They MUST tell you what they going to do before they do it but can (and are even encouraged) to use symbolism for that.

It's a non-negotiable in their religion/belief system!

“First, we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin!

“You know the way to stop me…but you don’t have the discipline!”

Watch carefully. Every move, gesture and image has been carefully and meticulously prepared. This is 1988!