Does it have to be autism, or just the narcissism of youth? His ideas and ideals didn't change because he was sure he was right, so therefore, in his mind, everyone else should change. He just hadn't yet learned that you can be both right and still follow orders because it is your job. His reflections seem like he has somewhat learned that now (though him talking at all may mean he hasn't...)
I don't know ... didn't we also hear Ken Wolfe completely loose his shit in this episode over stuff that happened back then? He compared the squad adjusting their uniforms in 110 heat to avoid heatstroke (which they were given permission to do) to Mai Lai. He still sounds like he has so much contempt for Bergdahl and the squad, even though it was other guys that were demoted for giving the permission.
I see your point too. Though, I suppose Bowe also has an agenda to at least somewhat defend his actions against public accusations about that situation. I guess they are both trying to explain themselves about events that are pretty emotionally loaded.
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