My panties are just fine, thanks. No need for concern. I'm rightly concerned about the security of my nation. I'm weird like that - I want to ensure that our security services can do the best job possible to protect my fellow citizens - even the liberals! I don't want Americans, or any other nation, to suffer a terrorist attack that we could prevent if we share information. That - and that alone - is my interest in Assange.
If, as has been reported, Assange was in touch with Manning PRIOR to the theft of the documents... If, as has been reported, Assange had any influence over what information was stolen or provided any advice about how to get the information... Then I am not surprised he's so concerned about potential charges. Because that is most definitely gonna be a charge of espionage... and assisting with the removal of confidential information from the US Government (which is an easier charge to prove).... And, that explains why he wanted his bail address withheld.