"Barbie" had one hell of a weekend! I've never seen so many groups of women out and about, proudly wearing similar pink dresses. What normally would have been wardrobe warfare, was the happiest weekend in America. It was as if Easter, Prom, and an abundance of weddings with way too many bridemaids were all occurring simultaneously. The event the movie's opening created was fun, just like the doll, its accessories, its comics, and other small scale cinema events have been for generations. And it's make-believe. America truly loves its make-believe.  Even larger groups of Americans are living in a land of make-believe that isn't fun at all. They are pretending it is, but the story will end badly.  Donald Trump is running away with the Republican nomination for president in 2024. That's real. His supporters' fantasy is that somehow their preferred candidate's legal woes will somehow resolve so that he can actually be elected and hold office for a second time.  That is a fantasy less believable than the land of Barbie. Connect with Michael Leppert Visit michaelleppert.com to read the full post and links to any resources or articles mentioned. Twitter @michaelleppert  Facebook at Michael Leppert  

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