Q did say patriots were on board with the carrot that was leading them until they learned the truth about the ulterior motive.
Few knew the truth.
All parties on the wrong side were being led by their favorite flava carrot.
Until some patriots discovered who was holding the carrots, and their ultimate plan.
I still believe the Plan started the day Kennedy was assassinated.
The Plan kept evolving but feeling they weren't able to act yet, until they couldn't not act any longer.
Pats using [their] tactics against [them] in some instances.