I didn't hear anything negative in the interview. Sounds like he just wanted everybody to be clear that they are not communicating, only through attorneys. That is easier than saying no reunion, everytime he is asked.
His only negative comment in all these years has been that he wouldn't think about having lunch with them at this point. Man is THAT harsh!

He's handled his comments and interviews well and tried not to tear down the legacy of Journey past. You can imagine what he's really thought about them, the way they've handled EVERYTHING in the past 9 years. With that in mind, you can see why he'd want to distance himself from the current incarnations at every opportunity.