“It would be weak of you to be “turned off” Palin by anything I (or anyone else) says.”
Cults are dangerous regardless of whom they deify.
Were supporters of Ronald Reagan, a “cult”?
You're sounding more and more like a "concern" troll, or a stealth supporter for some other candidate. Folks who throw out the "cult" smear almost uniformly turn out to be working the board for some second tier, or retread candidate.
Who's yours?