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by albert_e 543 days ago
Well

This looks like a good way to get popular and political support to "expand authorities" in the interest of national security.

Coordinate to launch a 'classified' training or research operation that is sure to get some eyeballs and prompt some conspiracy theories. And refuse to confirm or deny it is a planned/authorized exercise, prompting some form of hysteria.

Then casually remark on record that your authorities are limited.