By going against all expert advice, failing miserably, but claiming victory anyway and hoping nobody noticed.
Feigning a quick response, but in reality putting in a lackluster and slow performance.

Demonstrably doing too little, too late.
"2 months after they requested it and 3 days after the city was taken, we went hard & early and sent a rapid rescue team in a very slow plane." Jacinda Ardern.

"After covid was in the country, we went hard & early to close the borders. We have eliminaded it!" Jacinda Ardern
by Enough NZ! August 19, 2021
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