It is a game of elimination; so, he is right to some extent to see that way :-)
I actually find it interesting to be honest. He has a different way of game play. Not every player has to play it emotionally though I still see him showing his humane sides quite a few times. He gives gyan, play his cards and sit back and enjoy. He is shrewd, cunning, manipulator and witty at times. 
and has proved how petty and insecure she is.

