An event conceived of by the Foundation Board and executed by the NAHE Liaison Public Relations team (LPR) to happen in the days preceding the actual possibility of a nuclear exchange.
Pharos is an ancient word meaning "lighthouse", a tower shining a light upon and exposing hidden hazards. In this case, it meant revealing our presence to the world while highlighting the danger our unmasking would expose. Our purpose was also to give a small glimmer of hope to a world where individuals shouldered the burdens of a situation over which they had little to no control. Pharos can have another meaning, that of a beacon, luring those who glimpse its light, akin to a siren's song of enticement.
Brandon Sheehan Sweet Tinge of Schadenfreude
Drawing on the concept of a honeypot trap from the cybersecurity realm, the Foundation sought to attract a specific personality type within Congress. They laid temptation before those members of Congress in the United States who were particularly mendacious and desired the trappings of the office without actually doing the work of serving those who elected them.