2 Crucial Must Know Concepts of 'Political Dynamics' - 'Red Herrings' & 'Limited Hangout'

regarding how Rome cloaks the extent of its power- making itself appear far weaker than it really is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_herring

Red herring is a figurative expression in which a clue or piece of information is or is intended to be misleading, or distracting from the actual question.[1] For example, in mystery fiction, where the identity of a criminal is being sought, an innocent party may be purposefully cast in a guilty light by the author through the employment of deceptive clues, false emphasis, "loaded" words or other descriptive tricks of the trade. The reader's suspicions are thus misdirected, allowing the true culprit to go (temporarily at least) undetected. A false protagonist is another example of a red herring.

Think of issues as contraception, abortion and same-sex marriage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_hangout

A limited hangout, or partial hangout, is a public relations or propaganda technique that involves the release of previously hidden information in order to prevent a greater exposure of more important details. It takes the form of deception, misdirection, or coverup often associated with intelligence agencies involving a release or "mea culpa" type of confession of only part of a set of previously hidden sensitive information, that establishes credibility for the one releasing the information who by the very act of confession appears to be "coming clean" and acting with integrity; but in actuality, by withholding key facts, is protecting a deeper operation and those who could be exposed if the whole truth came out. In effect, if an array of offenses or misdeeds is suspected, this confession admits to a lesser offense while covering up the greater ones.

A limited hangout typically is a response to lower the pressure felt from inquisitive investigators pursuing clues that threaten to expose everything, and the disclosure is often combined with red herrings or propaganda elements that lead to false trails, distractions, or ideological disinformation; thus allowing covert or criminal elements to continue in their improper activities.

Victor Marchetti wrote: "A 'limited hangout' is spy jargon for a favorite and frequently used gimmick of the clandestine professionals. When their veil of secrecy is shredded and they can no longer rely on a phony cover story to misinform the public, they resort to admitting—sometimes even volunteering—some of the truth while still managing to withhold the key and damaging facts in the case. The public, however, is usually so intrigued by the new information that it never thinks to pursue the matter further."[1]

Think of issues as the various sex scandals as diversions from transportation subversion, the misuse of the military for the continuing counter reformation -- such as the war against Serbia -- and the overall political subservience to the ancient regime in Rome.

Wobble Effect of Political Dynamics
http://wwwfreespeechbeneathushs.blogspot.com/2007/11/wobble-effect-of-politics.html

Containing Dangerous Ideas
http://wwwfreespeechbeneathushs.blogspot.com/2012/02/containing-dangerous-ideas.html