Countdown is just a smoke screen. Another variable to confuse the enemy. "They woulfnt really post the D day? Right?" Q is fucking with them. Cat playing with mouse.
Not since Huawei CFO was taken hostage in Canada. November 2018.
Wouldn't it give your enemy an incredible tactical advantage to let them know when to prepare? They would be able to allocate resources according to that timetable. Disinformation is necessary. Trust the plan not dates.
Q is showing us how the game is played, not revealing his hand.