Parameters
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Q's identity is either anonymous -OR- known [to the government]
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Q's intentions are either good -OR- bad [for patriots]
Analysis of Possible Cases
Case 1: Q is anonymous -AND- good
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Anonymity provides cover to tell the truth without consequences, but speaking in code causes confusion, obscuring the truth and having bad intentions for patriots. Contradiction.
Case 2: Q is anonymous -AND- bad
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Anonymity provides cover to tell lies without consequences, and speaking in code causes confusion for patriots. Possibility.
Case 3: Q is known -AND- good
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Known identity to the government forces Q to speak in code for self-preservation reasons. However, if Q is known and good for patriots, he would have been taken out already. Contradiction.
Case 4: Q is known -AND- bad
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Known identity forces Q to speak in code so those opposed to a bad plan trust something they don't understand that will harm them. Possibility.
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So Q is either "anonymous -AND- bad" or "known -AND- bad" … in other words, Q is bad – that's why he speaks in code!
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