God damn if a feather poke doesn't make one re-read what seemed like contrition to make one reach another conclusion.

You are right. Not even thinly veiled nor un-'ambiguous' sarcasm.

However, after a third read, it is also a desperate admission that he has been bested.

Using a phrase like ''...with people like you." and a personality test means he's just reverted to his original argument and wants to shoot-label the messenger to ignore the message.

Sorry I missed that.