The point is that the author is hand-wringing BECAUSE Dylan isn't a bloviating, frothing-at-the-mouth-liberal as he no doubt hoped.
And you are wrong about only boomers caring about boomers. In fact you couldn't be MORE wrong. This economy is being driven by boomers. The health care industry, the recreation industry, and; who do you think is buying all those SUVs?
Are you one of those jealous young punks under 35?
No, I'm an informed boomer.