Deceit is a tool, from a war perspective.
We are at war. This is a military operation. If deceit helps win this war with the least casualties, I use the tool.
No, they lie–ALL THE TIME. The reasons they lie are nefarious at best.
Deceit is different. A tool, when employed by an honest man. Who after the danger is past and the need for the tool is over, will tell you the tool(s) he used and why. After the danger has passed and the need for the tool is over…