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Similarly, there is real tactical advantage to hide the fact that there is nothing interesting behind the curtain. It keeps the enemies guessing. This is why th
by orblivion 10y ago
Similarly, there is real tactical advantage to hide the fact that there is nothing interesting behind the curtain. It keeps the enemies guessing. This is why they say "I can neither confirm nor deny..." (Source: a podcast I listened to)
- eli 10y agoThat's the Glomar Response. You're probably thinking of this podcast http://www.radiolab.org/story/confirm-nor-deny/ http://www.radiolab.org/story/confirm-nor-deny/
- taneq 10y agoAlso it adds plausible deniability for the times they do have some interesting McGuffin behind said curtain. "Sorry guys, it's just some moth-eaten old folders but gotta follow procedures, ya know..."
- unsignedqword 10y agoAs in 'The Art of War': "Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak."