David Briggs has been rampaging around the internet for several years. To read up about this bitter, vicious and deranged excuse for a war Veteran go here
To read up on the mad galahs of which Briggs is a leading light go here
Briggs is a small man who desperately wants to be a big man. The chip he carries on his shoulder is huge and it weighs him down at every turn. He is a violent and sick grub who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. David Briggs failed as a National Serviceman during the Vietnam War, failed as a WA Policeman and has failed as a War Veteran. Briggs has continually attacked anybody in the Veteran community who doesn’t agree with him or who won’t do as he tells them. Brigg’s hate filled behaviour includes defaming and vilifying fellow Veterans, attacking various Ex Service Organizations, making threats, including death threats, against Federal politicians, telling lies, passing on misinformation and causing mayhem across the online Veteran community. Nothing will deter Briggs and he has even intruded into the private lives of various people as he tries to prove himself and make out he is something he will never be.
Briggs was a leading part of the Orange movement which wanted to turn Anzac Day into a day of protest.
Of course it is a well known psychological principle that when people like Briggs attack others they are really looking in a mirror and seeing themselves. This is what Briggs hates...... others reflect what he hates about himself.
As part of his campaign this fraud and wannabe has supported lies about his Vietnam War Service and lies saying he was part of ASIO with the temporary Military Commission of Major. David Briggs falsely supports claims he did undercover operations in Cambodia, that he murdered an Australian Military Officer, that he did two tours of Vietnam and that he was an Infantryman in Vietnam. All of this is a lie.Little wonder when this National Serviceman tried to enlist in the Regular Army he was rejected as “unsuitable”.
Briggs has sent many, many vile and false emails around the internet and we have compiled a digest of some of his most vicious and stupid. We will now present his more silly and deceitful emails for you to read, without any editing of his emails on our part apart from names we have redacted for privacy reasons. You will now be able to judge the character, honesty, principle and sanity of this fraud for yourself.
This is the first time a collage of his rantings have been collected together in one place.
We ask you to read on and hear Briggs speak with his usual insane and vicious tongue.
From:Dave Briggs
To:Media WANP ; Media The Courier ; Media Paul.murry ; Media Mandurah Mail ; Media Howard Sattler 6PR ; Media Herald Sun ; Media Editor Australian ; Media Coastal Times ; Media '7.30Syd' ; Media 9am Ten ; Media Alan Jones 2GB ; Media Bolta heraldsun ; Media Cables.The Age ; ; Media Herald Sun Wilson Neil' ; Media Hinch ; Media Houghtond News Ltd ; Media J Baird SMH ; Media Laurie Oaks Nine ; Media Letters ; Media Louise Lander ABC ; Media M Baker The Age ; Media Michael McKennaam AUST Michael' ; Media Mike Carey SBS ; Media Nine P.M.Willmington ; Media P Fitzimons.SMH ; Media Paul Cutler SBS ; Media Ross Coulthart 9 Sunday ; Media Rural Press ; Media Russell Balding ABC ; Media SMH ; Media Sunrise Seven ; Media T Richie 9 ; Media Truth ; Media V Hodgson Ch9 ; VV Graham.Edwards.MP ; MPSenator Nick Minchin 'Minchin ; MP Wilson Tuckey ; MP Wayne Swan 'Swan ; MP Warren.truss. ; MP Tony.Abbott. ; MP Stephen Smith ; MP Shadow DVA Minister ; MP Senator.StottDespoja ; MP senator.sandy.macdonald ; MP Senator Brown ; MP Senator Bill Heffernan 'Heffernan ; MP Senator Bartlet ; MP Peter Dutton ; MP Peter Costello Electorate (P. Costello, MP) ; MP Min DVA B.Billson. ; MP Michael Keenan ; MP Malcolm Turnbull ; MP Lindsay Tanner 'Tanner ; MP Kim Wilkie ; MP Kim Beazley ; MP Kevin Rudd ; MP Julie Bishop ; MP Julia.Gillard ; MP Judy Moylan ; MP Joanna Gash ; MP Defence Secretary ; MP Catherine King ; MP Carmen Lawrence ; MP Barry Haase ; MP B Nelson ; MP Andrew.Robb ; MP Amanda Vanstone ; MP Alexander Downer ; MP Don Randall ; ; MP Sophie.Mirabella ; MP Senator.Fierravanti-Wells ; MP Rod.Hilton ; MP PM J Howard
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 4:35 PM
Subject: Fw: Politicians
I received this delightful email and thought it rely catches the mood of the day. I have eliminated reference to the author for obvious reasons.
The punch a pollie could well be a worthwhile start towards bashing some since into the bludging pieces of shit. The problem is that they would start hiring minders at millions to the tax payer, but a good concept never the less.
The second idea has merit but I don't believe we as veterans would ever go that far, but on second thought maybe we are not very far from it. Just keep pushing and maybe we will see.
I have noticed far more pollies are beginning to block emails of late, so the time for stronger action may well be at hand if these bastards refuse to listen to us.
Simple way to make them take notice.
Remember the "Punch a Postie" campaign (suggested by Lt "Jackie" Gleeson of AFPO 4 Nui Dat in '68 we should instigate a "Punch a Pollie" campaign. All vets should take the opportunity to snot one of these snivelling little turds...and if they are feeling really desparate...do as attached...
From: Dave Briggs
Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2007 7:52 PM
Subject: ACTIVE SERVICE ...SNOBBERY??
Maryann
I am a VV and ex RAE and Grunt, I am also an ex copper now TPI and I would like to share a little information I have picked up over the years involving women in combat roles.
I have no experience with women in the military role however I was an old dinosaur of a copper when women were first allowed to work the streets. This was an experience that took some getting used to for me because I was from the old school where the male role was to protect the female.
Anyway after some time supervising and educating the females we soon realised there was little difference between them and the males, some good and some not. I worked with female cops for about 20 years in some very hairy situations and was rewarded by the experience.
Unfortunately I still maintained my old values of needing to protect the female when necessary. Although this was not as often as you might think the majority were very good at doing their job. However at a bikie riot my female partner locked herself in the vehicle and froze, leaving me alone and unable to radio for assistance or even enter the vehicle for protection, I copped a hell of a flogging for my trust in a female partner.
Although I continued working with females (not that one) I was always mindful that they had limitations and needed protecting in those situations.
Combat roles in the military have changed since my day but I would consider that the males would have similar feelings towards their female counterparts and except for the odd arsehole it is more from inbred feelings rather than resentment. There are a number of obvious problems with both sexes sharing a combat role that you would be fully aware but as a sapper officer I am sure could be overcome times are changing slowly.
As for your attention at the Waterloo dinner did you ask your CO what he meant when he said at your own peril, he may have only been referring to the behaviour of a bunch of old Sappers rather than your sex.
Sappers are a rough tough bunch that have no respect for any rank, they respect the person first, maybe you need to look in that direction because they are not the same as Survey gentlemen.
Regards Briggsy
From: Briggsy
Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2007 10:57 PM
Subject:: Complaints About the "Sea of Orange"
Paul
Mate you are pissing into the wind when you make a complaint about Neil James, only to have him deal with it himself. His response is abusive and intimidatory in itself and is aimed to generate an adverse response. Thereby I would suggest that knowing that he obviously gets off on the sound of his own importance you and everyone else just completely ignore him and have no further communication with him and put him on your mail bounce list so that the only mail he gets is his own crap.
Regards Briggsy
From: Australia Defence Association
To:
Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2007 9:13 AM
Subject: Complaints About the "Sea of Orange"
Dear Mr Dignon,
The ADA agrees with you that no-one should exploit any sick person, veteran or not, for personal gain.
We utterly reject, of course,your cowardly and incorrect inference that the Associationmight be involved in any such activity and remain confident that, in the complete absence of any evidence to support your absurd claim,no informed and objective person could reasonably hold such a belief.
As to feedback (both favourable and critical), the ADA has always had robust, transparentand fair mechanisms to handle such matters. Our website provides comprehensive details (thelinks are on the right-hand sidebar of every page).
We encouragefeedback but do ask that it be courteous, relevant, logicaland factual.
Many veterans and members of the public must wonder if the so-called"sea of orange" has a complaints procedure for people to complain about the discourtesies, misrepresentations, seemingly deliberate misunderstandings and even outright malicious lies that Mr Paul Dignonregularly spreads in hisemails? Not to mention Mr Dignon'simmature and near-hysterical reaction to any reasoned criticism.
Or would there be any point in even complaining to the perpetrator?
Neil James
Executive Director
Australia Defence Association
National Office: PO Box 320, Erindale Centre, ACT, 2903, Australia
(ABN 16 083 007 390)
From: Paul Dignon
Sent: Monday, 24 September 2007 8:12 AM
Subject: For Complaints about the ADA
Ladies and Gents,
If you have received “unsettling” E Mails from any member of the ADA, addresses for complaints can be found at
It is a shame that some people will act in such a total mercenary manner, at the expense of the sick Veteran, for
personal gain!
ManyRegards
P.M. DIGNON
National Coordinator
The Sea of Orange
United we Stand
Tel: (08) 8277 2069
From: Briggsy [mailto:
Sent: Saturday, 29 September 2007 3:20 PM
Cc: '9 Sqn Assn RAAF'; 'Alan Wheatley'; 'Crews'; 'EDA President'; 'ESO PVA'; Neil James (ADA); 'nhqadmin rsl.'; 'Paul Copeland'; 'Paul Dignon'; 'Peace Keepers (Nat President)'; 'PVA Research &'; 'QLD RSL'; 'Qld vvfa'; 'RSL ACT'; 'RSL NSW'; 'RSL Rod Bain''; 'RSLWA'; 'TPI Federation'; 'tpi nsw'; 'TPI Vic'; 'tpi-act'; 'tpiwa'; 'T'ville vvfa'; 'VV John(TPI Nat Pres) Ryan''; 'VV P Ramsay'; 'VVAA Ron Coxon(Nat Pres) ''; 'VVAA. WA Jason O'Dowd Jason''; ; 'VVFA'
Subject:
Hi ALL
I was off my computer all day and night yesterday but when I fired it up today I had about 30 bounced emails, most of the addresses I did not recognise but a couple were ones I had deleted from my list. A little time ago I had a problem with my computer it was sending mail from hidden deleted files. I have had this problem rectified so I know it is not this but what concerns me is that someone may be tapping into my computer without my knowledge. I intent to look at that possibility next week
What causes me concern is that some of you are bouncing my mail because you think I am being a pest and have not removed you from my list when requested. I can assure you that every time I get such a request I do it immediately and send a personal note to confirm you have been removed. However if you are continuing to receive these mails could you please send me a note stating so then I can check my lists and make sure you have been removed or if someone or something is causing the problem
I have a very extensive mailing address book so I need to know the name of anyone experiencing these problems. As you know when mail is bounced only the address or providers address appear on the mail making it impossible for me to know who is getting the mail. If this is happening to you I apologise most sincerely because it is not intentional and I will correct it once I know it is occurring to you
Finally can I ask anyone that may get an email that seems out of character for me or odd, to please contact me prior to forwarding it. I have made a number of enemies as a result of Mad Galahs and would not put this sort of behaviour beyond some
Regards Briggsy
From:Briggsy
To:'Barry Corse' ; ;
Cc:'Milton Kirk' ; 'VVAA NAT PRES' ; ; 'Bob Elworthy' ; 'Neil Weekes' ; 'John Graham' ; ; 'Ted Chitham' ; 'George Mansford' ; 'VT Paul Dignon' ; 'Jim Wiltshire' ; 'Jim Duffield' ; 'Kevin Bovill' ; 'BARRY GILBERT' ; 'Rob de Haas' ; 'Frank Maloney' ; 'Steve Cartner' ; 'tony white' ; 'Michael Ryan' ; 'Ted McEvoy' ; 'Ron Francis' ; 'Allen J Petersen' ; 'John Cassidy' ; ; 'charlie' ; ; 'Jim Riddle' ; 'remloc' ; 'Donald Tate'
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 5:22 PM
Subject: RE: Vietnam Veterans Federation NSW Branch Change of Name
I must agree with Paul in that our young veterans need their own representation and entity and not be someone else’s second thought regardless of motive. You can never expect older veterans to understand the issues of the younger and vice versa
I, like Barry am in this war of reclamation to ensure the ANZAC/Kokoda heritage live on within our veteran family until peace on earth or its destruction
To achieve this aim we must all be united in the understanding that each conflict has its own set of problems and must have the best informed group possible to represent it. We must also have one and only one organisation to support and represent these groups, something like a consolidated union of veterans. Consolidation is the key concern in the success of such an organisation
It need only be a small group that has the utmost respect and confidence of all veterans; it needs to be democratically elected for a set period of time and a limitation placed on how long one can serve on the group. This will prevent it getting bogged down and becoming stale. It would receive its direction from the veterans via their own representative
This as Barry says would become a priority with the mad galahs after the election and we all know where we stand. Until we do something to consolidate all veterans and veteran representatives we are doomed to disappear from the landscape with time and the more we continue to splinter into smaller groups the more we will continue to fight over the same bone instead of enjoying a meal as a united force
Regards Briggsy
From: Barry Corse [mailto:
Sent: Saturday, 27 October 2007 11:11 AM
To:;
Cc: 'Milton Kirk'; 'VVAA NAT PRES'; ; 'Bob Elworthy'; 'Neil Weekes'; 'John Graham'; ; 'Ted Chitham'; 'George Mansford'; 'Briggsy'; 'VT Paul Dignon'; 'Jim Wiltshire'; 'Jim Duffield'; 'Kevin Bovill'; 'BARRY GILBERT'; 'Rob de Haas'; 'Frank Maloney'; 'Steve Cartner'; 'tony white'; 'Michael Ryan'; 'Ted McEvoy'; 'Ron Francis'; 'Allen J Petersen'; 'John Cassidy'; ; 'charlie'; ; 'Jim Riddle'; 'remloc'; 'Donald Tate'
Subject: Vietnam Veterans Federation NSW Branch Change of Name
G’Day Paul and GordonPresident and Secretary of Peacekeepers and Peacemakers
Mate thanks for the excellent clarification as you lads see these developments.
I restate what I have said publicly and widely in earlier commentary “we do not want to be a part of or perceived to be a part of a well intentioned or not, any suppression of “young ANZACs” as we faced a bloody long time ago.
To that end some of the like minded older farts aka ANZAC Mad Galah’s would like to see an ESO that is representative of younger ANZACs and future ANZACs that will accept us as equal deployed veterans. “we” support you lads as we should have been supported a long time ago. Younger ANZACs are the future and while we can, we would like to support your direction rather than hang around being the bandmaster who can’t play with the instructions for the last one on the perch to turn the lights out.
“we” all share the Kokoda Heritage and that was not about older farts demanding “we wus here first”. You have seen our perspective of “deployment service”. aka “The simple basis of eligibility was and is “was the member of the ADF deployed into an environment where they were trained to be and expected to respond to personal and or collective violence whatever the degree against themselves. Armed and or in an armed ADF facility. This logically must include members of the AFP and state police also so included in this deployment. That someone was in an armed air and or sea vehicle is irrelevant as secondary criteria. AFP and or ADF and or customs and or any Aussie protector armed (marine resources protection) must be inclusive”.
Ok Paul and Gordon, until the rest of us can make up our minds as to what and where we are going with our ANZAC heritage, to me you are doing what the Vietnam mad Galahs did so long ago, it is heart warming for the lads still alive who kicked of the VVAA to hear that many individuals and some ESO’s especially the VVAA are behaving like an ANZAC Veteran and not adjudicating as to ones veteran status. ANZAC is inclusive of mutual support regardless of the deployment.