I found an interesting concept in a work of fiction and I'm wondering whether it has a certain name, and what are some historical instances of it actually happening.
Basically, it goes like this: A government notices a conspiracy or coup is being planned, still in a premature state. Instead of acting, they allow it to carry on while keeping informed and preparing to crush it when it happens. That way, any hidden, powerful dissidents come to light and are crushed with the conspiracy, as opposed to crushing it in an early stage when almost no one is involved.
>>1419839
i would say that COINTELPRO
is one kindof permeation on this, in which the government allows protests/movements to carry on, just plants instigators/provocateurs and informants to steer it the wrong way and tarnish its public image
also we've seen this a lot in RICO cases, in which the government will allow organized crime networks to continue operating while they gather the nessacery evidence to thoroughly destroy hard to reach leadership
>>1419849
Well, I was actually expecting something quite older. Maybe greece/rome.
>>1419839
>Basically, it goes like this: A government notices a conspiracy or coup is being planned, still in a premature state. Instead of acting, they allow it to carry on while keeping informed and preparing to crush it when it happens. That way, any hidden, powerful dissidents come to light and are crushed with the conspiracy, as opposed to crushing it in an early stage when almost no one is involved.
Operation Valkyrie is the closest thing I can think of
They apparently call one version of this 'LIHOP'. Letting It Happen On Purpose.
You may also find that on days of major terrorist attacks, there are also major 'exercises' planned to deal with similar attacks. It's not coincidence, it's intelligence agencies preparing for the attack without wanting to 'startle' the public.
>>1419900
>You may also find that on days of major terrorist attacks, there are also major 'exercises' planned to deal with similar attacks.
can you name a few instances of this happening?
