That is an interesting observation. I recall the two articles, though I don’t recall the insulting use of “Zimmerman”, and I’ll take your word for it. When I call him Zimmerman or Zimmy myself, it is without intention to insult or praise, as it were.
As I mentioned, he’s a little hung up on that dead Hell’s Angel Bobby Zimmerman, and talks extensively about transfiguration in relation to him (as well as misremembers the date of his death by 3 years.) Also, while we’re at it, the interview reveals as much about Dylan as about the obsession of the MSM (and RS is by now MSM.) For instance, the interviewer (Mikhail Gilmore, brother of and beneficiary as a journalist of the other Gilmore’s notoriety), presses Dylan to say something about Obama, and Dylan refuses and refuses, multiple times. The slavery quote itself can be read and understood in its full context.
Thanks. I need to read the full RS article and appreciate your insight.