Cuckwell never "backslid" into anything. He was always a statist. That was apparent years ago. He has always advocated the use of violence and coercion to impose his views on others. He simply didn't want it done through the existing government, but by himself and the idiots dumb enough to follow him.
All he has done is follow his previous mentality to its logical conclusion. Cantwell hasn't changed. He's grown into his final form.
I can appreciate this view and I can't say as I disagree.