Discussion: Ash Carter On Runaway Blimp: This Happened All The Time In Afghaistan

Ash said what?

You thought you were only joking, didnā€™t you?

Josh said:

" I donā€™t understand why you would have something so valuable, so big and with so much critical spy technology on board and not have an effective way to control it or quickly bring it down in a controlled manner if it broke off its tether.ā€™

Because the technology to tether this was essentially the same as tethered the Hindenburg.

That simple.

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter Just Commented On The Runaway Blimp

Why would he be commenting on Chris Christie?

Oh, wait, nevermindā€¦

Actually the tether is a kevlar cable.