Monday, March 16, 2009 at 12:29:23 PM

Article: "Health Care Costs"

Health care costs


Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 6:37:47 AM

Article: "Diabetes-The Importance of Exercise"

The Importance of Exercise


Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 12:30:49 PM

Article: "Radical Right"

Rdical Right


Friday, February 20, 2009 at 8:46:01 AM

Article: "America's Confused Cause in Central Asia"

Inbox


Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:37:01 AM

Article: "America's Confused Cause in Central Asia"

Central Asia


Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:34:13 AM

Article: "America's Confused Cause in Central Asia"

Central Asia-my view


Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 7:34:00 PM

Article: "Mental Health America Honored"

Mental Health America Honored


Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 3:15:38 PM

Article: "Mental Health America Honored"

Mental Health America Honored


Monday, February 9, 2009 at 9:16:56 PM

Article: "Obama's Economic Recovery Plan"

Thank you for your conclusion "Right on target"


Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 10:21:31 PM

Article: "Corporate Greed"

Redistribution of Wealth


Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 8:25:22 AM

Article: "Corporate Greed"

Corporate Greed


Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 8:12:39 AM

Article: "Mental Health Notes Etc.-Jan. 22nd, 2009"

Mental Health


Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 3:49:04 PM

Article: "The Healthy Fish Myth"

Flax


Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 9:59:44 PM

Article: "Alcoholism"

"a good warning"


Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 8:09:09 PM

Article: "CIA Directer Panetta and Directer of National Intelligence B"

Blair


Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:19:58 PM

Article: "The Bush Legacy Propaganda"

Pathetic


Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 8:25:37 PM

Article: "President-elect Stimulus Plan"

Stimulus Plan


Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 3:07:55 PM

Article: "Mental Health Notes Etc-Nov 29,2008"

Health Care tips


Friday, October 17, 2008 at 6:04:44 AM

Article: "Education Plans"

Fix the schools


Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 8:57:06 PM

Article: "Newsmax.com"

Newsmax


Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 8:44:39 PM

Article: "Newsmax.com"

Newsmax


Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 3:59:06 PM

Article: "Newsmax.com"

"Newsmax....barf city"


Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:50:15 PM

Diary: "When Kucinich is right (always) Why Won't People Listen?"

People won't listen because they don't give a damn


Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 12:52:47 PM

Article: "MENTAL HEALTH ETCETERA AND NOTES"

I know our prob lems will multiply


Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 12:41:50 PM

Article: "MENTAL HEALTH ETCETERA AND NOTES"

Wait a second


Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 4:10:13 PM

Article: "Mental Healh Etcetera and Notes"

I fought with a typewriter


Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 8:00:20 AM

Article: "Mental Healh Etcetera and Notes"

Orange, Apple juices


Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:27:37 PM

Article: "Sen. Kennedy leaves sick-bed"

FISA


Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:55:30 PM

Article: "Medicare still up in the air"

Medicare


Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 2:39:43 PM

Article: "Medicare still up in the air"

Medicare up in the air


Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 10:55:26 AM

Article: "Florida Budget Session Ends"

Education Cuts


Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 5:02:54 PM

Article: "Committee Votes Unanimously to Block Medicaid Cuts"

Finally,again


Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 8:22:41 AM

Article: "Economic Stimulus Package"

Stimulus Package


Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 6:50:04 AM

Article: "Michael Collins: BUSH - CLINTON 2008"

Clinton Dynasty


Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 12:36:12 PM

Article: "Florida's Democratic Presidential Primary"

Florida's mess


Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2:42:37 PM

Article: "ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX REBATE"

Dependent


Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2:11:56 PM

Article: "Building Our Own Media"

Progressive Radio


Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 8:32:37 AM

Article: "Why are sexists obsessing about Bill Clinton's zipper and ig"

Chicago!


Monday, February 18, 2008 at 1:56:54 PM

Article: "Harry Reid: Shame or Disgrace?"

Pelosi also!


Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 2:37:47 PM

Article: "TAX REBATES CAINT COME TOO SOON"

Rebate?


Friday, February 8, 2008 at 4:48:57 PM

Article: "Is Dennis Kucinich Getting McKinney'd"

Dismayed!


Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 9:04:27 AM

Article: "When is Pelosi going to be replaced as Majority Leader?"

Majority Leader


Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 8:37:38 PM

Article: "Shingles"

Shingles


Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 9:29:32 AM

Article: "A letter sent to DNC Chair, Howard Dean on behalf of Gravel"

Thank you, Mary


Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 8:45:20 AM

Article: "Bush Wins Big"

Can Bush Be Stopped


Monday, December 24, 2007 at 2:01:41 PM

Article: "Lakota Sioux Declare Sovereign Nation Status"

"The Nation"


Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:04:40 PM

Article: "Endorsing Ron Paul, and Why Progressive Dems Should Like and"

Rob, How wrong can you get?


Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 9:53:21 PM

Article: "Lakota Sioux Declare Sovereign Nation Status"

You go, Russell!


Monday, December 17, 2007 at 4:22:21 PM

Article: "Democratic Traitors"

Reform the Democratic Party


Monday, December 17, 2007 at 9:47:31 AM

Article: "Democratic Traitors"

Let us begin to clean house!


Friday, December 14, 2007 at 2:32:50 PM

Article: "BUSH SINKS SCHIP AGAIN"

Imbicile in Chief


Monday, December 10, 2007 at 10:54:07 PM

Article: "TREAT MENTALLY ILL LAWBREAKERS"

Examiner


Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 8:42:52 PM

Article: "Katie Couric; Welcome to Journalism 101"

Journalist?


Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 8:03:42 PM

Article: "DOCTORS PRESCRIBE ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS FOR DEMENTIA IN NURSIN"

Glib?


Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 5:36:10 PM

Article: "A Commentary Directed To Dennis Kucinich And His Campaign Ma"

Dennis would be foolish to run as an independent


Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 3:32:56 PM

Article: "How a Bizarre Catch-22 Has Gutted Disability Protection in A"

ADA Restoration Act of 2007


Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 3:46:58 PM

Article: "Law Enforcement: Corrupting Influence of Drug Prohibition"

"Marijuana" should not be prohibited


Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 1:40:04 PM

Article: "Who Are the Most Influential Progressives, DINO Moderates, C"

Most influential progressives


Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:22:34 AM

Article: "Shame on NBC for Banning Mike Gravel From Its Next Debate"

NBC who?


Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 7:32:40 PM

Article: "Are you at the End of your Rope?"

More enjoyable


Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 1:17:44 PM

Article: "PELOSI FAILS"

Elect outstanding election officials


Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 12:58:42 PM

Article: "PELOSI FAILS"

Strongarm them


Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:29:19 PM

Article: "PELOSI FAILS"

Pelosi fails


Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:14:43 AM

Article: "Term Limits; Good or Bad"

Term limits: BAD


Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 10:38:49 PM

Article: "Congressman Vern Buchanan: Will He Follow Through?"

I'm sorry I missed that press release


Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 10:45:58 AM

Article: "Running for President in Iraq: Which candidate will win the"

Iraq


Monday, October 8, 2007 at 1:58:43 PM

Article: "The Battle goes on and on"

"Compromise"


Friday, October 5, 2007 at 8:32:08 PM

Article: "The Columbus Myth"

Columbus was a "bad guy"


Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 1:12:31 PM

Article: "Several States Are Discussing Secession From The United Stat"

I LIKE ITTOO BUT HOW DO WE MAKE IT HAPPEN ?


Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 2:29:45 PM

Article: "DNC, Chair Howard Dean has abandoned the base as he courts e"

DNC Chair


Sunday, September 2, 2007 at 2:43:40 PM

Article: "Using and Banning Handles and Pseudonyms on OpEdNews"

"IDEAS"


Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:38:10 AM

Article: "A GI bill for the 21st Century"

Student Financial Aid


Monday, July 9, 2007 at 3:32:05 PM

Article: "9.9% Cut in Medicare Payments Proposed"

Seniors frozen out.


Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 4:04:01 PM

Article: "Lords of the Southern Plains"

White supremist attitude


Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 3:37:27 PM

Article: "About Bloody Time -- But Don't Fall for the PR"

National Council can help.


Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 1:01:30 PM

Article: "Tapping the Progressive Energy and Inspiration at the Take B"

Progressive and electable?


Monday, May 28, 2007 at 11:53:11 PM

Article: "Iraq and Wounded Knee-- Over 130 Years of US Criminal Behavi"

U.S. CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR


Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 7:47:30 AM

Article: "Homeland Security-Part 4"

Homeland Security


Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 8:15:54 AM

Article: "National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare-Part 3"

Homelessness


Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:03:43 AM

Article: "Six puppets, one flower child, and an angry old bastard who"

Where has he been?


Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8:43:21 PM

Article: "The GE Presidential Debate"

What Debate?


Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8:10:34 PM

Article: "Get Rid of Anne Coulter Ads"

Anne Coulter's money


Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 4:49:45 PM

Article: "Democrats must articulate values"

Democratic Party Values


Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 3:54:33 PM

Article: "Theater in Crisis: A Call to Arts Activism"

Doing Our Part


Monday, April 9, 2007 at 8:15:11 PM

Article: "Blogger's Code of Conduct"

Code of Conduct


Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7:52:50 PM

Article: "The Constitution Party"

A Mystery


Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 6:27:51 AM

Quicklink: "White House Delays Action in Inquiry on Attorneys"

Time for Action


Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 12:48:47 PM

Quicklink: "U. S. attorney candidate can't practice law"

I Agree


Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 10:32:50 AM

Quicklink: "White House Delays Action in Inquiry on Attorneys"

Outraged


Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 10:29:34 AM

Quicklink: "Phony Fraud Charges"

Thank you!


Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 9:25:47 PM

Quicklink: "Phony Fraud Charges"

Editorial comment


Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 8:07:32 PM

Quicklink: "Immigration raids split kids from moms"

Living wages


Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 12:00:34 AM

Quicklink: "Immigration raids split kids from moms"

Benefit


Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 9:07:31 AM

Article: "Dump the Dems and End the War!"

Make it clear!


Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 1:33:21 PM

Article: "It's the People of Washington v. Pelosi et al"

Plain Talk


Monday, March 5, 2007 at 12:55:04 PM

Article: "It's the People of Washington v. Pelosi et al"

It's all the people v. Pelosi and Reed


Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 1:26:35 PM

Quicklink: "Impeachment resolution gets one-sided hearing"

Wake the Democratic Party Up


Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 7:06:47 PM

Article: "The Other Reason to Oppose Hillary Clinton"

Chicago Politician


Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 5:37:52 PM

Article: "Testimony for Senate Impeachment Hearing"

Washington State SJM 8016


Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 4:20:12 PM

Article: "State of Washington Impeachment Investigation Bill"

"et tu Brutus?"


Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 2:55:38 PM

Quicklink: "Mental-health promise to kids"

Creating an entire children's mental health system


Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 1:18:11 PM

Article: "Assimilation Not Elimination-Part One"

Part 2


Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 4:44:25 PM

Article: "Congress is still asleep"

Will Congress ever wake up.


Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 9:23:49 AM

Article: "NAMI - The Nations Voice on Mental Illness"

Better than the alternatives


Friday, February 2, 2007 at 6:17:59 PM

Article: "NAMI - The Nations Voice on Mental Illness"

NAMI Pushes Drugs?


Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 10:14:54 PM

Quicklink: "Bush, congressional leaders plan new dialogue on terror"

Can't Read?


Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 4:17:08 PM

Article: "NAMI - The Nations Voice on Mental Illness"

Where's your proof?


Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 3:26:49 PM

Quicklink: "Bush, congressional leaders plan new dialogue on terror"

Bush's lies and platitudes


Monday, January 29, 2007 at 9:38:23 AM

Quicklink: "Educators Assail No Child Left Behind"

Teacher Abuse


Monday, January 29, 2007 at 9:36:36 AM

Quicklink: "Educators Assail No Child Left Behind"

Teachers Should Organize


Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 5:05:41 PM

Quicklink: "Educators Assail No Child Left Behind"

They're All Left Behind


Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 9:25:53 AM

Quicklink: "Educators Assail No Child Left Behind"

No student tested on what matters


Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 7:08:29 AM

Article: "Democratic Party Values"

Party Values


Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 5:58:13 PM

Article: "The Media, this "Surge", Freedom and Lies"

Media Lies


Monday, January 8, 2007 at 10:53:38 PM

Article: "A Cure For Yellow Ribbon Patriotism"

Support our Troops


Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 5:08:40 PM

Quicklink: "What Dems should do: Your e-mails"

Stop funding the war.


Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1:32:22 PM

Quicklink: "What Dems should do: Your e-mails"

Stop funding the war


Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 10:59:14 PM

Article: "Low-Brow, Right-Wing, Talk Radio Has Poisoned America and th"

Talk radio-the villan?


Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 6:41:39 AM

Quicklink: "House Democrats to Object to Florida Election Outcome"

Congress asppears to be backing away, why?


Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11:02:54 PM

Article: "Politics and Positive Psychology; Reconciling and Integratin"

Your History is Fascinating


Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 1:05:28 PM

Quicklink: "Abolish Presidential Term Limits"

Bush the Dictator?


Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 3:43:43 PM

Article: "Pelosi and Conyers-- Smarter than Impeachment-"

THE THREAT OF IMPEACHMENT


Monday, December 25, 2006 at 8:49:17 AM

Quicklink: "Impending Police State in America"

Thank You For Your Advise


Monday, December 25, 2006 at 8:38:32 AM

Quicklink: "Impending Police State in America"

Comment by Panurg


Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 5:04:31 PM

Article: "More Money and Politics: Today It's Lieberman's Turn"

An Excellent Alternative to Campaign Funding


Monday, December 18, 2006 at 8:44:15 PM

Article: "Reason and Emotion in the Anti-Bushite Movement, Or, Hey Dem"

Get Real


Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 8:48:48 PM

Article: "New Voting Method to Improve Democracy is Catching On"

Instant Runoff Voting [IRV]


Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 11:25:38 PM

Article: "I did not realise I was Anti Semitic"

Internal Conflict


Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 1:27:13 PM

Article: "Election Proves New Voting Method to Improve Democracy is Ca"

Instant Runoff Voting {IRV}

 

 

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