Of course following leaders is not “revolutionary”, and I would never blindly follow any leader simply because they claimed to possess “moral authority”. It’s an age old fallacy that has caused misery, poverty and large scale slaughters throughout human history.
Nobody earns my trust without exhaustive research on my part, along with an ongoing review of that persons actions, traits and beliefs.
As a simple example, I present my own history. I volunteered for the U.S. Army while Reagan was president. I did not do so with any regard to the fact that he was our POTUS at the time. My reason was much more basic and simple. I was taught of the sacrifices and hardships borne by our forefathers that fought for our independence during the Revolutionary War. I believed that it was the least I could do. Nobody instilled those beliefs and values in myself, I came to my own conclusions after endless hours of reading about our ancestors.
Very commendable. There are millions of people out there who don't bother to do so.
I would never blindly follow any leader simply because they claimed to possess “moral authority”.
Of course not. But Palin never claimed this for herself. Her followers just sense that she has leadership quality.