I separate the mythological Christ from Yeshua the Sage.
As I recall, all Jesus did was overturn tables and yell. (I do admit the man had a temper. lol) I fail to see why it would be necessary to buy your way into a sacrifice, as such things should be provided freely.
As for the 2000 swine... which is more important: a man's freedom, or another man's wealth?
I, too, do not approve of killing the swine, but it was Legion who did that, not Christ. How was Christ supposed to know that Legion would do that?
As for the fig not blossoming, because it's not in season, as documented in Mark, but not in Matthew, I do agree that this action was uncalled for. And since such a curse would, in reality, have no effect, I propose that it never happened.
Now, if you read books like Bushido Shoshinshu, you'll notice that the author belittles novice warriors for thinking and acting a certain way, and then says WHY such thinking and action is "moronic." It is a form of discipline which is frowned upon today because of the fear of hurting self-esteem, which, when it comes to children, is perfectly understandable.