[sometimes]

> It's hard for me to get the impression that his actions are anything but calculated.

but calculated to what end? are his motivations as crude as simply wanting to draw the world's attention towards him?

[Gianteye]

I really couldn't say. It could be as simple as that. It could be that he was under investigation for something and he bargained for immunity. It could be that he was under the impression that he was being investigated and felt that fingering Manning before someone discovered their conversation would protect him. It could be hatred for disgruntled military personnel or an overriding urge to spill secrets. There's no telling right now.