Companies with offices at 53 State St., where the Globe is now headquartered, got a memo from building management today about unspecified threats called into the Globe:
Earlier today a tenant in the building, the Boston Globe, received several threats via phone call. Based on this threat the local and federal authorities have recommended some additional security measures for the property. For the remainder of the day you will see uniformed Boston Police officers in the lobby and around the property. There are very few specifics, but the threat was specific to later this afternoon.
The property is working closely with the authorities and we will advise all tenants of any updates or changes in this situation. The property is following all appropriate procedures and protocols.
The Globe today spearheaded an effort by American newspapers to fight back against Nazi- and Soviet-style attacks on the press by the president, who, of course, responded with a befuddled rant about free-speech collusion.
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Validation.
By issacg
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 2:13pm
It seems to me that the phoning in of threats to the Globe, literally threatening members of the press, validates the point of this exercise.
False Flag!
By anon
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 3:02pm
Crisis Actors - these people talking about e-mails are part of the conspiracy!
The world is flat - gravity is a hoax! Farce of Gravity! Purity of Essence!
One police detail can handle it
By O-FISH-L
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 5:23pm
I know the Boston Globe is going bankrupt after the fake Trump front page, claiming nuclear war (now peace) with North Korea, stock market crash (now record highs) and blacks back in slavery (now record high black employment and support for a Republican). I know they are "losing sleep" over Yawkey Way, now renamed after a slave owner, the Earl of Jersey. I know their fake Dorchester number is answered in Manila, Philippines. But let that go.
If this is a real threat, two questions. a) why publicize it? b) why not quietly call for a police detail like all other firms do when there is a threat? One officer in uniform with a gun at the door of whatever remains of the Globe for $200 a day would solve any problems.
Purely a publicity stunt by the Globe. Trump voters are very happy at this time so sounds like an another fake, inside job. Really shameless by the Globe, even if threats are true. Wasn't it just last month a Jewish kid in Sharon tearing down Jewish decorations and blaming anti-semites?
well
By cybah
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 5:44pm
We thought your one brain cell could write a coherent post... apparently one is just not enough...
Actually, about threats...
By dmcboston
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 6:55pm
...hate to disappoint, but my belief is that the fish is quite correct. If it requires a show, you put on a show, but the most effective security measures are usually done quietly, without tipping one's hand.
So, since we're on the subject...how many [i] other [/i] of the newspapers owned by the dozen large corporations involved received any kind of threat?
Anonaswirl? Anything to add to the conversation besides your usual capitalized DERP and non-clever insults? If you don't have anything to add, just type in fart noises.
Thanks dmc, I've done it before
By O-FISH-L
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 8:10pm
Thanks dmc for the kind words, so very rare here.
I once was detailed to a large corporate firm where a disgruntled, violent person was expected. Granted, not the exact same scenario as the Globe but I had no idea what to expect. I didn't even have a picture of him, this was before RMV posted pics on police computers.
When he arrived, I recognized his body language right away, told him he could fight me or the 2000 other officers standing by, on-duty statewide. Verbal judo. I heard his complaint against the company. He calmed right down and his grievance was easily resolved.
Funny that the Globe finds it OK to post a fake Trump front page (many, including me canceled via Dorchester number answered in Manila, Philippines) but gets upset when Trump calls them out. In police work, we would call this "altered mental status" on the part of the Globe. Nuts!
Where is AG Maura Healy? Is advertising a Dorchester number for customer service, answered in the Philippines, larceny by scheme/false pretenses? I've arrested folks on that charge for less.
Anonaswirl?
By Beanzzz
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 9:45pm
Funny, I thought the exact same thing.
Oh honey,
Your writing style gives you away.
And I've always wanted to ask: do you speak to those you disagree with in real life the way you do here, day in and day out?
Tried to read the free press editorial.
By anon
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 6:25pm
Paywalled.
Imagine
By Waquiot
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 10:09pm
Them wanting people to pay for their writings. The nerve of some people.
Globe
By Bugs Bunny
Fri, 08/17/2018 - 6:44am
The Globe is anti-capitalism....unless it suits their needs. The it’s all good.
Um wut?
By anon
Fri, 08/17/2018 - 12:13pm
When has the Globe ever been anti-capitalism?
Provide examples, please.
The reason I don't subscribe is because they are the mouthpiece for the neoliberal highly tailorized screw the middle class banking system oligarchy, if nothing else. Take a look at their lifestyle fluff sometimes.
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