He hasn't changed. As far as I can tell, he's always had an edgy side, a side that is not real comfy. Makes me wonder if he is a water sign or has a lot of water influence in his chart.
If people were balls, he might be a waxball. Like, you never know exactly what you're dealing with, and the consistency could vary depending on starting temperature, handling, and room temperature. His decisions and timelines seem very fluid to me.
Lots of people aren't typical sheeple. I don't think he meant any offense. Maybe he thinks people sometimes need a kick in the pants! You know how some people are super loyal to each other just because they have a friendship? Well, outside the mobs of sheeple, there are individuals who just don't flock the same way.
One thing about him I like is that if he is going to "kick" someone, at least he seems for do it when they have been down long enough to get over it. That's great.