I am amazed at anyone who read the whole thing. If I ever develop a Patterico bobblehead (how could I not?) you will be first on the list of recipients: I appreciate the comments, which strike me as thoughtful and on target, which I have come to expect from you.
The “cultist” litmus test you articulate is a good one. It also seems to be the litmus test Trump uses to recruit members of his administration.
God help us if he gets to appoint a Supreme Court Justice.