It Costs $5M To Keep Zuckerberg Safe

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What in the hell could you possible be doing for $13,700 a day to keep Mark Zuckerberg safe? Actually, with that kind of money, what COULDN'T you be doing to keep him safe? That is an insane amount of money. On the lighter side of this story, at least the media didn't jump all over the male CEO getting three times the amount of protection as the female COO. ;)

According to Facebook, there have been specific threats made against him. So the Menlo Park, California-based company has security measures in place at Zuckerberg's personal residences (plural) and pays for his security personnel. Zuckerberg also has a private airplane covered under this program. All told, it costs more than $5 million per year. This year, Facebook began reporting security for Sandberg as well, which cost nearly $1.3 million. The company didn't say whether she gets a plane, too.
 
With a private airplane covered under that budget, it makes sense. Also, teams of trained security personnel who can protect someone round the clock isn't cheap. I think the USA pays millions in security costs for all our former presidents (who retain secret service protection until they die). It is a sad statement on society that we need to spend so much to protect a businessman though.
 
The amount of money just spent by the government in general over security is stupidly ridiculous these days in general.

And people gripe about Socialism so much, it is just a part of running the government in general so much it's crazy.
 
One other perspective on this, is that Zuckerberg is Facebook for all intents and purposes. Since some of the big soccer stars have their legs insured for tens and hundreds of millions of dollars (based on their value to their teams and careers), 5 million to keep the face and soul of your company safe seems pretty cheap actually.
 
With a private airplane covered under that budget, it makes sense. Also, teams of trained security personnel who can protect someone round the clock isn't cheap. I think the USA pays millions in security costs for all our former presidents (who retain secret service protection until they die). It is a sad statement on society that we need to spend so much to protect a businessman though.

Tax money isn't going to him though, it's his own money. I mean yeas "we" paid for it if you boil it down to he has that money because of Facebook users, but he could use that same $5 mil for whatever he wants, so its his choice.
 
Tax money isn't going to him though, it's his own money. I mean yeas "we" paid for it if you boil it down to he has that money because of Facebook users, but he could use that same $5 mil for whatever he wants, so its his choice.
I wasn't implying that we were paying for it, I was simply pointing out that Facebook has two high cost runners in that mix (the airplane and "trained and experienced" security teams). Both of those things are expensive. I used the USA presidents as an example of the actual cost of 24x7 security (since it will always cost millions, if you want to do it right).
 
A lot of people that have the high paid security details with armed security guards and such are anti-gun. I don't get that. No guns, except for my guards so I can be safe.

Don't they watch movies where there is a mole in their security detail that takes out the others then uses you to give to the big black dark agency?

What causes these threats? Greed, jealousy, idiot neckbeards that wouldn't have the will nor the means to follow through? What?
 
A lot of people that have the high paid security details with armed security guards and such are anti-gun. I don't get that. No guns, except for my guards so I can be safe.

Don't they watch movies where there is a mole in their security detail that takes out the others then uses you to give to the big black dark agency?

What causes these threats? Greed, jealousy, idiot neckbeards that wouldn't have the will nor the means to follow through? What?

Go home mom, you're drunk.
 
My security system cost about $500 a year. Between dog food and ammo rounds with an occasional vet bill.

110lb german shepherd to catch you, 90lb chow to chew you to pieces and a couple 9mm rounds to ease the pain and suffering.
and ample vacant mine shafts to make you go away.
 
My security system cost about $500 a year. Between dog food and ammo rounds with an occasional vet bill.

110lb german shepherd to catch you, 90lb chow to chew you to pieces and a couple 9mm rounds to ease the pain and suffering.
and ample vacant mine shafts to make you go away.
I suspect when you have a personal net worth of 47 billion they might be able to send more after you than 2 dogs and a 9mm will stop :)
 
Rich people problems :love:


Not really. More like too many nutjobs out there willing to kill someone over trivial matters. "Zuckerberg you're destroying Amerkuh!".

I'm always amazed at the types of people out there that routinely get death threats. What the fuck is wrong with society??
 
Not really. More like too many nutjobs out there willing to kill someone over trivial matters. "Zuckerberg you're destroying Amerkuh!".

I'm always amazed at the types of people out there that routinely get death threats. What the fuck is wrong with society??

I report death threats that I see idiots post on Facebook routinely, but each time I get a message from Facebook indicating that their investigation determined that no violations of their terms of service were found. The lunatics are definitely running that asylum.
 
It's pretty sick the amount of money spent on things like Air Force One and decoy planes and escorts no matter who is President for decades now.

Your tax dollars at work ...

Zuckerberg is living in his own universe I'm sure these days.

I'm not about to cry over any problem he has.
 
I wasn't implying that we were paying for it, I was simply pointing out that Facebook has two high cost runners in that mix (the airplane and "trained and experienced" security teams). Both of those things are expensive. I used the USA presidents as an example of the actual cost of 24x7 security (since it will always cost millions, if you want to do it right).
President? Bah, when you look at everyone who's a senator and high ranking congressmen all of those trump (please no pun... good god please!) the president because there's only 1 president. I mean here in CA we always here about Pelosi's private plane (she is from CA after all), but I'm sure people in other states rank up there too in "it's ok the government is paying for it all" type of luxuries.
 
President? Bah, when you look at everyone who's a senator and high ranking congressmen all of those trump (please no pun... good god please!) the president because there's only 1 president. I mean here in CA we always here about Pelosi's private plane (she is from CA after all), but I'm sure people in other states rank up there too in "it's ok the government is paying for it all" type of luxuries.

It'd be easy to fall into that trap, though. Get the taste of luxury, and you'll want more. I'm pretty frugal, and work thanks me for it, but give me a credit card with unlimited fund and someone else pays for it? I'll spend a bit more. I'd still be frugal, but if you're treated to the luxury time and time again, I can see how it'd be easy to want to stay that course.
 
$5M to make him 'feel' safe is probably more like it. I'm sure a lot of it is major overkill, but, who am I to say.
 
A lot of people that have the high paid security details with armed security guards and such are anti-gun. I don't get that. No guns, except for my guards so I can be safe.

Don't they watch movies where there is a mole in their security detail that takes out the others then uses you to give to the big black dark agency?

What causes these threats? Greed, jealousy, idiot neckbeards that wouldn't have the will nor the means to follow through? What?
Because the right people need to have guns.

Being in a constant state of Mexican standoff where everyone is armed to the teeth and ready to let hell loose wherever they go at a moments notice isn't most people's idea of "safe."
 
Because the right people need to have guns.

Being in a constant state of Mexican standoff where everyone is armed to the teeth and ready to let hell loose wherever they go at a moments notice isn't most people's idea of "safe."

Damn. I wish I knew some of those people. All the people I know with guns may be armed to the teeth, but wouldn't let hell loose unless it was absolutely necessary.

BTW - what are these "right people"?
 
Damn. I wish I knew some of those people. All the people I know with guns may be armed to the teeth, but wouldn't let hell loose unless it was absolutely necessary.

BTW - what are these "right people"?
Generally people who aren't children, convicted felons, mentally ill.
 
I'm guessing just one of them is $50 billion. Skywalkers are extra. For $5 million you can get about 1000 storm troopers though.

They are there for protection, not to fight a war.

Besides, they have no use for money. A Jedi wants not cash monies.
 
I report death threats that I see idiots post on Facebook routinely, but each time I get a message from Facebook indicating that their investigation determined that no violations of their terms of service were found. The lunatics are definitely running that asylum.
Why? I mean, the people threatened should be reporting them. Unless they find it to be an inconsequential one, which .... who would give a shit then?
Does he pity you?
If you're paying 5 mil? Probably not.
 
A lot of people that have the high paid security details with armed security guards and such are anti-gun. I don't get that. No guns, except for my guards so I can be safe.

Don't they watch movies where there is a mole in their security detail that takes out the others then uses you to give to the big black dark agency?

What causes these threats? Greed, jealousy, idiot neckbeards that wouldn't have the will nor the means to follow through? What?
It's called a ruling class mentality.
 
Ok, cool. So, exactly how it is now, then. Cool, got it. :)
Not at all. All of the above are able to obtain guns legally.

Parents allow their children to play with guns or leave them unattended

Gun owners leave their guns unsecured in a way that any of their mentally screwed up kids (or whoever they live with) can just take them

Felons slip through the cracks in background checks

Background checks fail to identify people with mental problems

You're ok with all of that? It's easier to get a gun legally than is it to buy candy
 
Kidnapping and death threats are a huge problem for anyone known to have money. This include lottery winners. To give you an idea of how fast you can blow through $5 million on security:

Private Security guards: $65-120K per guard. + transportation, hotels, food, etcetera for when you travel. For 24x7 coverage you would need about 12 guards minimum (3 x 4 guard shift rotations), although in truth it is probably closer to 20, because you would have travel security, home security, alternates and forward sweeps that cover locations before you arrive. So 20 x $80K = $1.6 million. Add in transporation, hotel and such you probably looking at close to $2 million in just personnel costs.

Vehicle costs: At home and when you travel, you need bullet proof cars and secure transportation. A Mercedes S600 guard costs $435,000. Operating, routine overhauls, fuel and storage costs for a private jet (Gulfstream G550) will run you between $700,000 to $4 million a year depending on use.

So, $5 million doesn't go as far as you would think.
 
Not at all. All of the above are able to obtain guns legally.

Parents allow their children to play with guns or leave them unattended

Gun owners leave their guns unsecured in a way that any of their mentally screwed up kids (or whoever they live with) can just take them

Felons slip through the cracks in background checks

Background checks fail to identify people with mental problems

You're ok with all of that? It's easier to get a gun legally than is it to buy candy

Not going to argue with you, as it's all been said before. But, do some research.
 
Why? I mean, the people threatened should be reporting them. Unless they find it to be an inconsequential one, which .... who would give a shit then?

If you're paying 5 mil? Probably not.

People are routinely investigated and interviewed by the Secret Service for even indirectly threatening the President, even if in jest or hyperbole. The least Facebook can do is discipline its members who make unambiguous threats of physical violence against specific people.
 
Not at all. All of the above are able to obtain guns legally.


Felons slip through the cracks in background checks

Democrats are seeking to restore full voting rights for convicted felons who've served their time and are no longer on parole. I don't have a problem with that (except for the fact that they'll more than likely vote Democrat), but why not also restore their full Constitutional rights, including 2nd Amendment rights? If they're too dangerous to own a gun, then they're too dangerous to select our leaders and too dangerous to be released from prison.
 
There are degrees of "dangerous" so I can see why a release of prison doesn't mean full rights.
 
There are degrees of "dangerous" so I can see why a release of prison doesn't mean full rights.

"You're not dangerous enough to stay behind bars, but you're too dangerous to be a first class citizen. Now go vote for Bernie Sanders, you ungrateful plebian."
 
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