Imagine this a bargaining chip towards those who are vetted upwards the pyramid; who want power and control; but need to be both tempted and put in place. Do you flash your usury credentials and military might; or do simply put a sleight of hand like this on the table that puts the one wanting power down a couple of notches; because he was fooled too? And what does such a move tempt one to believe afterwards? "If they can pull something like this; they can pull everything"

This is how one puts the potential of others on ice...using suggestion to tempt doubt.