Your interpretation presupposes that he was indeed held as a hostile capture by the Taliban. That is not at all a sure thing, considering there are reports of full on collaboration. James Rosen is working on an investigative report which appears to indicate collaboration of a very serious nature. This body language “analysis” would seem to be compatible with that situation, if he was working with them, felt himself to be one of them, of course he would be sad to leave them.
I have been reading a lot about Bowe Bergdahl and I think that there are sources, like Rosen, that reflect some of the platoon’s attitude, which is very negative; then there are others that reflect a broader understanding of Bowe prior to his enlistment as well as his struggles with how the Army attempted to implement the surge, that show a more complex situation. My feeling is that the truth is between these two sides and my guess also is that many former soldiers here on Free Republic would sympathize with his frustrations. If you haven’t read it, I would highly recommend Michael Hastings article in the ROLLING STONE. It is reputed to be the best investigative story prior to Bergdahl’s release and written in June 7, 2012.
AMERICA’S LAST PRISONER OF WAR by Michael Hastings
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/americas-last-prisoner-of-war-20120607
Just to say, my comments IN NO WAY are to be taken as supportive of Bowe’s very wrong decision to leave his unit.
So this traitor couldn’t remember how to speak english but suddenly can write SF?