Yes, that sounds like his controlled mentality to say "... it has to happen eventually." No, it does not have to happen, nor eventually. That's his personal opinion, the lemming he is.
But whatever, it's not the end of the world, to do so. We all still have choices, and can be wise in either way we go with it. I'd rather go with what's wise and expedient. And of course, th Huff and Puff Post of the new world order philosophy would cover that story with gleeing favour.